His audiences adore him. He hasn’t recorded new music since 1993, but he continues to sell out stadiums.
@Mo4Honesty6 ай бұрын
2024 called... it's for you 😂.
@PCallahanPhilly2 жыл бұрын
“We Didn’t Start the Fire” was released when Billy turned 40. It’s a list of historic events from his birth to his 40th birthday.
@gryndyl10 ай бұрын
And he pretty much hates performing it, citing how repetitive the music structure is.
@bonya45852 жыл бұрын
“River of Dreams” video by Billy Joel is stunning. His vocal range is top drawer. A must
@etc70702 жыл бұрын
Four Billy Joel music videos in a row? I am *always* down for that! You can put all of his songs into a hat and pick one out at random and it would be a legitimate hit, he is just that good and his catalogue is just that deep and varied. If you want to hear more of his vocals with an acoustic guitar, I would recommend She's Always a Woman. And you so need to check out Scenes From an Italian Restaurant for some epic storytelling (the live version from Long Island is a fun one). ETA: Just remembered, another acoustic guitar song is Don't Ask Me Why.
@jackie_jrml2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!!!!
@itchyandred41312 жыл бұрын
Scenes from an Italian restaurant is a must hear.......my personal favorite ✌️
@NoCanDu2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I just love Billy Joel. He is a Master of lyrics. I’ve seen him live a few times over the years and he is a brilliant entertainer! He can do no wrong in my book. One of the most talented musicians of my lifetime. 🥰
@cog4life9 ай бұрын
So many people overlook “And So It Goes”. And it’s sooo good. So profound. Hits us all. 😊
@kevinp27222 жыл бұрын
"most of them are there because there is chaos going on in their lives or they're looking for an excuse to be chaotic." I loved this. Very insightful
@PancakeMarshmallowDude2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@mindyalderman88652 жыл бұрын
The man's a poet and great song and music writer. He's the real deal. Grew up listening to him singing with him. He truly is the piano man.
@skinmeister12 жыл бұрын
I personally love his song "Vienna" check it out (also covered by Ben Platt on the series "The Politician").
@HappiestG2 жыл бұрын
Nice choice today! It's been 30+ years since "we didn't start the fire" came out.. How interesting would it be for him to do a version of history since that time... Some more upbeat Billy Joel songs for you to check out: uptown girl, matter of trust (my fave), for the longest time, you're only human.
@aprildavis-washington57342 жыл бұрын
He did a song in 1986 that had more of a Bruce Springsteen vibe called, "Matter Of Trust". My favorite album of his though was 1980's Glass Houses. So many hits from that album. Great album to look into.
@d.s.62682 жыл бұрын
Interesting - for me, Billy's "Springsteen Song" has been another one from the same time period - "Allentown". Love that song.
@patticrichton11352 жыл бұрын
I LOVE "MATTER OF TRUST" and the VIDEO that goes WITH it, is fantastic@@
@BRIDINC19722 жыл бұрын
Have seen him in concert 3 times, one of which was his Elton John colaberation. They are both epic and together they were truly phenomenal
@lorriehil421210 ай бұрын
Piano Man, Brilliant. One of the best ever. 🇨🇦
@franticrage732 жыл бұрын
Would love to see reactions to A Matter of Trust, I Go to Extremes, My Life and Leave a Tender Moment Alone, maybe as a 4 video reaction.
@etc70702 жыл бұрын
People seriously need to branch out beyond the dozen or so Billy Joel songs that are making the reaction rounds! I Go to Extremes would be considered a banger by the young'ns, lol
@peggyshortell34602 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your little history lesson in the last song
@danielhead81236 ай бұрын
So it goes is a masterpiece Billy is an incredible poet
@chicagojon19722 жыл бұрын
Billy Joel over the past 40 years has really made amazing use of the music video. Keep checking out his videos, so many great ones to enjoy!
