Reacting to Billy Joel- Just the way you are

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[@easternadventures9978]

"I wonder if he wrote this" You can almost always be sure if he's singing a song he wrote it. he's one of the best storytellers of all time.

[@ErikPortland]

Yeah, no kidding!

[@elizabethtorrales7170]

For real????? I wish she wouldn't have said that. It hurts. Why doesn't she google the artist first and get familial with his story before she reacts to his work? She should at least pay some respect to the artist. Billy Joel was singing and composing way before she was born. Sorry, I get offended when it comes to mine, and his music is in the background of the picture of my life.

[@johnlooney2319]

I live in NYC and Billy has sold out over 150 shows at Madison Square Garden. He's a local icon for us. His song writing in the 70s captured NYC like no other.

[@vernhoke7730]

Billy Joel is one of those artists who just keeps going and going. He's had a string of hits going back over 30 years. He is currently running a series of once a month concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He said he'd play a show a month as long as people will come, as of right now he's up to 77 continous shows dating back to 2013!

[@malcolmdrake6137]

He was pretty much done after he released _An Innocent Man._

[@iainsmith2434]

@@malcolmdrake6137 He made three more hi5 albums after Innocent Man and half a dozen sold out world tours, all after Innocent Man. Sure he was finished 🤨

[@seanscanlon9067]

@@malcolmdrake6137 Billy Joel after his An Innocent Man album had 16 singles make the US Billboard Top 100 Chart, with We Didn't Start the Fire reaching #1, The River of Dreams #3, I Go to Extremes #6, You're Only Human (Second Wind) #9 and both Modern Woman and A Matter of Trust" reaching #10. In the UK after An Innocent Man, ten singles charted, including The River of Dreams at #3, We Didn't Start the Fire at #7, All Shook Up at #27 and All About Soul at #32. Albums wise after An Innocent Man, The Bridge sold 2.5 million, Storm Front sold over 5 million and River of Dreams sold almost 7 million, plus several of his compilation albums have sold multiple millions too.

[@lifesabeach2597]

"Scenes From an Italian Restaurant" is one of my favorites from this album

[@Pixelologist]

Seconded.

[@eagles2958]

Vienna is my #1

[@ohwni]

Gotta love every song on this album 🙏🏽

[@SpotWorksLNC]

eagles 295 ya, listen to Vienna.

[@ohwni]

Lowell C - I love Vienna 😂

[@kennyp9616]

"She's Always A Woman To Me" is a quality ballad.

[@billyraybar]

Yes .. with brilliant lyrics

[@loumelillo1790]

I thank God I grew up in this era .When there were musicians not just entertainers like now.

[@crestenify]

This was my sister's wedding song in 1982, they are still married.

[@InsaneBlondie]

How cute man😭😭

[@gerrygardner]

Also one of the songs at my wedding in 94 and still married to the same women ;)

[@pallen49]

I was a child of the 60's, teens of 70's, young adults of the 80's and so on.. I wouldn't trade my times in each of those decades for anything in the world...Tho every eras have it's strife, trials and tribulations ...but they were still the best of times, especially when it comes to music.. GOD how I wish I could relive it all...Great reaction young lady..Cheers..

[@davidrandall3978]

You’re listening to Late Night Smooth with Georgia, and that was “Just the way you are” by Billy Joel

[@Happy63funny]

Bwahahahahahahsaaaa!

[@alexfletcher5192]

The details of his life muddy this a little, but when Paul McCartney was asked which song he wished he had written, he picked this. And in fact it is very much the kind of record Macca would have done back in the day.

[@docwho10th88]

Billy the king of "love truth". Sings about "experiences" of the heart that just about everyone goes through. My favorite song of his "The longest time". My girlfriend at that time sang it to me and it blew me away! One of the best memories of my lifetime! Great reaction! I just subscribed!

[@InsaneBlondie]

Awww!! How cute man thank you so much😄😄

[@elioperez1569]

The piano man please. For Argentina.

[@pcraig1383]

You can't fake it. Great music never gets old. Grammy winner Phil Woods on the nice sax solo.

