FIRST TIME HEARING Billy Joel - A Matter of Trust REACTION

[@TammyBeth1015]

Finally! This is unquestionably the most underrated Billy Joel song ever. Any given person can argue which is BEST, but this one deserved so much more respect than it gets.

[@TammyBeth1015]

Also, I'm always a sucker for "random people breaking into dancing in the street" scenes.

[@ducksoff7236]

Confused at how one of his most popular songs is "underrated"........

[@TammyBeth1015]

@@ducksoff7236 In any setting you want, toss out the question "Billy Joel's five best songs?" and see how often this one gets mentioned. I figure that's largely driven by "classic rock" radio that plays the same dozen or so songs (which are good songs!) incessantly and this one once every couple of months. But whatever the cause, I seldom see anyone peg it as one of his best.

[@bobthebear1246]

Agreed.

[@jimmollison]

Agreed. Awesome that he plays the guitar also.

[@dustinjones8887]

Loved growing up with Billy Joel. This song came out when I was 14. Rob Squad: Christie Brinkley was Billy Joel's wife at this time. She's in the video here a few scenes. She was the star of Joel's video Uptown Girl. And if you've seen the movie Vacation, she was the blonde in the red sports car and swimming buddy of Clark Griswald.

[@Jims_Camera_at_dawn]

Jay and Amber still haven't heard SOMETIMES A FANTASY by Billy. 😎

[@coolcpa3321]

Christie is the beautiful blonde with a baby in her arms. The baby is their only shared child, Alexa Ray Joel born in 1985. She's now older than Billy and Christie were in this video.

[@selecttoursnyc7787]

@@coolcpa3321that’s just a little mind blowing. 🤯

[@scorpiouk5914]

@dustinjones8887, agree with your true facts! Loved this video on MTV back in the day.

[@brianvernon249]

Edit: Former Boss was permanently angry @ Joel b/c he & his bro were extremely good friends with the bass player in this video - Doug Stegmeyer. Go Google Doug.

[@CPny65]

His Ex wife is Super Model Christie Brinkley, and she is in the background of this video holding their daughter. So happy you will be able to see Billy live. Wait until he sings Piano Man, and how the entire crowd will sing so loud it's amazing. His sho0ws at MSG are said to be like sitting in a giant Livingroom with 19,000 friends. You will have a great time. As always Thanks for the Smiles

[@williamyates694]

BTW...daughter grew up to be a HOTTIE!!!

[@mooning23]

Christie is the blond in the Ferrari in the movie "Vacation" which they reacted to fairly recently.

[@Chiari_Queen_T]

I never actually heard that saying before, but I've always seen Billy at MSG, and actually now that I read that, it's crazy spot on! 👍

[@TheNotedHero]

"He always puts you in a good mood". No, he always makes you feel, whether that's joy, sadness or anger. Check out "Goodnight Saigon" for a really moving song that he wrote with the request and blessing of a veteran's group. He didn't serve but had friends who did, and he had mad respect for them and what they went through.

[@PatrickExcelsior]

Yes, Down-easter Alexa is another like song.

[@matthewteague623]

@@PatrickExcelsior "Leningrad", too.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

was gonna say they must note have heard that or Pressure, or Allentown

[@do0ranfrump260]

Allen Town. And yep PRESSURE too

[@TheNotedHero]

@@matthewteague623 I love Leningrad, one of my favorites.

[@scottpowell5605]

I love Young Christie Brinkley wandering through the studio with a baby on her hip! That's GOLD!

[@tjhunger8644]

Billy Joel's then-wife Christie Brinkley appears in the video holding their baby daughter Alexa.

[@RobertoSantana61]

If you're going to react to Billy Joel on Veterans day, it should've been "Goodnight Saigon" (don't know if you tried and got blocked) - Happy Veterans Day to all veterans.

[@l-bird]

A great, but sad song of Billy Joel's is Goodnight Saigon. It's about the Vietnam War and how the boys changed from before and after going to war. It's really a quintessential song from Billy.

[@scottNNJ]

I’ve been asking them to check out that song for years… the lyrics really transport you to another time and place.

[@l-bird]

@@scottNNJ Yes, very true and well said. I hope they will check out this powerful song.

