Just so you know, for about 10 years, Billy's music could be heard nonstop on the radio. Billy could easily be considered Americana
@Catherine.Dorian.6 ай бұрын
For me there’s three songs I feel would fit into that, this one, Sweet Caroline and American Pie (the song…)
@coachhannah24035 ай бұрын
That's not the endorsement you seem to feel it is...
@trhansen32445 ай бұрын
@@Catherine.Dorian. What about I Write the Songs?
@Catherine.Dorian.5 ай бұрын
@@trhansen3244 I’ll be honest that one I don’t know
@jamiepasquariello26524 ай бұрын
@@trhansen3244never heard of that song
@HuskyHulaPike5 ай бұрын
I'm jealous - I wish I could hear this song for the first time all over again.
@katehaynes57355 ай бұрын
Me too!
@HansJoachimMaier5 ай бұрын
So true!
@brentfugett27005 ай бұрын
That's why we love reactions like this!
@de-nz4jp5 ай бұрын
Yes..
@xenxander5 ай бұрын
envious not jealous.. get the words right... we'lll get you feeling aright. :3
@dennisegrant59015 ай бұрын
"They're sharing a drink they call Loneliness, but it's better than drinking alone" - gut-wrenching
@erco91674 ай бұрын
it me
@billmuller14696 ай бұрын
Who's Billy Joel.? One of the best singer-songwriters of the 20th century!
@Joesmoothdog4 ай бұрын
Ever!
@raphmcafee9 күн бұрын
And an American, national treasure.
@jimini19766 ай бұрын
Billy Joel has a bunch of great songs from the 70's til now.👍Any of his songs is a hit.
@Coastal156 ай бұрын
One of the top singer/songwriters, a true storyteller.
@thecityman19104 ай бұрын
People, right here is why this whole reaction thing is so freaking awesome. Seeing Sarah enjoy a song I've loved for 40 years and being taken away by it...yea, this is why music is so powerful and so fun.
@robertcarey81905 күн бұрын
When I hear someone say who is Billy Joel, I am so happy that this was the music of my generation. Song writers who told stories about life, love, growing up, stories you can relate to. Bruce, Billy, John and so many others!!
@barrydraper6 ай бұрын
Billy Joel is an icon. His list of big hits is endless. He's still performing on tour iin 2024...
@toddstarkey68204 ай бұрын
I did not know that. I would love to see him perform.
@chrisjenkins61206 ай бұрын
🎼Billy Joel is a master of music. Sing us a song, you’re the piano man!🎼🎹❤️
@ezed39026 ай бұрын
You will love “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant”.
@BlackGuardXIII5 ай бұрын
Yes! ❤
@Joesmoothdog4 ай бұрын
Truth
@zyxwut3215 ай бұрын
Imagine hearing about Bill Joel for the first time. You've got quite a journey ahead.
@PCH8475 ай бұрын
Can you imagine the first time hearing him…to do that again….just wow
@pastorhectornunez5566 ай бұрын
He's an exceptional musician and Icon of his music brings tears to everyone who really listens to his music you enjoy that good music blessings
@pastorhectornunez5566 ай бұрын
You speak from your heart blessings
@markh.76505 ай бұрын
Mr. Joel was the musical poet of the 70s and 80s with a depth to his lyrics that is still relevant today. Do yourself a favor and dig into his catalog. You won't be disappointed.
@ProdigyBowlersTour6 ай бұрын
Billy Joel had an inccredible run of hits from the late '70s into the '80s and beyond. You absolutely need to hear his breakout hit, "Just the Way You Are."
@nullzyyaccount60826 ай бұрын
The lyrics of this song is on another level. Not very many songs today immerse you into an environment all on its own. It’s a masterpiece.
@juliewolfe1686 ай бұрын
He is a master storyteller! Billy Joel is an amazing singer/song writer. I have had the pleasure of seeing him in concert four times and every concert was AMAZING!
@Kimmerkel-k6 ай бұрын
Me too and agree wholeheartedly!