@ritathomas51672 жыл бұрын
The first two songs you reacted to are my two favorite songs of Billy Joel. You mentionted how good the drums were. Billy Joel (and I believe also Elton John) has one of the best bands in the business. True story: during the height of Covid when everyone and everything was shut down, Billy Joel continued to pay his band, not knowing when they would ever be able to get out and perform again. He is that loyal to his band members that he wanted to know they would still be with him when Covid restrictions let up. I think that's pretty awesome!
@godbluffvdgg2 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see younger people starting to discover B. Joel...He's a master songsmith and His songs are so important to the American story...
@procringer93502 жыл бұрын
billy joel songs to rec: honesty, its still rock and roll to me, leave a tender moment alone, my life, the longest time, tell her about it, just the way you are
@highheartwellness2 жыл бұрын
Loved your reaction and appreciation for Billy Joel! He has so many incredible songs... some faves are A Matter of Trust, Allentown, Pressure, You May Be Right, Movin Out and the beautifully sublime Just The Way You Are
@PancakeMarshmallowDude2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@katemccrea69632 жыл бұрын
Can you imagine if Billy wrote a follow up to We Didn't Start the fire, even just from 1990- now? It would have to be like 10 minutes long. The story goes, a son of one of his friends was complaining about the state of politics and how we got there. Billy used to be a teacher before he became famous, so he wrote this to show life's always been crazy. A song that's very similar in message is Alabama's Song of the South. My history teacher played both to try to interest kids in history.
@lizmagu31892 жыл бұрын
Love Piano Man. Especially John the bartenders part. So, so many hits from him to choose from. I'm sure we'll see more reactions of him from you.. 😀
@jamishops2 жыл бұрын
Billy Joel is the best of the best for me. He has it all with extraordinary composing, amazing storytelling, great vocals and wonderful piano playing. He is also a terrific performer. Saw him 3 weeks ago in front of 60,000 at Notre Dame. He is still killing it at 73. You had a great example of how eclectic his music is. Would love to hear you react to the epic Scenes From An Italian Restaurant.
@Marcus-Oh-really-yes2 жыл бұрын
Great choices! Billy Joel is a musical genius singer-songwriter. All four of these songs were pretty sad and/or deep. If you want some ideas for lighter, fun and/or more romantic songs by Billy, I recommend "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" (No. 1 pop, 1980), "Just the Way You Are" (No. 3, 1977. a beautiful ballad), "The Longest Time" (No. 14, 1984 ... fun harmonies with his bandmates), "The River of Dreams" (No. 3, 1993). And "Innocent Man" (No. 10, 1984) really shows off the high register of his voice.
@noepp2 жыл бұрын
I can't listen to "And so it goes" anymore without tearing up since This is us used it so perfectly in the Miguel Episode. So heartbreaking and at the same time beautiful.
@dgator35992 жыл бұрын
Billy Joel, what a great storyteller. Great songs! Enjoyed your reactions!
@PancakeMarshmallowDude2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! 😊
@jackie_jrml2 жыл бұрын
43 yrs old so been listening to Billy Joel since in the womb lol. Love him. Great vocalist. Doesn’t get enough credit! My favorite songs of his are Scenes From An Italian Restaurant (his masterpiece), Vienna, The Stranger (all 3 from the Stranger album which is my personal favorite.) Vocally his best is An Innocent Man. Definitely check that song out. Unreal vocals. I also think River of Dreams is kind of a must. All About Soul and I Go To Extremes are high energy songs I think you’d enjoy. 👍🏼👍🏼💕
@mandyhargraves85892 жыл бұрын
I've been so much into George I'd forgotten about all the other talented artists Billy a brilliant pianist thankyou for jogging my memory 💚
@teib7572 жыл бұрын
These songs dont have music videos but: vienna, summer highland falls, scenes from an italian restaurant , until the night
@lumariadp2 жыл бұрын
"We Didn't Start the Fire" was used by my 11th grade history teacher as part of my final exam. It was a pretty cool way to get people to learn about all those events he lists. (It was historical events from the year Billy Joel was born until the year he recorded it. You may say that or find that out in the vid, I'm not done yet.)
