Billy Joel - The Longest Time (Official HD Video)

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  • In 1983, Billy Joel released his album An Innocent Man, an album that traces Joel's musical history through his teenage years in the late '50s and early '60s. Watch the official HD music video for 'The Longest Time', which broke the Top 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
    Official Video for "The Longest Time" by Billy Joel
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    [Chorus]
    Whoa, oh, oh, oh (For the longest)
    For the longest time
    Whoa, oh, oh (For the longest)
    For the longest time
    Billy Joel's official TH-cam channel features music videos, live performances, interviews, TV appearances and more. Best known for his first hit song, 'Piano Man', in 1973, Billy has written and recorded thirty-three Top 40 hits in the United States. He is a six-time Grammy Award winner, a 23-time Grammy nominee and one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, having sold over 150 million records worldwide. Billy Joel is the sixth-best-selling recording artist and the third-best-selling solo artist in the United States.
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  • @spiceyslicey
    @spiceyslicey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12898

    *Billy Joel tosses his lit cigarette onto the floor covered in trash*
    later
    Cop: "Hey, did you start this fire?"
    Billy: *deep breath*

    • @cdw-bx8ro
      @cdw-bx8ro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +508

      Harry Truman, Doris Day, Red China, Johnny Ray, South Pacific, Walter Winchell, Joe DiMaggio

    • @wahdude4811
      @wahdude4811 4 ปีที่แล้ว +251

      Get out of here ryan Now It's "Billy Started The Fire"

    • @cindyzhan7867
      @cindyzhan7867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +126

      "I've been a fool for lesser things"

    • @goodcommunitylife
      @goodcommunitylife 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Did Billy get arrested for starting the fire?

    • @briand.6030
      @briand.6030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +169

      It was always burning
      Since the world's been turning...

  • @TheDragoneNole
    @TheDragoneNole 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32693

    Ok guys, I've waited 20 years for this, just like we practiced, no mistakes...

    • @hollyh9877
      @hollyh9877 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1194

      HIMYM 4 life!

    • @CulturalToast
      @CulturalToast 4 ปีที่แล้ว +827

      *I've
      *waited
      *practiced

    • @marcieboyt6796
      @marcieboyt6796 4 ปีที่แล้ว +473

      Finally, another HIMYM fan

    • @calasay2688
      @calasay2688 4 ปีที่แล้ว +164

      @@CulturalToast can't even get mad at you

    • @neoaoki3451
      @neoaoki3451 4 ปีที่แล้ว +258

      I know this song for HIMYM, everytimes I heard this song I remember that episode

  • @kathconserv
    @kathconserv 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +431

    For those who don’t know, all of these voices are Billy’s.

    • @glenblignaut9977
      @glenblignaut9977 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      explain please..

    • @lxdead5585
      @lxdead5585 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      @@glenblignaut9977 Chorus - it's all Joel singing.

    • @thegadflygang5381
      @thegadflygang5381 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      The deep bass and falsetto as well?
      I didn't know he had that kind of range

    • @lxdead5585
      @lxdead5585 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@thegadflygang5381 it's not so surprising, he was always great vocalist, song writer and composer
      these were the times when artist were ARTISTS and had to do majority of work themself. In present times You don't have musicians, in vast majority they are products.

    • @pamgrimm8850
      @pamgrimm8850 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Wow, thanks for the info. He just keeps getting more amazing. Respect.

  • @coolcat6303
    @coolcat6303 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +92

    Here’s a little background on the song:
    The song is a tribute to the doo-wop sounds of the '50s that Joel loved, complete with lyrics about being crazy in love with a girl and is presented in the style of Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers.
    The song features Joel on all vocals and that required him to cover a lot of range. The original plan was to bring in a vocal group to sing it with him, but that didn't work out. Joel's producer, Phil Ramone, told Billy their best option was for him to do it all himself. So they recorded 14 different tracks of Billy singing in various ways and then mixed them all into the song.
    Joel was hesitant because he didn't want all the voices to sound like they came from one person, so he envisioned himself as various characters and gave them different vocal styles.
    "I did what I call method singing," he told Sirius XM in 2016. "I imagined myself as a skinny Italian kid from Newark, and then I did another voice and I thought of myself as a big Black football player with a real deep bass voice. And then I thought of myself as a Pat Boone kind of singer. Mix all those voices together so it doesn't all sound like one guy.

    • @ayasugawara2747
      @ayasugawara2747 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      thank you🎉

    • @gaelanwhite
      @gaelanwhite 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      So you're telling me that this guy literally invented a new singing style on a whim? That's pretty based!

  • @harrison787
    @harrison787 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12299

    Came to see the original masterpiece of For the Seventh Time

    • @abhisheksathe123
      @abhisheksathe123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +160

      TTV_AgentHTN me too. After watching the seventh time parody

    • @ThankYouByeBand
      @ThankYouByeBand 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      TTV_AgentHTN same

    • @Remix-jv2ue
      @Remix-jv2ue 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      why does the janitor do that weird face at the end

    • @phantom4467
      @phantom4467 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      Katerinos cheating issues brought me here and I love it

    • @MrName-fo2td
      @MrName-fo2td 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hey I know you

  • @afonsodias871
    @afonsodias871 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2754

    0:26
    Most handsome
    Most popular
    Best athlete
    Most likely to succeed
    Best dressed
    It doesn't matter, they all ended as mechanics in the downtown

    • @Number_1_Outcast
      @Number_1_Outcast 3 ปีที่แล้ว +151

      You cracked the lore

    • @paulwary
      @paulwary 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Or goodfellas?

    • @definsivechicken98
      @definsivechicken98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@paulwary this album is the highlights of billys life

    • @rawilde730
      @rawilde730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Oh my

    • @qwopiretyu
      @qwopiretyu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      they drink at Mr. Caciatore's down on Sullivan street

  • @dustinmatthews387
    @dustinmatthews387 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +616

    Anyone enjoying this in 2024'?

    • @langgp
      @langgp 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Me

    • @DannieGaming17
      @DannieGaming17 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I am because I get to go Puerto Vallarta mexico

    • @kickerzx2
      @kickerzx2 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      O hell yes!

