@@3rdRockRiderThe producer of the hassles took credit as a co writer of one of Billy Joel’s tunes because he changed one or two words. These modern producers are doing the same thing, taking advantage of BJ great talent. My opinion of course.
Historically Joel has never been much of a co-writer. The Industry model has changed due to streaming meaning producers can take a small writing credit at the discretion of the artist but I doubt they contributed much to the writing of the song. Pretty sure Billy would have brought this in as a finished article.
@@danielmarra1555 Your sweeping assumptions are not grounded in fact. The song's creation began with Wexler. From Billboard: >> [Joel] added that his unexpected connection with Wexler was what convinced him to get back into the studio again. “Other people have tried to talk me into going back in and doing new material, and making the recordings, and I’ve always resisted it. I studiously avoided it because songwriting had become painful,” he recalled. “I have this high bar. I said to myself, ‘If I don’t reach that bar, I beat myself up and I punched myself and I hate myself.’ So, I stopped doing it because I got tired of feeling like that.” When Joel heard what Wexler was working on, it resonated with him. “The melody, the chords, the chord progression, even the time signature was something that struck me immediately, and that’s how I relate to music,” he explained. “This particular lyric in this song, I’ve had these thoughts, I could have written these lyrics verbatim. I’ve chewed on these words and I’ve thought of these words, and I’ve said these words before. It was all kind of falling into place - and who am I to fight that?”
This cover is actually better than the original -- only because it's live and not "produced." It's an outstanding testament of the clear respect and admiration you have for Billy Joel.
I think it’s fair to say that it’s not Billy Joel, but this is the best “cover” I have seen/heard of this song. And, I hate to admit this as a piano player/singer and superfan of Billy, 150 times better than I could do. There are tons of videos on TH-cam of people attempting “covers” of songs, this is one of the rare ones that is absolutely excellent. Great job.
Steve. If I closed my eyes I would swear it was Billy!! If I could come up with a better compliment I would give it to you!! I hope you do a lesson for it. I have learned a ton of songs from your patient approach. No rushing to explain parts. Keep up the good good work. You have helped bring me great happiness learning the piano and I truly appreciate it!!
I saw this from searching for Billy Joel's new song after seeing the Grammy's. AMAZING! Fabulopus performance. I can't tell the difference between you and Billy Joel! You are amazing!
My man. Excellent. I may not agree with every single little choice you made in making this your own... but hey, that's what making it your own is all about. More importantly, the piano was 100% and the vocals were really exceptional. Thank you for sharing this.
Always my favorite person to listen to cover Billy Joel you do such a great job covering the raw emotion of the song! You definitely turned the lights back on 🎹 🔥
Saw Generations a few months back at Sunrise Theatre starring Steve and his fatherand I loved it. Thiswas the first time I heard this new song from Billy Joel. Steve did a masterful rendition, better than Billy himself.
Emotional rendition of a much anticipated release, you captured the vocal line perfectly and found the keystroke nuances so familiar to Billy's way of playing, most impressive sir, well done ❤
I made a new youtube account, and had forgotten what what your channel was! So fitting I found ya again with this song, Steve. "I'm late, but I'm here right now."
Thanks Steve Bravo!!! Really never thought he'd give it another go, it's thrilling that he is!! Think an LP is in the works? I'd say he got's a few already in his pipeline, you? QUESTION?? During the the last week or so, Billy has released an 8 or 4 bar snippet, with just piano introduction, and no vocal. What's going on with that? Maybe an LP version will be different? God Bless you Steve, Bruce Amherst Ohio PS Also, as a 'Chicago " fan that I know you are What 'Chicago " number does this resemble a bit?...it's the song that has a lyric like ....'even people need a holiday"....."after all that we've been thru"......'i'll find a way".....
Steve you’ve come such a long ways from your older videos - which, even then, were inspirational and aspirational to me. Thanks for doing this cover. It’s excellent. I’ve honestly been pretty choked up since I heard Billy’s new song. I grew up with his career, and it’s always made me kind of sad to me that he was basically done making new music. I don’t know if we’ll get more, but it was such a surprise to me, and his voice sounds so good. Yours too now!
Wow, Steve! You killed it brother! Absolutely amazing! I got the same chills as when I listened to Billy's official version! Thanks man, looking forward to the tutorial if i dont figure it out myself before you release it!
wow - just clicked on this as it came up as recommended on my feed, & literally 'liked' & 'subscribed' within seconds of hearing this - what a voice & what a quality cover & tribute 🙌👏 - looking forward to exploring more of your channel
Please do a tutorial for this
Yes!
Please yes
Yes please!!!
I love that it’s using those 70’s chord progressions. You can tell the song is from a while ago. So glad he released it!
This was co-written with 3 other writers, as I understand. It would be interesting to know how much and what aspects everyone contributed to it.
@@3rdRockRiderThe producer of the hassles took credit as a co writer of one of Billy Joel’s tunes because he changed one or two words. These modern producers are doing the same thing, taking advantage of BJ great talent. My opinion of course.
hey that’s a good theory
Historically Joel has never been much of a co-writer. The Industry model has changed due to streaming meaning producers can take a small writing credit at the discretion of the artist but I doubt they contributed much to the writing of the song. Pretty sure Billy would have brought this in as a finished article.
