First time hearing BILLY JOEL - THE PIANO MAN | The healing magic and power of music

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Billy Joel Piano man music video reaction.Till today,i didn't realise Joel was called the piano man because of this song.I thought it was because he played the piano.
This will probably be the greatest song of his career,in terms of the amount of lives it would have touched.
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@helenstravis3834 Жыл бұрын

Billy Joel wrote another song about his career called "The Entertainer." Another one - of many- is one called "Keeping The Faith."

@greatcaesarsghostwriter3018 10 ай бұрын

Some of Billy Joel's songs are better than the others. This is his masterpiece.

@geraldjensen6831 4 ай бұрын

One of the greatest artists of our time...

@elliotsmith9812 2 жыл бұрын

He is kind to the people. He is not thrilled with his job and the manager, but he is kind to all of them.

@bethking7348 Жыл бұрын

Billy fought alcoholism for quite a while. Bravo Billy on your recovery. Such a great artist. Thanks for posting

@maryannturton9830 2 жыл бұрын

You can never go wrong with Billy Joel,the consummate storyteller!

@richardcummins5465 9 ай бұрын

Could listen to this song all day, every day. A classic.

@debbieeppsmullins208 2 жыл бұрын

BEST Billy Joel song in my opinion.

@rayboston8737 11 ай бұрын

This song is a Masterpiece! He wrote it at 23!

@Airestotle09 9 ай бұрын

One of the greatest songs ever written. Takes you to a different time

@torchape 2 жыл бұрын

This song is so well written. The brilliance is in what's not said, the back story you can glean from so few words. Genius.

@JoelWende 2 жыл бұрын

This song is a true story. These are all characters he met when playing at a dive bar as Bill Martin. I love Billy Joel! I just wish he’d write some new music! He still plays and tours but hasn’t released a new album for 28 years!

@marymichael389 2 жыл бұрын

Know John at the bar’s niece.

@siddhartramotar8774 2 жыл бұрын

When I heard that he has written songs for fun since then but just hasn't recorded or released them I lost it lol. I really want him to release a new album or at least pass the songs he's written onto his daughter. Since his last album the only thing I can find that he's written was that weird christmas song.

@patholguin5503 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! As a fan of Billy Joel, I'm glad that you understood the excellent story that Billy was telling. Billy has been writing great songs for decades.

@janicepitkin9650 Жыл бұрын

I find it amazing that you're only discovering these songs now. Many people have lived their entire lives listening to Billy

@terryallen345 Жыл бұрын

The most elegant way to say "life can suck"

@matt75hooper Жыл бұрын

A Masterpiece for the ages.

@niccolean 2 жыл бұрын

When he plays this in concert, he plays the piano, harmonica, and sings the song. It’s amazing.

@kurtiklaas 2 жыл бұрын

...and the whole crowd sing-a-long. Fantastic!

@finallythere100 Жыл бұрын

I think Cheers was based on this song... the spirit of the song influences it.. Norm never wanted to go home! :)

@Katt560 2 жыл бұрын

The imagery Billy Joel’s paints in this song is brilliant.

@Cosmo-Kramer 2 жыл бұрын

I daresay, "brilliant", is not a strong enough word. It's genius.

@greybeard2280 2 жыл бұрын

It's brilliant because it's about him. I've seen him live 7 times and he talks about the song he's preparing to sing, and when he does this you can pin drop. He could actually do a concert and do nothing but tells stories and I'd be satisfied....lol

@Lakeshore14 2 жыл бұрын

Have seen Billy in concert twice. His shows are fantastic. For Piano Man he plays the harmonica. His songs are legendary and too numerous to mention. Thanks for your reaction.

@davidmaholchic6146 2 жыл бұрын

Love the standing ovation well deserving love you

@Cosmo-Kramer 2 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest songs ever written.

@southernwanderer7912 2 жыл бұрын

I love Billy Joel. He's a great songwriter/singer and a poetic storyteller in a real way that people can understand.

@cindyduncan7049 Жыл бұрын

"As the smile ran away from his face" so poetic.

@richardcummins5465 9 ай бұрын

Standing ovation from you. RESPECT man!

@59elgreco 2 жыл бұрын

Based on his true life experiences !!

