He turned out more than OK. He’s been through his fair share of heartache and pain. He is living the life he wanted to live now and will forever. He has three daughters and a doting wife who is half his age and they seem very happy. can’t wait to see him live on January 27, 2023!!
an "item". On that note, when in high school in Arizona circa 1985, girls considered him a toad and opted for the likes of Howard Jones. That's what I had to deal with.
@@powdergate and what exactly in this comment thread is exemplary of that? you're aware that billy joel is well-known outside of the US, right? there are definitely things to criticize about america, but as someone who isn't even american, it seems like people get way ahead of themselves. are you generally just a bitter person, or is the whole "americans suck lol!!!" shtick just fun for you?
Are you kidding? Elton's talent is extremely limited compared to Billy's. Billy is Elton and Bernie Taupin combined. Not to mention that he's an infinitely more clever lyricist - much more provocative than Bernie.
I agree/disagree - His success is due to huge talent and a connection to regular people. I'm from Syosset, Long Island, the town just northeast of where Billy grew up and south of where he lives now. Everything I've ever heard about him makes me believe he just wants to be a regular OB townie. His success is well deserved, regardless.
Live at Wembley arena, 1986. Fantastic experience, the helicopter sounds reverberating around the auditorium, and meandering searchlights was mind blowing. So glad I had the chance to see him live.
R Myrick you’re saying that billy joel’s ranking of his own songs is wrong? good on ya mate ahahaha glad that you have an opinion now go shove it where the sun don’t shine
Saw Billy Joel and Elton John perform in concert together when Joel was having a hard time personally, financially and professionally, and Elton hooked up with him to help him get the crowds. One of the most amazing concerts I have ever seen; .two pianos on stage...Elton and Billy singing...what a night. Thought I''d died and gone to heaven. These two men are very good friends and Elton John - for all his quirks - has a heart of gold for helping other artists.
@@stretch54 I checked and it was 1995 - although I thought it was more like 1990. Read up on what happened with his first wife - and her brother - who was Joel's manager who stole 30 million dollars from him. He has had three failed marriages, and that has also taken a financial toll. He was in rough shape there for a while - and am happy to hear he is financially solid again.
@@irishman4671 Oh that is really unfortunate. I'd be pissed off too. Elton is a perfectionist - and even in his worst days, when he had substance abuse issues himself - he managed to keep his shows professional. I'm sorry you didn't see them together as I did - as honestly - it was just an incredible show.
I’ve seen Billy live twice and Elton once. But I would kill to have seen them live together. I wonder if they’re still getting along though. I remember hearing back in 2018 that Billy was quoted as saying Elton is “dragging down” his legacy by releasing so many new albums. Elton’s response was “Well actually, he (Billy) hasn’t made anything since 1993 because he can’t. 😂 I love releasing new music, it doesn’t sell but that’s the point - it’s like telling a painter not to paint,” Elton said. He’s just lazy, yeah, I love him to death but he’s lazy.” Ouch! Haha.
Nick Ito To be honest, I'm not even sure we need any more new music. I mean, there's already a whole century of good stuff for everyone of us to discover. =D
Nick Ito Meh, there's always been terrible music. It just feels like there's more now simply because the most popular bands are usually some person with no talent except taking their clothes off. It doesn't mean there aren't great bands now, they just aren't as popular. I'd say check out Norah Jones for someone with talent who has made it, and Lake Street Dive for a band that hasn't quite yet.
Emerald kat Alabama Shakes are pretty legit too. But ...I'm not seeing current incarnations of like, weird original indie rock like the pixies, Elliott smith, sparklehorse, Jeff Buckley, etc etc...
Billy Joel....A Class Act! I would occasionally see him in Bayville, Long Island where he would ride one of his vintage motorcycles. Being a New Yorker, I always respected his right to privacy, but one afternoon he walked over to me and complimented me on my motorcycle. During this conversation, I happened to mention that my seventeen-year-old son, Eric, was a big fan, and how thrilled he would be to get his autograph. My son was facing his second bone marrow transplant after the first failed to achieve the outcome we desired. Billy was only too happy to accommodate my request and he made my son, a precocious percussionist, and pianist who would often accompany Billy's recordings at home, extremely happy to receive his kind words. I never had the opportunity to thank Mr. Joel for his gesture of kindness. Eric, who appears with me in the photo with our plane, died during the second failed transplant, at eighteen years of age! He was our "Piano Man"! Thank you, Billy! Your gesture meant so much to Eric and us! Bill Garifal
I didn't expect a comment on a video like this to make me cry. I'm so sorry you had to go through that man, no Parent should EVER have to outlive their child.
So sorry for the loss of your amazingly brave and wonderful son 😢 But so happy that Billy was so gracious and brought your son so much joy. Maybe many, many years from now, your son and Billy can jam in Heaven ❤🙏❤
Billy Joel’s top five favorite Billy Joel Songs. 5. Vienna 4. And So It Goes 3. You May Be Right 2. She’s Always Right On Time 1. Scenes from an Italian Restaurant
I proposed to my wife in 1993 at karaoke, cementing Just the Way You Are as another of “Our Songs. I had to take a bus to Tower Records for a cassette tape of the karaoke version, because Billy Joel selections were not generally available for karaoke. I walked through the audience as I sang, got on one knee and proposed during the musical break. She actually said yes, and we were married three days later. We’ll celebrate our 29th anniversary in a few months. Beautiful song. Also, if I had a favorite, it would definitely be Close to the Borderline. Man does that song hit home.
Nobody writes lyrics from everyday phrases like Billy Joel - that also convey the era so perfectly. “They got an apartment with deep pile carpet and a couple of paintings from Sears.”
“ I thought I had my say “ What an eloquent man. Understand his legacy and doesn’t want to saturate his legendary discography with music not genuine. In a time where popular artists pump out mediocre albums left and right for profit and boredom, I respect this immensely.
