PATREON PICK OF THE WEEK! | BILLY JOEL "PIANO MAN" - REACTION

[@cog4life]

Billy Joel’s music catalogue is phenomenal. A master musician, lyricist, composer ❤❤❤

[@hibhibb5429]

FACTS!! Billy Joel "ONLY HUMAN (SECOND WIND)" and "A MATTER OF TRUST" are other great songs/videos to react to. Love me some Billy!!

[@katrinawinfrey5629]

Billy Joel was married to Christie Brinkley several years ago. They also did a music video called uptown Girl. Luv you Britt 😂

[@amyaeschbach3581]

You must react or watch Billy Joel sing “New York State of mind“ an absolute classic. Others, uptown girl, we didn’t start the fire, and of course, she’s always a woman! You’ll fall in love with his voice and his jazz and his writing. His wants in a generation and puts on an amazing show. Thanks so much for this reaction Britt❤

[@TimothyGraff]

Saw him on this tour, and yes, he can tickle those ivories!

[@Van1973Auken]

I'm so glad there are people who not only enjoy music, but let it envelope us from time to time. Thank you for being here!

[@darrinlindsey]

This isn't a song about a piano man singing to a Saturday night crowd. It's a piano man telling us a story of what he sees while he's playing, every Saturday night.

[@ricksexton8888]

Well put.

[@darrinlindsey]

@@becomethestar No it's not! 1- A piano man singing a song to the crowd at the bar, on Saturday night. 2- A piano man tells a story about what he sees when he plays piano, at the bar, on Saturday nights. 3- Here's your sign.

[@darrinlindsey]

@@becomethestar May you receive a brain!!! What the F don't you understand about the difference between someone singing for a crowd, and someone telling people about the experiences they have when they sing? You must live in Texas or Mississippi.

[@allensaunders449]

This song is both

[@randymccloud5743]

​​@@becomethestaryou obviously came on here just to be contrary...mission accomplished. May YOU receive the help YOU obviously need.

[@Rattled76]

Billy Joel is one of the greatest lyricist out there. He paints a story when he is singing.

[@rarelycares8416]

While I don't disagree with you, in his own words he is a composer first...singer/songwriter second. He always writes the music first, the words come later.

[@mattiemathis9549]

I lived my life off this man’s songs, not literally (most of the time) but figuratively. Piano man and I am the entertainer are the songs that taught me never give up. She’s always a woman, honesty and just the way you are helped me learn about relationships. You may be right and captain jack were my party anthems. We didn’t start the fire and that Leningrad song taught me that war is horrible no matter who wins or what the government says. River of dreams helped me understand my own spirituality. His songs are brilliant!

[@Mister_Samsonite]

@@rarelycares8416 Both things can be true! He might think of himself as a composer, but he's also a master wordsmith - rarely equaled and never rivaled.

[@rickwelch8464]

"Sharing a drink they call loneliness" is one of my all time favorite lines.

[@vampfashions]

It describes so many relationships people endure while their life slips past in the night.

[@joeconcepts5552]

But it’s better than drinking alone. Such a brilliant line.

[@jduncanandroid]

@@joeconcepts5552 - imho the full line has far more poignancy than just the half line...

[@kevinmclaughlin8975]

"As a smile ran away from his face" is mine.

[@rickwelch8464]

@@kevinmclaughlin8975 My all time favorite comes from The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. "Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours"

[@dagmar.6954]

This is such a great story telling song. This was Billy's first single released in 1973. "Piano Man" is based on Billy Joel's real-life experiences as a lounge musician in Los Angeles. The song is sung from Joel's point of view as a piano player at a bar, reminiscing about his experiences there & the people he encountered.

[@angelark2011]

I have been a big fan of Billy Joel since I was a kid. Can you believe it has been 50 years since Piano Man was released.

[@chetstevensq]

Arguably not his first hit though as it peaked at #25. Good, but he would get much bigger in a couple more years.

