PDC PICK OF THE WEEK! | BILLY JOEL | "JUST THE WAY YOUR ARE" (REACTION)

[@vickiburress8388]

Yay! Billy Joel is definitely one of a kind!

[@RhondaHill-mi7cw]

One of the most simple, meaningful, and uncomplicated love songs ever written. Unconditional love. I was lucky enough to have experienced that for 50 years and to return it in kind....and even now that he has passed away, I still love him in every moment just the way he is and wouldn't change a thing. I wish everyone could have that experience. Billy says it perfectly. I love you Bob.💞

[@kurtjohnson4816]

He said in an interview that the way they were doing this tune wasn't really working, and someone suggested trying a bossa nova beat. Gold!

[@brianwaite854]

Phil Ramone and Liberty DeVitto recommended the change. DeVitto hated playing it until the rhythm was changed. Even after the change, Joel didn’t want it on the album. Ramone recruited Carole King and Phoebe Snow to convince Billy to embrace the song and agree to put it on the record. Can you imagine this song never being released?

[@gizmo5925]

@@brianwaite854 I also read somewhere that Linda Ronstadt helped persuade him to release it as a single. It won the Grammy for Song of the Year.

[@spruce381]

He’s defo PDC - think Bruno in fame - too young 😂. A proper New Yorker. 👍🏽👍

[@markh.7650]

@@brianwaite854 No, I can't. The world would be lesser without it.

[@thomastimlin1724]

@@brianwaite854 Billy was lucky had Carol King and Phoebe Snow to change his mind....this song a Grammy for song of the year!!

[@jg7102]

Scenes at an italian resturant live from long island is Billys masterclass imo.

[@blakan1478]

Everybody always says that but to me So It Goes and Goodnight Saigon are both a cut above the rest.

[@glennburch1081]

Billy Joel was inducted into the Songwriters HOF in 1992, the R&R HOF in 1999, and the Long Island Music HOF in 2006. In 2013 he was recognized at the Kennedy Center Honors. Thanks for reacting, love your channel.

[@caltx01]

What a great reaction! In between the silliness of Disco, the craziness of Glam and the madness of Punk we had Billy Joel. Thank God!!

[@brittreacts]

Wow, thank you so much! Long live Billy the Goat!!

[@seanscanlon9067]

@@brittreacts Not sure if you realise but you did a reaction to this song about six months ago from an older Billy around 20 years ago.

[@markh.7650]

Actually Mr. Joel predates the Disco era by several years. Disco was actually short lived, generally from '75 to about '80 (yes, there were some songs after '80 that had a disco vibe, but they were the exception. The mid '80s was the "Hair Band" era mostly). I remember in the early '80s certain radio stations were having disco record smashing events. Disco never really went away, they just call it "club" music now. It's what all the "hot" girls wearing 2 pounds of makeup and too small dresses get on the floor and wiggle to.

[@seanscanlon9067]

@@markh.7650 "In between" was perhaps a figure of speech and maybe the OP meant during those other crazes of genres or in the midst of.

[@wiggion]

Saw Billy on "The Stranger" tour in like 1978, and this is how he looked and sounded. In a 2500 seat theatre that had Broadway touring companies and local opera and symphony did performances. The acoustics were top flight and we were only 20 rows back in place that had no bad seats. OMG

[@HowiGotCustody]

Smooth, laid back, down to earth and real, yet with epic timeless lyrics and sounds !!!

[@TheGusRam]

Just want to say how much I enjoy your channel and reactions. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Your love for what you do is obvious. I don't think I've ever watched a reaction video of yours and not smiled. As a child of the 70s and 80s, it's so much fun to see someone discover and appreciate Billy Joel the way you do. So, in short, don't go changing. Keep doing your reactions Just The Way You Are :)

[@keith6485]

What a great song. Every man wishes he could find someone he fells this way about. Few of us actually do.

