Reacting to Billy Joel- Just the way you are

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4 жыл бұрын

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@easternadventures9978 4 жыл бұрын

"I wonder if he wrote this" You can almost always be sure if he's singing a song he wrote it. he's one of the best storytellers of all time.

@ErikPortland 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, no kidding!

@elizabethtorrales7170 3 жыл бұрын

For real????? I wish she wouldn't have said that. It hurts. Why doesn't she google the artist first and get familial with his story before she reacts to his work? She should at least pay some respect to the artist. Billy Joel was singing and composing way before she was born. Sorry, I get offended when it comes to mine, and his music is in the background of the picture of my life.

@kennyp9616 4 жыл бұрын

"She's Always A Woman To Me" is a quality ballad.

@billyraybar Жыл бұрын

Yes .. with brilliant lyrics

@vernhoke7730 4 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel is one of those artists who just keeps going and going. He's had a string of hits going back over 30 years. He is currently running a series of once a month concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He said he'd play a show a month as long as people will come, as of right now he's up to 77 continous shows dating back to 2013!

@malcolmdrake6137 4 жыл бұрын

He was pretty much done after he released _An Innocent Man._

@iainsmith2434 3 жыл бұрын

@@malcolmdrake6137 He made three more hi5 albums after Innocent Man and half a dozen sold out world tours, all after Innocent Man. Sure he was finished 🤨

@seanscanlon9067 11 ай бұрын

@@malcolmdrake6137 Billy Joel after his An Innocent Man album had 16 singles make the US Billboard Top 100 Chart, with We Didn't Start the Fire reaching #1, The River of Dreams #3, I Go to Extremes #6, You're Only Human (Second Wind) #9 and both Modern Woman and A Matter of Trust" reaching #10. In the UK after An Innocent Man, ten singles charted, including The River of Dreams at #3, We Didn't Start the Fire at #7, All Shook Up at #27 and All About Soul at #32. Albums wise after An Innocent Man, The Bridge sold 2.5 million, Storm Front sold over 5 million and River of Dreams sold almost 7 million, plus several of his compilation albums have sold multiple millions too.

@thefobbie6424 Ай бұрын

This song takes me back to 1978 lying in bed at night listening to this song on the radio as a 13 yr old!

@lifesabeach2597 4 жыл бұрын

"Scenes From an Italian Restaurant" is one of my favorites from this album

@Pixelologist 4 жыл бұрын

Seconded.

@eagles2958 4 жыл бұрын

Vienna is my #1

@fbi4189 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta love every song on this album 🙏🏽

@SpotWorksLNC 3 жыл бұрын

eagles 295 ya, listen to Vienna.

@fbi4189 3 жыл бұрын

Lowell C - I love Vienna 😂

@davidrandall3978 4 жыл бұрын

You’re listening to Late Night Smooth with Georgia, and that was “Just the way you are” by Billy Joel

@Happy63funny 4 жыл бұрын

Bwahahahahahahsaaaa!

@crestenify 4 жыл бұрын

This was my sister's wedding song in 1982, they are still married.

@InsaneBlondie 4 жыл бұрын

How cute man😭😭

@gerrygardner 4 жыл бұрын

Also one of the songs at my wedding in 94 and still married to the same women ;)

@loumelillo1790 4 жыл бұрын

I thank God I grew up in this era .When there were musicians not just entertainers like now.

@alexfletcher5192 4 жыл бұрын

The details of his life muddy this a little, but when Paul McCartney was asked which song he wished he had written, he picked this. And in fact it is very much the kind of record Macca would have done back in the day.

@pallen49 4 жыл бұрын

I was a child of the 60's, teens of 70's, young adults of the 80's and so on.. I wouldn't trade my times in each of those decades for anything in the world...Tho every eras have it's strife, trials and tribulations ...but they were still the best of times, especially when it comes to music.. GOD how I wish I could relive it all...Great reaction young lady..Cheers..

@davem.2191 4 жыл бұрын

It's a good "wholesome" song. No frills, ..just soft meaningful music.

@howtodoitdude1662 3 жыл бұрын

The best written love song.

@rayskocaj8499 2 жыл бұрын

I of my favorites love billy Joel

@jimfrederick3907 4 жыл бұрын

When this album & "52nd Street" came out, they put Billy Joel at the top of his game!

@robert-wb3uc 6 ай бұрын

She's gorgeous and love her accent

@paulstewart6203 4 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest soft rock songs of the 70s, "We've Only Just Begun" 1970 video. The Carpenters, Karen Carpenter sings and plays the drums.

@baberoot1998 4 жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful love songs of all time. On par with George Harrison's, Beatles penned, 'Something', off Abbey Road. Brilliant.