[@angieday5183]

Probably his best song regardless of the charts @@chetstevensq

[@chetstevensq]

@@angieday5183 better storytelling in songs like Scenes FaIR or Goodnight Saigon, more emotion in songs like Downeaster Alexa or River of Dreams, better beat in songs like Matter of Trust or Didn't Start the Fire, so "best" is really hard to qualify.

[@hawkuser604]

Crap, now I really feel old, I was born in 1973. Guess its time to schedule that colonoscopy.....

[@dennisflury6942]

At seventy, I use his line "When I wore a younger man's clothes!" a lot, as it is true.

[@chuckvelten5337]

Grew up in my hometown of Hicksville Long Island New York !

[@BlueDragon53]

Billy Joel is a National Treasure. His catal0og is very very deep. You're gonna love this trip.

[@rickpetersen1745]

Billy Joel is an American Icon. He's been honored at the Kennedy Center. He has many Grammy's. He has an American Song Book with some of the best music everwritten . It would do you good to explore Billy Joel.

[@markh.7650]

And he has also been playing at MSG in NYC every weekend for several years, always selling out, and the crowd sings right along with him. Sadly I read his residency will be ending this summer. It helps that he grew up right next door on Long Island, so he has a huge following here as one of our greatest exports.

[@sandrajewitt6050]

Billy Joel has an amazing catalog of music. He really paints a picture with his lyrics.

[@kylekost8947]

This is an amazing song to hear when a stadium full of people are singing the chorus. Billy Joel is one of the great songwriters. Definitely listen to more. Scenes from an Italian Restaurant is a great song to go to next

[@chetcarman3530]

I was a struggling musician when this came out & it got me big! The line, "...man, what are YOU doing here?" -- best line in the song! They knew he belonged in the Big Leagues, selling out concerts, platinum albums, not playing for down & outer for free drinks & tips. Thank you for a great reaction! ❤❤❤❤

[@nelsonhemstreet3568]

Billy tells the story that he had signed a bad record deal, and to wait them out, he took a gig playing in a bar. The waitress practicing politics was his first ex-wife, and the other people mentioned were those he met at the bar.

[@phillyphan1225]

Nobody paints a picture through their lyrics like Billy Joel. He has you in the story with him!

[@hayleesmith705]

Billy Joel is a great one. My much older bro introduced me to him when I was a kid. Loved him ever since. Last of the great American balladeers.

[@terri2494]

“Tickle those ivories.” Piano keys used to be made of ivory. You’ve never even heard of Billy Joel?!! I feel like I just hit a time warp or entered an alternate universe. Welcome to our world, where Billy Joel is a legend. For most of us back in the seventies, this was our first introduction to him and his music. We all wanted to hear more from him and he did not disappoint. He can sing any style, any genre. He’s got beautiful love songs. He’s a great storyteller and lyricist, as you’ve discovered for yourself. I’ve usually seen people react to a different video of “Piano Man”, which I think is the official video. To be honest, this one sounded kind of like he was just phoning it in. That’s not a criticism. I’m saying he usually sounds even better than this. You’re going to be inundated with suggestions for his songs. Since I’m here early for once I’ll give you two suggestions to get you started. “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” really shows off his storytelling skills and his musical talent. “New York State of Mind”, from The Old Grey Whistle Test (a British TV show) is a moody, jazzy number that shows what an incredible performer he is, as well as showing off his talent. I look forward to watching you explore this deep, deep rabbit hole. You’re going to love it.

[@stefanconradsson]

I'm a hardrock/metal head with a soft spot for this kind of music. I'm old enough to know of him, but have only recently found out about him for real. Not only that, but I think he is awesome. He's a talent if there ever was one. His songs are incredible. Love him! Cheers 🍺

[@vdoggydogg3922]

@@stefanconradsson Depends where you live too. Billy does not get alot of airplay in some parts of the USA. He is very known in the Northeast obviously.

[@joeconcepts5552]

Well he hasn’t really put much put recently. I could see how some young people might not know him.

[@richardcurtis5281]

Two great suggestions for follow up songs.

