Who's still listening to this in May 2024 like if you have!!!

Who is still listening to this masterpiece in 2024.

I remember waking up to this song one morning in the early 90's. I woke up just a few moments before 6am when the radio alarm clicked on and started playing this song. The best way I can describe it is that it felt like God had created that morning just for me. I'll don't think I'll ever forget that morning.

I'm not a religious person at all, but this truly has a numinous beauty to it. A superb modern gospel.

My son was born in 1993. This was playing in the operating room when he came into the world...❤️🙏🏻

I come back and watch this video every year on my father's birthday. He was the preacher :) So glad this exists.

My grandmother died three weeks ago and I chose to play this at her funeral because she used to dance with my brother and cousins and I to this song. I asked permission to organise her funeral because she was my best friend, confidant, and I simply just adored her. She loved this song. As the only Granddaughter, I felt it was my duty to organise a celebration of her life. I couldn't cope with my dad and his brother trying to organise a ceremony for her by themselves and didn't want them to choose the outfit she wore in her coffin. I chose a watermelon pink dress I knew she'd adore. She looked so beautiful and at peace. I spoke a eulogy and then my Dad did then I chose this song to pause and reflect on her views. I cried my eyes out because I knew she would like an upbeat song at her celebration. My Dad held my hand and told me I had made the most beautiful celebration of his mother's life he could ever imagine. There are a lot of reasons why I chose this song, and maybe some family members didn't love it, but it was true to her spirit. I hope she loved it. Thank you, Billy.

I'm 67....been suffering from Depression all my life. Been searching for that elusive...what only the blind can see, in the middle of the night, ....all my life. And yes, I went through all the deep valleys....deeper than I like to remember....and still....I am looking for what? A little happiness perhaps? I my mind....I never found it...still searching.....that's why I love this song! Cheers

A guy from Africa went to my college, he was ultra-brilliant, spoke like 8 languages, english was his Fifth or Sixth - but he would walk around just singing this to himself pretty much all day like it was no big deal. Spring Sing talent show rolls around and he gets on stage and sings it, halfway through the colleges vocal choir joined in with him. Good stuff.

I beginning to learn that alot of the songs I like were sung by Billy Joel I never realized until now who sang them.

This is REAL music

It's 2022, who is still coming here to listen to this masterpiece?

There's something absolutely uplifting about this song

In the past when you was a kid, you listened to songs in the radio and never knew what was the name of many of them. Now I stumble with this song after 30 years, finally knowing it's name, and it's awesome. Today is a good day.

He said he heard this song in a dream and when he woke up he grabbed a tape recorder and started singing what he could remember. I think the angels gave him this song to share with the world.

my dad passed away about a month ago. this was one his most favourite songs and he used to play it all the time. i went to his funeral today and this song came on, i was crying so much but at the same time i was happy that this song was chosen for it all. i will always remember him now from this song and i will most likely cry every time i hear this song come on. goodbye dad, i’ll miss you :)

Although the video looks like it was filmed in the south it was actually shot on the Connecticut River. The bridge is the Providence & Worcester railroad bridge in Middletown Ct. Billy Joel was very familiar with the area & chose the locations himself. That's him shown in the little outboard on the river.

