A shocker! | BILLY JOEL JUST THE WAY YOU ARE REACTION(First time hearing)

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2 жыл бұрын

Music reaction video to Billy Joel just the way you are.Both Joel and Barry White had huge hits with this classic ballad.
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@Ray1969. 2 жыл бұрын

Billy wrote the song! He writes all his songs… one of the best singer/songwriters of all time

@csf7773 2 жыл бұрын

Very talented

@babybanchie7607 2 жыл бұрын

The only song I know of his that he didn’t write all by himself is Code of Silence which he wrote with Cyndi Lauper when he was experiencing a block. One of my favorites by him.

@BobCat623923 Жыл бұрын

@@babybanchie7607 And he never plays it live and I don't know why...other than maybe he doesn't like it...but Code Of Silence is a favorite of mine too.

@robertfindley921 Жыл бұрын

Credit always says "William M. Joel".

@marlonwilson647 Жыл бұрын

Billy has done many covers live but yes he has an entire catalog of songs that he wrote. Check out 'Hey Girl', great cover by Billy Original by Carol King

@allisterfiend_2112 2 жыл бұрын

The entire 'The Stranger' album is incredible!

@seansavage4766 2 жыл бұрын

So true! and why do I get the feeling you are a Motley Crue fan?

@allisterfiend_2112 2 жыл бұрын

@@seansavage4766 Good Catch, not many people realize Motley Crue even have a mascot. I was an early fan, They were the band that got me into metal back in the day. I also got into computers early and choose this name back in '85.

@seansavage4766 2 жыл бұрын

@@allisterfiend_2112 I figured that was the case. Remember the tall posters? I had allister on the back of the door of my bedroom. He was a combination of each band member as I'm sure you know. He didn't last long, I think they might have been trying to copy a couple other bands we know... Eddie from Maiden for example. I'm a 1971 model so I was in my prime when they launched on the scene. I appreciated your moniker.

@philstone3859 2 жыл бұрын

@@seansavage4766, you should hear the MOTLEY CRUE version of this! It’s a cool music video they call Too Young to Fall in Love. Billy even has a cameo in it! Ooops, I spoke to soon. I was trying to be silly, so that joke would have gone nowhere with you. Big fan also. Saw em 6 times on different tours. First one up.

@seansavage4766 2 жыл бұрын

@@philstone3859 heh! I was gonna play along and say maybe the Master Karate dude in that vid was played by Billy ... I hear ya dude, saw them 5 times. During the Girls tour we saw them in Chicago, then next day drove to Milwaukee to see em again. Good times. For Dr., I saw them in Miami. I saw Theater of Pain, but tbh, that album is kinda weak.

@alanhaggarty9880 Жыл бұрын

Fair play to Barry White. He did an incredible cover and gave it his own special magic. Love both versions.

@TheArchangel911 2 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel wrote songs in a timeless style. He also wrote the Garth Brook smash hit Shameless.

@joelliebler5690 2 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel did Shameless a hundred times better than Garth in person!

@classicrocklady6288 2 жыл бұрын

That one is definitely worth a listen!!!!!!

@WineSippingCowboy 2 жыл бұрын

The 2 of them sang this together in the final concert at Shea Stadium.

@masonmcewen4296 Жыл бұрын

Billy Joel released his version on his album Strom Front

@michaelmolloy6697 2 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel is iconic! He’s one of The best singer songwriters Ever! Harri you have chosen a singer with a very long song list of Hits! I am a little partial being from Long Island in a town next to his where I grew up. He’s one fantastic entertainer!!

@sallybannister6224 2 жыл бұрын

Michael... You are 100%right about Mr Joel... Your neck of the woods certainly raises icons.. Paul Simon from Forest Hills.. not too far !!! And the greatest city n the world.. NY ..and that's from a London native 💞👍🏿👍🏻

@BillGraper Жыл бұрын

I'm 51, and I've loved Billy Joel's version since I was 6. I am JUST NOW finding out Barry White recorded it. I've only known Billy Joel's version. Now I have to hear Barry White's cover.

