Your words are very genuine and humble. It is a beautiful song that Billy actually had written many years before putting it out on an album. I hope your ex. hears your tribute.

I understand now why you neglected everyone. If you have never heard of this song, and assume you have some small background in listening to music, then I assume you have been living in a cave in the mountains of Montana with Kaczynski,

@@tryingtobefairandobjective3480 Let they who have never sinned cast the first stone

I absolutely loved that show!

Neil, I like you have only heard this beautiful song for the first time and I'm 70 in April. I've read your post, I would call it regret and respect. I'm sorry that you have so much regret for your mistakes and loss. But on the other hand I have the upmost respect for you for your honesty of where you went wrong. I hope you have found it in your heart to forgive yourself. And equally your ex has found in her heart to forgive you. Best wishes.

perfect .. perfect ...

And the backing keyboardist.

@@howtodoitdude1662 No backing keyboardist. Just a multi-voice filter on Billy's keys.

@@meshpa (you're not correct... listen close - there's a counter melody)

@@tellermorrow81 well said, a pure genius, and no bullshit, just a true perfectionist, 👍

Probably his best too

Billy has said in recent interviews that it's the song he's most proud of.

"Souvenir" tops that, even shorter

It's his personal favorite song. Idk if it's underrated.. it's just not a poppy radio friendly song so it's not one of his hits. It's one of his most revered songs among his fans. Particularly musicians. The suspension and resolutions throughout this song are brilliant

My thoughts exactly.

Billy Joel is my favorite artist… EVER!!!!

Indeed! Watch live concerts!

Absolutely 🎉🎉🎉

Thank you for that. I agree.

When I was dating my wife 30+ years ago, she had a piano in her house and she had this sheet music on the piano. I had never played piano before (but I could read music) and I taught myself the song. Every time I came to pick her up for a date I would practice a little more. 30 years later, we have our own piano and this is one of my favorite songs to play.

Funny, I was listening to this lovely song and the words immediately take me to someone from a long time ago, someone I loved very much, named Marilyn. I scrolled down the comments and see your name. Just one of those funny coincidences. And so it goes.

And the perfect piece for other singers who bring out the emotion in sublime ways.

This and Goodnight my Angel~✨

I love Billy Joel, my favourite artist, but those two speakers either side of him are monitors, so he can hear himself.

Umm, those "ear plugs" are called monitors. They have been used by musicians for decades. Instead of big speakers on the floor pointed up, they have in-ear monitors. Without them, singers would be all of the place.

Not to mention a helluva song too!

Summer, Highland Falls, I don't want to be alone anymore, Half a Mile Away and And So It Goes. I mean, the list is long, but I listen to those a lot. State of Grace is great, Scenes, Until the Night...I could keep going. :-D

When I met my wife she had a piano in her family home and the sheet music for this song. I can read music and taught myself this piece, never having played piano before. 32 years later we're still together and I still play And So It Goes for her.

Couldn't agree more, especially off Songs in the Attic.

Yup Summer Highland Falls

My wife and I just finished watching the Hallmark movie Signed Sealed Delivered episode "One in a Million" beautiful song. Greetings from Charleston, West Virginia. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant.

@@usmc-veteran73-77 Always faithful. A follow Marine.

@@jeffatwood8343 When did you serve? Myself, I served from 5 Oct 73 to 4 Oct 77. Parris Island on to Camp LeJeune then to Camp Foster Okinawa and back to Camp LeJeune. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sgt...OUT

@@usmc-veteran73-77 I served from 1972 until 1975 as a Lieutenant. Semper fi. Air wing mostly at El Toro, Ca

@@jeffatwood8343 glad to meet ya Sir. It was a long time ago, wasn't it? My 4 years was with 2nd & 3rd FSR (Force Service Regiment) Oct 1975, changed to FSSG (Force Service Support Group). After boot camp (Jan-Jul 74) Camp LeJeune I was a 3531 Truck Driver and hate to say, I didn't like it. By Aug74, I was transferred to Okinawa, Truck Co H&S Bn 3rd FSR, Camp Foster, (Aug74-Sep75) the Admin Chief asked me if I'd like to work in the Company Office. I said sure. August in Okinawa is very hot and humid. No air conditioning but we had fans. By January 1975, I was transferred to H&S Bn S-1 shop and loved it, and my MOS was changed to 0151 Admin/Personnel Clerk. Sep75, I was transferred to H&S Co H&S Bn 2nd FSSG, Camp LeJeune. I worked as the Files/Personal Clerk. When I made Sgt I worked with the Admin Chief. By Oct 77, I almost reenlisted. They offered me E6 Ssgt if I'd go to Admin Chief School at Parris Island and pass the course. But I decided to get out and let my hair grow. Boy did it grow down below my collar. Sorry about rambling on, what was your MOS Sir? Take Care and be safe Semper Fi

I think Mr. Joel said at one point that the tune was based on the poignant English folk song, Barbara Allen.

sorry for your loss..may this song kindle memories that heal your pain x

How’re you and your family?

Yes!! Me too!!! Thank you Miguel!!!!

me,too

Same here. 😄✌️

yes!!

Me! I wept buckets

That was a horrible travesty of a mellow drama

First song I learned on piano. I taught it to myself, practicing on my girlfriend’s piano every time I came to pick her up. We got married and 30 years later I still play it for her.

They are not simple chords.

Same here, its my favourite song cuz firstly its beautiful and also I have never related to a song as much as I relate to this one

I'm glad you found it. I found it by accident years ago going through old vhs videocassettes. I've been a Billy Joel fan since Glass Houses was released. I had no idea when I uploaded this video to youtube the joy it would bring so many people and it's been great reading the comments over the years.

@@diarchangelThe performance touched me so much, I even forgot it was James Woods that introduced him.

Also because of the song "Piano Man." 😅

You're welcome!

Ciao...e d'accordo.

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I love this song, first song I taught myself to play on piano but...not his best song. His best song is Summer, Highland Falls.

Hello 👋 How are you doing??