@pcraig1383 4 жыл бұрын

You can't fake it. Great music never gets old. Grammy winner Phil Woods on the nice sax solo.

@CamiMack5616 4 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel did write this song, for his wife at the time, Liz. He almost didn't release it, but a singer named Linda Ronstadt encouraged him to. She's Always a Woman is another beautiful song by Billy Joel, that you might want to check out. His song Piano Man is also pretty amazing... one person in a pub can start singing it, and the rest of the pub will join in and sing along.

@firebugjohnnypyro 4 жыл бұрын

Try some more Billy Joel. He has TONS of hits Here's some to try: * The Piano Man * You May Be Right * Tell Her About It * Keeping The Faith * Uptown Girl * The Longest Time * She's Always A Woman Just to name a few. :)

@tipperary1082 4 жыл бұрын

Also New York State of Mind

@movietalk4183 4 жыл бұрын

And Scenes From An Italian Restaurant

@its_thyy 4 жыл бұрын

Also She’s Got A Way

@katherinemorelle7115 3 жыл бұрын

The Stranger Goodbye Saigon

@AlbertonBeastmaster 3 жыл бұрын

He wrote it for his first wife. Amazing song. It sounds very simple but there's a lot going on there.

@scottcrosby-art5490 4 жыл бұрын

Listen to everything form Billy, he's a genius

@rons3634 4 жыл бұрын

Bought that album when it came out. (Yeah, I'm old. lol)

@larryporter5788 3 жыл бұрын

Honesty by him and for the longest time are great also

@Daddya3 4 жыл бұрын

"She's Always A Woman To Me" is a quality ballad. Listen to everything form Billy, he's a genius

@docwho10th88 4 жыл бұрын

Billy the king of "love truth". Sings about "experiences" of the heart that just about everyone goes through. My favorite song of his "The longest time". My girlfriend at that time sang it to me and it blew me away! One of the best memories of my lifetime! Great reaction! I just subscribed!

@InsaneBlondie 4 жыл бұрын

Awww!! How cute man thank you so much😄😄

@elioperez1569 4 жыл бұрын

The piano man please. For Argentina.

@jimled50jl49 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Georgia, Nice. Good album....So good to see your not just reviewing rock music....Here's a classic - "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty. The sax on that track is legendary. It's an emotional song so have your tissues ready. Byee X

@robanderson6310 Жыл бұрын

I love you just the way you are .

@ExclusiveLM 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Billy did write this song. He wrote all his songs.

@zigman63 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent choice x

@zigman63 4 жыл бұрын

If you get a chance to listen to Barry white singing this song.x

@marlenaabbott4548 4 жыл бұрын

He wrote it for his first wife. Billy Joel is one of my favorite artists. I love all his stuff but lately I’ve been really into his music about social issues at the time. You should check out ‘we didn’t start the fire’ and ‘Leningrad’. A couple other good ones are ‘keeping the Faith’, ‘Longest Time’ and Lullaby’

@paulyoung6040 4 жыл бұрын

Won the Grammy for this song

@stonegun5624 4 жыл бұрын

Oldies but goldies :D

@amorodioamor4388 4 жыл бұрын

His Glass Houses Album. You may be Right. And from another album Big Shot

@steelers6titles 4 жыл бұрын

Scenes From An Italian Restaurant Only the Good Die Young Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) Vienna

@V7avalon 4 жыл бұрын

When this came out I was listening to Black Sabbath's song Dirty Women. There was a war between radio stations that played easy listening music vs. hard rock. 🤘

@harveydharma8188 8 ай бұрын

. . a world favorite... I really adore how the buildup background humming were simply organized what a masterpiece altogether

@marcopeluso9614 10 ай бұрын

this song tells me about my very firast, strong crash. crush. nevermind, i'm not english native, but that music, that story, that feeling will forever something very important to me

@russgilbertson8689 2 жыл бұрын

Listen the words he is a master of lyrics and can tell a real heart felt story.

@dwaynes965 4 жыл бұрын

He3llo Insane. Billy grew up not far from me on Long Island. He has a awesome boat. Good Guy

@jcalderon6973 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite singers. I was a child in that time, but I knew him because my older brother. So many good songs...glad you like it.

@johnfroio2161 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Georgia....nice change of pace! I can tell when the music reaches your soul by the reactions on your face, and I can see it in your eyes, too. I'm so glad that your exploring many different types of music! Music can definitely bring happiness and a feeling of well being into our lives, keep doing what you're doing...it's so nice to see the happiness on your face and in your pretty eyes when the music is reaching you!🙂

@arthurm.tellez275 4 жыл бұрын

billy Joel did write this song and all his songs he sings.

