FIRST TIME HEARING To Billy Joel 'Scenes from an Italian Restaurant'

[@johnpowers5359]

Shut up let him play 6:39

[@okieranchwife]

One of my Billy Joel songs. A song from my high school years. I'm 63.

[@darlanilsen879]

Same!

[@leslieroth8447]

You gotta see this song "Live From Long Island". Billy just put out first single in 30 yrs. "Turn the Lights Back On". Goosebumps. Saw him in 22 at Notre Dame and he was 73 and rocked a 3 hour show! His band also with him decades. So tight and play off each other perfectly. No joke, Billy is a living legend. 😎

[@Beatles4Sale.]

Just to see the sax player performing with Billy Joel makes this performance great!

[@lightatthecape2009]

The one made when e was younger is the must see.

[@CristyB66]

💯

[@jillk368]

He played that with an injured hand. You can see him shaking it around.

[@ChristopherRobinson-l5v]

Yes. And. Downeaster Alexa is a criminally underrated Billy song.

[@maryhuhnke4706]

I'm a New York Italian and Billy Joel is from my hometown on Long Island..He's like member of the family. ❤

[@leslieoneal4464]

Doesn't matter how many times I hear this song, it takes me directly back!! Billy Joel is a total LEGEND! 🎶😳❤

[@darkomtobia]

Goodnight Saigon is a great song.

[@mikeglo168]

Great reaction to a great song. I've been listening to this song since High School (I'm 62 now)!

[@thorzzz1z]

same here, same age, when this came out i was into Led Zep, Pink Floyd, the Clash, Rush, Black Sabbath. and i fell in love with The Stanger, and Billy Joel as one of my favorite musicians ever

[@jogann2453]

Hooray! Thanks Twon ❤

[@scm021374]

This is my favorite song by him. All the change-ups and the beautiful sax. Perfect

[@danpuleo9728]

Mine too.

[@darlanilsen879]

Mine too

[@seanscanlon9067]

The string orchestration on the studio recording often gets overlooked but really adds to the song, especially when listening with eyes closed and/or while wearing headphones. Perhaps it is because they do not feature during most live performances of the song.

[@robjohnson4592]

Made back in there day when musicians were prevalent. No computers, no auto tune, just good musicians.

[@88wildcat]

Not only is this my favorite Billy Joel song, it is Billy Joel's favorite Billy Joel song. He always puts it #1 on the list whenever anyone asks him what his favorite song he has recorded is.

[@StephenEnglish-uo9ew]

Love to see the new generations reaction to a lyrical and musical genius, and to see that they are blown away by how good this man is.

[@maryannturton9830]

Back in the day we wore this entire Stranger album out!🙃

[@jimgoodpaster4852]

This album, and two 8-tracks. Lol

[@luckylisa5496]

One of my favorites - I know it by heart. A great story.

[@laurakali6522]

Great song about the nostalgia of youth.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

My absolute favorite Billy Joel song. What a storyteller!

[@Bob-pw7rf]

Grew up around the block from me

[@judgildea]

Don't cut the gas..lol. he's an absolute genius in arraignment. The bonus is the truth and soul when he sings!

[@billmuller1469]

Out of his many great songs, this is my favourite and yes it is his masterpiece!

[@cmholmes1067]

He starts with the end of a story and then goes to the beginning and every new chapter is a change up that gives you a feel for each scene, then its the end which is back to the beginning of song (end). My favorite Billy Joel song❤️

[@williammuntzer7374]

Great choice and reaction. This song is an absolute masterpiece.

[@debbiehopewell5544]

It hits so hard seeing a young guy react to Billy and appreciate him for the amazing artist he is, I've seen him in concert 5 or 6 times, and he never disappoints. Great reaction!

[@dianegoldeneye7207]

It’s masterpiece ! The story, the music. 🎵 ❤

[@coachjdc]

Love this song; love this reaction, Twon!

[@mr.invisable6919]

A story.... 1975 Small PACKED college gym, 3,000. Billy Joel concert. Sat ten feet away from him at the piano. UNBELIEVABLE!

[@shadow1674]

Thanks. Twon pretty groovy song❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tapduff]

A Billy Joel classic! Such a great story, plus incredible music! If you haven't already, check out New York State of Mind, live at the Grey Whistle!

[@ericgreen2620]

Amazing song writer, and pianist ❤

[@marilyn4917]

Loved your reaction, Twon! I’ve been a big Billy Joel fan since the 70s. I haven’t seen your channel in a bit but when this popped up in my feed, I clicked immediately. You’re doing a great job young man! Keep up the good work!❤😀

[@christinawoolley6206]

Fell in love with this when it came out. I was in high school. Being raised as a Beatle baby and loving Queen, Bowie and more... the idea of experimental rock was (I guess) somewhat expected. What I love about Billy Joel is his classical training on the piano which is such a strong backbone to his creations. Love your reaction young man. Great to see you!

[@michaelacosta3165]

His progressions are fantastic... you never now what's coming next.

[@mattplus09]

Authenticity is everything...thank you! Good journey :) Peace!