[@sabrinapittsley2304]

You NEVER get a bad song from Billy Joel. He’s awesome. Have fun at his concert. 😊❤

[@ellessandraramsay1841]

Every album is so good...except from River Of Dreams onwards. But that's just me. 😉

[@seanscanlon9067]

@@ellessandraramsay1841 Not trying to be a dick here but there was no "onwards" after River Of Dreams. At least not as far as pop/rock goes and only a classical for piano, instrumental album that he wrote but did not play on himself. I agree River Of Dreams was not his best album but there were still some decent enough songs on there all the same.

[@piperbird7193]

By far the most beautiful Billy Joel song is Downeaster Alexa. He did so much for the fishing trade with that song, and it's just heartbreaking. "There ain't no island left for islanders like me."

[@sabrinapittsley2304]

That’s one of my favorites of his.

[@tenderwolfe]

Guys, I am addicted to your channel! I literally spend hours here. I'm 71 and know just about ALL the songs you play. I'm just loving this!

[@tediousmaximus1067]

Yeah Jay and Amber are the greatest aren't they! Best reaction channel on KZbin.

[@jonpriest]

cant wait for the new beatle song reaction.

[@MayfaireOquinn1210]

Going to put this one out there again, because I'm hoping y'all will check this out when you have a chance: Billy Joel's "New York State Of Mind (from Old Grey Whistle Test)". It is live, it is amazing, you get up-close camera shots of his piano playing, and the saxophone player is also incredible. I have been watching y'all almost from the beginning, so I think I can say pretty confidently that you both would love it. :)

[@gingers.5933]

YES!

[@stormy8207]

yes. have suggested it many times. But they will get around to it. And it will blow them away when they do:)

[@mikeoxstiff]

🎹🎼And they also still need to experience "She's Always A Woman" and "She's Got A Way." 🎶

[@mitzifrancis9843]

Absolutely a mind blowing performance!

[@bunnyheywood]

The original version when it debuted.....absolutely incredible. 🎶🎹🎶🎹🎶🎹🎶🎹🎶🎹🎶

[@theresatrapp4532]

One of my favorite Billy Joel songs. Such meaningful lyrics, gets stuck in your head. You have yet to do my ultimate favorite...."Only The Good Die Young". You will NOT be able to sit still.

[@roswails1492]

a song that was banned on many radio stations and such a good song

[@davehess1019]

after you see him in concert, you will become a bigger fan, he's incredible

[@seanswinton6242]

Sorry for the thumbs down. I agree 100%. I got to see Billy Joel 4 times. 3 in the 80's.

[@blkrhino7961]

Saw him 9 years ago. The best night of my life. I literally thought I was going to have a heart attack.

[@davedave8602]

That's what happened to me back in the mid 80's. I can remember he started the show with this song. I've probably seen him a half dozen times since. Every show is great!

[@seanscanlon9067]

@@blkrhino7961 Don't you mean a heart attack ack-ack-ack-ack-ack?

[@jjh5374]

This song might be Billy Joel’s most underrated song and it always takes me back to ‘87. It’s such a great tune and the lyrics are awesome. It rocks!

[@jay_Van_Money]

This guy is one of the greatest artists in music history!

[@seanswinton6242]

Great Billy Joel track from an often underrated album "The Bridge". Many song on side one I viewed as "tributes" to particular artists. This song has a Springsteen style. "This Is The Time" has a smooth Dire Straits vibe. "Running On Ice" has a new wave feel with The Police coming to mind. The drumming has Stewart Copeland written all.over it, as Joel's delivery has Sting's cadence. Steve Winwood and Cyndi Lauper are featured tracks. Ray Charles "My Baby Grand," is a legendary. I met Billy Joel at a restaurant next to my apartment that tour.

[@RockinRob69]

The Downeaster 'Alexa' is my favorite. GREAT song. The song is about the destruction of the fishing industry in the American Northeast.

[@annmariemills1554]

His wife at the time, Christy Brinkley is the BEAUTIFUL supermodel in the video holding her and Billys daughter ❤ 😍 ♥

[@winstonsmith8441]

That’s his wife, Christie Brinkley, with their child in the video. She was the most famous model in the world. You may recognize her as the hot girl in the Ferrari in National Lampoon’s Vacation.

[@hellokimmy68]

Christie Brinkley was his ex, and she appeared in the video holding their daughter Alexa Ray who was named after Ray Charles! I'm so excited you get to see him (and Stevie.) That is gonna be one amazing show and I'm just thrilled for you. Y'all totally deserve it.