Elton & Billy actually gave each other hard time about that back in 2018. Billy was quoted as saying Elton is “dragging down” his legacy by releasing so many new albums. Elton’s response was “Well actually, he (Billy) hasn’t made anything since 1993 because he can’t. 😂 I love releasing new music, it doesn’t sell but that’s the point - it’s like telling a painter not to paint,” Elton said. He’s just lazy, yeah, I love him to death but he’s lazy.” Ouch! I think they’re both right though. Billy should make a couple more and Elton should probably do less because his last several albums have been mediocre at best.
So happy you were able to enjoy him live! I’m going to his performance on January 27th at the Seminole Hardrock in Hollywood, Florida!! I can’t wait. It will be my 10th time seeing him live!! 🎶❤️💯
@@kristys1829 well living in NZ we see these people once maybee twice so your so lucky living where all sorts of great acts come by every year or two. Enjoy your 11th Time.
@@largechips I have 4 tickets to see him at the Seminole Hardrock on January 27th in Hollywood, FL. The venue only holds 7,000 people. The music is so good in that environment! Can’t wait 🎶 ❤️💯
Scenes from an Italian Restaurant it's definitely the best Billy Joel song ever! I love so many of his songs. He is really one of the best! I love you Billy Joel. 💕
My mom introduced me to Billy Joel's music in 2006. On the Way home she was always listening Billy Joel in the car. 2 songs which were mandatory to listen to, were "the lunatic" and "scenes from an italian restaurant". In 2016 she bought 2 tickets for the only show billy played in germany, in Frankfurth, 3rd row... actually it did not matter because the people went crazy and everything center was first row at one point. When she passed away last year we played "I go to extremes" at her funeral. I'm really greatful for the relationship i built up to my mom, especially through the musical connection she built via Billy Joel's music.
This is interesting to hear him talk about his songs. I briefly met Billy Joel in Iowa City, Iowa following his concert around 1987 or so, as his band was staying at the same hotel as I was. I had attended his concert that evening and he was now back in the hotel bar mingling with people, along with his drummer, Liberty DeVitto, and his saxophonist, Mark Rivera. I asked Billy at that time what his favorite song was of those he sang. His comment at that time was, “My songs are my children. I like them all the same.”
Saw him last night. He mentioned this interview and clarified that his favorite songs are always changing, then proceeded to play Vienna. He was incredible
The prelude into angry young man will always hold a place in my heart. Just the sheer songwriting and piano ability displayed there is incredible, and it always even gets my heart going in a way, like I hold my breath because I'm just in awe of how incredible it sounds. I'm terrible at describing the feeling, but I also get it with one of Walk the Moon's songs, "Work this Body." It has an amazing crescendo moment and then goes right back into it and I have listened to it so many times at this point.
Uptown Girl and the Longest Time was 1&2 for me but after the birth of my own daughter Lullabye resonates so much within me that it went from 3 to 1 for me
@Michel Plaxton My father passed away from Covid in May. He was a huge Billy Joel fan, and had so many stories about all the times he’d seen them. We decided that we needed to honor them with a Billy song at his funeral, so Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) was what we chose. It was perfect, and really a highlight to his service. I love it so, and now it has an even more special spot in my heart!
It's really hard to pick only 5 favorite Billy Joel songs, but here goes: 1. Streetlife Serenader 2. Summer, Highland Falls 3. Pressure 4. Honesty 5. And So It Goes
summyb been my favorite since I discovered the song 25 years ago in college. Always had a special place in my heart that song. Last year unplanned, I ended up in Vienna for 4 months. Call it Law of Attraction, the Universe, whatever... but that was powerful synchronicity to have ended up there so spontaneously. There’s a clip I discovered on iTunes about Vienna where he talked about the genesis of the song, what was behind the meaning. So great to get that inside info from the songwriter himself.
Scenes of an Italian Restaurant is one of my favorite songs, and I’m even learning how to play it on the piano! I just got to the part where we start to learn about Brenda and Eddie
I remember taking a taxi in Gumi, South Korea when "Uptown Girl" came on the radio. The taxi driver, like many Koreans, was a fan of the song and asked me, "What 'Uptown'?" Using my limited Korean, I attempted to translate, "um... buja dongnae" (rich neighborhood). The taxi driver pointed out the window to the ritzy area near Gumi City Hall where there are a lot of high class restaurants, pubs, expensive apartments, fancy cars and where civil servants go to eat and chit chat... "This... 'Uptown'". He was correct. Thank you, Billy Joel for writing so many songs loved by people around the world, as well as an opportunity for an impromptu mini- English lesson.
Me too. What a talent and what a showman! Never will forget him playing that piano like Wow! Then standing up and kicking the piano bench across the stage and sliding on his knees across the stage, singing all the while without missing a beat!
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I've seen so many concerts but to this day the most memorable of all (to my surprise) was Billy Joel at The New Haven Coliseum (10/25/1986). I remember ever minute of that concert. So wish I could see him next month at Madison Square Garden. He's got talent, charisma, humor, soul and more. He cares about his audience -- what a night. We were all on our feet dancing the whole night. Stay well Billy, we need you.
'I thought I had my say..."That's the response of an intelligent, experienced artist. Some of these older ones can't let go and wanna go to war with artists half they age.*cough*Mariah *cough cough*
It's nice that he's not putting out new material without the inspiration but keep in mind he's touring as a greatest hits package. And while that makes fans happy, let's not anoint him for it. Saw him at The Spectrum in '77 and that did it for me. He would never be better in my eyes (or for my ears).
And some continue to write good stuff and get nominated for awards right alongside "new" artists (Sting, ahem). James Taylor and Paul Simon and Jackson Brown still write good music too. Mariah is not in her 50s even, let alone her 60s. She is not Billy's contemporary.
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dude is a LEGEND....... ain't dropped new music in TWENTY FIVE years & STILL tours the globe like a current artist........grew up listening 2 songs......NEW YORK BABY!!!!!!
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Syrius XM used to have a Billy Joel station where he introduced each song and told a little history behind it. I was upset when they discontinued that station. It was phenomenal.
