I tell my children, who are a generation apart; Billy Joel is a musical genius and will go down in history as such.
@jilllove8873 Жыл бұрын
Billy is the gold of storytelling.. his music will live on for generations and generations..He’s in the class of Paul McCartney..The Beatles and Billy Joel..
@cjsciandra26237 ай бұрын
Totally agree!!
@davefreeman8242 Жыл бұрын
I’ve always heard that Billy Joel was everything I didn’t see from this interview. One of the most brilliant musicians ever to walk the earth, and he’s funny as shit!💥❤️
@claudekim787610 жыл бұрын
I was gonna stop watching it after 10 mins but ... I watched the whole thing.. +10000 respect points to billy , as if I didn't have enough already
@maughanzter5 жыл бұрын
Ha just did the same thing. "Meh...I'll watch this for a second." haha so glad I stuck around. What a great entertainer and storyteller.
@SuperQdaddy3 жыл бұрын
Billy came to my neighborhood to shoot a video for second wind..in Manhattan Beach brooklyn..I managed to get in the background..great song *
@teebee88672 жыл бұрын
Stayed 'til the end - Summer, Highland Falls ::sigh:: Billy Joel is truly a national treasure!! Great program!
@kimwestwood88402 жыл бұрын
I love Billy Joel and have been a fan for years. We are getting old Bill, I got right with God 30 years ago through Jesus ..Praying for you, your family, I would love to see all of you in heaven . We are just passing through this life, this isnt home.
@pamglass60072 жыл бұрын
Also praying.
@amyswetz13573 жыл бұрын
I have loved Billy single I was 7 years old! I'm Now 37 and have never loved him more. His music has been the sound track of my life. Such a humble man. Go Long Island!!
@shaunbat50972 жыл бұрын
He's fantastic, I love his music!
@musiclover93616 ай бұрын
I've been a fan of Billy since the early 70s. His breadth of knowledge of music, as shown in this interview, is simply astounding. I'm even more of a fan!
@SBL-Unofficial12 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how bewildered he seems by his success after all these years. Love him.
@lindalawson7600 Жыл бұрын
Didn’t think I could love him more.
@paradox53914 жыл бұрын
8 years later and Billy Joel and Eric Clapton still haven't collaborated, make it happen guys!!
@janramos65833 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most FUN Billy Joel videos/interviews IMHO. The interviewer and Billy made this great!
@youlikethisusername10 жыл бұрын
He is so humble
@marywasserbach24734 жыл бұрын
He is so humble.. Sure
@dominic9954 жыл бұрын
What are you implying Mary
@samglover49234 жыл бұрын
Mary Wasserbach asshole lmao
@amyswetz13573 жыл бұрын
He is one of the most humble men
@supersonicsroots3 жыл бұрын
Right 🤣 I love Billy, but he's always talking down his own songs. It's false modesty. The laughing hyena is annoying though...
@tonydew91824 жыл бұрын
Travelled to New York from Australia to see Billy at MSG in October 2017. I got food poisoning in the afternoon and missed the concert. I am still moaning about it nearly 3 years later.
@sarac.32593 жыл бұрын
I am sorry to hear that - what a huge disappointment, and I am not surprised you are still moaning! I finally got round to seeing him 4 years ago in London at the massive (by UK standards) Wembley Arena. Bought 4 tkts - husband, cousin (also huge fan), daughter then 9. Cousin had to cancel due to illness - daughter was upset. Had safe earplugs for my daughter plus favourite earmuffs but she spent the whole time saying she hated it, it was too loud, could we go home. Plus it was so high up, when I needed to visit the bathroom, I had to take the hand of everyone in my row (embarassing!). So I sympathise, a lot.
@michaellorin87012 жыл бұрын
Despite Billy's humor, he knows exactly what he is doing and is in full control of his writing/composing abilities.
@jesperth.petersen8386 Жыл бұрын
This was worth every second. Billy Joel is an exceptional musician, has contributed so much and still fills the room everywhere he goes. On top of that, he is a great human being with a lot of knowledge about life, and watching this video was a special insight to all of the above 😀
@wademacphee39248 ай бұрын
Just love billy Joel. Humanity
@rasalghul93313 жыл бұрын
Billy is a great, engaging speaker.