[@jamiedianne6778]

You guys gotta hear Billy Joel’s song “She’s Always A Woman”. SO GOOD. ❤

[@juliewhite7469]

Absolutely!!❤😊

[@kenbrandon6434]

Christie Brinkley was his “Uptown Girl”, a former Sport’s Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model (still makes guest appearances) and is the tall blonde walking around the edges of the studio with one of their children.

[@Julieroo28]

This is one of my favorites but I’m still waiting for “Only the Good Die Young”!!

[@emeraldtiger7135]

He was married to supermodel Christie Brinkley who was in this video, he was singing directly to her and their baby at one point in the video. She was the beautiful blonde holding the baby, standing in the background, smiling at him. She was in many of his videos.

[@gardetto265]

I'm 35.. grew up with billy Joel because my dad loved Billy Joel. but I love him because he's good too. not just because my father liked him

[@normabreazile5500]

OPEN THE WINDOW…WE ARE DOING TO DANCE!!! A..1..A..2…A.123…💃🏻🕺 Billy’s bride Christine Brinkley( at that time) and his daughter Alexa are in the video. Love this song! Made me smile😊❤️

[@thegridrunner9976]

Personally, this is my favorite Billy Joel song. Another that captures his struggle with BiPolar Disorder is "I Go To Extremes." You should check that out next

[@whitespider99]

Amber & Jay, here are some other great song by Billy Joel to react to: "New York State of Mind", "The Stranger", "Only the Good Die Young", "Honesty", "You May Be Right", "Zanzibar", "Sleeping with the Television On", and "Pressure".

[@surlechapeau]

Jay/Amber, you'll LOVE his "The Stranger", "All About Soul", "Only The Good Die Young" and "She's Always A Woman" !!!! edit- his album "The Stranger" is in my top 5 of all-time!! Christie Brinkley is the blond woman in the room in the beginning holding their daughter.

[@ronnix23]

Here are a few Billy Joel songs you should react to before his concert: New York State Of Mind, Only The Good Die Young, For The Longest Time, You May Be Right, and Honesty.

[@thomashorton5715]

you have to listen to Billy Joel New York State of mind from old gray whistle test video he wears sunglasses and smokes a cigarette and looks really cool. I think you’ll love it

[@TerryFoster-cr2cp]

This is a older reaction.. but I want to say now... Billy Joel is the best Singer Songwriter ever.. and if you research the giving nature of this..man .. nobody compares to him.. and....He was invited to RUSSIA to sing... never did Billy Joel bacause..he is that dude.

[@valderjasmins5757]

YES!!!!! It's about time...great choice Jay and Amber..very underrated Billy Joel Hit...my personal favorite song from Billy.

[@donnakubiski5572]

Yes, I agree. This song and "This Is The Time' from the same album are two of my favorites from him. I highly recommend that they give it a reaction also.

[@juliewhite7469]

"Allentown " is a great one from Billy Joel about working-class America. It reminds me of John Mellencamp's music. Great reaction ❤

[@seanscanlon9067]

When Billy had his Kennedy Center Honors night, John Mellencamp came out on stage and did an acoustic, folky performance of Allentown.

[@davidavi8554]

I just learned something today and I am today's year old ( 58 or something) that Billy actually played a guitar and not on the piano like he did most of his career.

[@kadiummusic]

Billy Joel. Innocent Man or Honesty. Both incredible hits for BJ. 😎

[@Jude_196]

LOVE THIS TUNE!! There's NOT a bad BILLY JOEL tune!! He was married to supermodel, Christie Brinkley from '85 to '94 and they had one child: with whom you see her walking around with in this video (Alexa Ray Joel). ENJOY THE CONCERT, YOU-TWO!! Wave at me when you drive through Dallas! HUGS!

[@murraytown4]

Check out Say Goodbye to Hollywood off his live album, Songs in the Attic. It’s high energy arena rock.

[@craigreipold3931]

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 30 years since he put out his last album, I always thought he’d start writing again one day, I guess not.

[@deanarjones9114]

It’s difficult to have a favorite Billy Joel song but this one is way up there for me. ❤

[@surfpsych]

Same. My #1.

[@John_Locke_108]

Easy for me. The Downeaster Alexa. After that it's an infinite tie for number 2.

