The River of Dreams - Billy Joel (Michael Cavanaugh Cover)

Here is my live cover of "The River of Dreams" I performed this song in the Broadway musical "Movin' Out. It's always been a blast to do this song, especially with my band and this great orchestra! Hope you like it

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

This clip was taken from my live DVD “An Evening at the Symphony” which you can buy here! www.amazon.com/dp/B005FO475A?m=A39TQNQVMKPUB0&ref_=v_sp_widget_detail_page

[@emilywforreal]

The smiles during the performance tell you all you need to know about this song and the vibe of the room! So glad I happened across this!

[@p.j.4738]

You guys surely put your hearts into this fantastic rendition!

[@jamesbevan9939]

Absolutely beautiful cover. Billy would be proud.

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thanks James!

[@danyfranck524]

Belle musique Super chanteur k adore

[@sylviasalas8938]

What a voice! What talent! Piano EXTRODINAIRE. Your musicianship is Dynamite. Love the two fisted technique. Did I mention excellent phrasing. I wish you the best!

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thanks Sylvia!

[@northernriverstransportvlogs]

I've been stuck inside over the pond in Australia as a heatwave prevents me doing much else and I've listened to your live covers of Billy Joel time and time again (probably close to 10 times in one day) and they never get old. You add an energy to the music that is otherwise lost when the orchestra is taken away. Well done mate.

[@marcopolo-xj4yw]

Incredible! You’re the only one who is capable of doing Billy Joel Justice.

[@miriamnunez3005]

Wonderful!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@david10101961]

Absolutely nailed it once again!! Your attention to detail is nothing short of fantastic.

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thank you!

[@allanmoral3867]

You got my jaw flat out on the floor! Amazing talent you got Michael Cavanaugh! Never heard you before and I'm glad, I found your channel. Thanks to KZbin's algorithm!

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

😊🙏

[@allanmoral3867]

@@MichaelCavanaughVideo thank you so much! Stay as fab. Keep singing and playing that beautiful piano!

[@HumanGoodOne]

I literally just found you! You are an amazing singer!

[@robinholbrook6576]

WHERE have I been? My first time hearing/seeing you sing! I’m smitten! I’ve seen BJ 4 times in concert (once with Sir Elton!) I’m a 73 year old Gramma in San Antonio. I plan on seeing you when you come here with our symphony. I think you are BRILLIANT (and utterly adorable!) RMH 🌹

[@FelyPage-vh8hj]

Wonderful performance.

[@johnkoenig9132]

Awwww. Outstanding !

[@rogerioarigoni1865]

Just.....fantastic!!

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thank you!

[@marooned34]

Just beautiful...

[@larrypacak1143]

TRULY AMAZING! GREAT JOB!!

[@carmenborja9673]

Fantastic

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@davidclavers2435]

Amazing the best version Big tatent

[@laulau5818]

Thanks Michael. Love

[@juanm9073]

I hace just discovered you . I am in sock. What a great versión!! Me he suscrito ahora mismo . Prometo ver tus vídeos . But that Will be tomorrow . Now I have to go to sleep!🤪🎼🌙

[@miriamnunez3005]

In the middle of the night I go walking in my sleep From the mountains of faith To the river so deep I must be looking for something Something sacred I lost But the river is wide And it's too hard to cross Even though I know the river is wide I walk down every evening and I stand on the shore I try to cross to the opposite side So I can finally find out what I've been looking for In the middle of the night I go walking in my sleep Through the valley of fear To a river so deep I've been searching for something Taken out of my soul Something I'd never lose Something somebody stole I don't know why I go walking at night But now I'm tired and I don't want to walk anymore I hope it doesn't take the rest of my life Until I find what it is that I've been looking for In the middle of the night I go walking in my sleep Through the jungle of doubt To a river so deep I know I'm searching for something Something so undefined That it can only be seen By the eyes of the blind In the middle of the night I'm not sure about a life after this God knows I've never been a spiritual man Baptized by the fire, I wade into the river That runs to the promised land In the middle of the night I go walking in my sleep Through the desert of truth To the river so deep We all end in the ocean We all start in the streams We're all carried along By the river of dreams In the middle of the night

[@ladysherlock1116]

Omg!! So good! 🤩

[@kuddyadyanchi]

Soulfully beautiful! Billy'll beam with pride

[@EH-im1po]

Such a great cover

[@sarwendah1]

My memorable and touching song in 1993 when I was struggling in the Uni. That was my motivation to go through. Thank you Michael for bringing the song back. I even could not remember the title of the song.