The first date I had with the woman who would become my wife was at a Billy Joel concert in Raleigh, NC, in March 1979. His show was electric and he brought down the house with “Only the Good Die Young” as his encore performance. We couldn’t stop clapping and cheering. What a talent, what a treasure!
First seen Billy play when he was the opening act for the Doobie Brothers. Some of the fans were hardcore Doobie fans. They constantly were yelling Dobbies and gave Billy no chance to get going. You could understand why he was really annoyed with this. He stopped and said I've been paid so if you don't want to hear me the Dobbies will not be out till their scheduled time . I can leave and you can look at an empty stage till Dobbies. Once the loudmouths shut up he blew everyone away. Been a life long fan and it was one hell a concert in the end.
That's cool! Can't imagine Billy opening for the Doobs!!!! But then in high school we had some long forgotten British group perform at our Homecoming and the opening act was The Who!!! They had just released the Tommy opera and they sang the whole thing! They were booked a year previously.
Great story, thanks for sharing. I saw Billy at Petco Part recently and he sure is one cool guy and I can definitely see him saying that. Love the Doobies too!
I had the chance to see Billy in his so called "last concert" in Latin America. It was a dream come true. When the time came to pick between Vienna and Just The Way you are, the crow was so loud with both them that he decided to both. What a legend 🤙🏼
+The GOAT well... Kanye west is human, and he's the exact opposite of what we're talking about. He's belligerent, pompous and self-righteous. I can't take an artist seriously when they pride themselves on being a genius, whether they actually are or not.
I did a job at the Old Trafford stadium, back in 2018, for Billy Joel's concert. He was incredible and I was happy to have been working right at the front. I loved every minute of it!
I had the pleasure of meeting Billy Joel, three different occasions when I was traveling, as a matter of fact, one night in the Marina del Rey Ritz, Carlton, Billy played for my boss and his wife and I they were visiting from Italy, speaking Italian with Billy. And I ran into him twice in Phoenix, Arizona of all places he remembered me we had a nice chat they don't make them like him anymore! Love you You're the best you and Neil Young are the real deal. of I have to say 52nd St., probably my favorite album of Billys
Danial Shafri I honestly wouldn't be surprised if he hates Piano Man. At this point, if you've heard of Billy Joel, you've heard of Piano Man. You don't really have to be familiar with the rest of Billy Joel's works in order to suggest it. He also did say that he prefers his album songs to his hit singles.
+Kc Flows I'm not sure "hate" is the right word, but he's certainly grown weary of that song. It's definitely not surprising that he wouldn't put it in his top 5. To put it in his exact words, he's "constantly surprised at the success of that song." But I think there's also a certain sense of wonder that goes along with that success, no matter how sick he might be of having to play it. After all it's a major part of his legacy and has stood the test of time. My mom is a piano teacher and has a 9 year-old student playing it, and it's what, like 45 years old? But yeah, it's similar to the way Kurt Cobain felt about "smells like teen spirit" (though kurt's feelings often came out in a more fiery way). He never would have predicted the kind of crazy success it would have and felt it was far from his best work.
I've said for decades that Billy is one of the top five BEST Songwriters on the planet. Being from N.Y. he spells out every vision, in lyrics, that his eyes & mind want to capture. And his melodies set the settings for every word being sung. His songs are so well crafted that few other singers can cover them near as well as Billy can. Then, when he brings all this, coupled with his excellent, entering, exuberance, to the stage ... Wow! He was gifted many times over, and it shows he knows it by backing away as he did, so we are just as pleased to be recipients of his well balanced talents. I've often been told I resemble his looks but I honestly wish I had a mere fraction of his songwriting gifts instead. May He keep doing it and keep it rolling. His repertoire is full enough. Every mood, Every story, every tell is told with perfection. My other four are : Paul Simon, Sting, Mr. Zimmerman and (maybe) Elton.
Between my dad and my sister, I've been listening to Billy Joel as long as I can remember, but "And So It Goes" is one I didn't appreciate until I was in my '20s. It's such a beautifully simple song, almost a hymn. I still don't know how you can write lyrics like those, that lay down your feelings so bare and still remain composed while you perform.
Vienna has such a dear place in my heart...
Paarthania I know right. I think that song is about little dreamers
This means nothing to me😉
To me it’s the most beautiful song I’ve ever heard
@@shredtildeath777 yes
Addd A Few mention of third time
The Stranger is quite literally one of the best albums like ever
Bailey Whitehead I prefer 52nd Street
Hell yeah
Masterpiece!
Bailey Whitehead It’s not quite Abbey Road but it is top 5 all time
@@henrymarks2237I agree with you, but it's a fight of four (I included Ringo) against one!Just Bruce Lee could handle something like that.
10. You
9. Can’t
8. Rank
7. Them
6. Because
5. They
4. Are
3. All
2. Amazing
1. Scenes From an Italian Restaurant
W ranking lol
Couldn't agree more Bob.
Loved his retort when he said, "I told Elton John he should put out less songs." Great sense of humor and good comedic timing.
Fewer songs. He didn't finish high school, but he turned out OK so I'll let it slide.
He turned out more than OK. He’s been through his fair share of heartache and pain. He is living the life he wanted to live now and will forever. He has three daughters and a doting wife who is half his age and they seem very happy. can’t wait to see him live on January 27, 2023!!
@@kristys1829 his music is so great too!
😂🤩😎
@@Hijodelaisla less is correct, I think; value isn’t stated.
Billy is easily one of the greatest song writers to ever live in my opinion
Krispy Mane so I’d Freddie Mercury
@@linaa5341
The king and queen of music ✌️
Freddie mercury is great but Billy Joel’s songwriting is more musically advanced.
Krispy Mane
Yes. Undisputed
Randy Newman belongs in that conversation.
He's got a great sense of humor. How could you not like Billy Joel?
If you watch this documentary Hired Gun. He did some really dickish stuff to his bandmates.