@johnharding7650 Жыл бұрын

My favorite Billy Joel song...fantastic song and MEANING....just the way you are! Don't try to change stuff....be yourself & accept others for what the are.

@reneerocha1796 Жыл бұрын

Billy Joel is a national treasure!! Happy birthday!!

@brianorzel1873 2 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel has many different styles. You will LOVE "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant"!

@theConquerersMama 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

@colibri1 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen so many reactors have that surprise recognition that the musician they thought originated a song didn't, especially people who've grown up on hiphop and who don't fully realize the implications of rap/hiphop being made up of "samples," bits of other people's songs cobbled together to be rapped over, and sometimes the bits taken are the best-known parts of a song, the chorus or the main riff. People who haven't heard the originals before, no matter how popular the originals once were, just have no idea.

@walterpanovs 2 жыл бұрын

A hugely successful 1977 song and Billy Joel's true breakout hit (as his 1973 masterful, minor hit "Piano Man" had faded from memory by then). This won Grammy awards for "Record of the Year" (the recording) and "Song of the Year" (the songwriting).

@joelliebler5690 2 жыл бұрын

Oh so true the album made Billy into a superstar!

@williamgallucci9913 2 жыл бұрын

Billy is just so talented back then in the wonderful 70s up to today I've seen him multiple times and he puts on such incredible songs and props to the wonderful Barry white who also sang this song great reaction sir now I will check out your harry Chapin reaction keep reacting moving forward tnx

@jotham777 2 жыл бұрын

I never even knew Barry White did a cover of this song.

@awesome6486 2 жыл бұрын

yup same here.. probably because it was nothing special.. but i do love Barry

@Teeyah2 2 жыл бұрын

@@awesome6486 I luv Billy Joe's rendition but Barry's song is special too.

@dalem8332 2 жыл бұрын

'Baby Grand' with Billy Joel and Ray Charles! INCREDIBLE song! ♥️🎼🎶🎵

@dougstrong1750 2 жыл бұрын

I've listened to this song a thousand times, and just noticed the use of vocal loops, which were pioneered by 10CC, in "I'm Not in Love".

@jerickson725 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I saw that mentioned in an interview with Billy Joel, and mentioned in the short documentary "The Making of 10cc's I'm Not In Love", or some title like that. They were the first! I love that 10cc song, and I love all of Billy Joel's as well!

@CameronCajun 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in love with "I'm Not in Love." Discovered the song by 10CC only about 3 years ago!

@louie5472 7 ай бұрын

All Phil Ramones ideas. He didn't want to use strings and decided to loop Joel's voice, instead. Tipping his hat to 10cc.

@thomastimlin1724 2 жыл бұрын

This song, if any by Billy Joel, is the one that equates him with the greats, like George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, any of those, from the generation before him. He is very jazz and pop oriented and not just rock and blends it all way. Older generation entertainers were all over the map singing this song. "Just the Way You Are" garnered two Grammy Awards for Record of the Year.

@Concetta20 4 ай бұрын

Yyyes. I’d put him up there with those greats, too.

@realbser1956 2 жыл бұрын

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRI 🎂 Don’t feel bad. Billy is only underrated by people who are not familiar with his work. Once heard he is no longer underrated. An American singer/songwriter treasure. He’s won more awards for songwriting than you can imagine. Impossible to list all of his hits. Maybe you would like Baby Grand, his duet with the great Ray Charles? Start with the Piano Man album, most people dismiss his first album, Cold Spring Harbor, and go through the album River of Dreams and the songwriting and talent will blow you away.

@ynwa3476 Жыл бұрын

The most beautiful song ever written.

@lorijones9579 Жыл бұрын

Billy Joel's song "She's Got A Way" is also wonderful. It should be as iconic as The Beatles "Something." Maybe it is. I love it.

@charlenewebb5893 2 жыл бұрын

We all love Billy Joel .Seen him in concert MGM Grand Las Vegas his concert was epic ,Happy Birthday Harry .Libra oh ok !

@donrogers1337 2 жыл бұрын

Now that you have listened to this great song by Billy, try listening to "Honesty" by him.