@danielmorton485 Жыл бұрын
Always changes his story through the years... but still a fan
@LuisaPlantierMartins5 жыл бұрын
Billy is Masterful! The stories, the music, I could watch him all night!
@SuperQdaddy3 жыл бұрын
My mom loves billy and she is 92 ..born in 1929 *
@ejomamma62349 жыл бұрын
He is as solid a performer as there ever was and will be. I always love that he makes fun of his future, and it unfolds exactly the way he makes fun of it.....Elizabeth, she's always a woman to me, Christie Lee, etc....all the best now and always, Billy! ;-)
@ronatopaz2793Ай бұрын
Met him in 1983. He was the best lay therapist ever. It made me realise how ineffective the proper therapeutic process can be in the wrong hands, and how effective it can be in the hands of someone with the requisite amounts of empathy and humanity. To this day, my perspective on life changed going back to that ten minute conversation with this wonderful man, whom I refer to as my “bridge over troubled water” (to quote one of his friends)
@kewlbns6910 жыл бұрын
i'm only a lil over half way through this but this is a lotta fun to watch billy shows some great personality...i really think he's just like one of those guys you just wanna hang out w/ at the pub n buy 'em a pint of good stout :)
@johndeere1951a Жыл бұрын
Marvelous 🎼🎵🎶🎶👍 Billy does a great Ray Charles💚
@largolegato7 жыл бұрын
Enjoy listening to his talking as much as to his music. I feel so entertained now.
@mariejones713610 жыл бұрын
He is such a genious and from Long Island. I am so proud to be from L.I. have grown with his music and enjoyed the music over the years.
@realpolitik26174 жыл бұрын
Billy Joel fan since childhood.
@Historian212 Жыл бұрын
What a treat! Thanks for posting, this is a rare delight.
@decacards52507 жыл бұрын
He has buttoned and unbuttoned that blazer about thirty times.
@texanmunk6 жыл бұрын
Deca Cards52 its like dangerfield with his tie or Stanhope with a beer.
@realpolitik26174 жыл бұрын
Ahahaha
@bobblueford4 жыл бұрын
It's what happens when you're on stage talking and dozens of people are starting at you. Standing perfectly still is even more bizarre looking.
@benhotaling68006 жыл бұрын
My Aunt Angie loved Billy joel all the time and i love this guy Billy joel because he got tons tons of songs from the stadium and on live concerts all his life all the time.
@FreedomToasted11 жыл бұрын
I just saw this. My dad was a member of the NPC for 50 years, and I attended a LOT of VIP speaker lunches at the NPC, but MAN would I have loved to be present for this one!
@jtal194 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love Billy. Brilliant, entertaining and genuine artist! Enjoyed this video!
@Nicksonian Жыл бұрын
My love of Billy Joel’s music started in 1976, not long after I changed my college major to journalism. When this was recorded in 2008, I was still in my chosen field; but little did I know that 2008 was the beginning of the end. Within five years my beloved career had evaporated, never to return. Fortunately, I will always have Billy Joel to comfort and entertain me.
@danh77393 жыл бұрын
The Music just oozes out of this guy.
@thomaspiccirillo68205 жыл бұрын
PLEASE DON'T EVER STOP PERFORMING! I WOULD HAVE NEVER MADE IT THROUGH ALL THE RELATIONSHIPS W OUT U. I TELL OUR FRIEND KEN DASHOW ALL THE TIME THANKS BILLY UR#1
@SkyhawkFlyer3 жыл бұрын
While working at the computer all day, I try to find things to listen to as I work. They have included interviews and speeches from everyone the likes of well-known economists, supreme court justices to a few politicians and others. Sometimes, I'll stumble on to something such as this piece. I've heard him a few times speak politics and his words drove me nuts. I've heard his music all my life and have enjoyed nearly all of it between talented writing and most certainly talented piano playing. In this video, I learned a lot more about the man and what made him who he is. I must say that while I may not agree with his politics I do indeed have respect for the man and his talent. It's worth the time to watch or just listen. And, you'll even laugh several times.