@Alec Sachs I freaking love listening to Billy Joel!
@@theguywhoisaustralian1465 like what? and im seriously asking did he actually?
Mr Wolf some people just don’t understand
If he killed your family
He writes iconic music, does great impressions, builds motorcycles for Bruce Springsteen. My goodness. He is an international treasure.
an "item". On that note, when in high school in Arizona circa 1985, girls considered him a toad and opted for the likes of Howard Jones. That's what I had to deal with.
The term 'New York's Finest' actually refers to him.
The way Americans talk about their country is such an embarrassment to the rest of the world.
@@powdergate and what exactly in this comment thread is exemplary of that? you're aware that billy joel is well-known outside of the US, right?
there are definitely things to criticize about america, but as someone who isn't even american, it seems like people get way ahead of themselves. are you generally just a bitter person, or is the whole "americans suck lol!!!" shtick just fun for you?
I don't have a top 5 Billy Joel's songs yet, but the best one is TOTALLY "Scenes from an Italian restaurant". THAT SONG IS ART
My 5 favorite Marty Robbins songs: 5) El Paso City 4) The City 3) The Chair 2) At the End of a Long, Lonely Day 1) Pride and the Badge
That’s my favourite too
My favorites are
5. Vienna
4. New York state of mind
3. Leave a tender moment alone
2. Baby Grand
1. Just the way you are
5. Scenes from an Italian restaurant
4. Two thousand years
3. Laura
2. Lullaby
1. And so it goes
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"Elton John told you you should release more albums."
"And I told him he should release less albums."
Without missing a beat! He is so cool.
That's because he's said it before half a dozen times on other talk shows.
Well I mean some people can’t be as creative as Elton John. And Billy’s fuse burned out quicker.
Are you kidding? Elton's talent is extremely limited compared to Billy's. Billy is Elton and Bernie Taupin combined. Not to mention that he's an infinitely more clever lyricist - much more provocative than Bernie.
Glenn S. Dont start cuse thats a lie
Still waiting on We Didn’t Start the Fire 1990-2019 Edition
Nathan White love it if we made it by the 1975!!!!
Nathan White honestly someone should make it if he won’t
That MUST BE MADE
I want it because there's been a lot of stuff that can go in that song. It can be 10 minutes long if we want to, I wouldn't mind though :3
Here's something even better..
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Billy's success is in that he never thought he was superior or different to other people.
I agree/disagree - His success is due to huge talent and a connection to regular people. I'm from Syosset, Long Island, the town just northeast of where Billy grew up and south of where he lives now. Everything I've ever heard about him makes me believe he just wants to be a regular OB townie. His success is well deserved, regardless.
Tell that to his original bandmate. They will beg to differ.
@@Nestor123057some people will always be bitter
I think all of Billy's music is amazing, but Goodnight Saigon is a masterpiece that is almost completely overlooked.
Masterpiece.
One of my top 3 too
And angry young man
Live at Wembley arena, 1986. Fantastic experience, the helicopter sounds reverberating around the auditorium, and meandering searchlights was mind blowing. So glad I had the chance to see him live.
@Scott Donnelly that's the one.
5. Vienna
4. And so it goes
3. You may be right
2. She's right on time
1. Scenes from an Italian restaurant
Yesir!
Vienna should be higher on the list and Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) should’ve made one of the top 3.
YES
R Myrick you’re saying that billy joel’s ranking of his own songs is wrong? good on ya mate ahahaha glad that you have an opinion now go shove it where the sun don’t shine
CrazyDog Productions He's just giving his opinion bro take it easy 😭
Saw Billy Joel and Elton John perform in concert together when Joel was having a hard time personally, financially and professionally, and Elton hooked up with him to help him get the crowds. One of the most amazing concerts I have ever seen; .two pianos on stage...Elton and Billy singing...what a night. Thought I''d died and gone to heaven. These two men are very good friends and Elton John - for all his quirks - has a heart of gold for helping other artists.
What year was that concert? Joel is supposedly worth over $200 million dollars.
@@stretch54 I checked and it was 1995 - although I thought it was more like 1990. Read up on what happened with his first wife - and her brother - who was Joel's manager who stole 30 million dollars from him. He has had three failed marriages, and that has also taken a financial toll. He was in rough shape there for a while - and am happy to hear he is financially solid again.
I saw them together too and Billy was plastered drunk. Elton was visibly pissed off. Elton put on a fantastic show, as always. Billy not so much.
@@irishman4671 Oh that is really unfortunate. I'd be pissed off too. Elton is a perfectionist - and even in his worst days, when he had substance abuse issues himself - he managed to keep his shows professional. I'm sorry you didn't see them together as I did - as honestly - it was just an incredible show.
I’ve seen Billy live twice and Elton once. But I would kill to have seen them live together.
I wonder if they’re still getting along though. I remember hearing back in 2018 that Billy was quoted as saying Elton is “dragging down” his legacy by releasing so many new albums. Elton’s response was “Well actually, he (Billy) hasn’t made anything since 1993 because he can’t. 😂 I love releasing new music, it doesn’t sell but that’s the point - it’s like telling a painter not to paint,” Elton said. He’s just lazy, yeah, I love him to death but he’s lazy.”
Ouch! Haha.
SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE BILLY JOEL SONG AS WELL. IT HAS SO MUCH HEART AND SOUL
Yep. Scenes from an Italian Restaurant plays every weekend in my garage. It should be part of a Joel musical.
One of the greatest musicians of all time!
Agreeeeee!
We in the business say he's a triple threat. Can SING, WRITE, AND PLAY! Stevie Ray, Elton John , John Lennon , Sheryl Crow,...Your turn.
Melissa Etheridge, Brad Paisley, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers (Indigo Girls), Phil Collen (of Def Leppard) :)
Sheryl Crow ? You're generous.
check it out dude he's *all.time.best.*
Good to know when you're done. Billy he smart.