@labine123456 ай бұрын
Billy Joel is one of these artists with a seemingly bottomless catalogue. You could react to 50 of his songs and have the same reaction you're having today. His writing skills, his musicianship and his voice are all extremely top notch. Itcwould be hard for me to pick my top 10 songs from him without leaving out so many bangers.
@timothywarner91396 ай бұрын
It'll be a fun journey....Billy Joel has a wealth of great songs...the man is beyond impressive 👍
@davidvsr6 ай бұрын
i can name that tune in one note....what a Masterpiece
@mamabear93255 ай бұрын
She's Always a woman to me is fantastic....❤
@mrh35786 ай бұрын
He’s an exceptional songwriter singer with a long list of hits. American treasure!
@briangrogan71076 ай бұрын
Oh girl, Billy is the human jukebox dozens of Amazing songs.
@cameltanker12864 ай бұрын
Here it is 51 years later and the pictures he paints with his words are still fresh.
@harpergras6 ай бұрын
The master storyteller...A great performer and a even better person.
@kevinehle66376 ай бұрын
I agree with your header. One of the greatest songs of all time. ❤
@kellygirl9236 ай бұрын
Billy is one of the best selling artists in history. He is a musical genius... The characters in the song are all real and are people he met while working at The Executive Room in California in the 70's.
@lynnlawrence19796 ай бұрын
You little lady make it a treat watching you enjoy music.... your smile is beautiful.
@billc.58616 ай бұрын
Yeah Billy is the real deal
@Weiseorgelspieler3 ай бұрын
Billy Joel is a genius! Everything he did was awsome!
@lauratwenhoefel57086 ай бұрын
Billy Joel is a legend.
@carlbaker72426 ай бұрын
He's been around for generations. Why? Because he's great. I hope you enjoy this one. Just sit back and relax.
@stevepecorella27046 ай бұрын
One of the greatest songs ever made.
@MoMoMyPup106 ай бұрын
He is probably the best singer/songwriter that I've ever heard. He just has too many jaw-dropping melodies attached to brilliant lyrics to list. "She's Always a Woman" is one example of another amazing song.
@Johnny96ri5 ай бұрын
The best lyricist of his generation was Jim Steinman. Billy is good, but Jim is spectacular.
@MoMoMyPup105 ай бұрын
@@Johnny96ri great. But it wasn't something that I spoke of.
@jeffwanser57276 ай бұрын
I will never forget dancing with a beautiful lady once to this song. A sad and sweet memory.
@nepatswin6 ай бұрын
You have so much to hear from Billy
@stephengould47686 ай бұрын
It's one of my top 10 favorite songs in life! I've been meaning to tell you that you have one of the most beautiful souls in the world, Sarah! Never lose your light! God bless!
@michaelcalvert19546 ай бұрын
It was a mirror of his life before fame. He was really "The Piano Man" in real life. This was his first hit, and it was huge. He has many, many hits. Love your reactions. You're one of the most real and true reactors I've watched, and that's been thousands. Have a beautiful day.
@donnakay22866 ай бұрын
Billy Joel is great you can literally listen to any of his songs and love it they are all great
@gaylelee19996 ай бұрын
I saw Billy Joel in concert in the 90’s. I rate it in my top three shows and I’ve been to a lot of concerts. He’s the best! Love you girl ❤
@thekingcobra636 ай бұрын
Billy Joel is a legend and so many incredible songs.
@arnodobler10966 ай бұрын
He plays piano and harmonica live, very impressive.
@terri24946 ай бұрын
This song made Billy Joel a household name. Back in the day it was our first introduction to him and his music. Needless to say, we were as impressed as you and also asked, “Who is this guy?” We wanted more and he gave it to us for decades. In fact, he just released his first new song in years. It’s always a joy to watch someone discover Billy Joel for the first time. He’s got a huge catalog. He’s an amazing musician who loves trying different styles. Keep going down this path. You will not be disappointed.