[@Jean-Claude.Dewulf]

BILLY JOEL, I remember when it came out in France. This song, this very particular atmosphere which gives a calm and relaxed aspect to romanticism. Very beautiful song indeed. Thank you Britt

[@ken-in-KY]

The two best songwriters in rock history to write lyrics of deep emotion are Billy Joel & the late Dan Fogleberg.

[@farfromperfek]

I got to hang out with Liberty Devito, Billy's drummer, during his 70/80s year. He said Billy would sing this to any girl he wanted to bed, and it always worked. This is the guy who was dating the two of the biggest supermodels of the 80s at the same time.

[@nickrizzi4927]

Liberty is an excellent percussionist!

[@farfromperfek]

@nickrizzi4927 and really funny

[@nickrizzi4927]

@@farfromperfek that's cool. He seems so on interviews. Cool you know him. He was a great contributor to that very talented band. Billy, Liberty, Richie, Russel and Doug were really great together. I know many other names involved, but they pulled a ton of weight. Mark has done a great job cause Ritchie was so key to it. I respect all drummers, but Liberty had a singularly unique heartbeat. Love it. Be well!

[@charliejg]

The man is a fabulous entertainer, pianist and song writer. Check out "New York State of Mind" Incredible song.... try to find a live version at Yankee stadium or Madison Square Garden.

[@Calamity_Jack]

Love Billy and his legendary songs! This bossa-nova inspired beauty is one of his best. And with the incredible Richie Canata on sax? Well... it's a gem. If you haven't already, you should definitely watch (from this same concert) "New York State of Mind." Wow - what a performance. Then follow that up with his older live performance of "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" for dessert.

[@abevillanueva1974]

Yes, the 1970s were the BEST decade of music...the melodies of ANY genre' tells a story and THIS classic is TIMELESS!!

[@UncleQue]

It’s more of a romantic song than it is a PDC type song. Let’s call it 75/25 romantic to PDC but that’s an awesome thing to be. I remember reading an interview with Paul Simon back in the 80’s in which he both complimented and criticized Billy at the same time. He basically said that Joel is so versatile and such a good mimic that he sometimes has trouble being himself. Billy could be Harry Chapin on one song then sound similar to Elvis. After that he may be Paul McCartney and then Ray Charles. While I see Simon’s point I think that in all these things we find Billy Joel.

[@memorylane7068]

She's Always a Woman is another great one along these same lines. I used to play a guitar version of Just the Way You Are.

[@richardpomerantz2820]

I grew up with Billy Joel. At 74 he can still sell out 20,000 seat Madison Square Garden for his 100th concert in that location. Not to mention that he wrote every one of his songs on every one of his albums including 11 platinum. One or two were 10 times platinum. The premier songwriter of the 20th century.

[@daatech42]

you should really listen to Billy Joel - The Longest Time . and fir the sax you need Christie Lee Song by Billy Joel

[@billofalltrades2633]

Billy Joel is my favorite artist! An amazing man! Great song, love your reaction

[@spruce381]

Defo up there. Smokey Robinson, Bruce Springsteen, Shane McGowan. Have dozens tbh. 😊

[@greg2976]

It's like a smooth jazz song !!!!!

[@johnquinn8796]

Amazing song and an amazing reaction. Loved it

[@josephwhite4489]

This and She's Always A Woman are 2 of my favorite Billy Joel songs!!

[@KarlBAndersen]

He is one incredibly talented artist.

[@LenStgelais]

Good décisions he deserves to be in the PDC 😁👍👍👍

[@acmorse8922]

You want a PDC Classic MARVIN GAYE "Distant Lover live in Oakland You can hear the motel keys hitting the stage!!!!

[@ronlopo6269]

Must try Billy Joel & Ray Charles ---- BABY GRAND

[@somestupidname3266]

The irony of this song is that it was written for his wife. Five years later he straight up dumped her for Christie Brinkley.

[@flubber1557]

Fun fact/story: my father had docked his boat one day after fishing and billy had asked him if he wanted to join him on his boat going out the next day. My dad didnt recognise him at the time and unfortunately had to return to work the next day so he politely declined. Life has a twisted sense of humor sometimes. I wouldve said my boss can wait. It wouldve made a funny story to tell at work down the line. Again unfortunately he didnt recognise who he was at the time.