@kiffliescott6109 Жыл бұрын

I still remember the first time I heard this song on the radio. It was 1974. I was thirteen years old. I knew I was hearing something special.

@matthewteague623 2 жыл бұрын

"They're sharing a drink they call Loneliness, but it's better than drinking alone." Oh hell yes.

@rebeccarowland2533 2 жыл бұрын

I so am on the same page as you, Matthew Teague

@robert_bbiii 2 жыл бұрын

Shared misery is decreased, shared joy increased - Robert Heinlein. Same message.

@simplysteve5149 2 жыл бұрын

The whole song is great poetry really...but the line you mention about "sharing a drink they called loneliness, but it's better than drinking alone " is one of my all time favorites. Hands Down.

@theodoreritola9758 2 жыл бұрын

JESUS is coming back VERY soon ... Is every body ready

@jonathanmol4489 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer to drink alone. I don't trust people. Alone means no last call and no rejection. I also have penned 155 poems and drinking alone is part of my process. I have Parkinson's disease and drinking helps me write poetry that you can read.

@tryingtolearn2876 10 ай бұрын

One of the Best songs written by a musician in lew of what he does, plays a piano.

@drohegda Жыл бұрын

Harri Billy Joel songs "" Poetry In Motion "". What a gift to have grown up listening to Billy's music. 🎹👍😎

@RicoBurghFan 2 жыл бұрын

Don't ever forget that the piano man is lonely too. Such lyrical brilliance.

@tracyfrazier7440 2 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel plays the harmonica too.

@dawnscheerhoorn9583 Жыл бұрын

Billy Joel is a genius.

@mikelamb828 3 ай бұрын

his signature song, and his live performances at Shea Stadium and the tribute when he was presented the Kennedy Center Honors are priceless performances.

@memorylanemodelcars 2 жыл бұрын

This was the Song that Launched Billy Joels Career into the Stratosphere !

@MichaelTuriano-uj9mw 11 ай бұрын

another great song is tomorrow is today.

@charlesturner3688 2 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel Keeping The Faith

@kathrynkissane5144 2 жыл бұрын

Your listening skills are incredible. The lyrics are so meaningful. You actually LISTEN.

@danpals7678 2 жыл бұрын

Best bar song ever

@ericpohlmeyer4116 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic reaction !! Thanks my brother!

@JosephNordenbrockartistraction Жыл бұрын

I like the line "and he knows that it's me they've been coming to see to forget about life for awhile" Like this regular gig is yours as long as you want it. People will offer you money if you shine above average with talent.

@peppernagre3126 2 жыл бұрын

Jackson Brown - Load Out Stay

@bookjeannie 8 ай бұрын

Billy Joel is memories of marrying my husband. Played the album over & over on his small console record player. 50 years ago now. Still love Billy. Fortunate to see him in concert, best concert ever. 5 encores! 🎶💙🎶💙

@philminion3675 2 жыл бұрын

This is billy joels best song

@davedingbat9965 2 жыл бұрын

he brings real life to his songs.

@kylesummers1565 2 жыл бұрын

One of his best

@barbarabweaver1 Жыл бұрын

We Didn’t Start the Fire is worth a listen, he has many great songs.

@Angel268201 2 жыл бұрын

The guy is a musical genius. GOD blessed him beyond his imagination.

@henrikpersson4371 8 ай бұрын

no doubt that billy is 1 of the goats, brilliant lyrics served with soul

@rachaelgosser5659 2 жыл бұрын

You can never go wrong with Billy Joel. I've never heard a song of his I didn't like.

@theodoreritola9758 2 жыл бұрын

This song came out in the 70s When times were much more swee the people were more friendly and Feared God more What happened ?

@ReallyFarFarAway Жыл бұрын

👉 ... " - Fantastic !!! " ... 👈

@melissayost4888 2 жыл бұрын

When this songs plays at a bar everyone breaks into song & sways back & forth. ‘They’re sharing a drink they call loneliness but it’s better than drinking alone.’

@larryparker8677 2 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel was a piano man before he became one of the best composers and singers of music. Piano men in that era were in most communities. It was a wonderful feeling of togetherness that you got from there presence.