Ову песму сам први пут чуо око "93.или "94.године,на радију,и одмах ми се ЈАКО СВИДЕЛА ! После неког времена се баш овај спот појавио на телевизији. И,песма ми се још више допала - с обзиром да у споту има и кадрова с возом,а и на железничком мосту певају уз клавирску пратњу. А,ја сам велики заљубљеник у железницу! Спот сам одгледао заједно са мојим оцем. Обојица смо уживали у песми,као и у амбијенту спота! Мене лично,мост у споту,као и околина моста,подсећа на један - мени омиљен - део у Србији. Овчар Бања и њена околина. Кроз Овчар Бању протиче река Западна Морава. Преко Западне Мораве има један мост,који је конструктивно сличан мосту у споту. На жалост,тај мост у Овчар Бањи се више не користи,сав је оронуо,и веома тужно изгледа. Преко њега је некад ишла пруга узаног колосека (760 mm), а последњи воз преко тог моста је прешао пре око 45 - 50 година. Од тада мост тако стоји,препуштен "зубу времена." Пар дана после гледања спота на телевизији,ова песма се појавила на радију. Пошто драге песме волим да слушам врло гласно,да се не би цела улица орила,користим слушалице,и "комирам се музиком!" У једном тренутку,у собу улази мој отац,и чувши ову песму са мојих слушалица из далека,само ме је приупитао: "Да ли су то они црнци на мосту?" То питање ми је било веома симпатично!!! Мој отац је умро 1998. Тада сам себи обећао,да ћу првом приликом када будем пролазио кроз Овчар Бању,застати код тог ислуженог моста,и врло гласно пустити баш ову песму !!! Коју годину касније,тако је и било. Са тадашњом девојком,садашњом супругом,пролазио сам кроз Овчар Бању,застао код тог старог оронулог моста,отворио сва врата на ауту,и врло гласно пустио ову песму,и рекао "тата,ово је за твоју душу." Попио сам и једну ракију за спокој душе,и очи су ми засузиле! Од тада,кад год пролазим кроз Овчар Бању,обавезно пустим ову песму,а поред тог моста успорено пролазим! Поздрав од једног Србина Србенде из Новог Сада !!!

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

My dad bought this CD when it came out and I was still a little boy. Whenever we were in the car we would listen to this song and jam out. He just passed away of cancer and I cant listen to this without crying. It reminds me of him so much, all of the good times, his personality, his smile, everything. I played this at his service and it just fit so well. Beautiful song for a beautiful man...

Such an awsome uplifting Song 🙏💜😎👍

Woke up with this playing in my head at 5am, haven't listened to Joel in years. Been a hard few years and it hit different. I guess it's time to take a walk.

Ohhh the 90s nostalgia…..we’re getting old guys…..it’s finally upon us

Thank you Billy Joel, When I played this to my partner of 17 years Jeff, who had a stroke at 73, he suddenly remembered the words and started nodding his head to the beat - it was so...... moving....... thank you for this beautiful song. Natalie.

This song makes me feel a little bit closer to God.

BEST SONG EVER… it’s always been in the back of my head my whole life… in the middddle of the nightttt

My son of 36 years passed on recently, when I hear this song it reminds me of him..Miss you my Son..

I'm searching for something. That can only be seen...by the eyes of the blind.

Billy Forever

No one ever talks about his vocal abilities. One of the best to ever sing

All I need to get my ass moving is cup of java and Billy singing River. Hell, i might live four more years just on those two elements of energy, I am 76.

It's 2024. Who's still coming to listen to this masterpiece!!!??❤❤❤❤

2024 anyone ❓

One of the G.O.A.T.S.: greatest of all time songs!

Billy Joel is a fucking legend. Hasn't made any new albums in over 20 years and he's still relevant to today. This man deserves a fuckin movie js #BillyJoel4Ever

It’s 2023, and still this masterpiece fills my broken heart with hope.

This is my favorite Billy Joel song. No contest.

I haven’t heard this song in almost 30 years, but I haven’t forgotten one bit of it. I love God and Jesus now.

My mother just passed. I as a kid always remember her loving this song and singing when it came on the radio. Rest easy mom. Love you.

This song still gives me goosebumps. It's that good. 😊

Played the last summer holidays before my parents sent me off to boarding school. This song was last of a normal childhood for me.

Three decades back, Bill Joel provided pop fans the "River Of Dreams"! Time Flies!

well folks, Billy Joel's final Album and last big hit is now 30 years old. Feeling old yet?

Valley of fear... Gospel!!! Jungle of doubts Hallelujah, glory, glory!