@MUSIC-MARY2 жыл бұрын
God bless you Billy Joel!!!
@angelarasmussen18002 жыл бұрын
Billy's breakdown on his own songs is like another angle that I would never consider. Also, it shows how amazing his performances are and the power of the promotion machine. He's a bit of a comedian and mimic as well as musical genius.
@carolmurphy46272 ай бұрын
He's a natural comedian. I've been howling at this interview!
@pamglass60072 жыл бұрын
I just feel like these people are oblivious to the greatness in the room.
@skaz7773 ай бұрын
Truly fabulous! And she was a very good interviewer.
@karitahannikainen47345 ай бұрын
Can't stop listening... He is so genuine and.. Keep it coming ❤
@cdawg439112 жыл бұрын
Wow - what a humble man
@arlenecayas45295 жыл бұрын
billy joel is a brilliant musician..
@romneydunbar15947 жыл бұрын
Always love Summer, Highland Falls! Chicken skin solo......
@jemsar23 жыл бұрын
Most impressive! Love Billy Joel
@jlbaker1518 Жыл бұрын
Billy Joel is the BEST!
@electricmohair5 жыл бұрын
43:35 that moment when billy joel predicted michael jackson and prince's deaths 👀
@randykamin49104 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a catch! And Michael was dead 8 months later. So eerie.
@ronatopaz2793Ай бұрын
@@randykamin4910-And Dr Murray was convicted of his homicide…. He worked for the concert promoter…. All very strange… but although I don’t Billy knew it was going to happen, I do think that people’s career do boost after they die… so…
@ronatopaz2793Ай бұрын
*careers
@mimoochodom26844 жыл бұрын
At the end , when Billy starts playing , 2 people decide it's a good time to go to the bathroom. FFS! I would've killed ruthlessly to be within ear shot of Billy singing.
@Historian212 Жыл бұрын
More likely they left early to beat the crowd. Rude.
@albertoharrison621910 ай бұрын
I'm too rich I'm too old. Epic! Love this guy , a legend!
@morganalvarez59254 жыл бұрын
Wow Billy is a great entertainer and musician
@EarthPilgrim201211 жыл бұрын
Hey Billy, I don't agree with your policitcs, but I still love ya' Just The Way You Are!!!
@user-ny9sw6nl3v Жыл бұрын
The one and only...William Martin...Billy Joel...Heart n Soul Baby! 💜🎼🙋♀️🎤🎵🎹
@Dan57Thom7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic music info like SIRIUSXM BILLY JOEL CHL18 - thank you!
@SteveGuion5 жыл бұрын
The audience at this thing looks so bored. How can you be bored with Billy Joel up there? Wake up! Get some culture, you stuffy people.
@graemejkerrmusic8 жыл бұрын
wow!!! 43:20 this was in 2008!!! spooky
@realpolitik26174 жыл бұрын
Billy Joel is a class act.
@Tunz90910 жыл бұрын
For what it's worth/Billy Joel will be on SiriusXM channel 4 Wednesday the 26th. 1800 hrs. His show will be carried for 3 months.
@elizabethwitt262111 ай бұрын
This channel on Sirius was awesome!
@chuckhartey93494 жыл бұрын
Billy looked liked he was having a great time doing this!
@keeperofwickets17814 жыл бұрын
They say 'Don't meet your heroes'. I have always felt that Billy would be the exception to that. I'd love to have a beer with him, though I'm sure I'd spoil it. I dunno. He just.....maybe I'm deluded, but BJ just seems like a guy we could have a chat with, about anything. I've played and sung his songs for years on stage, but.......if I ever met him, I'd want to talk about anything other than his music. Just......whatever. Anyway....seems a genuine guy, but I know I'm biased....just seems he wouldn't be too different in person.
@ronatopaz2793Ай бұрын
Meet him. I have. It was life changing.
@fs552612 жыл бұрын
18:16 That is the most beautiful shift in facial expressions ever!
@undertakerpitt4 жыл бұрын
20:37 for Billy making fun of It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me
@WakaWaka24684 жыл бұрын
20:20
@leslieottaviano57493 жыл бұрын
HAHA they didn't have an sm 58, so I had to run home and get mine!!! I was one of the sound techs..