Lester Lee i wish he could make changes to this crappy music of today
Nick Ito To be honest, I'm not even sure we need any more new music. I mean, there's already a whole century of good stuff for everyone of us to discover. =D
Nick Ito Meh, there's always been terrible music. It just feels like there's more now simply because the most popular bands are usually some person with no talent except taking their clothes off. It doesn't mean there aren't great bands now, they just aren't as popular. I'd say check out Norah Jones for someone with talent who has made it, and Lake Street Dive for a band that hasn't quite yet.
But he's not done.He,like Bruce or Bob Dylan will never run out of material.Especially now....
Emerald kat Alabama Shakes are pretty legit too. But ...I'm not seeing current incarnations of like, weird original indie rock like the pixies, Elliott smith, sparklehorse, Jeff Buckley, etc etc...
Billy Joel....A Class Act! I would occasionally see him in Bayville, Long Island where he would ride one of his vintage motorcycles. Being a New Yorker, I always respected his right to privacy, but one afternoon he walked over to me and complimented me on my motorcycle. During this conversation, I happened to mention that my seventeen-year-old son, Eric, was a big fan, and how thrilled he would be to get his autograph. My son was facing his second bone marrow transplant after the first failed to achieve the outcome we desired. Billy was only too happy to accommodate my request and he made my son, a precocious percussionist, and pianist who would often accompany Billy's recordings at home, extremely happy to receive his kind words. I never had the opportunity to thank Mr. Joel for his gesture of kindness. Eric, who appears with me in the photo with our plane, died during the second failed transplant, at eighteen years of age! He was our "Piano Man"! Thank you, Billy! Your gesture meant so much to Eric and us! Bill Garifal
I didn't expect a comment on a video like this to make me cry. I'm so sorry you had to go through that man, no Parent should EVER have to outlive their child.
I am so sorry fir your loss❤
So sorry for the loss of your amazingly brave and wonderful son 😢 But so happy that Billy was so gracious and brought your son so much joy. Maybe many, many years from now, your son and Billy can jam in Heaven ❤🙏❤
“She’s Got a Way” is my favourite.
I have an emotional connection to “Piano Man”
I'm surprised it didn't make the list.
doesn’t everyone?
we all do
no we all do not
I just started listening to Piano man the other day. I love it!
5:00 for the list
This hero needs more upvotes.
Almost took me that long to see this:D
Thank you
Matthew Bond this isn't reddit
I always loved “The Ballad Of Billy The Kid” and “Summer Highland Falls”
Yessir balled of the billy the kid underrated
Both great songs
She's Right On time ,Such a FABULOUS song. Love Scenes from an Italian Restaurant! Great picks, Great songs. Amazing Artist!
Billy Joel’s top five favorite Billy Joel Songs.
5. Vienna
4. And So It Goes
3. You May Be Right
2. She’s Always Right On Time
1. Scenes from an Italian Restaurant
Thank you
5) she’s got a way
4)and so it goes
3)piano man
2)we didn’t start the fire
1)scenes from an Italian restaurant
Half a mile away.
All for Leyna, anyone?
Shot
If someone deserved the Nobel for writing songs, that was actually Billy Joel
Look, I like Billy Joel too, but come on. He's not Dylan.
Carole King
*cough cough* bullshit
No offense but I just don't agree no one can beat Dylan 😂
@@kadencollins6191 Zero chance for BD to beat the lyrics to Lullabye. And that was just one example.
Dylan would he as good as Billy Joel if Dylan actually had melodies to his 'songs'
Scene from an Italian restaurant… just SUPERB… no other word
Wow, Billy is a great impersonator
Dare him to do his friend Sting!!!
i think having a good ear helps
I think “Vienna” is his favorite since it was the first song he thought of and had to think a bit longer to name the other ones.
i agree but he has said in the past how much he loves that song too
R B it’s my favorite song of his, I was happy that he had a big meaning of it as well
@@scaho check out his outtakes he has some gems in there that aren't on the box set that you can find on here. Josephine is a great one
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Best part is that he can still sing just as well as when he was in his 20s. Absolute legend.
Right?? I watched the Paul McCartney "Carpool Karoke" and lets be honest.....his voice is not that good anymore. But Billy only improves with age.
Nope. He's way past his prime, sadly.
He sounds better than ever nowadays.
I saw him live in the 90s and he had a backup singer do the high notes in An Innocent Man, because he couldn't hit them anymore.
@@jbrisby BS he can still hit high notes... th-cam.com/video/qd_VX4cyvLs/w-d-xo.html
I proposed to my wife in 1993 at karaoke, cementing Just the Way You Are as another of “Our Songs. I had to take a bus to Tower Records for a cassette tape of the karaoke version, because Billy Joel selections were not generally available for karaoke.
I walked through the audience as I sang, got on one knee and proposed during the musical break.
She actually said yes, and we were married three days later. We’ll
celebrate our 29th anniversary in a few months.
Beautiful song. Also, if I had a favorite, it would definitely be Close to the Borderline. Man does that song hit home.
Beautiful story! But I will say it was pretty obvious she said yes cause you started off calling her your wife 😜
Three DAYS!? You guys were not fooling around. I‘m loving it and am very happy for you.
Damn, I forgot about that tune, that is a GREAT song 😉
Nobody writes lyrics from everyday phrases like Billy Joel - that also convey the era so perfectly. “They got an apartment with deep pile carpet and a couple of paintings from Sears.”
“ I thought I had my say “
What an eloquent man. Understand his legacy and doesn’t want to saturate his legendary discography with music not genuine. In a time where popular artists pump out mediocre albums left and right for profit and boredom, I respect this immensely.
12 albums is a lot. Then of course there’s his channel when it is on SiriusXM !!!
Elton & Billy actually gave each other hard time about that back in 2018.
Billy was quoted as saying Elton is “dragging down” his legacy by releasing so many new albums. Elton’s response was “Well actually, he (Billy) hasn’t made anything since 1993 because he can’t. 😂 I love releasing new music, it doesn’t sell but that’s the point - it’s like telling a painter not to paint,” Elton said. He’s just lazy, yeah, I love him to death but he’s lazy.” Ouch!