[@harveydharma8188]

. . a world favorite... I really adore how the buildup background humming were simply organized what a masterpiece altogether

[@CamiMack5616]

Billy Joel did write this song, for his wife at the time, Liz. He almost didn't release it, but a singer named Linda Ronstadt encouraged him to. She's Always a Woman is another beautiful song by Billy Joel, that you might want to check out. His song Piano Man is also pretty amazing... one person in a pub can start singing it, and the rest of the pub will join in and sing along.

[@paulstewart6203]

One of the greatest soft rock songs of the 70s, "We've Only Just Begun" 1970 video. The Carpenters, Karen Carpenter sings and plays the drums.

[@jimfrederick3907]

When this album & "52nd Street" came out, they put Billy Joel at the top of his game!

[@thefobbie6424]

This song takes me back to 1978 lying in bed at night listening to this song on the radio as a 13 yr old!

[@russgilbertson8689]

Listen the words he is a master of lyrics and can tell a real heart felt story.

[@davem.2191]

It's a good "wholesome" song. No frills, ..just soft meaningful music.

[@johnfroio2161]

Hi Georgia....nice change of pace! I can tell when the music reaches your soul by the reactions on your face, and I can see it in your eyes, too. I'm so glad that your exploring many different types of music! Music can definitely bring happiness and a feeling of well being into our lives, keep doing what you're doing...it's so nice to see the happiness on your face and in your pretty eyes when the music is reaching you!🙂

[@baberoot1998]

One of the most beautiful love songs of all time. On par with George Harrison's, Beatles penned, 'Something', off Abbey Road. Brilliant.

[@AlbertonBeastmaster]

He wrote it for his first wife. Amazing song. It sounds very simple but there's a lot going on there.

[@rons3634]

Bought that album when it came out. (Yeah, I'm old. lol)

[@steelers6titles]

Scenes From An Italian Restaurant Only the Good Die Young Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) Vienna

[@jcalderon6973]

One of my favourite singers. I was a child in that time, but I knew him because my older brother. So many good songs...glad you like it.

[@ExclusiveLM]

Yes Billy did write this song. He wrote all his songs.

[@rayskocaj8499]

I of my favorites love billy Joel

[@Daddya3]

"She's Always A Woman To Me" is a quality ballad. Listen to everything form Billy, he's a genius

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

Listen to everything form Billy, he's a genius

[@robert-wb3uc]

She's gorgeous and love her accent

[@svandermeel]

Simply love your comments and just how you are! Oh and love the song too haha!! Keep them coming!!

[@firebugjohnnypyro]

Try some more Billy Joel. He has TONS of hits Here's some to try: * The Piano Man * You May Be Right * Tell Her About It * Keeping The Faith * Uptown Girl * The Longest Time * She's Always A Woman Just to name a few. :)

[@tipperary1082]

Also New York State of Mind

[@movietalk4183]

And Scenes From An Italian Restaurant

[@its_thyy]

Also She’s Got A Way

[@katherinemorelle7115]

The Stranger Goodbye Saigon

[@ZEPnALE]

I could listen to you speak all day 💜. My favorite B. Joel song is "Don't Ask Me Why."

[@V7avalon]

When this came out I was listening to Black Sabbath's song Dirty Women. There was a war between radio stations that played easy listening music vs. hard rock. 🤘

[@danclarke7594]

I've been watching many reaction videos but I must say that I enjoy yours the best. Keep on rock'n!!!

[@jimled50jl49]

Hi Georgia, Nice. Good album....So good to see your not just reviewing rock music....Here's a classic - "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty. The sax on that track is legendary. It's an emotional song so have your tissues ready. Byee X

[@amorodioamor4388]

His Glass Houses Album. You may be Right. And from another album Big Shot

[@marlenaabbott4548]

He wrote it for his first wife. Billy Joel is one of my favorite artists. I love all his stuff but lately I’ve been really into his music about social issues at the time. You should check out ‘we didn’t start the fire’ and ‘Leningrad’. A couple other good ones are ‘keeping the Faith’, ‘Longest Time’ and Lullaby’

[@howtodoitdude1662]

The best written love song.

[@larryporter5788]

Honesty by him and for the longest time are great also

[@paulyoung6040]

Won the Grammy for this song

[@marcopeluso9614]

this song tells me about my very firast, strong crash. crush. nevermind, i'm not english native, but that music, that story, that feeling will forever something very important to me

[@TheOicyu812]

My favorite Billy Joel song. Love the saxophone.