@ernarc233 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@WakaWaka24685 жыл бұрын
17:36
@raspycellist Жыл бұрын
It would be funny if it were a room full of grey people with blank stares on their face.
@danielfisch3894 жыл бұрын
I didn‘t know he is that funny. He might as well do stand-up comedy, like Rick Wakeman does
@4cat4 жыл бұрын
I think he can play perfectly even if the key is dropped.
@Tunz90912 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting, amazing talent and human being. I was happily surprised that his maternal grandfather whom it seems he spent time with, played chess. Wonder if Billy ever learned the Royal Game?
@paulw37452 жыл бұрын
Awesome! INTJ? Such an amazing individual and artist.
@EDRISSALEXIS219 ай бұрын
I like her. She had some good questions.
@PearlOfTheQuarter232 жыл бұрын
Amazing discovery
@clydeg4274 Жыл бұрын
NPC luncheon is a very apt title 😌
@SuperQdaddy3 жыл бұрын
Lay lady lay..that was hood
@BitchinSpectre3 жыл бұрын
did i just see Billy Joel put out the hit on Billy Mays?
@bherber5 жыл бұрын
@41 mins - Liberty Devitto is the one who told you it was Laughter in the Rain Billy.
@peterklutinoty244 Жыл бұрын
"I ask that everyone remain seated............And we are adjourned." (Whaa'?)
@TJ-kk5zf5 ай бұрын
he's funny
@kathenavarro68502 жыл бұрын
Billy is so funny and self deprecating
@m.e.martin21044 жыл бұрын
I am a bigger fan now!!!
@ilsy742 жыл бұрын
I can listen to this guy for hours and hours. He is really interesting. Unlike McCartney, i get a gutful of his over acting.
@Renny19532 жыл бұрын
A mug?? You gave him a mug????? For Billy Joel- one of the greatest, most decent, feet on the ground, song writers and performers in the free world? Pfffft NPC.
@Historian212 Жыл бұрын
Calm down, that’s what they give to all their speakers. He’s not there for loot, he can buy himself anything he wants, pretty much.
@elizabethwitt262111 ай бұрын
I know! I was thinking an award was much more appropriate. That was cheesy. 🙄🤷♀️
@alejandroom57304 жыл бұрын
16:52 WHAT ?? IT IS IN 6/8 ???
@WakaWaka24683 жыл бұрын
Ok
@Historian212 Жыл бұрын
Of course.
@javierblanco78813 жыл бұрын
51:30 OMG Elton John
@sithlordmikeyp3 жыл бұрын
I hate that he uses an electric piano. Although I'm not sure how one would make an acoustic piano loud enough for a grand stadium
@realpolitik26174 жыл бұрын
By the way is he getting paid doing this kinds of gigs?
@richiegrohs91372 жыл бұрын
Why don't you straighten out these news companies that are lying about these news companies?
@JamesOrlowski3 жыл бұрын
I'm constantly amazed how Billy Joel freely states the songs he's "influenced" by in interviews (20:44), and Robin Thicke gets sued for basically doing the same thing.
@rayluisi86567 ай бұрын
Michael Ponella
@Art_Martial5 жыл бұрын
Sadness or euphoria at the expense of one another...in other words......winners and losers
@elizabethwitt262111 ай бұрын
The song was written about the highs and lows of manic depression.
@dmok421953 жыл бұрын
Love C-SPAN
@llama10.755 жыл бұрын
50:13
@username37885 жыл бұрын
Anybody know the song at 52:28
@hogieonabun5 жыл бұрын
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
@jshum022 ай бұрын
@@hogieonabun thank you (belated)
@yamamotominako521511 жыл бұрын
Some cowboy would be so, but I think as you say Billy.
@llama10.754 жыл бұрын
45:12
@tugginalong Жыл бұрын
The government doesn’t solve problems. There’s no future in it. Politicians create problems. They can become our saviors and spend money which buys them favors and often times creates kickbacks.
@Me-gs3uu2 жыл бұрын
53:50 - grmps
@well_i_liked_it3 жыл бұрын
I took NPC to mean something else, sorry just passing through.