@billjensen401 4 жыл бұрын

"marry him and take him away" is such a brilliant review of this great song. 😀

@svandermeel 4 жыл бұрын

Simply love your comments and just how you are! Oh and love the song too haha!! Keep them coming!!

@paulyoung6040 4 жыл бұрын

Quintessential easy listening song

@jimkata77 2 жыл бұрын

This song is older than you think. It was released in 1977.

@ZEPnALE 3 жыл бұрын

I could listen to you speak all day 💜. My favorite B. Joel song is "Don't Ask Me Why."

@robertgibson3198 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Georgia,so good to see you! You look great :)

@WThomas66 4 жыл бұрын

1977.. Good Year ! !

@thegorn68 4 жыл бұрын

"She's Always A Woman" is another gem of Billy's

@mikeyates7931 3 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to say that I Love your Manchester accent , love 💕

@tpmbe 4 жыл бұрын

just the way you are

@OCRay1 3 жыл бұрын

It’s from 1977. A great time. I was just born but still, growing up in the 80’s was a similar great time that I wish youth today could experience. It’s seriously sad. Sad that they can’t experience the blessing of growing up in those days and sad because those of us that did can never go back. 😭 🤙🏻You have a good taste in music though, that’s refreshing from someone your age these days.

@wuhdee1 4 жыл бұрын

This guy has such a great list of music that you've heard all your life... max relax and take it easy. He's got lots of faster stuff... We didn't statt the fire, all rockandroll to me, only the good die young...

@ScottMurphy76 3 жыл бұрын

This song is off the Stranger album-1977

@riccardoangeli802 4 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel il più completo e versatile songwriter .... Ha affrontato ogni tipo di musica sempre con il massimo dei risultato .... Talento .... Questa stupenda canzone nel suo repertorio e' una delle meno belle

@nysaxman 3 жыл бұрын

The saxophonist is the late great jazz master Phil Woods on alto sax.

@duncangarrah968 4 жыл бұрын

Bands from the 70's, beat today's posers on the stage and in the parking lot after the concert too.

@NameGoesHere341 4 жыл бұрын

I always liked, well... pretty much all his stuff

@bromixsr 4 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel belongs on the list of the best songwriters up there with Brian Wilson and Paul McCartney. Not so much for the technical aspect as the other two, though he was not bad, his storytelling ability was definitely second to none. As a side note, this song gave me and still does give me some serious Stevie Wonder vibes.

@Suve35967 4 жыл бұрын

Remember buying this on single in 79...oh...given my age away,

@TheOicyu812 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite Billy Joel song. Love the saxophone.

@jpsned 3 жыл бұрын

The sax solo is played by Phil Woods, one of the greatest jazz saxophonists of all time.

@Boyd1875 4 жыл бұрын

There is a song by Rod Stewart called Maggie May that you should listen to. I’ve heard it’s a true story with the names changed. ✌️😎🎸

@Coolrockndad 4 жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful song. Anyone in love would listen to this tune. Love has no age be you young are old. Not every song has to be a head banger!

@alexfletcher5192 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a bit of a sucker for this sort of thing, even though it doesn't resemble my normal listening. I think my favourite song as a kid (nicely dating me) was Andrew Gold doing 'Never Let Her Slip Away'. Rather odd as I spent the rest of the time being educated in my elder brother's Kiss albums...

@pikricky 4 жыл бұрын

You've got great taste,he is one of the greatest singer songwriters ever

@danclarke7594 4 жыл бұрын

I've been watching many reaction videos but I must say that I enjoy yours the best. Keep on rock'n!!!

@arnobenter 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yes dear Georgia, I agree with you! This is a great song which always gives you a nice feeling, and I say this as a metalhead normally....Glad you enjoyed it also añd I hope you are doing well again!

@steelers6titles 4 жыл бұрын

The Stranger (1977). Still his best.

@robertgibson3198 4 жыл бұрын

Happy Valentine's day Georgia, you too joel

@paulyoung6040 4 жыл бұрын

The stranger is his best album, this song and so many others,love it!

@seanscanlon9067 4 жыл бұрын

I do like The Stranger but his albums either side of it, Turnstiles and 52nd Street are top notch too.

@nigelgunson2038 2 жыл бұрын

He wrote this for his first wife Elizabeth. . He writes his own songs.. a great talent.

@jpsned 3 жыл бұрын

The sax solo was played by Phil Woods, one of the greatest jazz sax players of all time. ❤️

@steve9199 4 жыл бұрын

There are a couple more songs on this album that are great tunes... "The Stranger", and "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant". The whole album is great, but the stories in both of these songs will grab your attention.

@intotheblue96 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, Billy wrote and composed this song! You would love his song "Vienna"!