    • @warrenmiles3624
      @warrenmiles3624 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Yup

    • @warrenmiles3624
      @warrenmiles3624 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      For the longest time

  • @liammusgrove6334
    @liammusgrove6334 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +289

    Billy did a perfect job mimicking a late 50s/early 60s doo-wop sound. First time I heard this, I was really surprised to find out it came out in 1983 and not 1963!

    • @TheDarkFalcon
      @TheDarkFalcon 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Just got context... '83 was only 20 years after 63'... It has now been over for years since '83...

    • @Iamworm
      @Iamworm 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

      @@TheDarkFalconhasn’t been 1983 for the longest time

    • @DaleC1980
      @DaleC1980 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yeah. Same here. I was only 3 when it came out. I always assumed it was from the ‘50s until much later

    • @alex_oxGee
      @alex_oxGee 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@TheDarkFalconit’s been 41 years since 1983 💀

    • @emilyoverby7673
      @emilyoverby7673 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Same, I always thought it was a much older!!

  • @leiladekwatro3147
    @leiladekwatro3147 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4522

    When the Highschool Choir hasn't practiced for 30 years but they still got it somehow

    • @thedraggingon_9261
      @thedraggingon_9261 5 ปีที่แล้ว +143

      You never really lose it.

    • @ledurak2106
      @ledurak2106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@thedraggingon_9261 the tram has crushed the overhead lights!

    • @biborkabatki6320
      @biborkabatki6320 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      The plot of the later seasons of glee

    • @Chatulhu
      @Chatulhu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      this is so funny to me

    • @ChristopherFelicitas
      @ChristopherFelicitas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      They all work as musicians. You can see in their attire, they sing at those expensive bars only rich people go to.

  • @jeddyhi
    @jeddyhi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4228

    Every vocal you hear is Billy, He dubbed his own backing vocals. Song was done with only two instruments, a bass and a snare drum played with brushes. Then Billy dubbed in the hand claps and finger snaps.

    • @legosharkproductions1100
      @legosharkproductions1100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +237

      jeddyhi This song is insanely impressive.

    • @coolcat6303
      @coolcat6303 5 ปีที่แล้ว +348

      Yep. Billy's bandmate's are pretending to sing in the video but, in reality, it was Billy himself doing all the vocals. And he not only sang lead but also recorded 14 different background tracks which were than later mixed into the song. Amazing stuff.

    • @hachinavio
      @hachinavio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +282

      You’re trying to tell me this wasn’t recorded in the men’s restroom??

    • @martialpanyvino
      @martialpanyvino 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Wow it's awesome

    • @danielgautreau161
      @danielgautreau161 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@coolcat6303 On the Joni Mitchell tracks that have backing vocals, they're sung by her... I heard that in 1983, unlabelled copies of The Longest Time were sent to some radio stations, where they wondered why they couldn't remember this (apparent) old classic from the doo-wop era.

  • @djm2459
    @djm2459 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +422

    I‘m 16 years old. One thing I love about phones and the internet is that I can find such songs. I‘d probably never ever have heard such bangers.
    Love you all

    • @dannycostello1978
      @dannycostello1978 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Oh, this is a classic alright

    • @duanenichols8666
      @duanenichols8666 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I don't know if you notice or not but there are no instruments just human sound

    • @hayfrand5094
      @hayfrand5094 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@duanenichols8666 there's definitely some type of bass in the background

    • @ItsAllAStateOfMind
      @ItsAllAStateOfMind 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      FINALLY!!!! IVE FOUND ANOTHER PERSON MY AGE THAT LIKES OLD THINGS!!!! You my friend are getting a sub.

    • @mariamorgan9817
      @mariamorgan9817 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm glad someone so young can appreciate it!😊

  • @EoinFC
    @EoinFC ปีที่แล้ว +193

    Oh, oh, oh
    For the longest time
    Oh, oh, oh
    For the longest
    If you said goodbye to me tonight
    There would still be music left to write
    What else could I do
    I'm so inspired by you
    That hasn't happened for the longest time
    Once I thought my innocence was gone
    Now I know that happiness goes on
    That's where you found me
    When you put your arms around me
    I haven't been there for the longest time
    Oh, oh, oh
    For the longest time
    Oh, oh, oh
    For the longest
    I'm that voice you're hearing in the hall
    And the greatest miracle of all
    Is how I need you
    And how you needed me too
    That hasn't happened for the longest time
    Maybe this won't last very long
    But you feel so right
    And I could be wrong
    Maybe I've been hoping too hard
    But I've gone this far
    And it's more than I hoped for
    Who knows how much further we'll go on
    Maybe I'll be sorry when you're gone
    I'll take my chances
    I forgot how nice romance is
    I haven't been there for the longest time
    I had second thoughts at the start
    I said to myself
    Hold on to your heart
    Now I know the woman that you are
    You're wonderful so far
    And it's more than I hoped for
    I don't care what consequence it brings
    I have been a fool for lesser things
    I want you so bad
    I think you ought to know that
    I intend to hold you for the longest time

    • @GamingDude2009
      @GamingDude2009 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You know there are captions, right?

    • @EoinFC
      @EoinFC ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GamingDude2009 Maybe they're ok for your slow brain, but they're not good enough for normal people.

    • @genevaaroniamiller
      @genevaaroniamiller ปีที่แล้ว +5

      EoinFC, thank you very much!🤝❤️💌🕊️

  • @mikeramp72
    @mikeramp72 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4239

    Anti-depressant ad: side effects include death
    The people in the ad:

    • @Schattenbalg
      @Schattenbalg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +121

      Read this comment right when he sang "Maybe I'll be sorry when you're gone."
      Best. Timing. Ever.

    • @orangdalam6819
      @orangdalam6819 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Who tf made an anti depressant ad??

    • @OmgItsAHouse
      @OmgItsAHouse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@orangdalam6819 America, baby!