[@tnolddawg]

And the black keys are ebony...Ebony and Ivory 🎵

[@daletolmich6459]

The one song everyone ALWAYS forgets by Billy Joel is actually my favorite... "You May Be Right"... Brilliant 🤘

[@greendragonpublishing]

i may be crazy :)

[@daletolmich6459]

"But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for"...

[@Abri412]

It's my favorite too!

[@CarlosRomero-uz4yk]

It is one of my favorites billy joel's library. It is just a fun song. ❤ it.

[@diannestucki5732]

You May Be Right makes me think of how my marriage began. I was so sad and lonely, and this man who showed up who made me laugh,

[@KarenCatMom2]

I was a freshman at TennnTech when this was released. I struggle very hard to like today's music but when you grow up on the brilliant songwriting and musicianship that is Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Carly Simon, The Beatles, John Denver and 100 more artists who sang without Auto-Tune and play their own instruments and many who wouldn't sacrifice their art for the money, it's hard to find anyone that stands up to this level for me. But I will always go back to my oldies when I want to hear the best. Like so many of today's artists I can't tell one from the other when I hear them on the radio until somebody tells me who they are. I can hear five chords of a song from the 70s and know exactly which band it is and that was true back then not just now. They didn't all sound so much alike. Of course I blame a lot of that on the producers of the past 20 years or so. This is true of not just pop and rock but country. If one singer, male or female, becomes extremely popular they look to sign a dozen more who sound just like them instead of going in search for the next unique voice. So many great artists are ignored because of greed by the record companies.

[@steveullrich7737]

You nailed it exactly everything is the same no melodies or interesting lyrics.

[@dpoyner711]

I went to school at Tech in 1975 and brought the album from home in NJ after the Christmas break and was playing the album in my room when 3 or 4 guys came in and yelled 'who is this?'. They loved it as much as me.

[@willarth9186]

There are a few, a VERY FEW today who are singers and not just performers. Tori Holub doing her cover of The Carpenter's 'We've Only Just Begun'. She'll make you believe Karen is a 2.0 Blonde...

[@Rystefn]

Yeah, everyone knows that music peaked whatever year you turned 23. That's just science. Ask anyone and they'll all agree. It peaked whatever year they turned 23, too.

[@curiousman1672]

Such a relatable song. Probably why it's his signature song. My fav of his is Scenes From An Italian Restaurant. Brilliant song.

[@NafthaliHananja]

Agreed !

[@oldmanballer5088]

Agree

[@Darkey-i9j]

I was just coming to suggest that

[@JasonRule-1]

My two 'absolutely must hear' Billy Joel favorites, "She's Always a Woman," and "Just the Way You Are." I guarantee they'll touch your heart.

[@kimshaky]

and i bet she's alreade heard "just the way you are" but in barry white's coverversion

[@c.demets]

There is nobody in music who can paint a picture the way Billy Joel does. When you hear 'Piano Man', you can picture the entire bar he's describing and in which he's playing the piano. When you hear 'The Downeaster Alexa', you picture yourself on a boat sailing the ocean. When you hear 'The Entertainer', you picture the dude busking on like Barcelona's Ramblas entertaining the crowd. When you hear 'Goodnight Saigon', you (kind of) feel the pain a lot of people in the military felt during/after the Vietnam War. When you hear 'Scenes from an Italian Restaurant', you also can imagine what Billy's singing about. Nobody does it better than Billy Joel. No video clips needed, his words and music are enough to paint the picture.

[@etc7070]

I didn't know you hadn't reacted to Billy Joel before! It seems that he is right up your alley with his musicianship and songwriting. If you do continue to check out songs by him, I would recommend Scenes From an Italian Restaurant. Storytelling at its finest!