@michaellynch5254 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't even know Barry White did a version of this song. Billy Joel is just a true master, like Elton John. Now I got to go hear Barry's version.

@joesiano21 2 жыл бұрын

Billy is one of the all time best composers, arrangers, vocalist and singers. He is one of the best keyboardist also.

@kimking6036 2 жыл бұрын

When my husband left he took all my C.Ds that reminded him of me, without me knowing, and left me all of his Billy Joel C.Ds. When I'm having a bad day I listen to Billy Joel. When my kids were younger if they came home and heard him they would say it utt oh. My husband passed away 2 yrs later

@paulhammond2784 2 жыл бұрын

The man could sing, play and write hit after hit.

@debbiechang5781 2 жыл бұрын

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRI!🎉🎂🥳🎈Billy Joel is a very prolific songwriter Harri! His catalogue is very deep and extremely wide. Enjoy the journey. I recommend “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant”. 🌺✌️

@charlesbunch8383 2 жыл бұрын

Paul McCartney was asked if there was a song he wished he'd written. He said, "Just the Way You Are." It is very similar to Paul's style.

@johnj2763 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. A Classic. An American National Treasure. A superb performer. Hit after hit after hit, all memorable. Joel however rarely played it for many years because he wrote it for his 1st wife and after the divorce his band would sing alternate versions of the song in the background. LOL

@johnj2763 2 жыл бұрын

Btw I adore Barry's version too. Sexy and gritty but then again I loved anything he did.

@pinkyelephant7764 Жыл бұрын

His music is the soundtrack to the scenes of our lives and our memories, and his songs have been covered by the likes of Barry White, Barbra Streisand, the Beastie Boys and even The Simpsons.

@jesselobo3213 2 жыл бұрын

This was the first song I ever recognized from Billy Joel and as a result it led me to buy my first album as a teenager, "The Stranger". The whole album was phenomenal. Incidentally my second album was "Aja" from Steely Dan. Both albums came out about the same time. Another classic from the 70's.

@michaelasay8587 2 жыл бұрын

Jesus u remember that...incredible

@JK-ld8cd 2 жыл бұрын

that was a great time for music and legendary bands

@moko8237 2 жыл бұрын

The two you mentioned and „Rumours“ by Fleetwood Mac are the best albums of 1977! It was such a fantastic year for music!

@munizdaniel7 2 жыл бұрын

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY!!!!!!!!!!!🎂🎂🎂🎂 belated, ofcourse.

@27sparkle73 Жыл бұрын

I love Barry White but I’m glad you found Billy’s because both men are Legendary.

@peternemeth1777 2 ай бұрын

He wrote those words straight from his heart that's why they are felt so deeply. I love it when you feel the same things as me when I hear you speaking about one of my favourite songs and possibly my favourite billy joel song. The sax solo is to die for. It seems that every note the sax plays is just perfect and harmonizes perfectly with the words and then this free flow jazzy runs so effortless. What a master on that instrument and how deeply he feels that song. In ranking the best sax solo in pop and rock music I think that would be number one. Another favourite billy joel song of mine that I love so much maybe even better than that one maybe my favourite billy joel song is: all about soul. Again the simplicity of the words and he sings that so passionately. It's impossible for me not to feel his soul. He gives his all his very best in that song. He's such a great soul singer. I love watching your reaction videos. To me you're one the most sympathetic youtubers. I love how you are as inspired by great music as me and that you love music deeply as me.

@matthewhetzler4912 2 жыл бұрын

The great Phil Woods on the alto sax. To me, as a sax player myself, this is the definitive alto sound.

@dfo132 2 жыл бұрын

Been listening to Phil Woods for almost 50 years. Best sounding alto of all time. Unbelievably smooth lower register tone.