I actually forgot how brilliant this guy is a legend

Timeless classic tail of introspection.

hi stranger, if you’re reading this. i just wanna tell you that you matter and you’re important ❤ i know you are tired,, but please never give up. okay? i believe you can do it :) and i’m proud of you!! even though i dont know you. always think positive and ignore the negativity that surrounds you. focus on positive side and the things that makes you happy. you are doing great hun. 😙 let’s keep going. we can get through this together. you are worth it. sending virtual hugs to everyone 🥰🤗have a good sleep tonight. tell your loved ones that you love them. sweet dreams my dear~ always smile 😊

Billy Joel has had a mountain of classic tunes over the years...This song is one of his best!

Billy Joel, Elton John...true giants of our era. Any singer/song writer would kill to have just one of their song credits

This has been one of the songs that we love to use for baccalaureate! And now I'm looking for a song for the class of 2023.

Billy Joel you the best singer ever!!!!!!!

This song has the spirit of the father in a heavy way.

July 2023 Best BJ song ever, and there are too many to list. It tells of acceptance of one’s human limitations and frailty, yet is deeply life-affirming. A song that acknowledges occasional fearfulness but leaves one with HOPE will remain forever a classic.

Out walking well limping at this time in my city. Some call it a bad place I call it home. I love the peace at this time I still have my stick with me though. Listening to this trying to stretch out the back because I can't sleep. Song is appropriate right now 🙂 sick of these no sleeping nights

One of the biggest songs of '92/93. Played all the time on the tv back then. Man, I'm old lol

I’ve been a fan of Billy Joel for years, but seeing this video was a reminder of how unfair life is. Specifically, it is not fair that a single individual should be endowed with such remarkable songwriting and musical performance talents. He has produced so much great music that it’s sometimes hard to keep track of it all. Seeing this video reminded me of his creative use of a “gospel-like” backing choir in this terrific song. My thanks to whoever posted the video…and all good wishes to Billy. He is in the Pantheon with great American songwriters like Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin. He is a national treasure.

As a child I had a hard time falling asleep at night, especially by myself. My brother used to put this on at night to help me sleep. Still comforting ☺️

My all time favorite Billy Joul song❤❤❤❤

*I never liked or cared about Billy Joel's music..BUT..this song. DAMN IT. This song. It got me. Thanks Billy.*

Woke up this morning after years of not listening to this song and all of a sudden the lyrics were pouring out. I think my Dad was singing in my ear. God, I miss you.

I prayed for an angel to send me a message in my sleep and I woke up to this song in my head.

This song always brings memories of my mom. She loved this song and bought the tape. Made me play it. Thanks Mom love you❤

I come each day and listen before I say a prayer and feed the squirrels, birds, and marvel at God's beautiful world. 😇❤️🇺🇲🙏🌴

I remember hearing this as a kid, maybe 11 years old then, (it played on the radio in Costa Rica) and being so captivated by the sounds and the soul within it, starting with the percussion track. Only thing was, I could not understand a lick of English then! Fast Forward 10 years and I was in the US, when I heard it by chance on the radio again, I was now able to understand most of the song. Making sense of its lyrics I was able to understand what it said and why it was so touching to me. It felt as if somehow I already knew what it meant, musically speaking. But the lyrics only added more depth to the great emotion and soul of this great song. It always gets me right in the heart.

If you listen to enough Billy Joel, I think it's impossible not to become a Billy Joel fan..

Just my opinion but this is the best song he ever wrote. There is so much passion, so much pain, so much wonder happening here. It is a beautiful song.

one of my all time favorite songs, Joel's music went thru lots of stuff w me

This guy has got a lot of hits. Amazing

Man this song uplifts the soul. Men and Ladies keep your heads up. Everything's gonna be 👍. GOD loves us so let's pass his love to each other. On a side note, THEY JUST DON'T MAKE MUSIC LIKE THEY USED TO. ....... GOOD CHEERS AND LIFE TO ALL!

this song reminds me of my dad!🥹 he used to listened to this every night and i loved it!!