    • @CarolinaEaglegirl
      @CarolinaEaglegirl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Schattenbalg same but i read your comment when they sang that

    • @indayteray8647
      @indayteray8647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Copypasta

  • @etorton854
    @etorton854 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11622

    They snap 315 times I counted

    • @rodrigoramalho5867
      @rodrigoramalho5867 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1741

      Er Orton the fact that your profile pic is Thanos makes this comment even better

    • @daltonnavalta4303
      @daltonnavalta4303 5 ปีที่แล้ว +427

      keep fighting the good fight

    • @vaibhav7480
      @vaibhav7480 5 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      Worth ir

    • @lyanreehan
      @lyanreehan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      why?

    • @thebenivar8043
      @thebenivar8043 5 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      It's actually around 200 snaps

  • @Linkz4King
    @Linkz4King 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

    July 2024 anyone?

    • @susantodd6101
      @susantodd6101 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      And still loving it.

  • @javedk
    @javedk 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +363

    I’m 38 years old. Picked my mom up to take her somewhere the other day and this song came on. We both started singing it at the top of our voices simultaneously. Was one of the best moments of my year so far.

    • @sjeangilles1
      @sjeangilles1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Good man.

    • @jorgefernandez3265
      @jorgefernandez3265 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      he remenber his past

    • @WOLFM0THER
      @WOLFM0THER 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      he remenber his past

    • @greenwave819
      @greenwave819 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      "top of your lungs"

    • @crieverytim
      @crieverytim 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lucky man. That would be top of the decade for me. 😅

  • @daveanderson620
    @daveanderson620 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1897

    Billy Joel actually sang every part!

  • @tomservo75
    @tomservo75 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1986

    True story: Billy Joel actually missed his high school reunion because it conflicted with his appearance on Saturday Night Live in 1978.

    • @huseyinozer8470
      @huseyinozer8470 5 ปีที่แล้ว +234

      They surely could have changed it for him come on he’s fucking Billy Joel

    • @TheAce24
      @TheAce24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +135

      Huseyin Ozer Agreed lol. I know I would change the date if it meant a fucking legend like Billy Joel was coming to my High School reunion lol.

    • @jeneway1
      @jeneway1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      To us he's legend to them he's just billy Joel a normal person

    • @matthewbair1346
      @matthewbair1346 4 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      My dad used to work with a guy who apparently went to high school with Billy Joel. Says BJ was a total jerk back then.
      Knowing that, I'm not surprised it wasn't rescheduled... they probably made it conflict on purpose!!

    • @rickdalton9351
      @rickdalton9351 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      My great aunt went to HS with him

  • @NoName-zm1ks
    @NoName-zm1ks 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    Billy Joe is like Queen, every song so different from each other yet they’re hits.

  • @user-tr1ms5vu4g
    @user-tr1ms5vu4g ปีที่แล้ว +8

    主人と初めてのコンサートで聞いた曲です。なんだか今日は悲しい気持ちできいています。

  • @firhanhidayat2803
    @firhanhidayat2803 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4506

    That bathroom serenade boys, thank you for reminding me

  • @astropunch7708
    @astropunch7708 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7070

    I wish a bunch of homies would come out of nowhere and sing alongside me

    • @jekyll138.5
      @jekyll138.5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +139

      im in

    • @darraghbirmingham2875
      @darraghbirmingham2875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      @@jekyll138.5 me too

    • @sirgreyspear
      @sirgreyspear 3 ปีที่แล้ว +113

      I’m not a good singer, but I’m in too. Maybe I could play the bass for this.

    • @JFish-df2ep
      @JFish-df2ep 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Well, where are you? LOL

    • @DarkFoxKirin
      @DarkFoxKirin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Hell, I'll join too!

  • @Kyleplier
    @Kyleplier ปีที่แล้ว +57

    How many are here because this is one of Billy Joel's best songs, and not because of social media or any movie or TV show. Basically those who truly love older music. I myself favor music from the 60's and 80's.

    • @K.L.fanposter
      @K.L.fanposter 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I heard it as a trio in a choir contest

    • @jasonthedestroyer7180
      @jasonthedestroyer7180 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me

    • @Tsino69
      @Tsino69 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      How many people like good music regardless of where they hear it and don't try to gatekeep?

  • @freshtapcoke
    @freshtapcoke 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    I just spent the last five minutes looking for the original artist for this song, not believing it was Billy Joel.
    What a great tribute to the era; I really thought this was from the 50’s.

    • @shannonc.4927
      @shannonc.4927 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Saammmme! I looked it up and was like Billie Joel? No way! I even looked further to see if he doing a cover of an original, but its is originally from him! 😂❤

    • @JimmyNotes
      @JimmyNotes 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      For some reason I always thought it was Gerry and the Pacemakers and that it was from the 60's 😬

  • @joeschmoe3665
    @joeschmoe3665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3910

    Billy Joel looks like every mafia character named Vinny, Sonny or Joey from every movie ever

    • @MegaDiva1999
      @MegaDiva1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      This comment is everything..:)))

    • @courtneyfreeman8602
      @courtneyfreeman8602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      When I saw the picture I thought that the mafia started a singing group😅

    • @edoardozampetti4601
      @edoardozampetti4601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      im italian ...I do not understand why you Americans every time you see some guys dressed well for you are mafiosi I would like to remind you that in Italian "good guys" simply means good people neither more nor less than in the rest of the world .. when you stop reasoning with commonplaces will always be too late think how strange life is when as a child I watched detective films I wanted to be Californian instead of being born in Italy ..
      p.s. I hate the mafia and all those who are part of it even outside Italy ..

    • @Gashahn24
      @Gashahn24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well check out Vinny Pappalardos.

    • @nihilisticbarbie
      @nihilisticbarbie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      No he's a Jewish associate of the family

  • @bkbudderman4249
    @bkbudderman4249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4716

    Fun fact: This song was supposed to be supported by a back up vocal group but instead Billy sings all the parts to the song. Makes the song 10x better knowing this

  • @the.robertshow
    @the.robertshow ปีที่แล้ว +181

    The notes he hits on this are insane.

    • @mainlineyura516
      @mainlineyura516 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      whats the notes?