[@kimberlyfairbanks8330]

"You May Be Right" should be his next song you react too😊

[@anthonyhitchman9789]

What a voice and great band. He’s just the best. Don’t matter what style of music he nails it 😂😂

[@merryniewojna9289]

You love Billy Joel and Barbra Streisand you should play Streisand’s recording of Joel’s “New York State of Mind”! Spectacular! And…. I love you guys! ❤️

[@seanswinton6242]

I made a playlist for that song. I have 20 different versions. Sinatra, Oleta Adams, sax player Eric Marienthal. and Jazz singer Diane Schuur are some of my favorite versions other than Barbra's. Also some Big Band recordings of it as well. Has that song been chosen as NY's state song yet? Curious?

[@firefighterchick]

I highly recommend his songs We Didn't Start the Fire. It's world history from 1949 to 1989 the first forty years of his life. Goodbye Saigon a perspective from Vietnam soldiers. He asks Vets to sign with him at concerts when he plays it. Downeaster Alexa perspective of a local fisherman Shameless he will do anything for her love and any other song on his album Storm Front.

[@williamyates694]

Billy Joel is an American treasure. I'm a metal head but c'mon. Billy is and will always be THE MAN!!! BTW...most metalheads always appreciate good, just really good music in any form.

[@TimoBrown79]

Billy wrote Uptown Girl for his then wife Christy Brinkley. She is one of the top models of all time.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

Billy Joel never disappoints no matter what he sings 😊

[@bertisjordan1085]

So many hits from Billy Joel. Amber will love "Just The Way You Are" and "Always A Woman" its older piano heavy Billy Joel!

[@seanscanlon9067]

They have done "Just The Way You Are" already, a little while back.

[@do0ranfrump260]

Billy Joel is the 6th best selling musical artist of all time.

[@korimiller379]

Billy Joel, Phil Collins, Bob Seger... so many 80s and 90s rockers made the 20th century leave on a high note at least.

[@SenseiEpu]

He came to Auckland back in December of 2022 and this was his opening number for the show. A fantastic night for me. This is probably my favourite song of his. This and My Life. Great reaction.

[@jillk368]

This was actually impromptu (not for Billy, the band and the cops, but for the people on that street), this was totally unexpected. A great snapshot of NYC, mid-1980s, St. Mark's Place (central/east village).

[@AndyFNQ84]

So Billy Joel actually can play the guitar.. who knew!!! Thanks for the reaction guys

[@richardkint6531]

Great reaction guys. You will really enjoy him in concert next year! Amber, his wife at the time of this video, was model Christie Brinkley (I spotted her holding a child for a brief moment in the video). You may remember her as the woman driving the Maserati in the movie National Lampoon's Vacation. Jay, you will love rockin' Billy Joel with songs "Pressure" & "You May Be Right". Thanks.😎

[@seanscanlon9067]

That child is their daughter Alexa Ray Joel, who is 37 years old now and a pianist and singer-songwriter herself. I remember seeing this video for the first time on BBC2 here in the UK, and it was also the first time I had seen Billy 'play' guitar, but it is frightening to think that it was nearly 40 years ago. The Ray part of Alexa's name is after Ray Charles and he and Billy did a duet together called Baby Grand that was on the same album as this song.

[@user-ch9pz1uq9v]

The 80s was such a magical time. Nearly every week there was a new number one by a different artist. Fun, fashion and music was on the way up the entire decade.

[@genabourassa7962]

I never heard a Billy Joel song that I didn't like but I have to say this is my favorite by the way he was married to Christie Brinkley and she is in this video holding their daughter , I think you only see them twice. My favorite album is The Stranger every song is fabulous

[@do0ranfrump260]

Stiletto.

[@MultiEviscerator]

U2 is famous for actually playing music in the streets, like they have done in Ireland. This song is unique as it is the only one that Joel wrote which is guitar based, as the rest are all piano based.

[@laraismyname821]

Christie Brinkley is his famous wife (the model in the Uptown Girl video). And she appears a few times in this video holding their baby.

[@MrYoup11]

Love Billy Joel, but my favorite is "We didn't start the fire"

[@johncurtis7186]

How ironic……was just reading a story about Billy and his family, adopting a French Bulldog. Even more reason to love Billy Joel.

[@cristobalvalladares973]

That video shows the New York vibe of that era. And now for so it goes. My personal favorite.