@batmanforpresident96556 ай бұрын
Billy Joel is a great artist with an extensive list of great songs: "Just The Way You Are", "The Stranger", "My Life", "Big Shot", Angry Young Man", "Captain Jack", "The Entertainer", "You May Be Right", "Rosalinda's Eyes", "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant", "She's Always A Woman", "Movin' Out", "New York State Of Mind" are among the best.
@pipe2devnull6 ай бұрын
Double thumbs up for "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" . He's starting a tour now.
@llanitedave6 ай бұрын
"Vienna", "River of Dreams", "We Didn't Start The Fire", "Goodbye Saigon", "For The Longest Time", "Tell Her About It", "Leningrad", "Baby Grand" are just a few others that are irresistable.
@jimfrederick39075 ай бұрын
"An Innocent Man"
@marsa745 ай бұрын
Downeaster Alexa
@mikeglo1686 ай бұрын
Billy Joel is an icon with a huge catalog of music that I look forward to seeing you discover. He is a great story teller and musician. I enjoyed this video. Well done!
@Kimmerkel-k6 ай бұрын
Billy Joel is a gift! I am so glad I grew up during his hey day. At 74 years he just released a new song after years and years. Worth a listen as are ALL his songs.
@stevecrockett21425 ай бұрын
I grew up in the 70s and Billy Joel was a big part of my life. He is so talented. I could listen to him all day. I believe the 70s and 80s music was the greatest. Thank you for playing it.
@cindyp10336 ай бұрын
Something special about watching someone experience these old songs for the first time. I get to appreciate them all over again ❤
@fifowkes2 ай бұрын
Welcome to the world of Billy Joel - probably one of the best singer songwriters America has produced!
@bostonvair6 ай бұрын
Billy Joel is a living legend, and this is one of his first hits. He came up with the idea for this song based on real life experience as a piano player in a bar, before he hit the big time. Your reaction was just perfect and insightful.
@jimwilcox29646 ай бұрын
He was having trouble with his record label when he went off and did the piano bar gigs and used a different name, last shot in the video Billy Martin on the sign.
@patrickingalls59545 ай бұрын
Isn't it amazing how a song can just break your heart but make you feel so good at the same time. You got this old man tearing up watching your beautiful reaction.
@foxtrot7896 ай бұрын
Your reaction brought tears to my eyes.
@SarahDengler6 ай бұрын
😢
@richardhargrave60826 ай бұрын
One of his many great songs! Can't believe you haven't heard of him, a big wonderful rabbit hole! Its autobiographical because Billy was a piano man in a bar before he made it big Great storytelling, piano and voice, The whole package
@SarahDengler6 ай бұрын
Thank you Richard! Nice to see you back 😊
@julieclark91736 ай бұрын
My husband and I had our first real date going to a Billy Joel concert back in 1979! He's just as good in person, or better, than on the radio. He's an amazing musician and a wonderful storyteller.
@alainrobillard43006 ай бұрын
In 1973, I was fifteen. And my skills in english were poor. But it was one of my favorite song, mainly because of the melody. Of course, I appreciate this song even more since I understand its meaning. Great memories from my teenage years
@stevenewcomer88375 ай бұрын
His song “Honesty” is my favorite of Billy’s and one of my all time favorites. Also “Just the Way You Are” is excellent! You need to hear those.
@SilentGloves4 ай бұрын
Billy Joel is one of the greats. Nothing much more need be said.
@zippymacadoo63366 ай бұрын
You can't really go wrong with classic Billy Joel. Hell of a concert too!
@bzGNR5 ай бұрын
Saw him in concert with Elton John. Incredible experience. Both were famtastic.
@jdw93976 ай бұрын
This is my favorite Billy Joel song. He is a brilliant song writer. I’m sure other comments mention many other great songs by him. When your in the mood for something light and fun by him watch Uptown Girl. ❤️👍👍
@russellw77856 ай бұрын
True story about people he observed while playing in bars Great song and songwriter. He had lots of hits
@randallespinosa42646 ай бұрын
This song is over a half century old and will always be one of me favorites 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
@greggross88566 ай бұрын
I love your reactions. I think you feel songs the way the artist meant for people to feel them. That's special.