[@mattiemathis9549]

I would recommend “I Am The Entertainer”. Part of me wants to recommend “We didn’t Start the Fire”, but if she delves in historically, I would feel bad. 😂

[@etc7070]

@@mattiemathis9549 Entertainer is such a great song! Very meaty commentary about the music industry, if Britt is going to be thorough about it. Maybe she should be warned about the expansive history lesson of WDStF before she picks it 😊

[@mattiemathis9549]

@@etc7070 good point! I heard the song as a teen and after a country stint I came back to him. By then the internet was invented and I was able to look up all the different things. Kinda like we didn’t light the fire, but many of those things impacted my life directly, I just didn’t know why things were the way they were until I started looking up history. But I’m getting way deeper than a YT comment should go so: Great advice! That is a rabbit hole and a half! 😂😂😂

[@etc7070]

@@mattiemathis9549 I mean it's no wonder that teachers actually used this song in their classes to get kids to do research!

[@f1remandg]

Billy Joel the greatest not just the lyrics, but the stories, the instruments, the voice, and the various ways over the years from the early 70s and he is apparently doing his final performance this month, same age as me 74! So much pleasure to so many generations!

[@glennburch1081]

I have been listening to this song since its release in 1973 and I never grow tired of it, a musical and lyrical MASTERPEICE! BTW, tickling the ivory is the phrase you were trying to recall. Great reaction, TY.

[@jasonluce2921]

It feels like Billy Joel is a forgotten legacy these days. Yet he was one of the musical geniuses of his days. I know this because this was my generation. The 70's and the 80's, it was great to live in this generation!!!

[@justinsadowski9823]

Britt, I love your thoughtful reactions. Yes, Billy Joel creates a familiar “atmosphere” in the first 40 seconds of this song. I loved how you articulated this. Many people consider this a sad song; however, I think Billy Joel is taking an objective look at hope here, and he brilliantly recognizes that without struggle and regret, hope cannot exist.

[@otrame]

Billy Joel is a hell of a poet, and this song is an excellent example.

[@Rodgerslicker]

A poet & didn't know it..

[@nasserhafes3021]

I seen a lot of reactions to this song and yours is the most intelligent, deep and beautiful!! thanks!

[@patriciamurphy6559]

Well, Billy Joel certainly got out of that place and made it BIG!! 😊 Wonderful artist! Did a broadway musical too. I started listening to him when l met my husband, well ex husband, in about 1977! 😊

[@ericfredrickson129]

SO great watching you hear these iconic lines for the first time. It's only one of the greatest songs ever written for piano by an American. Welcome to Billy Joel, the ICON. Wish I could hear these songs for the first time again. Enjoy!

[@davidkettell6236]

Epic song by the real piano man,a song of life, struggle and dreams and drowning of sorrows .

[@jimschmidt510]

Hi Britt, I was 23 when this song was always on the radio. Seeing your reaction and strong appreciation for it woke me to what a brilliant song it is, and to the talent of Billy Joel. Keep up the great work.

[@kathywilmesherr2281]

Enjoy you take. I'm a great grandma who grew up in this era...his music is the voice of my generation. He is a balladeer for the American masses.

[@davisburnside9609]

Adding balladeer to my vocab :)

[@lilamuzik3385]

You are amazing in your reviews. The things you point out just give me even more respect for the artists.

[@bradjbourgeois73]

This song is so well crafted, I've loved it since I was a kid!

[@tb4au77]

I've watched a ton of reactions to this song..I mean a ton..and this one is by far my favorite. So glad you didn't do the music video version and you did such a great job of hitting on all the things that make this song a classic. Thank you!

[@marklynn3953]

All the lyrics in this song are incredibly written.

[@AlfredThomas]

I’ve listened to this song for years but this is the 1st time I’ve ever heard it. Thanks for the reaction!

[@Grizazzle]

Masterpiece of a song! Both musically and lyrically.

[@santonardi1332]

The way you react to music is the way Billy Joel is singing this song! You articulate in such a way that makes us listen to every word you say! It’s so refreshing and beautiful! Great job Britt!!!!

[@dinosaurjc]

Wow, a first timer with Billy Joel. He is one of the best song writers of the last 25 years. You can’t go wrong and he has a huge catalog of original material. From “Tell her about it” to “New York state of mind” or “Good night Saigon “ you are in for a treat. And I’m going to enjoy your journey 😀

[@michaelmccombs2959]

25 years?!?