Billy is so talented. He's a living legend. He's a spectacular musician . Seen him 3 times in concert. Never disappointed. Absolutely amazing

This was my dad's favorite song, and he passed away recently. This beautiful song is now more precious to me than I ever imagined.

Such a unique song. Never gets old!

ONLY REAL MUSIC LOVERS....CAN APPRECIATE THIS GODLY LANGUAGE....

Mr Besser if your reading this thank you for making my last year of high school a blast, I love you and miss you bro your the best teacher I've ever had and this song will always remind me of you no matter what just like you always said "for those about rock..., we salute you" - sincerely - Arek Peynetsa

Funky and yet mellow, upbeat but wistful, simple but profound... Beautiful generally... Not a song one can easily tire of.

River of dreams lyrics Enjoy! 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

One of the greatest musics of all time! Billy was really inspired when created it.

I used to have trouble falling asleep as a child, but then my brother would put this song on and id fall right to sleep right away! but have awful nightmares. Worth it I guess

Praise the almighty living God Jesus Christ 🙏🙌

I loved this song when it first came out, I told my dad everytime the add for the Album came on TV, he would just smile. He bought me the cassette of the album for Christmas that year. I lost him on the 19th of May this year, this song always reminds me of his smiling face. Rest easy dad x

Billy Joel has had so many great songs throughout the decades but this has always been in my list of favorites. The Piano Man has something special in his music and I always find his music uplifting.

One of the best songs he ever wrote. And there were many.

Mr Joel, I am from China and this is the first time I have watched this video, although I have been a big fan of the song previously. I have to admit - the video wasn't what I imagined it to be just listening to the song.. But to me that's the great thing about your music. I appreciate the American motifs you embed in your songs but to me the message in your lyrics transcend the American experience. I just find it fascinating that I as a native Chinese speaker, living in a totally alien culture from you, can find a connection in the words of this song

This is the first song I recall hearing during my childhood. My dad would play it over and over in his truck on the cassette player. I always think of this song when I think about my Dad.

❤😊 I've saved this, and return to ot every so often... play it on my Birthday EVERY YEAR snd im 65! ❤ love Joel n this my#1 of his!!

You must have sold your soul Billy, no one can be this Effing talented all the time. You are the greatest mate.

My mom loved this song, had it played as we was walking in at her funeral, I sang every word walked out in tears. Love you mother duck xx

Oh thank God i finally found this song, so dear to me🤍. I heard it for the first time in 1993, i was only 6 by then and i now know why they liked playing it on radio then; it was a new release. I just called it " In the middle of the night". Thank God i finally googled it and found it. My all time favourite song🥰😭😭

When I start feeling down in the dumps, I put this on, and my feet start itching! Wonderfuf beat! ❤❤❤❤

I am 77 yrs old and still enjoying the music that can't be replaced by anything going on now !!!

"We all end in the ocean We all start in the streams We're all carried along By the river of dreams" My favourite part.

Impossible not to be in love with this song! It's a lot of talent!

It can only be see n by the eyes of the blind in the middle of the night.

My grandfathers favorite songs, he didn’t have too many. I miss you abuelo!!

“I’m not sure about a life after this god knows I’ve never been a spiritual man.” Love this lyric and Billy Joel your a legend.

I’m here at 2am in the morning listening to this in the middle of the night

As a teenager I moved 400 miles to the coast . This song played constantlyon the radio . . My own children are now beyond their teens and they came from the river of dreams . As my youngest embarks on a new chapter working for the local hospital I pray God guides.her . He comes from the place at the other side of this river . The river of dreams . Xxxxx thank you God and bless you Sarah Rose. X ❤

My son was just born. Had to make sure he got acquainted with this masterpiece 💪

Year 2020 and still listening this awesome song !!!!