    • @FabFabianFavi
      @FabFabianFavi 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mainlineyura516letters

    • @johnyoung1601
      @johnyoung1601 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And he actually doesn't like his voice! I think his voice is amazing.

    • @gutsfield3504
      @gutsfield3504 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      His voice and piano are mind-blowing and he wrote all his songs. Music teachers would use him during the 70s until now because he was the best. Better than Elton John who is hard to beat They toured together often. Billy is still at it

    • @leonakalionking
      @leonakalionking 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ya the notes are pretty high, can't really reach some of them without using falsetto or dropping the key of the whole song

  • @carey9239
    @carey9239 ปีที่แล้ว +218

    I didn’t grow up with this song, but I’ll never forget when it just clicked for me. I had just moved to a new town and was feeling disoriented for many reasons. While at the drugstore, this song came on, and as I went through the aisles I could hear at least 5 customers and staff singing along. I joined in on what I knew, and couldn’t help but smile. Seeing these comments just solidifies the magic people experience with this song.

    • @mollyswanner1607
      @mollyswanner1607 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love it!!!!! This song was from my high-school days and so happy you got it!!

    • @supercooldude824
      @supercooldude824 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mollyswanner1607 it’s from your high school days ? Have you seen the the “bathroom senerade” vid on TH-cam form 2008 we’re they sing this song in the bathroom ? 😂

    • @mollyswanner1607
      @mollyswanner1607 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@supercooldude824 supercooldude, are you REALLY super cool?? Have not seen the 2008 vid, don't know if I ever saw the original vid ,as we listened on radio or album,and I'm not getting your humor? But maybe there's nothing to get??!

    • @supercooldude824
      @supercooldude824 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mollyswanner1607 don’t know why u attacking me lol but search up “bathroom senerade” on TH-cam

    • @mollyswanner1607
      @mollyswanner1607 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@supercooldude824 I'll check it out

  • @NostalgiaMan
    @NostalgiaMan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5590

    I have been listening to Billy Joel for the longest time

    • @Kragical
      @Kragical 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      E

    • @maximummoisture2311
      @maximummoisture2311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      You’re back

    • @benemerald
      @benemerald 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Return of the king

    • @NOTACEIN
      @NOTACEIN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh my life

    • @117oddlink-9
      @117oddlink-9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love your profile picture very much.

  • @ix_shibe
    @ix_shibe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3550

    Fun Fact: Billy actually sang every part of the song, the people were just mouthing the words

    • @rockstarvoorhees4946
      @rockstarvoorhees4946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      Kalin H NO shit!

    • @samuelenglish7176
      @samuelenglish7176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Sure Trisha takanawa. That sounds reasonable

    • @MrAllisonguru
      @MrAllisonguru 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Old news...

    • @jordanwiggins6793
      @jordanwiggins6793 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Nawww duhhh

    • @samjetstream9
      @samjetstream9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @NCR Trooper patrolling this comment section almost makes you wish for a nuclear winter huh

  • @FoodNerds
    @FoodNerds ปีที่แล้ว +137

    Definitely one of his best songs. And he’s one of the best songwriters of the 20th century in my opinion.

    • @andreicutar9959
      @andreicutar9959 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It’s a fact! One of the greatest artists that ever lived!

    • @greenwave819
      @greenwave819 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      yes and yes

    • @yaelabraham416
      @yaelabraham416 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree with Paul of whom he is a fan

    • @ivanb8126
      @ivanb8126 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      In my opinion he is the best of the 20th century

    • @LukeStevens-pp5bp
      @LukeStevens-pp5bp หลายเดือนก่อน

      Honestly if the 21st century as well.

  • @kathconserv
    @kathconserv 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    80s had the best videos and Billy Joel never disappointed us with his music and videos.

  • @cmacnchz
    @cmacnchz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3945

    When I was little this video tricked me into thinking all of those men were singing back up to Billy Joel, but the song is even greater knowing that Billy sings it all

    • @metallicblood
      @metallicblood 7 ปีที่แล้ว +132

      He really does?
      I even thought I've heard a woman in the background ^^

    • @KathyWashburnBunn
      @KathyWashburnBunn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +192

      Hehe, that would be Billy Joel's falsetto!

    • @chrisbeck9020
      @chrisbeck9020 7 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Casey Machenheimer That's *AWESOME*!!!

    • @lilman1874
      @lilman1874 7 ปีที่แล้ว +191

      wait.... so those dudes voices that are backing him up are... him?

    • @123321Nulli
      @123321Nulli 7 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      Dovahkiin 1874 yep

  • @kushalsithlu7071
    @kushalsithlu7071 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1933

    * 20 years down the line*
    My kids: so how long were you in corona quarantine?
    Me: *takes deep breath * woaaaaaaaaaaaa oh oh oh

    • @mangeshbadgujar7678
      @mangeshbadgujar7678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      :D

    • @falcfire3093
      @falcfire3093 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      good one

    • @kevinj11798
      @kevinj11798 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🤣

    • @zacgavin5724
      @zacgavin5724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I read this comment at 1:07 just before they sing wooooooooooaaaaaaaaooooh for the longest time

    • @zacgavin5724
      @zacgavin5724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      sorry 1:30 was the time

  • @msdixieblues
    @msdixieblues 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    My mother always listened to Billy's music and now I listen to Billy to keep her memory alive. Miss you, Mom ❤️

  • @rsoto4156
    @rsoto4156 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Who misses MTV in the 80s and listening to Billy Joel videos?

  • @paulhaul3699
    @paulhaul3699 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3173

    Music like this hasn't happened for the longest time.

    • @ethanharris2561
      @ethanharris2561 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      *sigh it's true

    • @nfluondabeat3962
      @nfluondabeat3962 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Adam I guess you haven’t heard of bone thugs

    • @noahmay7708
      @noahmay7708 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Adam nice one

    • @adrienzappala4266
      @adrienzappala4266 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      There's some. Just not nearly as much

    • @Express-420
      @Express-420 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nfluondabeat3962
      Bones thugs whats that

  • @biggusnikus6280
    @biggusnikus6280 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1823

    Billy had a very optimistic view of what he was gonna look like when he was older

    • @barlowwws9999
      @barlowwws9999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +194

      A man can dream can’t he

    • @kellymcphaul2793
      @kellymcphaul2793 3 ปีที่แล้ว +109

      Would have spit out my drink if I had one lol

    • @RosesAreForever1871
      @RosesAreForever1871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Ouch!