[@wordlife94]

You gotta react to his song with Ray Charles - Baby Grand, it’s so good

[@chrisphillips6249]

He's just the best friend that you can love! And I grew up in the 70's and feel the same way.

[@jillk368]

This is PPD - - pre-pants dropping - - the romantic after dinner dance song.

[@billdCT97]

Our wedding song!

[@KenChawkin]

Same here. It was a huge hit that year in 1978 in Canada.

[@SuperGuitarDude7]

I think the case can be made that Billy Joel is the greatest artist, singer, musician, songwriter of all time. I know he isn't usually included in these conversations, even though he's super popular and has had a lot of hits, but I think he should be included in those conversations.

[@2legit2quitNow]

Ok now I know we should have known each other at some point in the past...I used to play jazz with my tenor saxophone! No joke, but it is very lovely to listen to for sure so I agree with you! 😊😊

[@shirleybuffington6420]

Here is a song I think You will really enjoy it is Billy Joel and Ray Charles and the song is Baby Grand

[@richsalm7474]

You really would love Leanne Rimes' song "Spaceship". The most moving song she has ever done.

[@etc7070]

That was a perfect induction speech 😄 I agree with you, as big of a Billy Joel fan as I am, I don't necessarily think of any of his songs as panty droppers, however he can be incredibly ROMANTIC. Just making your heart and eyelashes flutter as you heave a big sigh. Which is why it pleased me to hear you use the word "woo" since that is exactly what he's doing, the old fashioned way with words and charm. The saxophone, on the other hand, well, yes, of course that's an immediate underwear extractor. 😅 I would like to suggest Until the Night as another slow-burn romantic song (with SAX), it's his homage to the Righteous Brothers.

[@user-bk8st6xc3s]

Thank you Brittany

[@farfromperfek]

I've played a bunch of different instruments in bands, including Sax. Here is the most common pecking order in the band of who gets the girl. Lead Singer Lead Guitarist Back stage security guard Pianist Sax player Drummer Rhythm Guitar Trumpet/Flute Soundman Random Roadie Bass player. 😂

[@chrisosborne3679]

Did she just say "the air gets moist" 😊😂

[@Ocrilat]

It just struck me that this could be a love song written by Fred Rogers...I love you just the way you are.

[@dlanska]

I always enjoy your reactions to songs. Perhaps you could consider reviewing Billy Joel's "And so it goes." It has got to be the best song about someone giving their heart to another, and it was one of the 5 songs that Billy Joel considered to be the best that he had written.

[@dab_family9405]

Billy is ok with being friend-zoned; he had his time married to a legit super model.

[@robertkern9911]

IMHO this is Billys best vocal performance and it helped end the cold war a must see so different In the summer of 1987, Billy Joel accepted the Kremlin’s invitation to the U.S.S.R. for six fully-staged rock shows in Moscow and Leningrad, fulfilling a longtime desire to perform in Russia and permanently affecting the spirit of the country ahead of the Soviet Union’s dissolution in 1991. Billy Joel - Innocent Man (from A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYe3ZIiGp7qKh68

[@jimbro5223]

If you like the sax try "Harden my Heart" by Quarterflash live.

[@kimshaky]

Or "take me to heart" or "find another fool"

[@5815427]

Played at my wedding in 1984

[@sharonstark1014]

Check out "Uptown Girl." The video stars his then wife Christie Brinkley. They have a daughter who is also a singer. Her name is Alexa Ray Joel.

[@lfelton777]

Barry White covered this song and his version is definitely PDC worthy.