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thank so much Pininto! I play and sing live on KZbin every Tuesday and Friday at 5:30 PM Pacific. You can request songs :) Hope to see you soon!

[@sarwendah1]

@@MichaelCavanaughVideo Wow...thanks.

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

@@sarwendah1 😊

[@jondiesta4269]

Watching this video (esp on how you play the piano, the symphonic arrangement and the contagious enjoyable expression) and listening to this cover gives me positive energy every time! Thanks for this uplifting and reinvigorating cover. Michael!

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thanks, Jonathan!

[@rosalindsur3537]

Great Voice Crystal Clear I Love ❤every Cover👋

[@stellamiranda2817]

Show maravilhoso ! 🎵❤️🎵❤️🎵❤️🎵❤️

[@VivieneBrown]

Always loved to hear the piano in this song!

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

😊

[@NathanMendel]

This video is A+ AMAZING! All I can do is sit here exclaiming "WHAT?! Who is this guy, how does he only have 1800 videos for such a fabulous video?" The band and vocals, the orchestra, the arrangement, the audio mix, the video edit - all exceptional! I would say this performance and production is on caliber with Sting's Live in Berlin orchestra tour Blu-Ray! My only wish really is that the video was high-def.

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thanks Nathan! Speaking of Sting, his orchestrator is a friend of mine. Rob Mathes is his name and he did the string arrangement for my cover of "She's Got a Way" Hop you like it :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYi9dpd4m9ipaKM

[@AshStJohnmusic]

Nathan Mendel came across and thought the same thing!

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Please feel free to share :)

[@nvl2158]

daaamn man you do have THE broadway voice! and a great part of billy's piano chops - more than anyone could ever wish for

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thank you so much! I play and sing live on KZbin every Sunday and Thursday at 5:30 PM Pacific. You can request songs :) Hope to see you soon!

[@marianeal3164]

Everyone has such a good time. Very enjoyable. Thanks so much.

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

@@marianeal3164 😊

[@ramdav92]

1:02 Nice to see Jamie Lanister doing music now

[@ribby9069]

Must be hard to play with only one hand

[@catlikethief1718]

2:18 don't forget about Kevin James

[@chubichubaka187]

He reminds me more Tom Cruise

[@agustinkrisnawardani1888]

what a great cover!

[@MrCapitano50]

Bravissimo e bellissimo

[@iarazini7022]

I liked this before I watch the video cause I knew it was going to be goooood

[@janetespinoza4804]

Me encantó!!! Una voz fresca , I feel like listening more of his covers!! Gracias Michael ,bella música que recreas :)

[@sandracade627]

Michael, you have a great orchestra and perform songs!

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thanks Sandy!

[@markzerkle1899]

Sandra Cade That is the Corona (CA) Symphony Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Walt Straiton. We had such a fantastic time performing this show with Michael and his awesome band. That's me getting to play the timpani solo ☺

[@josephf426]

Amazing job. Everyone looks like they’re having so much fun I’d have loved to be there

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thanks, Joseph!

[@saihad11]

je n'ai pas trouvé les mots pour vous dire que vous avez un style musical très professionnel, c'est la musique des grands. bravo

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Merci beaucoup d'avoir regardé! Je joue et chante en direct sur KZbin deux fois par semaine (généralement les mardis et vendredis) à 17h30, heure du Pacifique. Veuillez vous abonner et cliquer sur la cloche et j'annoncerai quelques jours avant la prochaine diffusion en direct. Vous pouvez demander des chansons :) Au plaisir de vous y voir!

[@analiabianchi8803]

Felicitaciones desde Argentina!!!