[@dickieburbank]

"Laura" is a spectacular song of his about his mom. Such anger comes across, and sounds like John Lennon wrote it.

[@davidscott129]

Part of Billy's genius is that he knows when to go softly, when to be whimsical, and when to drive it home with a hammer, as he does here. You can imagine those lead guitar licks as an ex-lover's voice arguing with him over the faults in the relationship.

[@lindazee]

Billy Joel was a young lad in this video. Remember that when you go see him live in concert in 2024, that he's a mellower, much older Billy Joel. His songs are so iconic. You're surely going to sing along with the rest of the arena! 🎼🎵🎶🎹

[@dathorndike4908]

Its really cool seeing him strap on a guitar for this song

[@garnet0101]

Now you’ll be all ready and can sing with the songs. Have a fun time and TELL US ABOUT IT.🤣

[@anthonyblakely399]

Big Shot is my favorite from Billy Joel!!! Billy is a Rock god!!!

[@lisaharrod8386]

Aside from rocking...lyrically this tune is profound.

[@RobPryme]

The lady holding the baby in the studio is his ex wife, fashion model/Vacation actor Christie Brinkley, and the baby is their daughter, Alexa Ray.

[@user-kl7qe1zu5v]

And Alexa is all grown up now and a singer/piano player in her own right. Every once in a while she'll join her dad on stage.

[@gingers.5933]

Alexa's middle name "Ray" was in honor of Ray Charles, per BJ

[@user-kl7qe1zu5v]

When people saw Billy playing guitar they were shocked - he was the Piano Man! He laughed about it, saying he only could play some rhythm chords and doubted if his guitar was even plugged in!

[@michelerosevear7466]

"Piano Man", "A Matter Of Trust", and "River Of Dreams" are my three favorite Billy Joel songs. I really hope that I'll be able to see him at some point in my life...wish concerts weren't so expensive; I miss the 70's and 80's--when I could actually afford concert tickets!

[@jaccilowe3842]

Christie Brinkley with their son @ 3:37 was a supermodel. Billy said he met her on a plane, got flustered and tried to impress her by "looking like my album cover"! It worked 🤣

[@calipidgious]

So Billy's wife was Christie Brinkley, she was a supermodel and you guys saw her in National Lampoons Vacation. When Clark is flirting with the blonde in the sportscar on the highway and then jumps in the pool with her. That is Christie Brinkley. She's also in this video with their daughter.

[@maryannprzybycien2013]

Finally! I've asked for this one a few times. ❤ He was married to supermodel Christy Brinkley. She's in the beginning of the video.

[@Quartermaster323]

This is the best advice for a long-term relationship that I’ve ever heard in a song. It’s kept my marriage going for over 30 years

[@aknudsen93]

I remember buying my first Billy Joel album, "The Stranger," when I was in sixth grade. He is such an amazing artist. I can't even think of how many songs he has written and sung throughout my life. He also has songs that are not as well known but just as good. Thanks for sharing!

[@bkm2797]

That was my first album from Billy, and I've begged them to take a listen to the actual song The Stranger, but nothing yet.

[@thebeardedseeker5633]

8:58 when you said "time capsule" my jaw dropped because that's also what I loved about this video, and video's like it. I was a teenager when this came out, so seeing some of the people felt a bit like I was re-visiting a past that I seem to miss more with each passing year.

[@charleyanne]

He makes you FEEL the songs by his storytelling! Allentown & Goodnight Saigon are personal to me. Downeaster Alexa is another good one. Lullaby (Goodnight My Angel) he wrote to his daughter Alexa

[@bowwowbuddy]

It's time to give a listen to Billy's "Shameless," later covered by Garth Brooks. The song won the CMA single of the year for Garth in '91.

[@charleyanne]

He's great in concert! I really want to see him at MSG!

[@aarongoldstein7614]

One of Billy Joel’s hidden gems. Enjoy the Billy Joel/Stevie Nicks concert in Dallas. Your timing is good because he is retiring from performing next year.

[@seanscanlon9067]

He is ending his monthly residency at Madison Square Garden after ten years, but I am not sure that he is actually retiring though.

[@aarongoldstein7614]

@@seanscanlon9067 He hasn't formally announced his retirement but has said he is turning 75 next year and is selling his old home in Long Island to move to Florida. I'd very be shocked if the final MSG show isn't his final show.