@dangelo1369 3 жыл бұрын

The late Phil Woods on saxophone

@cwell510 4 жыл бұрын

You have excellent taste in music! Thanks for posting!😊

@Pixelologist 4 жыл бұрын

Trivia tidbit: The sax on that track was provided by one of the all-time greats of jazz - Phil Woods.

@dsflixfan1 3 жыл бұрын

He stated that he wrote that his first wife Elizabeth.

@avodaith 4 жыл бұрын

Billy doesn't play this song in concerts much. For one it's a bit sappy, but more important is the story behind it. He was once asked to play it for someone at a gig who said they got married to it. 'That's nice', he says, 'I got divorced to it.' It was written for his then manager and wife. He played it for her and she said 'Do I get the rights?' They split not long after.

@williamroche3539 4 жыл бұрын

Check out Chris Stapleton, Tennessee Whiskey. It's a beautiful song and he is the best singer I've heard in quite a long time.

@RAD-82ndABN 3 жыл бұрын

You have to listen to Billy Joel “She’s always a women to me!” A very heart felt song about being really in love with a women….

@gregkunkel8704 4 жыл бұрын

Always love the Blondie report. Valentine songs hope you check out Ramones - I want you around - I remember you - I just want to have something to do. 3 songs Thanks

@sjd5750 4 жыл бұрын

This entire album is great!...Of the 9 tracks on it, 7 were hit songs.

@mpersico 4 жыл бұрын

He wrote it for his first wife. They divorced. Go find his song "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant". Trust me.

@terrycrouch4053 4 жыл бұрын

You should check out she's got a way. You will love it

@burnout_2017 4 жыл бұрын

Great reaction.. My favorite by billy is captain jack...✌💓🎵

@mikek5958 4 жыл бұрын

Songfacts: Joel wrote this song about his first wife, Elizabeth. A pure expression of unconditional love, he gave it to her as a birthday present. Sadly, after nine years of marriage, Joel and Elizabeth divorced in 1982. Joel's next two marriages didn't work out either: he was married to Christie Brinkley from 1985-1994, and to Katie Lee from 2004-2010. "Every time I wrote a song for a person I was in a relationship with, it didn't last," Joel said. "It was kind of like the curse. Here's your song - we might as well say goodbye now."

@waynestumbo2408 4 жыл бұрын

70s Billy Joel is best

@MrRondonmon 4 жыл бұрын

Try "Captain Jack"...LOL.. He wouldn't sing this from the mid '80s until about 5 years ago because it had Masturbate in the song, but in New York one night they kept chanting Captain Jack and so he sung it and does every so often now. It's by far his best song to me. With lines like, And you stare at the junkies and the closet queens, It's like some pornographic magazine, And you smile...OR...So you play your albums, and you smoke your pot, And you meet your girlfriend in the parking lot....its in a league of its own.

@abajolasfresas 4 жыл бұрын

I love this song and another song of the same singer named 'Honesty'♡

@timcarder2170 4 жыл бұрын

You are in for a ride brighteyes. Billy has many, many, songs in his repertoire. A large number of them top twenty hits. Some are soft and smooth love songs Some are rock song party anthems And some seem to be a blend (his music videos do seem a little campy, but they still come across as fun) (p.s, You are going to hear some songs that aren't pop. Billy Joel has said a few times, he writes what's inside, and hopes his audience appreciates his efforts. He *doesn't* try to write for the radio, or record executives. So I'm looking forward to seeing what you think of songs like "Captain Jack", or "The Stranger")

@eagles2958 4 жыл бұрын

You should react to Vienna by Billy. Absolutely beautiful song

@djprideone1 4 жыл бұрын

love the reaction!

@stephenerickson775 4 жыл бұрын

Classic

@jeffk.9075 4 жыл бұрын

Billy is well known as one of the best songwriters of all time. You literally cannot pick a bad song by him.

@johncurtis7186 3 жыл бұрын

Uptown Girl?

@jeffk.9075 3 жыл бұрын

@@johncurtis7186 am I supposed to think that is a bad song?

@johncurtis7186 3 жыл бұрын

Jeff K.: That’s why I ended my sentence with a question mark. Billy Joel is my favorite musical artist after the Beatles, but have never been a fan of that song. So, if I had to pick one of relative mediocrity for him, it would be Uptown Girl. I guess “bad” is a little strong 🤷🏻‍♂️

@mattinfullvision9598 4 жыл бұрын

Piano Man is a great song by Billy as well

@terryduke6502 4 жыл бұрын

I suggest "only the good die young" also by Billy.

@completecharleston7142 4 жыл бұрын

Billy Joel is the bomb - you could choose from about 20 hit songs (my favorite is "Pressure" video); the spacey background vocals remind me of "I'm Not In Love" by 10 CC, which you MUST listen and react to now (if you haven't heard already, please!) Thanks!