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Gracias!

[@paxmanvalenta220]

Just discovered your channel. This is one of my favourite Billy Joel songs and what a performance this is! Also noticed you play a lot of my other favourite artists too like Elton John. Subscribed. Shame I don't live in the US otherwise I'd definitely come and see you live

[@dhaawalshivhare2098]

When I am afraid and lonely This song is an anthem for me Great cover Epic voice Instruments are off the charts You did a great justice to a great song

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thank you so much! I play and sing live on KZbin every Sunday and Thursday at 5:30 PM Pacific. You can request songs :) Hope to see you soon!

[@americanie2]

Damn, Michael. Love this. Awesome seeing Movin' Out many years ago on Broadway. Thanks for the memories.

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thank you so much for watching, Dan! I play and sing live on KZbin twice per week (Usually Tuesdays and Fridays) at 5:30 PM Pacific. Please subscribe and click the bell and I’ll announce a few days before the next live stream. You can request songs :) Hope to see you there!

[@fabiaalvesvelho180]

show. maravilhosos

[@CheesyNoodlez]

What a great cover! The instruments in the background make a huge difference

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thank you Jeff!

[@jondiesta4269]

During hard times and sad moments, I just listened to this cover version. Very uplifting, Michael!

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

🙏

[@rodolphebertolazzi5534]

Formidable 👍👏

[@labadee]

How did I just discover this today? This is awesome!

[@rosalindsur3537]

🌹♥♥♥

[@VivieneBrown]

Love the orchestra!

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thank you so much for watching, Viviene! I play and sing live on KZbin twice per week (Usually Sundays and Thursdays) at 5:30 PM Pacific. Please subscribe and click the bell and I’ll announce a couple days before the next live stream. You can request songs :) Hope to see you there!

[@mariawakefield9974]

M♥️A♥️G♥️N♥️I♥️F♥️I♥️C♥️E♥️N♥️T

[@shannonvanderhoof4810]

Fabulous! 💙🎼🖤💦🦅

[@caterre]

Adorei sua versão. Não tinha ouvido nada a seu respeito, mas adorei a "novidade" e não paro de ouvir. Muito bom, obrigado.

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Obrigado :)

[@kassadin2426]

Love your voice!

[@quincyhofsink]

❤❤❤

[@peterjeanguerrero305]

Exellent cover 100

[@taniachavira8095]

You make me cry 😢😍💚 #LoveThisSong #LoveU

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thank you Tania!

[@campguy1242]

you are the perfect entertainer.

[@sandracade627]

It is always a lovely evening to hear you doing music.

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thanks Sandra!

[@sandracade627]

Thank you Michael and I would hope you might get to Orlando, FL for your excellent performance. Just let us now when you are close here. Sandy Cade

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thanks Sandy. We will be at Busch Gardens in Tampa next week Jan 15-20. 2 shows per day :)

[@jhonmathew8340]

👏👏👏👏👏👏 saya suka lagunya😘

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thank you Jhon!

[@King_Colombia_Inc]

Beautiful!!! :D

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thank you so much! I play and sing live on KZbin every Sunday and Thursday at 5:30 PM Pacific. You can request songs :) Hope to see you soon!

[@Milky094]

Incredible performance!

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thank you!

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thanks :)

[@danydemmi3569]

Top...

[@susanscottfarrell3713]

Wow

[@cavaloooch5894]

Brilliant Mike!!!!

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thank you so much! I play and sing live on KZbin every Sunday and Thursday at 5:30 PM Pacific. You can request songs :) Hope to see you soon!