[@spikespa5208]

50. Starting with "Travelin' Prayer" .

[@davidspalten1304]

Make that the last 50 years.

[@florianfussl3769]

Dont forget "leningrad" it has me always in tears

[@dubyabee7963]

My favorite song by Billy Joel is for the longest time. A great acupella.

[@robertmooney571]

Just to me this is one of the greatest songs every written and preformed.

[@debraalldredge3032]

Billy Joel is a masterful poet, musician and singer. Saw him on the Grammys the other night and the man still knocks my socks off.

[@glennsmith8390]

My favorite is "Only the Good Die Young". Great lyrics and great music. Watch the live version-Billy Joe really rips it up in that performance. You get to see what a great performer he is.

[@EP-cg4fs]

Only the good die young would be a great choice!

I really appreciate your insight and enthusiasm reacting to the beautiful songs that so many of us took for granted for so long in our lives.

[@artmanjohn2]

Billy Joel writes some of the best love songs you've ever heard, he tells the tale! "Just The Way You Are" would be a great place to start. Also, anything Billy does live from the "Old Grey Whistle Test", which this video was from, is always a great source for the best Billy Joel live performances. I love the way you react to not only the music but what is said in the music. It's like hearing it from new ears all over again.

[@rhphotocdn]

Britt, loved your reaction. Billy Joel is an amazing performer, a "True Piano Man"!!

[@normanrose2711]

more Billy please ! His vocals and lyrics can't be matched !

[@susancraig8760]

So much to say about your thoughtful reaction to this classic Billy Joel song, but I I’m just fan girling on you at this point 😃! Keep ‘em rolling 🎶

[@j.k.1963]

TV shows huh.... It makes me think: Cheers! Great show. Billy Joel, a real minstrel.

[@jeffdetmer4681]

Nice react Britt. Billy's music is a deep dive. Lots of great music. Oh and the expression is "tickling the ivories". ; ))

[@manonthemoog]

This song is a masterpiece. Its simultaneously a timeless portrait of humanity as well as a peek into a time capsule we shall never see again. You are too young to have experienced this era, and I was only 5 when the song came out, so I was a distant observer. Nearly every town or hotel had a piano bar/restaurant and there were thousands of "piano men" entertaining people across america every night of the week. Billy's lyrics vividly describe the patrons and his use of an accordion and mandolin evoke the atmosphere of being in a dark, smoky restaurant. By 1980 these piano lounges were largely gone. Billy Joel captured this era like no-one else. This is sorta random but I own the harmonica harness Billy is using in this video. I bought it in a garage sale at his first wife's house. She lived in my hometown. Billy also lived nearby and he and Christie Brinkley used to come by the Carvel I worked at, my very first job.

[@colinhildreth5701]

Great story telling by Billy Joel. I was blessed to have been able to enjoy his great talents over the years. Thank you.

[@rickybretherick3290]

This song is in my Top 5 of all time. Billy is a masterful pianist. It’s a wonderful story about how the setting of a bar are all there to see the “Piano Man” but they all aren’t where or what they dream to be.

[@steveullrich7737]

I knew this would be up your alley. His lyrics are great. You’ve got so many more fantastic songs with meaningful lyrics, great music and Billy’s voice to discover. Let the journey begin.

[@RushfanDave]

One of the best songwriters of all time. So many great songs. I would suggest Goodnight Saigon live.

[@greendragonpublishing]

I've seen him do it live, with a chorus of Vietnam vets in uniform. I absolutely cried.

[@dominicschiro9939]

Definitely needs to be next on the list

[@paulgoldberg7985]

Love your passion and your empathy Britt. You really connected with the heart of this song.

[@mikenastasi8927]

Billy is 1of the greatest songwriters/lyricists.

[@DaveIdiens]

Billy is such a phenominal musician. Saw him twice in Toronto, Canada. His musical background is outstanding as is he. He writes all his songs ❤

[@matthewbruno5628]

It's so cool to see someone who has never heard of Billy Joel find this talent. This rabbit hole goes very very deep.