I think they’re both right though. Billy should make a couple more and Elton should probably do less because his last several albums have been mediocre at best.
the self awareness to retire before people start talking about your retirement is amazing
Such a perfect response to Colbert
"The Downeaster 'Alexa'" "There ain't no Island left for Islanders like me"
Such a good song!!
Amazing
Just saw him in Auckland NZ. Hit after hit and he can still sing really well. Crowd of 40,000 sang every word. Great night. Thank you Billy
So happy you were able to enjoy him live! I’m going to his performance on January 27th at the Seminole Hardrock in Hollywood, Florida!! I can’t wait. It will be my 10th time seeing him live!! 🎶❤️💯
@@kristys1829 well living in NZ we see these people once maybee twice so your so lucky living where all sorts of great acts come by every year or two. Enjoy your 11th Time.
Just saw him at the MCG in front of 100,000 incredible experience!
@@largechips I have 4 tickets to see him at the Seminole Hardrock on January 27th in Hollywood, FL. The venue only holds 7,000 people. The music is so good in that environment! Can’t wait 🎶 ❤️💯
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Billy Joel is just so cool. I could listen to him tell stories all day long.
Happy 70th Birthday, You Legendary Piano Man!
♥️❤️♥️HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY FAVOURITE MUSICIAN!!! Wow Billy you're 70 years YOUNG now🤗
Because he needs more bread in his jar
Congratulations
God for 70 he looks 20 years younger than his age
Anyone else like the song “the ballad of billy the kid”
love it
Who also remembers The ballad of billy the kid from family guy 😂
Love it! That was a classic!
Dude everybody seeing this video might actually like all Piano man 😂
My wife's favorite song
Scenes from an Italian Restaurant it's definitely the best Billy Joel song ever! I love so many of his songs. He is really one of the best! I love you Billy Joel. 💕
This one is my absolute favourite, however he has so many. I also love Captain Jack.
My mom introduced me to Billy Joel's music in 2006. On the Way home she was always listening Billy Joel in the car. 2 songs which were mandatory to listen to, were "the lunatic" and "scenes from an italian restaurant". In 2016 she bought 2 tickets for the only show billy played in germany, in Frankfurth, 3rd row... actually it did not matter because the people went crazy and everything center was first row at one point. When she passed away last year we played "I go to extremes" at her funeral. I'm really greatful for the relationship i built up to my mom, especially through the musical connection she built via Billy Joel's music.
It’s Frankfurt ;)
I’d 100000% watch Pianoman and Rocketman fight Tambourineman
That was very funny!
Can I throw the Rubber-band man in there?
@@thehighground9175 Honestly I'd prefer the Starman
Spoon man
But sandman frightened all of them
great story teller and musician with vocals to match.
half the joy of his show is his charisma, just oozes it!
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This is interesting to hear him talk about his songs. I briefly met Billy Joel in Iowa City, Iowa following his concert around 1987 or so, as his band was staying at the same hotel as I was. I had attended his concert that evening and he was now back in the hotel bar mingling with people, along with his drummer, Liberty DeVitto, and his saxophonist, Mark Rivera. I asked Billy at that time what his favorite song was of those he sang. His comment at that time was, “My songs are my children. I like them all the same.”
I was there, too!!
すごい体験ですね！
He's right. Scenes from an Italian Restaurant is his best song.
NOBODY wrote lyrics like the great Billy Joel! Such a talent!
I couldn’t name the top 5 because every Billy Joel song would make the list.
Yes, She's Always a Woman to Me
Maybe we can make it the Top 555...I think I could fit 'em all in that...
Billy Joel’s lyrics are terrible, a lot of them.
@@michekidsMisogynist song
Saw him last night. He mentioned this interview and clarified that his favorite songs are always changing, then proceeded to play Vienna. He was incredible
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Thizzmarley 186 I like Emma. It's short but sounds nice to me.
No Matter how old Billy Joel is, Vienna ALWAYS goes with his voice
Scenes from an Italian restaurant is definitely his greatest ever song. Can't wait to hear him perform it live again in 2024 in Cardiff, Wales
The prelude into angry young man will always hold a place in my heart. Just the sheer songwriting and piano ability displayed there is incredible, and it always even gets my heart going in a way, like I hold my breath because I'm just in awe of how incredible it sounds. I'm terrible at describing the feeling, but I also get it with one of Walk the Moon's songs, "Work this Body." It has an amazing crescendo moment and then goes right back into it and I have listened to it so many times at this point.
5 ?? My Billy Joel TOP FIVE LIST has at least 20 songs in it..
I feel the same way
L LL well that is not a top 5 list
L LL my list is around top 15
@@sammyborhap shhh....
@@sammyborhap r/woooosh
He sounds really good in concert now a days .
Amazing! Heard him the other day in Buffalo, Ny. He’s better live
Just saw him live today in Cincinatti, Ohio. Absolutely stunning performer, especially for his age
Because he's sober
Love Billy Joel! So much talent - writing, musically, voice, everything!
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I knew he was going to say Scenes from an Italian Restaurant! My favorite.
Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) is climbing to the top of my list...
Uptown Girl and the Longest Time was 1&2 for me but after the birth of my own daughter Lullabye resonates so much within me that it went from 3 to 1 for me
Michel Plaxton Wholeheartedly agree that it should’ve been easily in the top 3!
Lullabye is just gorgeous.
@Michel Plaxton My father passed away from Covid in May. He was a huge Billy Joel fan, and had so many stories about all the times he’d seen them. We decided that we needed to honor them with a Billy song at his funeral, so Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) was what we chose. It was perfect, and really a highlight to his service. I love it so, and now it has an even more special spot in my heart!
th-cam.com/video/ShqJ4VRasS4/w-d-xo.html Wow..What a song!
Scenes From An Italian Restaurant is genuinely one of the best songs ever written.
Bike Race Top is something wrong?