    • @iamshadowbanned699
      @iamshadowbanned699 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Aww that's mean. But I giggled a bit 😔

    • @punkgrl325
      @punkgrl325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      He looks like Mark Ruffalo 😂

  • @mrsunykorn
    @mrsunykorn 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Acapella at it's finest! Kudos Billy Joel!

    • @hydrogen3266
      @hydrogen3266 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s not a cappella! There’s bass guitar. But Billy does sing all the voice parts!

  • @islandqueen7342
    @islandqueen7342 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +67

    2024 whos here with me...one love from Jamaica 🇯🇲 ❤😊

    • @UngenreJohn
      @UngenreJohn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm here but not in Jamaica

    • @amaliavet
      @amaliavet 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm Here, love from Greece

    • @sandy4real81
      @sandy4real81 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Chune bad yuh fret

    • @kingkongkilla
      @kingkongkilla 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm here wish I was in Jamaica sadly in the cold USA

    • @aliceondrey7129
      @aliceondrey7129 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would be with you on Billy joel.
      But you folks admire Meghan Markle. That disqualifies u.

  • @Slewdr
    @Slewdr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1727

    He didn’t properly extinguish his cigarette so that is who started the fire.

    • @syrapianrule407
      @syrapianrule407 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Ahhh

    • @KEN_ONYT
      @KEN_ONYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      This is clever

    • @wafflekiller5148
      @wafflekiller5148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      BILLY STARTED THE FIRE

    • @aussiebro2536
      @aussiebro2536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Holy shite you're right

    • @bk2active
      @bk2active 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      *your genius is sometimes terrifying*

  • @doggowuffer8838
    @doggowuffer8838 6 ปีที่แล้ว +947

    Ted, this moment already is gone. The whole Minnesota Tidal Wave thing happend five years ago. Its just a memory. And the rest of this never happend. Right now, Marshall and Lily are upstairs, trying to get Marvin to go back to sleep. Robin and I are trying to decide on a caterer. And youve been sitting here all night, staring at a single ticket to Robots vs. Wrestlers because the rest of us couldnt come out.
    Look around, Ted. You are all alone....

    • @capturefield4949
      @capturefield4949 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      doggo wuffer what is this

    • @floydhebert3684
      @floydhebert3684 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@capturefield4949 How I met your mother

    • @Loveginarenee
      @Loveginarenee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Perfection 👌

    • @GoogleUser-dwcy
      @GoogleUser-dwcy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      I just wanted to listen to this song and now you made me cry. Miss them so much ...

    • @danielaotero1000
      @danielaotero1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Barney and Ted nailed it singing this uwu.

  • @JanuWaray
    @JanuWaray ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I am addicted to this song. Very lively, youthful, positive, ingenuously '80s!!!

    • @danwilson339
      @danwilson339 ปีที่แล้ว

      I respect your privacy, Pardon me for writing in your comment am impressed by your personality. I admire your kind demeanour. sorry if this sounds weird, but I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you, I'd love to be friends.

    • @jaimemurphy2208
      @jaimemurphy2208 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@danwilson339 Bit creepy

    • @cobra8676
      @cobra8676 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tell me about it 😢 very addictive

  • @cynthiamatthews
    @cynthiamatthews ปีที่แล้ว +76

    This song could have been written for when I met my late husband. It became a part of me the day I met him, and it's a permanent part of my heart. 💖☺️

    • @danwilson339
      @danwilson339 ปีที่แล้ว

      I respect your privacy, Pardon me for writing in your comment am impressed by your personality. I admire your kind demeanour. sorry if this sounds weird, but I can tell you're a very positive person. If it's okay with you, I'd love to be friends.
      I really want us to be closer to each other sharing similar ideals about life and seeing the solution to life problems..If you don't mind,I want you to send me more about your self to me .Have a splendid day

  • @renanramirez2179
    @renanramirez2179 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3485

    If they ever make a biopic about Billy Joel, Mark Ruffalo should play him.

    • @user-br6bk9kt9z
      @user-br6bk9kt9z 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Id watch it for sure...

    • @hmorris
      @hmorris 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Conti 10 silverststolne for sure

    • @biglad5927
      @biglad5927 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Doesn’t matter who they cast him if still watch it

    • @ELLIOT1311
      @ELLIOT1311 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      The Piano Man. I’d watch it 10000%.

    • @snakeobias
      @snakeobias 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Or maybe Robert Downey Jr. Both would be pretty pretty good

  • @Beefy_B0y330
    @Beefy_B0y330 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9974

    This would be perfect if sung in serenade in the boys bathroom

    • @Fidelitye
      @Fidelitye 5 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      Search up Bathroom Seranade

    • @delvynwilliams6951
      @delvynwilliams6951 5 ปีที่แล้ว +634

      @@Fidelitye r/wooosh

    • @wulf1046
      @wulf1046 5 ปีที่แล้ว +229

      Hmm I wonder if anyone has done that yet?

    • @Alex-oz1ft
      @Alex-oz1ft 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Lol

    • @Fidelitye
      @Fidelitye 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@delvynwilliams6951 I'm afraid I don't get it

  • @clay56
    @clay56 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I read that Billy Joel did ALL of the vocals for this piece. It's a big reason it's my favorite of his works. Thanks for posting!