[@edwardhubschman3610]

All I will say is that Billy has dozens of masterpieces that you will enjoy as you did this one. Few rabbit holes deeper and of better and diverse than his. You MUST explore it. Check out Always a Woman, Vienna, We Didn’t Start the Fire, New York State of Mind, Downeaster Alexa, Themes from an Italian Restaurant and The Stranger to just scratch the surface of this man’s amazing catalogue. Billy is with out a doubt among the top few singer/songwriter/musicians of the past 50 years.

[@edwardhubschman3610]

Sure. How do we do that?

[@greendragonpublishing]

Vienna is one of my all-time favorites :)

[@chetstevensq]

Goodnight Saigon, Matter of Trust and River of Dreams for total diversity.

[@muireobrien4642]

Love this reaction. My oldest bro grew up w Billy Joel. Best reaction to this song ever 👏👏

[@RonaldSimkin]

Billy Joel is a Legend. Piano Man was released in 1973 and became his huge 1974 breakthrough hit. Billy Joel is one of the most successful singer/songwriters of all time. •4th best selling solo artist of All time accordintld to RIAA •Songwriters Hall of Fame •Rock n Roll Hall of Fame •23 Grammy Award nominations, 6 wins •Sold over 160 million records •33 Top 40 hits, 13 top 10s, 3 #1 hits •Released 12 Studio Albums from 1971 to 1993. 11 have been certified platinum and/or multi-platinum •Wrote and arranged all his own music •40+ Hit singles

[@theironherder]

Thank you for re-awakening my appreciation for this song and for Billy Joel. Again, thank you.

[@martinl8574]

This was a great sing along song in the bars back then, the whole bar would sing along to it!!!!

[@kylesummers1565]

I always loved this song. And he has a big catalogue. Peace, Love!!

[@matthawkins8880]

You need to review Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, which is Billy's favorite song of his.

[@waltciii3]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time so it's definitely my favorite Billy Joel song. Thanks for covering it.

[@gregorywilcox5949]

Billy Joel is a modern old school crooner a word smith an artist a treasure.

[@Rick2367]

Your reaction video keeps making me cry.. they touch me. And I have KNOWN this song since the 70's and heard him sing it live back then... wow!

[@FrankUli]

Billy Joel and Elton John are equals when it comes to playing pianos, and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by E J was and still is a work of art .

[@greendragonpublishing]

I saw them when they did a concert tour together. Amazing show!

[@ThistleAndSea]

Billy Joel is the real deal for sure. SO many wonderful songs of his for you to hear. Thanks for sharing this one. 🙂

[@Hat_Uncle]

I got to hear this live in 1978 because my Dad believed I had to hear it first person, "not that radio crap". I didn't realize at that time, it was decades later, how cultured my Dad was.

[@breadbaker6670]

Britt, i just found your channel. You are such a natural and talented communicator! I love watching and listening to you

[@paulhuggett7503]

Britt Thank you for your marvellous reaction. (you're always fun! This man is SO talented and yet although recognised NOWHERE near as big as he should have been with his amazing Greatest Hits album starting with this song and every song a winner till the end of 1985. Then of course in 1987 another amazing song that matches everything for brilliance that's on the Greatest hits album, 'We didn't start the fire.' He's probably done some great stuff since but i'm hooked enough on these early classics AND he was always such a great singer, songwriter, and piano player. I rest my case. (!) 😀

[@quintondees4501]

This one is timeless..... perfect picture painted here

[@kevindowd31021]

Billy wrote this during his time playing for a LA bar. He wrote about exactly what was happening, and the people were real. Even Davy who's still in the Navy. He said he really didn't think the song was good, but he was happy people liked it.