I feel the same way about bohemian that
Rhapsody*
Stairway to heaven, scenes from an Italian restaurant, Bohemian Rhapsody are probably the top they have that same feel when listening to them tbh
Jake Marsing
You’re 1,000% correct!!!!
One forgets how many wonderful songs he wrote. So fortunate to have been growing up during his reign
BILLY JOEL IS LEGEND.. TOO GREAT TO BE REAL!!! Have seen BillyJ too many times to count..Never, Ever, Never will be another THE FABULOUS=BILLY JOEL!!
She’s always a woman is an amazing song. It was put together so well in every way
The perfect song
He is such a great musician. That song is mesmerizing.
His delivery is about perfect.. he needs to be the Band leader on a show somewhere. (btw, whoever wrote the 'Piano Man' joke needs to marry me. Now.)
I loved the River of Dreams one too.
It's really hard to pick only 5 favorite Billy Joel songs, but here goes:
1. Streetlife Serenader
2. Summer, Highland Falls
3. Pressure
4. Honesty
5. And So It Goes
I have a tattoo “Vienna waits for you…” it’s such a meaningful song, it touches my heart in such a way!
Love that! I named my daughter Vienna. She was at a Billy Joel concert right before she was born.
Uptown girl!
Still makes me hype today.
Only song of his I cant stand...
Amazing song
@@maqui4240 why
Dunno, why does anyone dislike a song? May have something to do with the repetitious chorus.
Longest time and we didnt start the fire is good
"Vienna Waits for You" saved my life when I was 18 years old.
summyb saves me weekly
summyb been my favorite since I discovered the song 25 years ago in college. Always had a special place in my heart that song. Last year unplanned, I ended up in Vienna for 4 months. Call it Law of Attraction, the Universe, whatever... but that was powerful synchronicity to have ended up there so spontaneously. There’s a clip I discovered on iTunes about Vienna where he talked about the genesis of the song, what was behind the meaning. So great to get that inside info from the songwriter himself.
Julie Marks Great history!!
Scenes of an Italian Restaurant is one of my favorite songs, and I’m even learning how to play it on the piano! I just got to the part where we start to learn about Brenda and Eddie
I remember taking a taxi in Gumi, South Korea when "Uptown Girl" came on the radio. The taxi driver, like many Koreans, was a fan of the song and asked me, "What 'Uptown'?" Using my limited Korean, I attempted to translate, "um... buja dongnae" (rich neighborhood). The taxi driver pointed out the window to the ritzy area near Gumi City Hall where there are a lot of high class restaurants, pubs, expensive apartments, fancy cars and where civil servants go to eat and chit chat... "This... 'Uptown'". He was correct. Thank you, Billy Joel for writing so many songs loved by people around the world, as well as an opportunity for an impromptu mini- English lesson.
I've seen him live, excellent.
My wife and I have gone to 3 of his concerts.
@Benjamin Miiller We did!!! Back then I had as much hair as he did and now I have as much hair as he does!!!
@@ktcarl lol
I saw him at Madison Square garden with Elton john. amazing show
Me too. What a talent and what a showman! Never will forget him playing that piano like Wow! Then standing up and kicking the piano bench across the stage and sliding on his knees across the stage, singing all the while without missing a beat!
"She's Always a Woman" 🎶
To me
So underrated
Amanda A my favorite
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Absolutely!
4 of his top 5 are on my top list as well! Vienna and Scenes from an Italian Restaurant are my absolute favs!
What are the four
I've seen so many concerts but to this day the most memorable of all (to my surprise) was Billy Joel at The New Haven Coliseum (10/25/1986). I remember ever minute of that concert. So wish I could see him next month at Madison Square Garden. He's got talent, charisma, humor, soul and more. He cares about his audience -- what a night. We were all on our feet dancing the whole night. Stay well Billy, we need you.
'I thought I had my say..."That's the response of an intelligent, experienced artist. Some of these older ones can't let go and wanna go to war with artists half they age.*cough*Mariah *cough cough*
It's nice that he's not putting out new material without the inspiration but keep in mind he's touring as a greatest hits package. And while that makes fans happy, let's not anoint him for it. Saw him at The Spectrum in '77 and that did it for me. He would never be better in my eyes (or for my ears).
Nina Blaze What about David Bowie?
+Dylan Murphy She was talking about intelligent, experienced artists, not gods.
dov linhos Fair enough.
And some continue to write good stuff and get nominated for awards right alongside "new" artists (Sting, ahem). James Taylor and Paul Simon and Jackson Brown still write good music too. Mariah is not in her 50s even, let alone her 60s. She is not Billy's contemporary.
"Summer, Highland Falls" one of his greatest songs
So true, hidden gem
Such a super man! I've seen him in concert twice and his talent as a musician, writer and singer makes me so happy!
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My favourite too, saw him in New York. The guy is a genuine legend!
dude is a LEGEND....... ain't dropped new music in TWENTY FIVE years & STILL tours the globe like a current artist........grew up listening 2 songs......NEW YORK BABY!!!!!!
Billy Joel is my favorite singer. I saw him in concert and had a great time.
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when?
Me too. I saw him 8/28/19
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"You May Be Right" is one of my very first "favorite songs" ever. I bought the 7" when I was still in elementary school. Love that it made his list.
I've only just discovered And So It Goes. I can't stop playing it
Scenes from an Italian Restaurant - Such a deserving number 1.
That's my pick, too!
Mark White facts
Movin our deserved it in my opinion
That was my pick....
Mine too
Dude, he could have a whole new show doing impressions and telling stories.
Syrius XM used to have a Billy Joel station where he introduced each song and told a little history behind it. I was upset when they discontinued that station. It was phenomenal.
They didn’t discontinue it it’s just a limited run station
It’s back now!
The first date I had with the woman who would become my wife was at a Billy Joel concert in Raleigh, NC, in March 1979. His show was electric and he brought down the house with “Only the Good Die Young” as his encore performance. We couldn’t stop clapping and cheering. What a talent, what a treasure!