@Jaseph2 2 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel’s I love you just the way you are is to me the most beautiful love song ever written. I hope you will react to that.

@thekingcobra63 2 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel is an American Icon. So many of his songs are classics. Try New York State of Mind.

@donrogers1337 2 жыл бұрын

Friday and Saturday night in the bars of America, hundred's of life's story's and a thousand dreams and wishes, some fulfilled and others dashed.

@thomastimlin1724 2 жыл бұрын

Lullaby (Goodnight My Angel) will tear you apart if you are a parent or were. Billy Joel was/is a genius.

@nickperkins8477 2 жыл бұрын

My Life is another great song.

@jamesconner4145 2 жыл бұрын

Wow it has been decades since I have heard this song thank you very much for your awesome reaction.

@diannabeal1876 2 жыл бұрын

Had the pleasure to see him when he was a warm up band for Loggins and Messina. He introduced this song at that concert and we were all blown away!!

@Mr.Dobalina_Mr.BobDobalina 2 жыл бұрын

What a great experience!

@jonathanmol4489 2 жыл бұрын

Loggins has so many different soundtracks.

@linjicakonikon7666 Жыл бұрын

Life is lived out in quiet desperation. 🎶Hey Mr Tambourine Man, play a song for me. I'm not sleepy and there is no place I'm going to..🎶

@annbottelli5682 2 жыл бұрын

It's so nice you appreciate the poetry of the lyrics, no-one else has ever commented.

@thomascanfield9165 2 жыл бұрын

Love how Billy turned the focus on himself for the last verse and described how he’s also a tragic figure like the rest; not a holier than thou like it sounded earlier.

@davidtogi5878 2 жыл бұрын

indeed since in one way or another we were all a tragic figure

@michaelmolloy6697 2 жыл бұрын

There’s nothing he has written that you would not like! He’s an icon

@robertseymour6095 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@tomgnyc 2 жыл бұрын

He's an icon but he has a lot of bad music, even he admitted it.

@thegamersgalaxy2855 2 жыл бұрын

@@tomgnyc LOL

@birdsfan5440 2 жыл бұрын

He has a lot of songs some are shit but I do love Billy Joel

@BJ-eb3lt 2 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel, IS the Piano Man, no doubts about it.

@karenconrad6471 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your intelligent and engaging commentary on all your reaction videos. Too many reactors have seen this video as "funny," instead of a song filled with pathos, which of course it was.

@kmach1000 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. It's my favorite reaction channel.

@sonia4641 2 жыл бұрын

Mine too; the only one I've actually subscribed to.

@TheDivayenta 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Why we love Harri, right?

@briandeschene8424 11 ай бұрын

Pathos. Yes! Pathos. Thank you for sharing with us the perfect word.

@ramsoncole4605 2 жыл бұрын

If I never hear this song again, it will be too soon...

@strongestfan9823 2 жыл бұрын

Did you know he plays the harmonica and the piano at the same time when he does this live . I don’t know anyone else that can do that

@Gamesta100 2 жыл бұрын

This is a song that makes you picture the bar and the occupants he describes. You don't just listen you also experience.

@jA-du9qw 2 жыл бұрын

"Talking with Davey whos is still in the Navy and probably will be for life" This could very well be a happy story. He obviously loves the Navy.

@alrivers2297 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure he didn't mean it that way. He's saying he's stuck there. Not really any options

@michaelfrazer1807 2 жыл бұрын

What a good song. Thank You for sharing

@Lionize728 2 жыл бұрын

So many brilliant lines in this song. Wonderful storytelling.

@AliasMark69 2 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel Best - "Only The Good Die Young" a True Masterpiece.

@doncarlton4858 2 жыл бұрын

Early in his career Billy Joel played piano in bars just like this in Los Angeles. That experience provided inspiration for this song.

@lesblatnyak5947 2 жыл бұрын

Scenes from an Italian Restaurant! One of the best live performers ever. Oh yes, he was the Piano Man!

@katherinebosse5706 2 жыл бұрын

Well, it’s sad and it’s sweet and I knew it complete, when I wore a younger mans clothes. I can’t think of words more poignant or profound. He is such a wordsmith. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

@maryannturton9830 2 жыл бұрын

It is STILL a huge hit!