[@tombreeden595]

The sax player has been Billy’s musical director and backup singer his entire career

[@seanscanlon9067]

Not trying to be a dick here but if you mean Billy's entire career, Mark Rivera is the second sax players in Billy's band and joined in 1982 after Richie Cannata who was the sax player in the band from around 1975 to 1981-82 for about four to five albums, and plays sax on the studio recording of this song from The Stranger album in 1977.

[@tombreeden595]

@@seanscanlon9067 You know better than me - I guess I should have referred to his prime, rather than entire career - clarification and correction is not being a dick

[@iainsmith2434]

@@tombreeden595that also depends when you think his prime was, 73-82 were pretty prolific and fantastic years in the Billy Joel catalogue, No less or more so than 82-93 to be honest, I’ve seen Mark Rivera in concert 5 times, never had the privilege of seeing Richie Canata but I am an equal fan of his contributions!

[@theregsandrecs1941]

Love Billy Joel. There are more standouts in his oeuvre, I assure you.

[@jogann2453]

So happy I could make you cut the gas once again 😂 love you Twon ❤

[@d.s.6268]

Billy's best song. Or is it New York state of mind ? Lol, thank you for a great reaction.

[@JoanBelo-h5y]

3 act play that returns to 1st act at the end. ❤

[@reborndaughter445]

Twon, can you do this song again but the live version from Long Island? It's a trip and a half! One of the greatest live performances. Fantastic, you'll be blown away!!! Promise! Thanks for loving this.

[@maryannturton9830]

Been watching your reactions for over a year,and I have to say I think your Billy Joel reaction is my favorite!🎹🎙🎶🔥😎

[@PugZ-n-StitcheS]

This is my all time favorite song of his!! Along with Only the good die young!! All his are excellent, but those to are stand outs for me. What a story teller he is!!❤

[@valeriebeacham441]

This song is cinematic! ❤

[@eloquentkent]

I absolutely love the way the saxophone transports you man‼️😎

[@Capo4sgn]

My favorite Billy Joel song ever. ❤

[@markvwiley]

Like movements in an orchestral piece. Genius

[@feiny5008]

Great reaction My guy!.. At 8:34 "Billy Joel the truth..". YA THIN K?!

[@jonathanpatterson4558]

back with another banger love you my g.

[@dipsydoodle7988]

Every Billy fan has the same dilemma. Is this his best? It's easy to say yes, but then you realize there are literally countless more that you love. I recommend the live one of this too, but also check out the official video for Pressure for a different side of Billy. You cannot go wrong with any of his music, but yes, this is definitely a masterpiece.

[@ROCCOA65]

This is one of the greatest descriptions of every Billy fan…young & old…lifelong or new. But I love being a part of this dilemma. Wouldn’t have it any other way! And this reaction video is my new #1 FAVORITE! I just adore you

[@jillk368]

To see Billy crush it on the piano, an INSANE live performance - - check out Root Beer Rag at Old Grey Whistle Test, 1978. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZjLfGuOhZWgmsk

[@ROCCOA65]

SOMEBODY PLEASE BRING THIS MAN BILLY JOEL!!!

[@Bob-pw7rf]

Good stuff huh? He grew up a few blocks away in Hicksville LI

[@singingwordwright148]

Perhaps one of my favorite Billy Joel. Storytelling set to amazing music. Can't ask for more.

[@ROCCOA65]

It’s such a JOY witnessing you listening to Billy witnessing you!

[@Frostrazor]

an absolute masterpiece of a song! Legendary storytelling and composition. Fantastic song and great reactions, bro.

[@adamh0684]

Awesome Reaction 👏! This is definitely a top 5 Billy Joel Classic! This was one of those songs that he had pieces of other songs written and somehow woven them together to create this masterpiece! Like I told you before, we are just scratching the surface of this man’s catalog. Remember to check out “Zanzibar and “Vienna” by him! You are the best, Brother! 💪🏻

[@markbronx172]

try Vienna or Miami 2012

[@rickeyjohnson4701]

This is a great song and he has so many great songs that I have trouble picking my favorite one

[@RichardSchaefer-zx9ig]

Enjoyed your reactions to Billy Joel's classic "SFAIR". Great story w amazing music from everyone in the band. Check out "And So It Goes". Saw him live in '73 + '74 and he was a great showman.

[@brandonious7732]

I didn't know you still do reactions!!!!

[@CristyB66]

Billy Joel is the GOAT 🫶🏻

[@TexasMagnolia]

Hope you and the family are well. The live version is Amazing!

[@motosches6404]

So many of his songs are like watching a movie I your head. Out of a romantic night, remembering romances of youth and the dream high school couple that everyone admired grows up and faces reality that all the illusions of the American marriage dream were no guarantee for happiness. Now, meeting old friends from the neighborhood where you grew up while you're out on a romantic night and chatting about them, like "Hey whatever happened to so and so? Have you seen them?" Then hearing the story. Just remembering how hopeful and ignorant, but happy you had all been back then before you really knew about life, ending in acceptance and understanding and the wonderment of twists and turns ahead.

[@cindydegraaff5083]

Love Billy Joel! Have you heard “River of Dreams”?