@WSallai5 ай бұрын
Billy Joel is America’s greatest living singer-songwriter. This song launched his career. He is a must to see live in concert.
@user-sr4gw3gs4v6 ай бұрын
All his songs tell a story and his crosses all styles, a brilliant writer and musician!
@TxFlyBoy16 ай бұрын
One of the best Storytellers of the last 50 years. A lovely voice...that conveys the emotion of the story in real time. Try "Italian Restaurant" for another one of his many, many great songs.
@markdecker61906 ай бұрын
Sarah, you are so full of real joy and humanity, bless you!
@pugowner13476 ай бұрын
The late 60s and the early 70s. We had the best music and the coolest cars. I still have my 1969 Cutlass 442.
@pastorhectornunez5566 ай бұрын
Listen to. Just the way you are.
@pastorhectornunez5566 ай бұрын
He's awesome in just the way you are. Enjoy love you really show your emotions we need more people like you on this Earth .
@patwalker98905 ай бұрын
A must-hear.
@mikeadair33416 ай бұрын
Billy Joel is one of the great musicians. Great voice and top level piano skills. If you want to see how good his piano skills are watch his video foe. Prelude to angry young man.
@jonnno2436 ай бұрын
Yes, Billy is great. I love this song. For another song that I feel will amaze you, please try Billy singing An Innocent Man.
@amicouvillionwilson18246 ай бұрын
I loved watching you fall in love 💞 with Billy Joel 🤩
@davidsibley73296 ай бұрын
I have watched your channel for a long time and love your reactions. Hard to believe that Billy Joel is new to you. You will have a great time exploring his catalog.
@susanrombak79596 ай бұрын
Of all the reactions I have viewed for this song, you really got the message!! How even including the Piano Man we all have a story and perhaps question if we are where we want to be. You are so insightful!! ♥️
@robertglass13526 ай бұрын
Billy Joel is an amazing talent with a huge number of great songs. I suggest watching some of his live shows. The Soviet Union tour and Yankee stadium are amazing. You will be blown away.
@edwardhubschman36106 ай бұрын
Sarah, Billy Joel is one of the greatest musical geniuses of the past 50 years. He has literally dozens of songs of the same quality as this one, which was his very first hit. Check out Scenes From an Italian Restaurant, Just the Way You Are, River of Dreams, We didn’t Start the Fire, Always a Woman, Vienna and Downeaster Alexa just for starters. You will be very happy you did. Thanks for the wonderful heartfelt reaction. You are one of my very favorite reactors.
@markjo96266 ай бұрын
Billy Joel should send you front row seats to his Concert for that amazing reaction.
@ednoponen29436 ай бұрын
Loved your reaction! There really isn't a bad Billy Joel song, and there are hundreds,
@leannlaplante36436 ай бұрын
Oh, I adore your reaction to Billy. Thank you. This is a very special song. Everyone here heard it for the first time, too. It might have been many years ago, but we, too, heard it once for the first time. Welcome aboard.
@steveames57976 ай бұрын
So many great songs by Billy Joel for you to discover! If you haven't yet, check out Just The Way You Are.
@ronberger61006 ай бұрын
Great song & great reaction!!! 😊❤
@danjoda7556 ай бұрын
Ohh, thank you for this reaction. 😇🤩 Billy Joel is truly a master musician, composer, arranger and lyricist. I hope that, like Bob Dylan, Billy is awarded a Nobel Prize for literature! All of Billy's songs are lyric driven, and the man was happily possessed by the spirit of music. He could make you laugh or cry or heal. If you're in the mood to have your soul moved yet again, try his song titled "Lulaby". But.....have tissues at hand. ❤
@paulwhite58405 ай бұрын
It was a pleasure to see you react to this beautiful but under-rated song. It is by far my favorite song by Joel.
@stevenhaffner32996 ай бұрын
Oh, now you've done it. This rabbit hole goes really deep.
@aprilstewart59295 ай бұрын
...and he's started writing again.