[@ConspiracySmurf]

***ALWAYS A WOMAN TO ME*** another famous hit you will love!

[@nealhoffman7518]

It may not be PDC... but the glow of your smile should be a new category

[@bryanpaul2465]

You're perfect too Britt! Love you just the way you are!!! aka The Complete Package !!!😁😁😁🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@bufordt.justice6741]

the ORIGINAL Top 10 Mega Hit recording is the legendary version with it's unique intimate and intensely romantic vibe complimented by the stylish sexy sax playing of Phil Woods. the ORIGINAL recording is PDC material and that version was so good that even the Maestro of Love Barry White covered it......

[@tonyjforder]

Is anyone else hearing echoes of the 10cc classic 'I'm Not In Love'? Something about the keys and the background sounds.

[@jeffmorrison2147]

Billy Joel A Matter Of Trust

[@jed1729]

In the most nicest person in real life he's a really nice guy in real life and doesn't put big attitude or nothing he's a regular guy

[@ziovit]

A total Masterpiece

[@johnmikelson2187]

We played this for my 1st wedding in 1982.

[@Darrell7777]

A prime Christy Brinkley and Elle Macpherson dropped their panties for him, and those conquests ALONE were enough to warrant an induction into the Hall of Fame 😎

[@jakebreckner5776]

Yay Billy. About time. Lol Maybe have like 2 categories? One PDC, next tier is Friendzone/Fangirl Group - that way Dolly or Shania can get ranked up there. Lol

[@joshhencik1849]

There was just something about music with saxophones back then....

[@davidpozzobon62]

If you listen to Until the Night, it may end up in your PDC club. Very underrated song and one of my favorites. Keep up the good work with your reviews.

[@thomastimlin1724]

Won the Grammy for song of the year

[@serendipity191]

This was a big wedding song

[@chrino21]

I think the words you're looking for are, "He could sing the phonebook..."

[@thomastimlin1724]

Billy Joel is an American musical treasure, the George Gershwin of his time as far as songwriting is concerned. This came out while I was in college, great slow dance number . We used to joke "Don't Go Changing to try and please me, except please change your underwear..."

[@richardfurness7556]

Just finished binge-watching your George Carlin reactions and thought they were some of the best I'd seen. That's me subscribed. I'm not sure how I feel about Billy Joel. The album version of this song is sublime - especially when compared to the sugary Barry White cover that made the UK charts - but I didn't care for the direction his material took in the 80s. I don't know if as a straight cis male I'm qualified to comment on the PDC concept, or even if it's appropriate for me to do so, but I'll stick my neck out and recommend the Split Enz number Message To My Girl followed by Todd Rundgren's Hello It's Me.

[@josecastellanos5187]

I KNEW IT!!! As soon as the end came, you were done!! Great reaction, as always! I remember learning this song when it came out. It was not the easiest of songs to learn!

[@brittreacts]

So good!

[@kenneth2875]

Thanks for fixing the audio sync problem

[@Frostrazor]

my goodness - your hair/braids are epic! Gorgeous Britt. Just gorgeous!!! Billy Joel is amazing indeed. Seen him live twice. Would love a chance to see him again before he hangs it up.

[@brianburwick5175]

SAX-A-MA-PHONE, SAX-A-MAA-PHOOONE

[@kenneth2875]

I love a good mess. You are awesome. That is why I come here.

[@russgilbertson8689]

This song is so Great, with real love at the base of it.

[@BarryReid-cb9ln]

Britt! You came to see Billy and you left with the sax player!

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Written by Billy Joel. I agree👍 He said it sounds similar to U'm Not in Love as popularized by 10cc, which they also produced, in 1975 because of the keyboards of Joel and tape loop which the late Phil Ramone recorded on while he produced the music 🎶. In the same city, Waiting for a Girl 👧 Like You was recorded in 1981 by Foreigner. Three years later, (40 years 🎂 ago) The Cars recorded Drive 🚗. These 2 songs had Mutt Lange as the main producer. Suggested videos 📹: 1 Billy Joel songs I Go to Extremes 2 The Cars perform Drive 🚗

[@edwardhirsch8845]

"I'm not in love" by 10cc is a great 70s song.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Yes 👍That leads to 3 generations of great 👍 songs 🎵. Britt did not state this. Thus, I did. 💡

[@ArlynMeylan-jo7hq]

Simply beutifull smooth ❤😊

[@Watcher9000]

Please do a reaction to Billy Joel's " Until the Night" It's a great love song and has a fantastic saxophone solo.