Billy's just a regular, funny, genuine kind of guy. I love that he put scenes from an Italian restaurant as #1.
No one mentioned Captain Jack, LOL.
First seen Billy play when he was the opening act for the Doobie Brothers. Some of the fans were hardcore Doobie fans. They constantly were yelling Dobbies and gave Billy no chance to get going. You could understand why he was really annoyed with this. He stopped and said I've been paid so if you don't want to hear me the Dobbies will not be out till their scheduled time . I can leave and you can look at an empty stage till Dobbies. Once the loudmouths shut up he blew everyone away. Been a life long fan and it was one hell a concert in the end.
David Oatman .. 💛🎹💛
great story. roughly what year was that?
That's cool! Can't imagine Billy opening for the Doobs!!!! But then in high school we had some long forgotten British group perform at our Homecoming and the opening act was The Who!!! They had just released the Tommy opera and they sang the whole thing! They were booked a year previously.
Wow, just wow.
Great story, thanks for sharing. I saw Billy at Petco Part recently and he sure is one cool guy and I can definitely see him saying that. Love the Doobies too!
I had the chance to see Billy in his so called "last concert" in Latin America. It was a dream come true. When the time came to pick between Vienna and Just The Way you are, the crow was so loud with both them that he decided to both.
What a legend 🤙🏼
Such a great interview with Billy! I must have seen him 10 times in-person and he is INCREDIBLE!!!
Glad that “You may be right” made it on that list, such a great song!
Big Shot !
Mine too!!! My wife would scream at me if I didn’t she loves that song.
wonderful how he can laugh and ridicule himself. Billy doesn't take himself too seriously, that's great!
The GOAT yeah, and that's not the rule but the exception with most super duper awesome artists
+The GOAT well... Kanye west is human, and he's the exact opposite of what we're talking about. He's belligerent, pompous and self-righteous. I can't take an artist seriously when they pride themselves on being a genius, whether they actually are or not.
"that's great"?
I did a job at the Old Trafford stadium, back in 2018, for Billy Joel's concert. He was incredible and I was happy to have been working right at the front. I loved every minute of it!
I had the pleasure of meeting Billy Joel, three different occasions when I was traveling, as a matter of fact, one night in the Marina del Rey Ritz, Carlton, Billy played for my boss and his wife and I they were visiting from Italy, speaking Italian with Billy. And I ran into him twice in Phoenix, Arizona of all places he remembered me we had a nice chat they don't make them like him anymore! Love you You're the best you and Neil Young are the real deal.
of I have to say 52nd St., probably my favorite album of Billys
I went to one of his concerts and he was AMAZING!
Me too. Agree.
HONESTY is the very best song forever and ever!!!.....IT'S PERFECT!!!
Yeah, well... Beyonce. 😑
Scenes from an Italian Restaurant is a Masterpiece like Bohemian Rhapsody and Funeral for a Friend
Billy Joel at Joe Louis Arena in 1984 was the first concert I ever went to see. It was such a great show.
Billy Joel is underappreciated by many people, but he is truly one of the great musical talents of the last half century
He's really not. That's why he sells out shows. Not everyone is underappreciated.
I bet many people expected to hear Piano Man in that list. But all amazing songs.
Danial Shafri I honestly wouldn't be surprised if he hates Piano Man. At this point, if you've heard of Billy Joel, you've heard of Piano Man. You don't really have to be familiar with the rest of Billy Joel's works in order to suggest it. He also did say that he prefers his album songs to his hit singles.
I was surprised here Scenes from Italian Restaurant, but I guess its longer so not really hit single.
Danial Shafri he says in his song last words that he hates the songs he has to play that refers to piano man
I did
+Kc Flows I'm not sure "hate" is the right word, but he's certainly grown weary of that song. It's definitely not surprising that he wouldn't put it in his top 5. To put it in his exact words, he's "constantly surprised at the success of that song." But I think there's also a certain sense of wonder that goes along with that success, no matter how sick he might be of having to play it. After all it's a major part of his legacy and has stood the test of time. My mom is a piano teacher and has a 9 year-old student playing it, and it's what, like 45 years old?
But yeah, it's similar to the way Kurt Cobain felt about "smells like teen spirit" (though kurt's feelings often came out in a more fiery way). He never would have predicted the kind of crazy success it would have and felt it was far from his best work.
I've said for decades that Billy is one of the top five BEST Songwriters on the planet. Being from N.Y. he spells out every vision, in lyrics, that his eyes & mind want to capture. And his melodies set the settings for every word being sung. His songs are so well crafted that few other singers can cover them near as well as Billy can. Then, when he brings all this, coupled with his excellent, entering, exuberance, to the stage ... Wow! He was gifted many times over, and it shows he knows it by backing away as he did, so we are just as pleased to be recipients of his well balanced talents.
I've often been told I resemble his looks but I honestly wish I had a mere fraction of his songwriting gifts instead. May He keep doing it and keep it rolling. His repertoire is full enough. Every mood, Every story, every tell is told with perfection.
My other four are : Paul Simon, Sting, Mr. Zimmerman and (maybe) Elton.
Between my dad and my sister, I've been listening to Billy Joel as long as I can remember, but "And So It Goes" is one I didn't appreciate until I was in my '20s. It's such a beautifully simple song, almost a hymn. I still don't know how you can write lyrics like those, that lay down your feelings so bare and still remain composed while you perform.
My Life. 🔥 Favorite album: 52nd Street.
I feel pretty unworthy commenting about such an Icon, but Billy thanks, for all the incredible songs. You make life better.
Same. Thought about writing "that was amazing"! But then had the same thought. I'm gonna reply instead lol
Unhappy Gamer I'll let it slide this time but never talk about him again please
Billy is a teacher by nature.
Yes! I was hoping he would say scenes from an Italian restaurant as his fav. It is absolutely my favorite as well
I agree, but most people commenting on here don't even know that song
I fell in love with Billy Joel's song ”Honesty”, amazing!