@@danielmarra1555 Your sweeping assumptions are not grounded in fact. The song's creation began with Wexler.
From Billboard:
>> [Joel] added that his unexpected connection with Wexler was what convinced him to get back into the studio again. “Other people have tried to talk me into going back in and doing new material, and making the recordings, and I’ve always resisted it. I studiously avoided it because songwriting had become painful,” he recalled. “I have this high bar. I said to myself, ‘If I don’t reach that bar, I beat myself up and I punched myself and I hate myself.’ So, I stopped doing it because I got tired of feeling like that.”
When Joel heard what Wexler was working on, it resonated with him. “The melody, the chords, the chord progression, even the time signature was something that struck me immediately, and that’s how I relate to music,” he explained. “This particular lyric in this song, I’ve had these thoughts, I could have written these lyrics verbatim. I’ve chewed on these words and I’ve thought of these words, and I’ve said these words before. It was all kind of falling into place - and who am I to fight that?”
This is unbelievable! Billy Joel is my favorite artist since I was about 13, currently 51. You Piano Man Steve, absolutely killed it!!
This cover is actually better than the original -- only because it's live and not "produced." It's an outstanding testament of the clear respect and admiration you have for Billy Joel.
Oh rest assured there pitch correct and auto tune on voice
Not on mine, just eq, compression, and reverb
Thanks, that’s very kind of you to say. I’m still pretty fond of Billy’s, but I really appreciate the positive feedback! 😎🎹🎶🎤
Steve, as someone that has followed you for over 10 years, your voice has improved over time. Great job with this one!
Couldn’t agree more!🎉
This is just ridiculous how good this is, what a talented fella
That was just so quick, Steve! And clearly your fears about whether you would like the song disappeared straight away.
Billy Joel meets Elton John 😍
Thanks Gabi! 😎🎹🎶🎤😘
This should have waaaay more views than it does. This is the best cover of the song I've heard yet. Bravo!!!
You sang beautifully steve one of your best ever vocals
agreed
I think it’s fair to say that it’s not Billy Joel, but this is the best “cover” I have seen/heard of this song. And, I hate to admit this as a piano player/singer and superfan of Billy, 150 times better than I could do. There are tons of videos on TH-cam of people attempting “covers” of songs, this is one of the rare ones that is absolutely excellent. Great job.
Ditto, 😍
@@Andy-lm2zp WELL DONE! This is one of two killer covers of this song I've heard. The other is this one: th-cam.com/video/JhkuHPdg3Bs/w-d-xo.html
⬆⬆⬆ This kid literally swallowed Billy's voice.
Wow just wow! Amazing voice and great piano playing! You did Billy Joel proud!!
I JUST HIT The Gold Buzzer!!!!!!!!!
As a Billy Joel fan since the 70’s i must honestly say: WOW 🤩 nice job 👏🏼
Absolutely brilliant, well done steve ,another classic from the wonderful Billy Joel "
I can’t even say how much I want you to do a tutorial on this song! So well done!
最速カヴァー?!1発撮りで最高の再現度。称賛に値します。
Got to be the fastest high quality cover of any song! Congrats!!
Steve. If I closed my eyes I would swear it was Billy!! If I could come up with a better compliment I would give it to you!!
I hope you do a lesson for it.
I have learned a ton of songs from your patient approach. No rushing to explain parts. Keep up the good good work.
You have helped bring me great happiness learning the piano and I truly appreciate it!!
Perfect
Wow! It was incredible! Man, you have a divine voice!
If someone played this and the actual song back to back, I wouldn’t be able to tell which one was the real one.
You have a great voice man!!!!! And the piano was perfect!!!!
Watches about 15 times. Really nice
I saw this from searching for Billy Joel's new song after seeing the Grammy's. AMAZING! Fabulopus performance. I can't tell the difference between you and Billy Joel! You are amazing!
Thanks! Really appreciate the feedback 😎🎹🎶
AMAZING rendition and what a tribute to the GREAT BILLY... you sound amazing...
You are ace lad, bless u, pure class, ♥️☘️☘️🇮🇪🇮🇪👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Brilliant !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Better than the original !
My man. Excellent. I may not agree with every single little choice you made in making this your own... but hey, that's what making it your own is all about. More importantly, the piano was 100% and the vocals were really exceptional. Thank you for sharing this.
U did such a sensational job Steve! WOW! Come to think of it, possibly the best Billy video you ever done!
Fantastic vocal Steve. Thanks for all you do.
Damn. That was fantastic! Thanks for covering it. wow.
Always my favorite person to listen to cover Billy Joel you do such a great job covering the raw emotion of the song! You definitely turned the lights back on 🎹 🔥
Saw Generations a few months back at Sunrise Theatre starring Steve and his fatherand I loved it. Thiswas the first time I heard this new song from Billy Joel. Steve did a masterful rendition, better than Billy himself.