[@ralph0901]

If you haven't already, check out his new song, Turn The Lights Back On, it's new and already a classic

[@russelljudkins3314]

I played the saxophone solo in a highschool jazz band ❤❤❤❤❤

[@russelljudkins3314]

In this video the guy playing tenor saxophone in this song , I played alto saxophone in this song .🎷

[@brittreacts]

I know it was awesome 🔥🔥🔥

[@conniedean1977]

My favorite Billy Joel song is “And So It Goes”. So beautiful!

[@Acoustic_strings]

If you enjoy the sax, check out John Tesh Sax on the Beach.

[@locatewyoming8609]

When you are going on 40 some years of Marriage this song will mean everything between as it does to me and my partner in life

[@kingpin201]

That’s just good ole wholesome music!

[@danhegg2969]

Check out Until The Night “ live from Long Island”. You won’t be disappointed. Billy is the GOAT for sure.

[@matthewdooley7855]

Go ahead and anoint him as "Uncle Billy". Billy Joel is such a great songwriter, and you really feel every song he sings. This song was everywhere for several years. Great for a movie soundtrack, too. It is, indeed, super romantical. Totally an "afternoon delight" style song.

[@greendragonpublishing]

Billy Joel definitely needed to be in the PDC. I'm so glad he is finally in!!! Some other romantic songs from him - She's Always A Woman, Honesty, She's got a Way, and my favorite ... You're My Home (my friend sang that to his wife-to-be when he proposed to her).

[@williamparrish9954]

please do Billy Joe Royal Out of sight and on my mind Till i can't take it anymore u will really like his music he one of my favorite singers

[@luciemurphree1597]

This is such a beautiful song! I think if you give "For The Longest Time" a listen, he'll be inducted.

[@iainsmith2434]

For the best hit of sax try Christie Lee from the Innocent Man album, not quite a ballad mind you!

[@bellac1451]

I have been a HUGE Billy Joel fan my whole life and I feel the same way, he doesn't have that PDC vibe, perhaps because Billy's lyrics are complicated and thought provoking so his songs get me in more of a cerebral place, not a physical place. Even his songs sung about women and directly to women are more love or relationship songs, and you don't get that "I'm sexy and and I know it" vibe, he's very humble. However I'd say the closest to the Hall and Oates vibe he can be are "She's Got a Way", which can get you in your feels, and "Leave a Tender Moment Alone" (live, because he can sing it so sexy)

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

He’s not PDC material, he’s husband material. 😂

[@linkcurry5235]

I love Billy but my favorite PDC member is KENNY ROGERS. Next Kenny, please do the song BEAUTIFUL, ALL THAT YOU COULD BE. It's Kenny singing to his son, Christopher with home movies in the back.

[@danlewis3605]

Time for some Tom Jones! "Help yourself"

[@nickrizzi4927]

Hey Britt, your fans sing this to you here! Billy is a special kind of talent in his own sort a club.

[@bradjbourgeois73]

I definitely miss the saxophone in popular music! I play (or did) trumpet, keyboard, bass and guitar, but the saxophone has the sexiest sound!

[@thegridrunner9976]

Old Gray Whistle Test was a great show. The best performance in that show was New York State of Mind. You want sax, that song will give you sax....trust me.

[@MaryannTurton]

I agree Britt, not panty dropping,just brilliant on a whole other level! He’s a sweet storyteller and always cuts to the heart of anything with his lyrical genius! Panty droppers for me would be more like, I’ll Make Love To You by Boys 2 Men,Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye, Tonight’s the Night by Rod Stewart, and A Bed of Roses by Bon Jovi…

[@pamagnolia]

Billy Joel is and always has been marvelous!! 😅

[@user-bk8st6xc3s]

Thank you Brittany😮😅