@dro1956 2 ай бұрын

When this song came out in the 1970s, i was in college (sax player). we woke up one morning to this. About two measures into the Sax solo I told my wife "that's phil woods on sax!". She said "he wouldn't play on a pop tune." We had to walk into town (no car) to a record store to prove i was right. 😂

@Airestotle09 4 ай бұрын

Cant ask for a better birthday present His music always moves me emotionally

@ericzikmanis6116 Жыл бұрын

Biggest Billy fan in the world here, if any of you here would like a deep dive into his brain I suggest an album of his called "An Evening of Questions & Answers (and a little music) He does these intimate q&as from time to time. Sure would love to get into one of these shows. Just got tickets to him with Stevie Nick's. This will be my 25th show.

@walterleonard2489 2 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel is also the piano player in almost every song he writes.

@geraldjensen6831 2 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel is a hell of a good obsession to cultivate--he's a frikkin musical genius...his songs are timeless classics...

@shelter9236 2 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel song from 1977, he wrote it. This album is great, still have it...got to see him in concert, great show! "Just the Way You Are" is a song by Billy Joel from his fifth studio album The Stranger. It was released in September 1977 as the album's lead single.

@sealdrup 2 жыл бұрын

The song won Billy Joel two Grammys (record and song of the year) in 1979

@dolphquick2686 2 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday to you Happy birthday to you Happy birthday dear Harri Happy birthday to you.

@riccardoangeli802 2 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel unico artista che ha tutti ma proprio tutti gioielli .. Questa merita il 20esimo posto nella sua produzione ... 👏🎹👏🎹👏

@Uruguay23 4 ай бұрын

I love this song! The song number TWO in my life! Wonderful! Beautiful! Greetings from URUGUAY!

@nitro_001newman2 Жыл бұрын

This really has the 70’s vibes. I was only a kid then, but this music puts me there. A lot of soft rock was popular then, along with disco music.

@stephanieo2509 2 жыл бұрын

Probably Billy's most schmaltzy song, but definitely a classic. This whole album is really excellent.

@kenperk9854 2 жыл бұрын

Billy even made the 80s bareable! LOL

@tjtampa214 2 жыл бұрын

Not schmaltzy.

@stormy7722 5 ай бұрын

i know you didnt say it..but whats wrong with schmaltzy? We need more Schmaltz in the world today :) Cheers!

@christenagervais7303 Жыл бұрын

There isn't a Billy Joel song I don't like! Love them all! I have all his albums!

@AliasMark69 2 жыл бұрын

I built the Fender Rhodes Electric Piano Billy Joel used in this song..... My Mother Dorothy Jean Tandle…“Dotty” worked at RIC in early 1964. She did the work on the Beatles guitars. Ten years later…..In the 1974, I worked for “Fender Musical Instruments” in Fullerton California. I made two Fender Rhodes Electric Pianos for John Lennon/Apple Studios. The one used on “Walls and Bridges” “Well if they’re gonna send one, send two cause I’d like one as well” John Lennon ordering a Fender Rhodes Electric Piano at the Apple studios. (Elton John recorded “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” with the same piano) My mother and myself are the only mother/son that both built an instrument for John Lennon. My mother made guitars for many famous Rockers, including the red guitar that was smashed by Peter Townsend of the WHO and is in the Rock HOF. Chris Squire, Roger Waters, Paul McCartney (left-handed 1964 4001S FG Rickenbacker bass) , John Entwistle, George Harrison’s 12 String. Roger McGuinn 12 string and many others. I have built pianos for “You name it” just about everyone IE: “Pink Floyd” on “Dark Side Of The Moon” It is our little contribution to Classic Rock. I’m very proud of that fact.

@lindaeasley5606 2 жыл бұрын

I remember hearing Billy Joel's Just The Way You Are all over the radio back in 1977 .It was one of the biggest hits of the year

@walterleonard2489 2 жыл бұрын

Listen to the Piano Man, and New York State Of Mind. That man is one of the best, most timeless writers/performers of the last 50 years.

@nikkicarrington9365 2 жыл бұрын

I've always considered this the perfect Love song, from the Genius that is Billy Joel.

@csf7773 2 жыл бұрын

it's pretty incomparable. I also think Through The Years by Kenny Rogers fits that category too

@sourisvoleur4854 2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact about this song: Billy was thinking of doing it as a hard rock number, and his producer said, "No, you need to do it as a bossa nova". They argued for a bit but Billy eventually caved. And the rest is history, it hit #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Doubt very much a hard rock version would have done the same. For your next Billy Joel, try "The River of Dreams", a gospel-inspired number with an infectious groove. Hard not to dance.