@izzonj6 ай бұрын
Billy Joel was a major star in the 70s and 80s with many his but this song was what made him famous. It's masterfully written and performed and is a timeless classic. I grew up about 10 miles and 10 years from where he did (my HS choral teacher went to HS with Joel and used to brag that he beat out Joel for the lead in a school musical, lol). A lot of his songs call out places that are familiar to me. Some specific places but others, like an Italian restaurant which described any one of hundreds of such places on Long Island, NY.
@LordEagle6 ай бұрын
Your reaction was FANTASTIC. 👍👍👍💥😎
@thomastimlin17246 ай бұрын
Your reaction wiped me off my feet lol. Billy Joel, from Long Island New York, near New York City...took claiiscal piano lessons for years on his parents' insistence.Yes Classical music! He is a masster at piano playing, story telling, and wanted to be a rock and roll guy like any kid. "Piano Man" is based on Joel's real-life experiences as a lounge musician in Los Angeles from 1972 to 1973. In 1973/74 Piano Man was on his first real album, and the single got quite a bit of airplay but only made it to #25 onthe Billboard Hot 100.. After another album or two he relased THe Stranger in 1977 and had about 4 hits off it and other brilliant compostions [I call them compositions because these were not your ordiniary songs, they had superior melodies, chord changes and lyrics - they are extrordinary!] Piano Man has become his signture song and everyone in the audience sings it for him in concerts.. He did not write anything new between 1993 and now. He has just come out with a new successful song called Turn the Lights Back On...he's years 74 old and will turn 75 on May 9, 2024. Henow is bald with gray hair on the side, with a grey mustache and goatee beard. I consider Billy Joel the George Gershwin of his era, at least in song writing. Look up George Gershwin, get educated...Sarah, you're an incredibly nice lady...
@jillk3686 ай бұрын
Beautiful reaction to a legendary song!
@tchampagne14946 ай бұрын
Your analysis is spot on. Except I see these moments that people go to a bar, have a drink and listen to music not as running away, but as a momentary escape from the pains and disappointments of life they know they must return to. The joy they feel singing along and to feel a part of the crowd as they all sway together is a few moments of stolen happiness in an otherwise bitter world.
@kevinwalsh97886 ай бұрын
Billy is The Master of story. You have hours of music to listen to. He just released a new song after 30 years. So may I recommend his new one " Turn the Lights Back On. "
@deborahpaley216 ай бұрын
I was a sophomore in college when this came out. God were we lucky. IMO music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s has really stood the test of time.
@RobertBlanchard-ts2fq6 ай бұрын
Sarah you are by far the very best. always a pleasure to join you after a long day at work. Thank you!
@robotjg9626 ай бұрын
Great reaction, he really is very famous.
@donveldman88505 ай бұрын
ABSOLUTELY Love you. Your Exactly how ALL people should be.
@davemeyer31385 ай бұрын
Greatest singer over three decades 70's 80's 90's pressure and Allentown are two of my all time favorites of Billy joel.
@hognuckles6 ай бұрын
Great reaction! You are going to love your trip down the Billy Joel rabbit hole! 😂
@Phibet15 ай бұрын
How wonderful you have now heard Billy Joel! Enjoy his many decades of fabulous songs.
@zmadscientist6 ай бұрын
Awsome reaction! I got to see in you the wonder and appreciation I had as a young college student hearing this on my car radio! wow! thanks!
@nataliemorton55686 ай бұрын
Billy Joel was a very big name in Music back in the 90"s. Sorry you just heard him but how wonderful it was for me to share your first reaction ever to him. He was an amazing storyteller. As you found out!!! Will be looking in on your channel soon. 🤗
@josephscally62706 ай бұрын
But something truly amazing the video that's right here on this site. It is Billy Joel performing this song many years after this performance in Japan in front of thousands of people. Seemed like every one of them knew every word of the song and they sang it out loud. This song put Billy Joel in the public eye where he remains to this day
@driftlesshunter92006 ай бұрын
Billy Joel still does one concert a month at Madison Square Garden to this very day!