@eschaflowne 2 жыл бұрын

Try hearing “And So It Goes.” Best lyrics you’ll ever hear.

@simplysteve5149 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Harry....you keep saying nobody in the song was happy......But I think the manager of the bar was happy to see his bar crowded with people spending money...gave Billy a smile.

@timcoffin6350 2 жыл бұрын

Who but Billy Joel would write a story using nothing but limericks? Genius.....

@marymichael389 2 жыл бұрын

Met the man. He was hiding out in LA to escape a bad music contract. So he played this club. Met the man. He was incredibly nice.

@randallshuck2976 2 жыл бұрын

I suggest his "New York State of mind", or "We didn't start the fire". I have never heard a bad song from him.

@flutesong5527 2 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel is a lyric god

@barbaragatto2549 2 жыл бұрын

No one brings a happy story into a bar

@salasdelecturas.729 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful song and nice reaction. I heard this tune frequently when I realized I needed to quit my job and leave my country. And I did. I said to myself "Man, what are you doing here?". I knew I had potential to pursue a PhD. in the USA. And I did it and will never regret it. Greetings from Peru.

@Caseydog3 2 жыл бұрын

Superior talent

@prenticehammond2003 Жыл бұрын

Wow, standing "O". I Agee, well deserved. However, I first heard this song in college in 1974 or 1975. Enjoyed it for many years.

@tonyanderton3521 2 жыл бұрын

It is a superb song.

@matf5593 2 жыл бұрын

Hostie de bonne réaction! Merci J'adore le piano ... L'harmonica aussi!

@oldermusiclover 2 жыл бұрын

know all about someone PLAYING ME A MEMORY

@debbiechang5781 2 жыл бұрын

He actually did work in a piano bar in his earlier days. Such a genius songwriter/storyteller/musician! A well deserved standing ovation from Harri is a great honor! 🌺✌️

@oldcougar65 2 жыл бұрын

In my youth I can remember going up to the lead singer and asking, "What are YOU doing here?" I was in my cups at the time.

@BobC-fo3si 2 жыл бұрын

I love this song. It's pure storytelling at it's best. My favorite line is, "But it's sad and it's sweet, and I knew it complete, when I wore a younger man's clothes"

@ivansavoie3190 2 жыл бұрын

Only the good die young is another good one. Great reaction

@sallyatticum 2 жыл бұрын

The lyric is even more genius, because it is "Son, can you play me a *memory*. I'm not really sure how it goes; but it's sad and it's sweet and I knew it complete when I wore a younger man's clothes."

@BigNews2021 10 ай бұрын

My favorite verse from this song.

@rogerdodger6025 2 жыл бұрын

Every word of this song is autobiographical. Joel did work in a piano bar and all the names and lives of the people in the song are real according to him.

@paulb.6751 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the music and your reviews.

@retired_in_portugal Жыл бұрын

An absolute classic!

@maryannturton9830 2 жыл бұрын

A CLASSIC,FOR SURE!🎹🎙🎶👊

@richardkev3077 2 жыл бұрын

He has many great songs. But the Piano Man is sheer genius.

@jimtatro6550 2 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel provided a huge part of the soundtrack of my youth. Just a few suggestions: Big Shot, Goodnight Saigon, Allentown, Just the Way You Are, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant and New York State of Mind.👍🔥🎧

@jeffreiland7463 2 жыл бұрын

@Jim Tatro --- I heard Joel asked by a talk show host what his favorite song was. Without much hesitation he said it was "Scenes.." --- It's mine as well. Although they're not the same genres, I always liken it to Meatloaf's "Paradise" in that they both tell that same melancholy story that the idealism of youth is gone and we're getting old.

@melodymcdonald2140 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely Scenes From an Italian Restaurant. The piano is absolutely amazing. He also does a duet with Ray Charles called Baby Grand that is so good..

@jonathanmol4489 2 жыл бұрын

My life from Bosom Buddies?

@kathrynkissane5144 2 жыл бұрын

I feelya

@Angel268201 2 жыл бұрын

Big Shot! What a song! It’s about his ex-wife! 🤣😂🤣