@lynnie66332 жыл бұрын
His writing, singing, and piano skills are so good. I love all of his songs, especially "For the Longest Time" (sung a capella with his bandmates), "Big Shot", "Allentown", and "Angry Young Man" (live version). The piano skills in the last one are unbelievable!! I've subbed, hope you do another medley soon!
@PancakeMarshmallowDude2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! 😊
@etc70702 жыл бұрын
Agreed about "Angry Young Man"! To fully appreciate it I think a live version is best, my personal fave is from the Bridge to Russia concert.
@lynnie66332 жыл бұрын
@@etc7070 I have to check that out. I saw the New York one!
@etc70702 жыл бұрын
@@lynnie6633 I had the Russian concert on VHS when I was a kid and watched it all the time, also had the cassette. It was the opening song, so it's just very memorable and nostalgic for me. And it rocks!
@lynnie66332 жыл бұрын
@@etc7070 To clarify, my fav version is live at Long Island, looking for the Russian one now, thanks!
@feliciakidd93582 жыл бұрын
I love Billy Joel songs some of my favorites are "A Matter Of Trust" "Just The Way You Are" "This Is My Life" "Moving Out" "Allentown "
@JustTammie72962 жыл бұрын
YESSSSSSSS! Piano Man! My Favorite Billy Joel song
@cog4life9 ай бұрын
Goodnight Saigon….gets me every.single.time. The Vietnam war was HELL for those young men and women. 😢😢
@mena94x310 ай бұрын
My favorite of his songs are: Downeaster Alexa, Lullaby, Leningrad, Piano Man, Uptown Girl, Only the Good Die Young, We Didn’t Start the Fire….oooh, and For the Longest Time.
@dipsydoodle79882 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you do these 4 packs. It’s so hard to get a handle on a talented artist like Billy Joel with one song. He is literally his own genre and I think it’s safe to say that he composes music based on what he is thinking and feeling and not a formula. Billy is a national treasure and he makes me proud to be from Long Island, even tho I no longer live there. If you are or were from the Island, you are an automatic, honorary fan. Some other great Billy choices are An Innocent Man, Scenes from and Italian Restaurant, Angry Young Man and Captain Jack. That’s hardly the tip of the iceberg, but it’s a great start. I’d also love to see you dive into some other bands that are very eclectic and would do well with a 4 pack. Electric Light Orchestra; A/k/A E.L.O, Cheap Trick, The Cars, and Devo. Let me know if would like some song ideas for any particular one of these. Also would love to see more U2 in this format since their music also tends to run the gamut! 🙂Thank you!!
@PancakeMarshmallowDude2 жыл бұрын
Will do! 😊 I’m loving the 4-pack format as well. It makes it SO much easier to appreciate the uniqueness of each artist I cover.
@markvwiley Жыл бұрын
Billy's best voice over acoustic guitar is the song "Why, Judy Why" from Cold Spring Harbor album. OMG how lovely. And forgotten by him.
@bbmma752 жыл бұрын
Great video, as always. More Billy Joel songs for you, She’s Always a Woman, You May Be Right, Big Shot, and what might be my favourite, Honesty. Can’t wait to see more from you. Take care. 💚
@PancakeMarshmallowDude2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@wereleopard58yepihavetwo22 жыл бұрын
They did a Marvel version of 'We Didn't Start The Fire' on Jimmy Fallon.
@ROCCOA652 жыл бұрын
Billy will DEFINITELY cherish this reaction video….as we all will🤎💔🤎
@alexandraadam83882 жыл бұрын
Hello friend .Lovely piano Super voice and song .Good for you .Nice reaction I hope yoi are fine .I want you will bee good forever .So long dear friend .
@davidvornsand95512 жыл бұрын
Great choices! Billy Joel is in a place of his own, brilliant!☮️❤️
@PancakeMarshmallowDude2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@lindablackford1882 Жыл бұрын
i'm a big Billy Joel fan, and I love your commentary on each song. There are so many elements to his compositions, his orchestration and of course his voice. If I had to choose only one singer to listen to for the rest of my life, it would be Billy Joel. Thanks for sharing!
@PancakeMarshmallowDude Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@gsdtravels64572 жыл бұрын
Billy Joel is so talented, glad you love him!