[@jpsned]

The sax solo is played by Phil Woods, one of the greatest jazz saxophonists of all time.

[@billjensen401]

"marry him and take him away" is such a brilliant review of this great song. 😀

[@duncangarrah968]

Bands from the 70's, beat today's posers on the stage and in the parking lot after the concert too.

[@dwaynes965]

He3llo Insane. Billy grew up not far from me on Long Island. He has a awesome boat. Good Guy

[@robanderson6310]

I love you just the way you are .

[@zigman63]

Excellent choice x

[@zigman63]

If you get a chance to listen to Barry white singing this song.x

[@arnobenter]

Oh yes dear Georgia, I agree with you! This is a great song which always gives you a nice feeling, and I say this as a metalhead normally....Glad you enjoyed it also añd I hope you are doing well again!

[@robertgibson3198]

Hey Georgia,so good to see you! You look great :)

[@OCRay1]

It’s from 1977. A great time. I was just born but still, growing up in the 80’s was a similar great time that I wish youth today could experience. It’s seriously sad. Sad that they can’t experience the blessing of growing up in those days and sad because those of us that did can never go back. 😭 🤙🏻You have a good taste in music though, that’s refreshing from someone your age these days.

[@Suve35967]

Remember buying this on single in 79...oh...given my age away,

[@nigelgunson2038]

He wrote this for his first wife Elizabeth. . He writes his own songs.. a great talent.

[@paulyoung6040]

The stranger is his best album, this song and so many others,love it!

[@seanscanlon9067]

I do like The Stranger but his albums either side of it, Turnstiles and 52nd Street are top notch too.

[@arthurm.tellez275]

billy Joel did write this song and all his songs he sings.

[@Pixelologist]

Trivia tidbit: The sax on that track was provided by one of the all-time greats of jazz - Phil Woods.

[@avodaith]

Billy doesn't play this song in concerts much. For one it's a bit sappy, but more important is the story behind it. He was once asked to play it for someone at a gig who said they got married to it. 'That's nice', he says, 'I got divorced to it.' It was written for his then manager and wife. He played it for her and she said 'Do I get the rights?' They split not long after.

[@cwell510]

You have excellent taste in music! Thanks for posting!😊

[@riccardoangeli802]

Billy Joel il più completo e versatile songwriter .... Ha affrontato ogni tipo di musica sempre con il massimo dei risultato .... Talento .... Questa stupenda canzone nel suo repertorio e' una delle meno belle

[@louie115]

so good to see young kids enjoy the music i grew up listening to. its so much better than today's pile of trash.

[@Coolrockndad]

It's a beautiful song. Anyone in love would listen to this tune. Love has no age be you young are old. Not every song has to be a head banger!

[@robertgibson3198]

Happy Valentine's day Georgia, you too joel

[@jimkata77]

This song is older than you think. It was released in 1977.

[@mikeyates7931]

I just wanted to say that I Love your Manchester accent , love 💕

[@jeffk.9075]

Billy is well known as one of the best songwriters of all time. You literally cannot pick a bad song by him.

[@johncurtis7186]

Uptown Girl?

[@jeffk.9075]

@@johncurtis7186 am I supposed to think that is a bad song?

[@johncurtis7186]

Jeff K.: That’s why I ended my sentence with a question mark. Billy Joel is my favorite musical artist after the Beatles, but have never been a fan of that song. So, if I had to pick one of relative mediocrity for him, it would be Uptown Girl. I guess “bad” is a little strong 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@steelers6titles]

The Stranger (1977). Still his best.

[@TheFoundingFathers1776]

I always liked, well... pretty much all his stuff

[@bromixsr]

Billy Joel belongs on the list of the best songwriters up there with Brian Wilson and Paul McCartney. Not so much for the technical aspect as the other two, though he was not bad, his storytelling ability was definitely second to none. As a side note, this song gave me and still does give me some serious Stevie Wonder vibes.

[@stonegun5624]

Oldies but goldies :D

[@ScottMurphy76]

This song is off the Stranger album-1977

[@RAD-82ndABN]

You have to listen to Billy Joel “She’s always a women to me!” A very heart felt song about being really in love with a women….

[@paulyoung6040]

Quintessential easy listening song

[@wuhdee1]

This guy has such a great list of music that you've heard all your life... max relax and take it easy. He's got lots of faster stuff... We didn't statt the fire, all rockandroll to me, only the good die young...