  • @noahistoonice9236
    @noahistoonice9236 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    This song still sounds so amazing in 2023 what a beautiful masterpiece

  • @leoisabell9797
    @leoisabell9797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +521

    When you realise that billy Joel was so ahead of his time, he did a bathroom serenade of his own song in its music video

  • @bijanghamami6621
    @bijanghamami6621 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1629

    I've been waiting 20 years for this just like we've practiced no mistakes

    • @imian4955
      @imian4955 8 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      True story

    • @jbof100
      @jbof100 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Oh, 1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4

    • @99faucon
      @99faucon 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Raffael Oliveira Wooah, oh, oh, oh,

    • @jakepreece844
      @jakepreece844 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Pierre Faucon For the longest time

    • @jordanriederer1518
      @jordanriederer1518 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Jake Preece wooah oh oh, for the longest time

  • @danmorley8116
    @danmorley8116 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

    I've been a huge Billy Joel fan since I first heard this song back in the 80s. He's written so many great songs, but this one holds a special place in my heart.

  • @edquispe1
    @edquispe1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    The category this song falls into is called LEGENDARY

  • @bleep77
    @bleep77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3182

    There are certain 80’s songs that give me an overwhelmingly painful and bittersweet sense of nostalgia. This is definitely one of them..

    • @DarkFoxKirin
      @DarkFoxKirin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Omg, YES

    • @gaba-goo3733
      @gaba-goo3733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      The music itself is the 50s, 60s, and 80s mixed into one....can't feel a bit of the 70s in it! Well in my opinion, cause i was born 1998..and it just sounds like the 1950s and 1980s mixed into one track...very good

    • @uncoverthetruth8365
      @uncoverthetruth8365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Bro
      As much as I heard this song in life
      I just decided to look it up
      And saw billy Joel and thought it was a mistake
      Cuz I KNEW this was something from the 50’s
      And u mean to tell me
      This was billy Joel doin a parody throw back all this time ???
      I’m done

    • @aadityarohit1189
      @aadityarohit1189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can u recommend me some plzzz

    • @muzammilnaeem4687
      @muzammilnaeem4687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      please tell the name of 79 other

  • @szrsplaythroughs
    @szrsplaythroughs 7 ปีที่แล้ว +479

    The music video is about old guys in their old high-school just after a reunion. They are walking around singing and reminiscing etc, when a time paradox occurs. They keep seeing their younger selves breaking through the barrier of time. At the end they discover a vortex in the bathroom that sucks them in and trades them out with their younger selves who abruptly steal their lives.

    • @Eragon272727
      @Eragon272727 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      szrsplaythroughs now the how i net your nother scene makes sense

    • @Ssamell123
      @Ssamell123 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Der Bänger net your nother?

    • @Eragon272727
      @Eragon272727 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ssamell123 met*

    • @harmonicagoose9676
      @harmonicagoose9676 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      szrsplaythroughs You sir, deserve a medal.

    • @seantyler8639
      @seantyler8639 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Nah, it's about old guys singing at a high school reunion and they start to feel younger. But your theory is the one I want to believe.

  • @user-ir9bj3so3r
    @user-ir9bj3so3r 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    If you start singing this song and all of your friends chime in, then they are truly your friends 👍🎵🎶

  • @ww2museum
    @ww2museum 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Masterpiece in every way possible.. the creativity is astounding

  • @TheSabit98
    @TheSabit98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2087

    Never seen Mark Ruffalo this excited

    • @labesify
      @labesify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +110

      This made me laugh so hard, I'm glad I wasn't the only one thinking it

    • @georgebush6002
      @georgebush6002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      ...I'm not suprised, it hasn't happened for the longest time.

    • @drussell710
      @drussell710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      @@labesify - You're an ass dude... I was looking for Mark ruffalo for like the whole video and then I figured it out.. well played.

    • @biscuit6749
      @biscuit6749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@drussell710 I don’t get it?

    • @shallah777
      @shallah777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @rafagomes3169
    @rafagomes3169 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1520

    This song is LEGEN....wait for it

    • @bradschultz1011
      @bradschultz1011 8 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      +Carlo Rudolph wait twenty years for it

    • @rafagomes3169
      @rafagomes3169 8 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      +Brad Schultz Or 20 minutes

    • @efraimszerman6759
      @efraimszerman6759 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kkkkk good

    • @bailey8125
      @bailey8125 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I WAS JUST WATCHING THAT

    • @irodragon7184
      @irodragon7184 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      family guy actually likes billy joel 0_0 watch some episodes and they sing two of his songs

  • @dianeamaral8151
    @dianeamaral8151 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love billy Joel and his music i have so much respect for him 😊😊

  • @terminusest9179
    @terminusest9179 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Nothing but clicking and vocals, only pure talent.

  • @SomeFreakingCactus
    @SomeFreakingCactus 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2511

    I haven't heard this song FOR THE LONGEST TIME.

    • @willowtree3602
      @willowtree3602 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nice ;D (I REALLY love puns)

    • @Kyle-wr3dj
      @Kyle-wr3dj 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Marcus A 😏😏good job

    • @changpooful
      @changpooful 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      You know what you did there? I saw it.

    • @Eric-wd2jm
      @Eric-wd2jm 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      nice

    • @abelmartinez6526
      @abelmartinez6526 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      i haven't read a clever comment FOR THE LONGEST TIME.

  • @ethannavarro943
    @ethannavarro943 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2494

    I feel like no one ever talks about how good of a singer he is. He’s fantastic.

    • @ihsahnakerfeldt9280
      @ihsahnakerfeldt9280 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      It's kind of a given

    • @beegojeeson1834
      @beegojeeson1834 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Let's also discuss how he sounds like a different person in a ton of Songs. I love Billy, but damn bro

    • @christosstamato527
      @christosstamato527 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      I know, and neither do they talk about what a musical genius he is!!
      I'm not a fan of his, but I have all the respect in the world for Billy, as well as for Phil Collins, Colin Hay, Huey Lewis, Steve Perry etc.

    • @bland9876
      @bland9876 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      That moment when you realize there are no instruments in this song just singing vocals and snapping.

    • @_______a
      @_______a 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      @@bland9876 there's a bass guitar and some drums played with brushes

  • @queenmirror3980
    @queenmirror3980 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I'm getting married next year and this will be the song for the first dance with my fiancé. I'm so excited😊❤️

  • @toriann56
    @toriann56 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Listening to this song now seems to have more meaning in my life atm. Thank You for being so talented.. God Bless You Always

  • @crome2021
    @crome2021 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4318

    WELCOME KATE TO THE CHAMPIONS CLUB

  • @matthewgeeblountjr8992
    @matthewgeeblountjr8992 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1028

    2016 Guinness Book of World Records: Catchiest Song. "The Longest Time" by Billy Joel. 1984---

    • @andreahoman1610
      @andreahoman1610 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      seriously??? That's awesome! 😂

    • @SupBro2437
      @SupBro2437 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Andrea Homan Ignorant...