@rexniswander Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday! Billy Joel is a genius.

@carolynnewcomb2153 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday! Enjoy your discovery of more Billy Joel classics!

@tonyjforder 8 ай бұрын

There's a huge element of the 10cc song I'm Not In Love in this recorded version - those haunting orchestrated voices, the keyboards and acoustic.

@aharonwilliams7195 2 жыл бұрын

It’s great that you listened to this on your birthday because Billy Joel actually wrote this song as a birthday gift to his wife. I hope you had a great birthday!

@philstone3859 2 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel is another iconic, American songwriter. He’s up there with the best of them anywhere. He was one of the very first artists Russia allowed to play there in the spirit of openness which was a new policy to the outside in the late 80’s. 87 to be exact, I believe. They had never allowed an American “Rock” band to play there before. He had fans in their government I’m sure. Anyway, it’s an excellent documentary/performance film of this special set of concerts. It’s called, BILLY JOEL: A Matter of Trust - the Bridge to Russia. I highly recommend it because of the excellent performance and the total uniqueness of this even happening. Just a few years prior, this would never, ever have been a possibly in anyone’s mind, much less the Russians! So, it’s a groundbreaking musical ambassadorship. Billy handles it like the Boss he is. It’s a great watch and listen. Trust me on this, it’s fantastic! That’s the great thing about music, it crosses borders easily. That’s why the Russians were afraid of this, they knew they wouldn’t be able to stop the power of this type of music. The people would be that much less easier to control. Isn’t that wild? Oh No! No American Rock! The people will go nuts on us! And they knew it. How cool is that?

@lindaaugone382 Жыл бұрын

He wrote this for his 1st of 4 wives.I saw an interview with Fareed Zakaria. Fareed was thrilled as he was on the way to Billys Florida home . Billy told the stories of the meaning of songs he wrote who he wrote them for and reasons for other songs. Hes 67 married with 2 little girls 4 & 6. Alexa is older than his wife.

@squired2802 2 жыл бұрын

Happy belated birthday Harri!! From one October baby to another! Many years ago, had a local radio station dedicate this song to my first wife, shortly after we married. Great song! Billy Joel is a true classic icon.

@cathyortiz1280 2 жыл бұрын

Great song!!! Billy Joel wrote it. Bever heard Barry White's version. Billy's was a huge hit. "Honesty" next please. Happy Birthday

@joelliebler5690 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite tunes and I love to sing that one!

@personalcheeses8073 2 жыл бұрын

Barry’s version is not as good. But then covers very rarely are if ever

@joelliebler5690 2 жыл бұрын

@@personalcheeses8073 If Jesus says it then it must be true! BTW, Moses agrees!😃

@julietate7806 2 жыл бұрын

"New York State of Mind" is FANTASTIC!

@1bigrowdy 2 жыл бұрын

I'll say it again UNTIL THE NIGHT is one of his best and most under played .

@jodibennett-bradshawrbtmph836 11 ай бұрын

Bllly Joel is a poet.

@patricklemeur6360 2 жыл бұрын

BILLT JOEL , un des plus grands !...

@dsusan17 2 жыл бұрын

I love Billy Joels song My Life.

@elizabeththompson5278 2 жыл бұрын

This was my wedding song in ‘79. ❤️

@Cosmo-Kramer 2 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel is a legend. It's no wonder Christie Brinkley married him! Excellent reaction, Harri! Enjoy your special day!

@edwardcrews2952 2 жыл бұрын

Happy happy birthday. Do more Mr Joel. He’s a legend

@reidsanderson4061 2 жыл бұрын

He won the Grammy for record of the year with this one.

@johndavidson5228 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday, May you have a long and healthy life. Thanks for the Billy Joel reaction.

@mimig3904 2 жыл бұрын

You gotta listen to New York State of Mind from Billy Joel, one of his signature songs. Makes you want to live in New York. By the way The Stranger album where Just the Way You Are comes from is one of his best albums. Happy Birthday, welcome to Billy Joel.