[@knoxvol7512]

“New York State of Mind”!! Incredible piano and saxophone - plenty for you both!

[@nickcastillo738]

you guys MUST check out his first album, the beginning of Billy Joel’s amazing career, Cold Spring Harbor. I beg you guys. It’s so interesting to see the change.

[@wordygirlandco]

😊Great pick guys❤ Amber you mentioned his wife Christie Brinkley (huge super model) just after she walked into the room with the band holding their baby daughter Alexa Ray Joel who is now a singer/song writer/pianist herself. I was lucky enough to see Billy and Stevie in Los Angeles this year!! Amazing show of course. You will for sure FAN GIRL out while witnessing 2 living legends still doing there thing at such a high level.....especially Stevie. I am so excited for you.

[@ericablaschke3497]

I used to see Billy Joel and Elton John. Billy still puts on a concert at MSG in NY. I love his song Downeaster Alexa.

[@gingers.5933]

I know that you love the Sax, so check out Billy's song "New York State of Mind", Live at the Old Grey Whistle Test. you will be blown away.

[@istari0]

I just Stevie and Billy in concert last night here in Minneapolis; great show but I do wish he had included this song in his set list as it is one of my favorites. A similar song is "All About Soul" but the song I think you should check out the most is "Goodnight Saigon." It is about the experiences of soldiers in the Vietnam War.

[@JeffPhillips-dn2fg]

The Longest Time-Billy Joel. J/A love for you to react to this beautiful song by him. Without ruining the surprise, you haven’t reacted to a similar song yet which was a top 5 music charter in the mid 80s. Thanks again for reacting to BJ his catalogue is great and deep!

[@brandolph83]

Billy Joel is amazing. I recommend "The Stranger".

[@lisaemley5297]

I have most of his albums. He is another great artist.

[@tatemalmsteen]

Always cool to see The Piano Man playing a guitar. This is such a great song

[@benjaminvlz]

Billy is just miming. He didn't play guitar on the actual recording. The real guitarists were David Brown and Russell Javors, both of whom played on a number of Billy Joel albums.

[@darkghoulrecords]

@@benjaminvlz yeah it always annoyed me that he acts like he's playing guitar on this!

[@TheTish]

An excellent song choice. Obscure for everyone except us die hard Billy Joel fans. Thanks for playing this, as it's one of my favorites and rarely played on the radio.

[@chrisoakley5830]

I guess now this song is a bit obscure but not when it was first released. It was a pretty big hit all those years ago.

[@valeria262]

I ain't a die hard fan and I've dug it for a long time, theory disproven.

[@paulwalker9421]

The video was done as a tribute to the Beatles with cameos from Paul, ,Ringo and George, in different spots of the video. This song is one of my favorites of his !! His wife at the time was Christie Brinkley. Great song thank you!!

[@sunnybearbuds]

OMG you guys are seeing Stevie AND Billy? Daaaaaaamn! What a concert! Enjoy!

[@rickmeister]

You're in for a real special concert seeing Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks next year!! Joel puts on a great show and has a very large list of songs in his playbook. And, then, Stevie is another legend including all those years with Fleetwood Mac. I'd love to hear them sing together. They are both close to 75 and are still touring and singing strong. THANK YOU, Jay and Amber, for always brightening my day with your positivity, your smiles and your appreciation for the music that I grew up with!

[@sunnystormy4973]

awesome !

[@shari_m925]

Saw them together in June. They did "Stop Dragging My Heart Around" together.

[@Austin__75]

Highly recommend "Only the Good Die Young", "Pressure" and "Zanzibar". Legendary songs.

[@marnilong2302]

Love Billy Joel! His beautiful wife at the time, model Christie Brinkley can been seen holding their baby Alexa in the background.

[@BonniePicc]

As I am sure know, there are so many more Billy Joel songs for you to react to. A few I would recommend are Only the Good Die Young, She’s Got A Way, and New York State of Mind (a classic!)

[@maureencollins5177]

This was filmed in the East Village in Manhattan. You can see Billy's then-wife Christie Brinkley near the beginning with blond hair and a black tank top holding their baby daughter. The street crowd is a good cross-section of mid-80s New Yorkers, with the office workers in suits, the folks sitting out on the sidewalk because the apartments are so hot, the Madonna wannabes, the day care kids being walked around the block with the rope, the Guardian Angel neighborhood security volunteer in the red beret.