    • @andreahoman1610
      @andreahoman1610 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +SupBro2437 _ 😉 lmao it's like u know me so well! 😂😂

    • @SupBro2437
      @SupBro2437 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andrea Homan k

    • @Ultimatecheezeburger
      @Ultimatecheezeburger 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      how do you measure "most catchiest"?

  • @mauricioduran955
    @mauricioduran955 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Esto no es una canción, es una obra de arte

  • @user-xr2vl1vq2i
    @user-xr2vl1vq2i 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again Genius..

  • @benjaminlundback8394
    @benjaminlundback8394 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3033

    "I've been waiting 20 years for this, just like we practiced, no mistakes, ready? A one, a two, a one two three four."

    • @vincenthunter1615
      @vincenthunter1615 6 ปีที่แล้ว +178

      Benjamin Lundbäck One if the most legend-wait for it-dary shows ever to grace television.

    • @link6891
      @link6891 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      What is this a reference to

    • @vincenthunter1615
      @vincenthunter1615 6 ปีที่แล้ว +106

      How I Met Your Mother (sitcom) in which two of the main cast sing this song with 2 other imaginary versions of themselves. Despite it sounding like a weird animation or some crap it really is an incredibly funny and even at some points emotional (although it did screw up the final ending somewhat). I’d recommend you give it a watch - I’m sure you can find all the seasons on Netflix or other streaming services.

    • @zirayd3895
      @zirayd3895 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Benjamin Lundbäck barney !

    • @MarshyDitch
      @MarshyDitch 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      hahahaha how I met ur mother

  • @green_daddy6074
    @green_daddy6074 8 ปีที่แล้ว +710

    This video represents a couple of guys who never grew out of being a senior at prom. They haven't been there "for the longest time" and spend their days wondering around the abandoned school that's been kept the same since the 50's. They feed on the nostalgia their since their lives are that depressing and they wanna go back to their senior days. The African American janitor represents reality because at the start he says to billy Joel "you gonna be much longer son?" As reality is waiting for them to grow out of the senior phase. Towards the end it shows them putting on modern clothing (modern at the time) and leaving the school. The janitor is shocked and see's them return to reality because they haven't been there "for the longest time".

    • @bcancun123
      @bcancun123 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      You broke it down pretty good thanks

    • @lostacos6421
      @lostacos6421 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      makes more sense

    • @sunnyokapi
      @sunnyokapi 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I thought it was more that the other outfits were them from when they were in school.

    • @lostacos6421
      @lostacos6421 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +sunnyokapi lol

    • @sunnyokapi
      @sunnyokapi 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      To me it makes more sense though. The ones in suits have grey in their hair while the others don't.

  • @dannycostello1978
    @dannycostello1978 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I always cry. Beautiful.

  • @Enter27
    @Enter27 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    His songs live on forever, even after so many years his songs still give me chills. He is definitely one of the best artists in the entire history of music.

  • @tigersfan8459
    @tigersfan8459 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2172

    Nobody:
    Boys after November: OOOOOOO OOOOO OOOOO FOR THE LONGEST TIME

    • @richiewilson3760
      @richiewilson3760 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Best comment award goes to you, my friend.

    • @thegoldenatlas753
      @thegoldenatlas753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Best NNN ad of the month goes to you

    • @thegoldenatlas753
      @thegoldenatlas753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @AliyahA 25614 if he does what ya hope he does on December 1

    • @jakobden.6471
      @jakobden.6471 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TigersFan NNN is so hard

    • @air2-4
      @air2-4 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ikr

  • @christopherflorence5886
    @christopherflorence5886 4 ปีที่แล้ว +457

    "Oh, oh, oh
    For the longest time
    Oh, oh, oh
    For the longest
    If you said goodbye to me tonight
    There would still be music left to write
    What else could I do
    I'm so inspired by you
    That hasn't happened for the longest time
    Once I thought my innocence was gone
    Now I know that happiness goes on
    That's where you found me
    When you put your arms around me
    I haven't been there for the longest time
    Oh, oh, oh
    For the longest time
    Oh, oh, oh
    For the longest
    I'm that voice you're hearing in the hall
    And the greatest miracle of all
    Is how I need you
    And how you needed me too
    That hasn't happened for the longest time
    Maybe this won't last very long
    But you feel so right
    And I could be wrong
    Maybe I've been hoping too hard
    But I've gone this far
    And it's more than I hoped for
    Who knows how much further we'll go on
    Maybe I'll be sorry when you're gone
    I'll take my chances
    I forgot how nice romance is
    I haven't been there for the longest time
    I had second thoughts at the start
    I said to myself
    Hold on to your heart
    Now I know the woman that you are
    You're wonderful so far
    And it's more than I hoped for
    I don't care what consequence it brings
    I have been a fool for lesser things
    I want you so bad
    I think you ought to know that
    I intend to hold you for the longest time"

  • @therobotfish6038
    @therobotfish6038 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It is a fact billy joel has made some of the most banger songs ever

  • @rebeccakenworthy7126
    @rebeccakenworthy7126 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thanks Billy, thank you for rhe decades of entertainment

  • @lukasg5219
    @lukasg5219 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3162

    Who got here because its a very good song?

    • @BFCnational
      @BFCnational 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Lukas G meh too bruh

    • @Humma_Kavula
      @Humma_Kavula 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Lukas G What kind of stupid question is that? The ONLY people here are people who like this song. lol

    • @wrestlingwithfaith
      @wrestlingwithfaith 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Lukas G - Amen to that Lukas - cracking tune!

    • @alexanderchippel
      @alexanderchippel 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Lukas G Z I just came for the free refreshments.