@Coolrockndad 2 жыл бұрын

My all time favorite Billy Joel tune.

@bonya4585 2 жыл бұрын

“Vienna Waits For You” Billy Joel masterpiece

@wpollock1 2 жыл бұрын

As stated below, the Stranger is fantastic album. Start to finish. One of my other favorites from Billy is "Baby Grand" with Ray Charles....there is a great video with both in it. Happy Birthday!

@hippiejoe969 2 жыл бұрын

Most importantly!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRI!🎂🥂CHEERS

@debbers 5 ай бұрын

Harri, I love the way you are so willing to give these songs a chance when you are used to another version, and to admit to really loving it! I can see your sincerity as plainly as if we were face to face! I've loved your channel since the very beginning and your elegance doesn't get past me!

@jspettifer 2 жыл бұрын

Seen him in concert twice. Once in Melbourne, Australia and once at Wembley stadium in London. The Melbourne concert was my wife’s favourite of all time so we were so lucky when we planned a trip to the UK that he was playing a once off concert (2019). He ended this song with “and then we got divorced”

@Citizenesse8 2 жыл бұрын

I love Barry White but I love Billy Joel more and this is my absolute favorites of his.

@csf7773 2 жыл бұрын

Listen to Billy Joel's "New York State Of Mind" for impressive NY blues, an homage to his influence Ray Charles. Billy Joel is one of the all time greats. Writer, singer, musician, outstanding on all 3 counts.

@personalcheeses8073 2 жыл бұрын

Here is a tip for you. If you haven’t seen it, the only real way to immerse yourself fully into that song. Is to watch the live version from The Old Grey Whistle Test. It’s a piece of magic

@melaniebrown4660 2 жыл бұрын

My husband and I were married in 2011. This was the song for our first dance ❤️❤️❤️Timeless.

@dsusan17 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you have the happiest Birthday Harri! Great pick and reaction. You bring a little sunshine into our lives.

@thomaskelley1718 2 ай бұрын

The beauty is often in the simplicity.

@johnharding7650 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting...I never heard the Barry White version....this is pure mastery. I love the message. Don't change...I've you just the way you are.

@Truth-Teller57 Жыл бұрын

This is a Masterpiece of music 🎶 🎵 Billy is a genius

@donnabruhn6907 2 жыл бұрын

It's been many years since I have heard this song and I have a new found appreciation for the song and Billy Joel

@libraryfiles4470 2 жыл бұрын

IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT BILLY JOEL

@zoniekat Жыл бұрын

An Innocent Man, and The Longest Time, We Didn't Start the Fire, and River of Dreams, Please.

@jillk368 2 жыл бұрын

This is Billy's original song. I like Barry White. I'll have to check out his interpretation. He's got a cool voice.

@patticrichton1135 2 жыл бұрын

OH HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, HARRY!!!

@maryellenazack4466 2 жыл бұрын

Had this album fresh off the press, when i was 13, ♥️♥️♥️still!

@jimalden9376 Жыл бұрын

I was a teen when this was out and of course I was into Aerosmith, Zepplin, and whatever, but still, sometimes even a love song or ballad can transcend. As a musician, I simply love good music and musicianship. Billy is iconic and a master of melodies, lyrics and his chord structures and progressions are simply genius. If you haven't yet, react to Scenes from an Italian Restaurant. Another great example of his genius.

@lynne5322 2 жыл бұрын

YOU are a birthday gift to us. 🙂🥂

@bobr4987 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the sax player "Phil Woods" passed in 2015. I loved the "bouncy" feel of his notes on this. He really helped bring that song to life!....and jazzed it up.

@stevengifford7457 2 жыл бұрын

He really gets rolling on the fadeout, it's the best part of the song.

@joannerichards1750 2 жыл бұрын

Heard Phil Woods in person in a memorial service in a small church in Delaware Water Gap PA. He was playing for his departed friend. The acoustics were simply magical - I can still feel the shivers in my skin when I recall the beauty of his extemporizing.