@d.s.62682 жыл бұрын
My favourite artist ! Thank you for this. You have to do - "Vienna", "NY State of Mind", "Scenes from an Italian restaurant" - probably his 3 best songs. Plenty of others though - "just the way you are", "Miami 2017", "Always a Woman" just to name a few. Thanks again.
@PancakeMarshmallowDude2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ROCCOA652 жыл бұрын
“I love when he lets that GROWL through” ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@kelly98762 жыл бұрын
I also recommend New York State of Mind, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, Honesty, Allentown, Just the Way You Are, and Captain Jack.
@cog4life9 ай бұрын
Such a great song piano man….we can all relate. Looking back on our lives. 😊
@ROCCOA652 жыл бұрын
Watching your Billy Joel - Goodnight Saigon reaction video: free because KZbin is free to watch 👍🏼👍🏾👍👍🏿👍🏻👍🏽 Seeing your honest, heartfelt reaction on KZbin (because it’s free) PRICELESS Being able to rewatch it as many times as I want to, because, who wouldn’t want to? PRICELESS X INFINITY!!
@cyb21912 жыл бұрын
ah, Billy Joel: Leningrad, Downeaster Alexa, Pressure, No Man's Land, River of Dreams, Night is still young, Lullabye
@taniaPBear2 жыл бұрын
You can't go wrong with Billy Joel, and it's always different. Piano Man is an all time classic I think. The Longest Time is a great track, it's acapella and he does all the parts himself I think, really cool, also Moving Out (Anthony's Song) is fabulous, but honestly you could be here all day listing great songs by him, thanks for this, it was awesome. ❤
@PancakeMarshmallowDude2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! ❤️
@melissaphillips30882 жыл бұрын
Love him and his music. Still going strong and amazing!! Thanks Bryson💕
@PancakeMarshmallowDude2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! ❤️
@susanpolice84652 жыл бұрын
I LOVE, "We didn't Start The fire" ! I am older, so I remember lots of the references...wish He would do an add on of history to today! I just LOVE your 4 video content format! BRILLIANT!!
@PancakeMarshmallowDude2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@greysongreyhater76677 ай бұрын
Truly appreciate your reaction ... to four of Billy's songs! Thank you for doing this. I think you stand alone in reacting to four songs in a row. I hope your channel continues to grow.
@PancakeMarshmallowDude7 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@ROCCOA652 жыл бұрын
I love hearing reactors say how much they love the fact that Billy gives something different with each & every single performance.
@sjoekiloeki2 жыл бұрын
Billy Joel is a musical genius and never made a bad song either. I could suggest another four songs for you if you want: Honesty, Pressure, She's Always A Woman and Leningrad. They are worth a listen, guaranteed😉👍
@MollyT119 Жыл бұрын
For the next four pack...I'd recommend Leningrad, Pressure, Sometimes A Fantasy, and The River Of Dreams. Huge spread of musical styles and all great videos. I'd also suggest checking out his cover of The Times They Are a-Changin', where you see him switch it up, and it's just him singing and playing an acoustic guitar. Simple but stunning.
@richardjacobs7632 Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest writers and performers of my life time!
@mamabear93255 ай бұрын
Wonderful reaction. Well done, young man. I'm proud of you and the maturity shown throughout these videos, especially from someone not from our era. Thank you. 😊😊❤
@PancakeMarshmallowDude5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤️
@sammiadelman11752 жыл бұрын
You should react to good night my angel by billy Joel as well
@frankcastle99912 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the world of Billy Joel if you’re around the area go see him at Madison Square Garden it’s one of the best concerts I have ever been to.
@persadies2 жыл бұрын
My favorite has always been Until the Night. He has a lot of amazing songs but that one always spoke to me.
@discodawn2 жыл бұрын
‘Keepin The Faith’ is my favorite of his, the video is real fun as well
@carolyncappitelli14609 ай бұрын
Scenes From An Italian Restaurant live from Long Island is FIRE!!