That might be your best cover yet Steve! Excellent job it gave me goose bumps Thank You .
Emotional rendition of a much anticipated release, you captured the vocal line perfectly and found the keystroke nuances so familiar to Billy's way of playing, most impressive sir, well done ❤
Beautiful, and well done!
Bravo!!! ❤
Brilliantly performed, Steve!! Hopefully we'll get a tutorial for this very soon 😅
Wonderful voice, loved being able to see how that song is played. Thank you!
Incredible voice and singing skills ❤️❤️👌
I made a new youtube account, and had forgotten what what your channel was! So fitting I found ya again with this song, Steve. "I'm late, but I'm here right now."
Absolutely stellar.
Lightning Licks Lungrin does it again! 🎹
Love this cover you have an amazing voice, sure Billy would be proud this
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Really enjoying this!
Wonderful performance, Billy Joel is back!
Piano man Steve you have a wonderful voice!. You did justice to his song.
Dude, that was freaking fantastic!!!!
Very rich quality to the tone of your voice, Steve. So excellently done, as usual. Each of your performances inspires me. You're awesome!
great voice you have
SUPERB JOB , You are very Gifted. Excellent Clear Vocal.
I went looking for the Billy Joel version and stumbled across yours. Excellent bro stellar pipes
Thanks Steve Bravo!!! Really never thought he'd give it another go, it's thrilling that he is!! Think an LP is in the works? I'd say he got's a few already in his pipeline, you? QUESTION?? During the the last week or so, Billy has released an 8 or 4 bar snippet, with just piano introduction, and no vocal. What's going on with that? Maybe an LP version will be different? God Bless you Steve, Bruce Amherst Ohio PS Also, as a 'Chicago " fan that I know you are What 'Chicago " number does this resemble a bit?...it's the song that has a lyric like ....'even people need a holiday"....."after all that we've been thru"......'i'll find a way".....
The song I found out is 'Hard to say I'm Sorry"
Very cool!! Nice job 👏
Fantastic job Steve.
You knocked it out the park as usual Steve. Up there with Until the Night as my fav BJ covers:)
That's such an amazing and emotional cover! Greetings from Brazil ❤
I am a very difficult to please Billy Joel fan (in the UK). Beautiful. Nice piano and good vocals - I like it.
Great job from a very talented musician, thanks Steve.
great job dude! very impressed with both playing and singing!
You sir have remarkable talent. Very well done!!!
Bloody solid effort. Well done.
Beautiful song and such an awesome performance!
Man, this is so good. Making it look like it’s so easy 🤯
Nice job Steve!
Awsome !
Outstanding performance! ❤
Damn dude great job. You have some lovely pipes and play the piano beautifully. 🔥
Wow! Fantastic Dude!
Steve you’ve come such a long ways from your older videos - which, even then, were inspirational and aspirational to me.
Thanks for doing this cover. It’s excellent.
I’ve honestly been pretty choked up since I heard Billy’s new song. I grew up with his career, and it’s always made me kind of sad to me that he was basically done making new music. I don’t know if we’ll get more, but it was such a surprise to me, and his voice sounds so good. Yours too now!
beatiful voice you re a great singer ser
Pure talent i cant see difference
Sound great
Wow, Steve! You killed it brother! Absolutely amazing! I got the same chills as when I listened to Billy's official version! Thanks man, looking forward to the tutorial if i dont figure it out myself before you release it!
wow - just clicked on this as it came up as recommended on my feed, & literally 'liked' & 'subscribed' within seconds of hearing this - what a voice & what a quality cover & tribute 🙌👏 - looking forward to exploring more of your channel
Thanks!! Welcome, and I hope you enjoy what you find! 😎🎹🎶
God job. The lovely song.
Bravo!
Cheers from Brazil!
dude, you are amazing.
This song hits so hard honestly, perfect song to release after so many years. And you did amazing man!
Fantastic cover of this beautiful song☺️
Nice !!
Fabulous...!!!!!!
Nice pipes my man!
This is SO INCREDIBLE!!! You are legendary!
Thank you!! 😎🎹🎶🎤
Please teach me how to play the piano to this song because I wanna do just like what you did
Man you are so good!
Love it, WOW. Wonderful Job. Bravo.
Great voice my friend 👍 Billy Joel is my favorite musician, and you did his newest single justice
Dammit Steve! You move fast! Absolutely smashed it! ❤🔥🔥🔥🔥
Ah! That's beautiful.
Just beautiful man! 👍🏻✌🏻🫡
Damn That’s freaking awesome 👏
Excellent cover and fantastic vocal performance!
I can't get over how much I love this song. Your cover was spectacular, the vocals were amazing!! AND I CANT WAIT FOR THE TUTORIAL!!!!!!!!!
This is amazing!
You’re the master piano man alright Steve! Way to do it on the SAME DAY!
Excellent! Tone, accuracy etc..
And you really turned this out quickly after it's release which is even more impressive.
🏆🎹🎤🗽
I learned a lot from your piano tutorials during the pandemic and was super excited to see that you did a cover of this. Killed it!
Great cover man
Beautiful cover! Thank you!