[@cavaloooch5894]

@@MichaelCavanaughVideo I have played drums for all my life Mike..I am now 73, and have to my teachers dismay, have taken up roland mech electronic's . LOVE THEM, cause they are so responsive, but is it not what thats all about? I can still do what i have done with the bands i have played with, rock/blues /covers, and yes Jazz/ Buddy was my idol, and met him when i was 26 at his first club above Dangerfields and laughable ,his china crash, was an irritation to me and he noticed that , with me and my fellow band member sitting in the front row, opening night at his place..However, He said to me I am the master and you are NOT!!I I got it LOL I finally met Cathy and little Nicky, and Steve Arnold and became friends with them till Buddys death, took the week off and cried the whole time. My Uncle Nick Riviello, was with Les and Larry Elgart in the 40's the with Lonbardo then Vincent Lopez at the Taft Hotel in NYC, Lead Sax on a record called Leap-Frog which He was the lead Sax with the band that is most famous, Les Brown with him for 15 yrs till unc retired..He did try to teach me tenor sax, and i did play by ear, but never like you, had the ability to read. I wish you well my friend, and know you will continue your extordinary sucess . Ronnie

[@cavaloooch5894]

@@MichaelCavanaughVideo OK, Storm Front/ ane GoodNight Saigon Please Mike!!

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

@@cavaloooch5894 Cool! I met Buddy as well when I was about 10-12. He wasn't all that nice but he was the best :)

[@cavaloooch5894]

@@MichaelCavanaughVideo Yes, Lots of ppl have had the same reactions, BUT for those that respected his abilty to do what he did, No-One Including the great Crupa, could not even tough him, (In his time) We saw Gene at the Metropole in NYC when he was sick, at 15, and he was a shadow of his former self, but always chrismatic, and as far as we were concerned, because of our abilitys to not only play faster, but our mucicality, and technique , led us to making us more than "Nornal" perfomers. But you Mike, are so much better the we are, and some day hope to get some insite into your formal training!! Thanks again!! Ronnie

[@cooltuneluke6859]

Nice!

[@skyopticsllc8059]

Fun song to listen to. You guys sound great👏👏👏👏👏

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thanks!

[@galactic904]

At 2:50, Billy Joel deliberately added that pause from sleep-apnea.

[@sandracade627]

Thank you. I need some good songs, which you do beautifully!

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thanks Sandy!

[@Energyplus1more]

Good

[@bongkieviray1181]

Michael, pls. Have concert here in Calgary, Alberta Canada

[@budaiilona5723]

Klassz összedolgozás, thank you

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Thank you!

[@chubichubaka187]

Tom, is that you Tom?

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Haha, I get that sometimes. Thank you so much for watching! I play and sing live on KZbin twice per week (Usually Sundays and Thursdays) at 5:30 PM Pacific. Please subscribe and click the bell and I’ll announce a couple days before the next live stream. You can request songs :) Hope to see you there!

[@fruitypebbles9363]

What key is this

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

G :)

[@les3316]

Is that piano player your dad?

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

?

[@JoeNocella]

Nicer ending than Billy Joel's.

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Haha thanks Joe. Billy is the best, but we did want to end it a little differently. Thanks for watching 😁

[@JoeNocella]

Sounds great. I never liked the live ending B. Joel uses with the drummer just playing by himself for four bars then going Boom on "one:". In my head, I always heard something similar to what you did. Just a little pet peeve...lol. Great minds think alike!

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

👊🏻

[@sarcasticolatino519]

Sin palabras! Suenas mejor q B. Joel en vivo!

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Muchas gracias! Toco y canto en vivo en KZbin todos los domingos y jueves a las 5:30 p.m. Pacífico. Puedes solicitar canciones :) ¡Espero verte pronto!

[@systemofcontrol5369]

ight

[@piros97]

Hi Michael :) I truly enjoyed your performance! ***************** I've used it in my video " The river of dreams " ( lyrics translated to Hungarian ) and credited / linked the vocals to here. I hope you'll find time to view and enjoy the the video I made, and approve. Please let me know : ) Wishing you all the best in the future ! Greetings from Hungary: Piroska

[@MichaelCavanaughVideo]

Nice job! Thanks

[@piros97]

Thank YOU!!! :) Have a wonderful Sunday :)

[@robinholbrook6576]

How can I listen to your Hungarian version? I’m not Hungarian but would LOVE to hear it! It’s ALL about the music and vibes!

[@catlikethief1718]

He used auto time the whole time. How did people pay for this? Fuckin terrible