@Wheels84ss Жыл бұрын
I know this video is older but I thought you could appreciate the history on two of those songs. Piano man is actually a true story of his own life. His first record company really screwed him to the point he couldn't even use his own name so he was performing as a lounge singer under William Martin (his middle name) just to pay the bills till his contract expired. The song was the everyday people he saw come in and how things went, so he told the story his way. As for We didn't start the fire, it was actually something that came out of a conversation with one of his friends saying how nothing really historic happened in their lifetime. So he started in 1949(the year he was born) and hit every major historical event till 1989 (his 40th birthday) it's actually the only song he wrote the lyrics before the music so he calls it his worst composition.
@PancakeMarshmallowDude Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@irinavalerieva2 жыл бұрын
My favourites are "Just the way you are" and "The river of dreams".
@mowl2 жыл бұрын
👋
@fuz46232 жыл бұрын
Only really liked Piano Man. A fun song would be My Life (chorus is Keep It To Yourself It’s My Life). There are a few other better song IMO like the Stranger.
@italoblu2 жыл бұрын
You didn’t Iike And So It Goes?
@fuz46232 жыл бұрын
@@italoblu sorry bud
@riccardoangeli8022 жыл бұрын
Piano Man unico artista che ha solo gioielli nel suo repertorio... Dal vivo poi è sicuramente il miglior performer ( da giovane un vero portento)
@ROCCOA652 жыл бұрын
That’s quite an intense selection!! Definitely took several hours to watch (the first time, lol)!
@PancakeMarshmallowDude2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! ❤️
@ROCCOA652 жыл бұрын
@@PancakeMarshmallowDude wouldn’t miss it for the world!!
@evanhughes15102 жыл бұрын
Hey I have a request! Will you please do some 10,000 Maniacs music videos? They were a band in the 80s/early 90s with lead singer Natalie Merchant.
@derekhudson3523 Жыл бұрын
Scenes from an Italian Restaurant and New York State of Mind live
@kevinodell1502 Жыл бұрын
Great share. Thanks. Simpatico.
@PancakeMarshmallowDude Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@gh91115 ай бұрын
These Are the Days and Until the Night. Try them.
@Sunsets3302 жыл бұрын
Jane's addiction please!
@georgiaprixs26302 жыл бұрын
You got more Depeche Mode concert coming? You have only scratched the surface my friend you still need to dive into more of the newer stuff newer stuff
@TexasMagnolia Жыл бұрын
Wrote everything he ever recorded. Today’s music has the lost art of simply Enunciating words…thus, we hear every word! His band, Masters in Musicianship. People have got to get away from computers, and start playing instruments again.
@lilamuzik33852 жыл бұрын
You are so wise.
@PancakeMarshmallowDude2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@lilamuzik33852 жыл бұрын
You need to check out Elton John's piano skills.
@TexasMagnolia Жыл бұрын
Must! Scenes from an Italian Restaurant The Stranger New York State of Mind River of Dreams
@GaryJPate2 жыл бұрын
Great channel! Could you add Gowan to your list?
@bbmma752 жыл бұрын
Please, listen to Honesty. I think you will love it. Great video! You always make me smile.
@PancakeMarshmallowDude2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@theguy3037 Жыл бұрын
I was hoping captain Jack was the last one…
@lilamuzik33852 жыл бұрын
I Love Your 4 Video Approach. Sent you a long comment if you look up your Maneater Video by Hall &Oates describing how and why I have become a follower....
@wallflowerj6013 Жыл бұрын
New sub ty.
@lisat93222 жыл бұрын
"Saigon" is about all of our young men that were drafted by the Democrats to go and fight in Viet Nam. "We Didn't Start the Fire" is about actual historical happenings between Billy Joel's birth to his 40th birthday. Don't just listen to the music. With Billy Joel's music you have to pay just as much attention to the lyrics! "Piano Man" was about Billy Joel's experiences playing piano in music lounges before he became famous. It's about sharing loneliness with other lonely people at a bar.
@TexasMagnolia Жыл бұрын
“Fire” brilliance is songwriting. Unfortunately, with public schools no longer teaching history…This well-planned out writing of historical events are now lost.