[@dasy2k1]

It's autobiographical. At the time Billy was hiding from a bad contract with a record company by playing piano in a bar.... He also really lays it on the record industry in a later song "the entertainer"

[@maryannturton9830]

Billy is a master storyteller musician! His catalog is DEEP! Goodnight Saigon,Downeaster Alexa,and Allentown for relating to the common man....Movin Out,Scenes From An Italian Restaurant are both musts! For sweet songs,listen to You're My Home,Lullabye,and I Love You Just The Way You Are! Everything Billy touches is GOLD!🎹🎙🎶💛

[@georgesaylor3130]

Having spent many Saturday nights in a small piano bar with my girl friend this song has always made for happy memories. It really brings the bar and its atmosphere into focus. I was in the navy and all the other people were there.

[@teddtarr]

"tickling the ivories" To hear Billy really "rock out", try his "A Matter of Trust" ( original video version, for an added good laugh).

[@jamishops]

Billy is my absolute favorite. If you appreciate great music and lyrics he will paint you a picture like no other. It’s a deep dive, but well worth it. Thanks for the reaction.

[@russellevans2446]

You mentioned how much breath control he must have. Heres a fun fact; some notes on the harmonica are played by drawing air IN thru the instrument. And, I'm going to echo many of the other comments here and say, "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant " is a MUST HEAR. Also "Root Beer Rag" if you like piano. He lights it up!!

[@DaveIdiens]

You, Britt, are a natural at this job. You will follow a natural path for you leading to everything you want. Carry on and thank you 🙏

[@Isleofskye]

"Just The Way You Are"-Billy Joel 1978- The Italian Alps at night in a cafe surrounded by snow peaked mountains in Northern Italy in Piancovallo and this song came on and will, for me, be ever synonymous with that moment in my life 45 years ago/

[@rvscript]

Growing up, I would hear this song playing all of the time. Every bar, every break room, on the subway, … it never gets old.

[@truthjustice61]

Billy Joel's musicianship and songwriting chops are top tier. Check out "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant "for another storytelling treat.

[@donald1379]

Billy Joel is a master story teller and this song is a classic...Thanks❤❤

[@jamiemacdonald436]

If story telling is what you enjoy, you should watch his live version of "Scenes from an Italian restaurant". Fantastic song and even better performance.

[@DarkKnight371971]

This song is single handledly responsible for me being a Billy Joel fan. Awesome songwriter and a bona fide hit maker.

[@cherylsims5636]

Oh girl you picked the wrong video!! If you did the one with Joel playing inside the bar you would get it some much better. Re-do your reaction , with the video at the bar RIGHT NOW !! One of my favorite songs. One Point You interrupt the song and talk too much. LESS TALKING , MORE LISTENING

[@fadjarnugroho7022]

I love all Billy Joel song.....one of the great musician. ❤

[@davephillips7209]

One of the Great wordsmith's period. This is one of my favorite songs, it is poetry in music for sure. Billy Joel simply one of the greatest ever. His life story is amazing!!

[@robertwilken9542]

Billy Joel is a tremendous singer and song writer! This is my favorite song of his! Thanks Britt for sharing it with us!

[@rensounes9398]

My all time favourite Billy song is You’re My Home. Such beautiful poetic lyrics

[@pandorasbox66]

I love this song, Billy is such a great storyteller with his songs and taken you on such a journey.

[@keithjames7843]

Another timeless song from the best ear of music I’m so glad I grew up in this time in history

[@DavidHenley-x6c]

I love the great piano players, Billy Joel, Elton John, Ray Charles and so many more❤

[@shilohauraable]

Oh My! You have found an amazing rabbit hole 🕳 of musical poetry if you've never heard of Billy Joel! 💖

[@josephrife2578]

Great comments Britt. You say it has a walking down the road kicking rocks feel to it. Perfect way to say it! The song has a 3/4 time signature--a waltz, one of the few top pop songs I know that is a waltz, it has that swaying movement. I always also liked the line "He said 'Son, can you play me a memory'" -- because we typically would say "son, can you play me a melody," but the "melody" itself is a memory. Really nice song-writing, both music and words.

[@logantawhiti55]

Billy Joel's song Just the way you are is definitely a song you'll love infact it's quite sweet.❤👍