[@delightfulpam]

You should do a reaction to any Club Nouveau songs; Jealousy, Why You Treat Me So Bad, Situation #9. You'll like all of them.

[@jimbro5223]

You should view the live version from years ago. It sounds as good if not better than the recorded version, plus you can see they actually play.

[@cshubs]

The Stranger was one of the first three albums I bought, ca 1982.

[@musicairplanes4884]

You should check out the live version.

[@mollyprice1485]

He’s doing a big special on tv soon! (I believe it’s April 10th. Please someone correct me if I’m mistaken.) He’ll be playing all of his big hits!

[@seanscanlon9067]

It is on the 14th April from 9 to 11 p.m. EST which is his 100th show at MSG and is set to air as a CBS special.

[@cowetascore8476]

Song is made up of three parts with the middle being "The Ballad of Brenda and Eddie." Billy just thought to take three mini songs and string them together and he came up with this masterpiece.

[@lisahaverluk4037]

Goat

[@TexasMagnolia]

The Stranger would be a huge surprise for you.

[@babsysmith1630]

There's 'a lot' of Billy Joel Songs that i like, and some i 'Really Like'..But this song, i remeber, my our Local radio station D.J. use to play this a lot, 😂😂(I'm being honest) hope you enjoyed the ride Twon😂...Now for Something different.. If you haven't already reacted to it I'd love your reaction to 'Always & Forever, by Heatwave'.

[@jimgoodpaster4852]

Awesome song! Try Captain Jack. Billy Joel can musically wave together stories that make you wish it was a full blown movie!

[@ChristopherRobinson-l5v]

The iconic live version will break you.

[@rigpa10]

most of his songs were based on his experience growing up in nyc -

[@FairplayChick]

Try Big Shot, and also River of Dreams

[@lisahaverluk4037]

Live please ❤😂🎉😮😅😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@leslieoneal4464]

If you haven't heard "The Stranger" (title song from the album), you *really should* give it a listen!! You'll love it. 😉👍 Actually, that entire album was straight FIRE! 🔥

[@maine420grow]

I happen to be I-Talian.......... and I approve of this reaction.

[@jg7102]

Wish he listened to the live from long island version

[@davidmoss2548]

You didn't know what to do with Russell Javors on saxophone and clarinet, I believe that he also plays oboe. He definitely plays backup guitar. Liberty Devito on drums and, of course Billy Joel on piano.

[@brianwaite854]

From this era, it was Richie Cannata on sax, other reed and wind instruments, as well as organ and backing keyboards. He was awesome but got tired of the endless touring.

[@dougs8837]

Check the title---these are all "scenes from an Italian restaurant," imagine chillin' and observing these scenes....and there you go!

[@shadow1674]

Hey how you doing❤❤❤❤

[@NLTwon]

Doing great hbu?

[@shadow1674]

@@NLTwon we're doing well take care keep the reactions coming I love it

[@viciann]

Now listen to The Ballad of Billy the Kid

[@sallysue8176]

His lives performances are better than his recordings. It’s amazing

[@barbbaldwin9451]

Listen to the story…. It will make sense

[@calrowles9790]

this is prog rock...with different instruments.

[@shannonbrigante5764]

Each ‘change’ up is a different ‘scene’ from the Italian restaurant..

[@Looksue]

It’s all such a shocking surprise you had to stop 42 times what an a hole

[@famat161]

Someone should make you a huge spinner that you would whack around and it would stop on one of his songs. It will have to be a big spinner. Or else it will select the Billy Joel song that you will play next video. This way people would have time to get excited about how you are going to love it.

[@markb3186]

YOU GET A DISLIKE FOR SPITTING ON THIS GREAT ART I AM DONE CAN NOT WATCH YOU BUTCHER THIS YES YOU SPIT ON IT AND BUTCHER IT

[@riccardoangeli802]

Grosso errore non postare questo pezzo dal vivo .... Billy joel va sempre "visto" ed ascoltato "live"

[@brianwaite854]

He is awesome live but there is no problem posting album tracks. He was just as great in the studio.

[@markb3186]

TOO MUCH PAUSING ONLY JUST STARTED YOU RUIN IT RUIN IT

[@markb3186]

DO YOU HAVE THE ATTENTION SPAN OF A GNAT????? DO NOT STOP IT !!!!!!! YOU RUIN BOTH CONTEXT AND CONTINUITY

[@roydownes2458]

this song SUCKS beyond words. react to 'until the night'.

[@maryannturton9830]

NOTHING by Billy Joel sucks!NEVER has,NEVER will! To each his own...🎙🎶🔥

[@seanscanlon9067]

Until the Night is a great song but this one hardly "sucks".

[@roydownes2458]

@@seanscanlon9067 oh, i profoundly disagree...

[@brianwaite854]

To each his own, but I’m in agreement with the two who responded to you. I don’t think I can name a song of his that sucks. There are few that aren’t high on my list but the vast majority of his catalog is special

[@jimgoodpaster4852]

Awesome song! Try Captain Jack. Billy Joel can musically wave together stories that make you wish it was a full blown movie!