[@alexfletcher5192]

I'm a bit of a sucker for this sort of thing, even though it doesn't resemble my normal listening. I think my favourite song as a kid (nicely dating me) was Andrew Gold doing 'Never Let Her Slip Away'. Rather odd as I spent the rest of the time being educated in my elder brother's Kiss albums...

[@jpsned]

The sax solo was played by Phil Woods, one of the greatest jazz sax players of all time. ❤️

[@nysaxman]

The saxophonist is the late great jazz master Phil Woods on alto sax.

[@Boyd1875]

There is a song by Rod Stewart called Maggie May that you should listen to. I’ve heard it’s a true story with the names changed. ✌️😎🎸

[@WThomas66]

1977.. Good Year ! !

[@mikek5958]

Songfacts: Joel wrote this song about his first wife, Elizabeth. A pure expression of unconditional love, he gave it to her as a birthday present. Sadly, after nine years of marriage, Joel and Elizabeth divorced in 1982. Joel's next two marriages didn't work out either: he was married to Christie Brinkley from 1985-1994, and to Katie Lee from 2004-2010. "Every time I wrote a song for a person I was in a relationship with, it didn't last," Joel said. "It was kind of like the curse. Here's your song - we might as well say goodbye now."

[@tpmbe]

just the way you are

[@kevindobson6568]

Can you please react to Robert Palmer song called Know by now My fav love song ever Please

[@sjd5750]

This entire album is great!...Of the 9 tracks on it, 7 were hit songs.

[@thegorn68]

"She's Always A Woman" is another gem of Billy's

[@intotheblue96]

Yep, Billy wrote and composed this song! You would love his song "Vienna"!

[@steve9199]

There are a couple more songs on this album that are great tunes... "The Stranger", and "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant". The whole album is great, but the stories in both of these songs will grab your attention.

[@pikricky]

You've got great taste,he is one of the greatest singer songwriters ever

[@djprideone1]

love the reaction!

[@abajolasfresas]

I love this song and another song of the same singer named 'Honesty'♡

[@gregkunkel8704]

Always love the Blondie report. Valentine songs hope you check out Ramones - I want you around - I remember you - I just want to have something to do. 3 songs Thanks

[@burnout_2017]

Great reaction.. My favorite by billy is captain jack...✌💓🎵

[@mpersico]

He wrote it for his first wife. They divorced. Go find his song "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant". Trust me.

[@mrsblobbielife4842]

great to see you happy flower ! :)

[@williamroche3539]

Check out Chris Stapleton, Tennessee Whiskey. It's a beautiful song and he is the best singer I've heard in quite a long time.

[@Titan_Up]

Easy listening..that’ll do it, one of Billy’s best, Billy writes and composes all his music. You would like “ Honesty” Hey, a little exercise for ya...try “Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds” from the Beatles ....then “Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds”....Elton Johns cover of it. John Lennon is in the back ground singing, John Lennon said Elton’s version was even better than the original Beatles version! Compare the two sometime! GREAT VID KEEPEM COMIN...

[@ErikPortland]

I think the song is kind of underappreciated now but it did break some ground then. Just an incredibly solidly written song too. Paul McCartney has said it's one of his favorite songs.

[@mattinfullvision9598]

Piano Man is a great song by Billy as well

[@completecharleston7142]

Billy Joel is the bomb - you could choose from about 20 hit songs (my favorite is "Pressure" video); the spacey background vocals remind me of "I'm Not In Love" by 10 CC, which you MUST listen and react to now (if you haven't heard already, please!) Thanks!

[@dsflixfan1]

He stated that he wrote that his first wife Elizabeth.

[@radar0412]

I've criticized your followers before, but this time they got it right. "Just The Way You Are" is the recommended song for the entry level listener of Billy Joel. Cheers!!

[@MrRondonmon]

Try "Captain Jack"...LOL.. He wouldn't sing this from the mid '80s until about 5 years ago because it had Masturbate in the song, but in New York one night they kept chanting Captain Jack and so he sung it and does every so often now. It's by far his best song to me. With lines like, And you stare at the junkies and the closet queens, It's like some pornographic magazine, And you smile...OR...So you play your albums, and you smoke your pot, And you meet your girlfriend in the parking lot....its in a league of its own.