    • @rfkmarkosyan3909
      @rfkmarkosyan3909 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      my

  • @acedark7072
    @acedark7072 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1620

    There’s something weirdly nostalgic about this song

    • @Monochromicornicopia
      @Monochromicornicopia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      weirdly?

    • @joeavila9575
      @joeavila9575 5 ปีที่แล้ว +162

      It cause you haven't heard this son in the longest time dog

    • @ryancarter2959
      @ryancarter2959 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      AcE DaRK I mean... it’s a 30 something year old song so yeah. Not surprising

    • @trashmonet
      @trashmonet 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Because... It's old?

    • @afrochica
      @afrochica 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      And because its a fifties inspired song made in the eighties! 🎶🎙

  • @susancartright9657
    @susancartright9657 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love Billy Joel I have loved this song for the Longest Time!❤

  • @larrychuchua6287
    @larrychuchua6287 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Father in Heaven I Love You Father God in Heaven I Repent my sins to you Lord. Please forgive me for my sins.
    Thank you ❤
    Peace be with Christ ❤

  • @luanascimento3794
    @luanascimento3794 7 ปีที่แล้ว +533

    " I've been waiting twenty years for this! Just like we practiced, no mistakes. Ready ? 1,2 ah 1,2,34..."

  • @incubrian
    @incubrian 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    billy joel is cool as fuck, that is all.

  • @larrychuchua6287
    @larrychuchua6287 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    In Jesus Christ name Heal Our Beings.Amen Love I say Love. Without Love we will not survive ❤
    Amen.❤
    Truth❤

  • @JonnoPlays
    @JonnoPlays 2 ปีที่แล้ว +520

    0:32 I felt like I was waiting for the music to start for the longest time...

  • @bickleyjonas6145
    @bickleyjonas6145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +832

    The vocal melody in here is actually low-key musical genius.

    • @whistledink
      @whistledink 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      More amazing when you learn Joel did all the vocals. All of them. The guys in the video are just actors.

    • @Omni3765
      @Omni3765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@whistledink Not "just actors", members of his band at the time. But yes, Billy did all the vocals for the recording. Which is truly awesome!

    • @Pruperduper
      @Pruperduper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@whistledink you just blew my mind with that fact

    • @dianecristina3319
      @dianecristina3319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's Doo-Wop!

    • @tedkaczynskiamericanhero3916
      @tedkaczynskiamericanhero3916 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dianecristina3319 Yep, easily one of the greater generations of music.

  • @jaimeflor4181
    @jaimeflor4181 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I got this stuck in my head this morning, so I’m hear listening to it. I didn’t realize how much I relate to the lyrics right now.

  • @sammieargana411
    @sammieargana411 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow. This guy is singing in my state tomorrow night. I love his music and his singing. I’ve never seen him sing where I am too 😊❤️🎹 I’m 35. And some of his songs I’ve heard in my childhood too. I love his voice along with his songs. My dad and I are going to his concert tomorrow night 😊❤️🎤🎹

  • @megaprime67
    @megaprime67 8 ปีที่แล้ว +280

    unbelievably catchy. prepare for this song to be stuck in your head all day lol

    • @dexiedoowop7723
      @dexiedoowop7723 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've had this song stuck in my head all day and night :D

    • @carolyndean5934
      @carolyndean5934 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +winjaturta One of my favorite ear worms!

    • @Th3Passerby
      @Th3Passerby 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +winjaturta it's been dayS now... hahahaha!

    • @TheAnonymousDictators
      @TheAnonymousDictators 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      +winjaturta God, I've had this song stuck in my head for the longest time....

    • @Planarwalk
      @Planarwalk 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +The Anonymous Dictators you sir did a good job XD

  • @goroakechi3194
    @goroakechi3194 4 ปีที่แล้ว +545

    This song has been stuck in my head " For the longest time"

  • @redcommand9422
    @redcommand9422 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Every now and then I need some Billy Joel in my life ❤️💯🔥

  • @ROCKSTAR13133
    @ROCKSTAR13133 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This is such a good song🔥

  • @alwaysbeeurself
    @alwaysbeeurself 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2255

    What's amazing about this song is that this man isn't trying to get someone to like him, nor is acting like he likes her, nor trying, nor settling. He falls for her, he's happy to be able to feel the emotions involved, to be himself, and hope for the best, and if doesn't work out, it's ok; he's honest, and although want's it to workout and will treat her the best he could if it does, he's happy regardless for the experience.

    • @John_Ripper
      @John_Ripper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      that is some genius level thinking.

    • @alwaysbeeurself
      @alwaysbeeurself 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@John_Ripper Thank you! One of my favorite songs.

    • @christianevanheerden7936
      @christianevanheerden7936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      A wonderful state of mind to be in.

    • @vaksugod3793
      @vaksugod3793 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      What a great point of view truly amazing somehow filled heart with both joy and sorrow

    • @markcastellanet9672
      @markcastellanet9672 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      A person in a mature place in their life. Seems appropriate for the music video.

  • @Autumn-bd1pz
    @Autumn-bd1pz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +313

    This is such a classic song. The video is absolutely adorable, but terrifying in a hilarious way. 5 middle-aged men come creeping out of the shadows, snapping their fingers, singing at Billy, and he just looks around like, "oh, cool". Then he turns on his old guy swag, and they all creep around the school in what appears to be the dead of night. Haha, love it!

    • @EvanHynes
      @EvanHynes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Autumn1904 in my opinion of course the music video is about a guy (Billy Joel) and his old friends from high school cruise through their old school reminiscing about their youth, and in their own way trying to capture some of it.

    • @cathipalmer8217
      @cathipalmer8217 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And do I mistake the situation, or are the Billies singing love lyrics to each other?

    • @vaeyaxzaveriastarnovae3744
      @vaeyaxzaveriastarnovae3744 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cathipalmer8217 seems like it cuz it looked like he was gonna kiss that one close to him... 😂 no big deal but funny. The lyrics lol

    • @cnorh1424
      @cnorh1424 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Autumn1904 awesome!

  • @jacquelinefox2632
    @jacquelinefox2632 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Billy Joel's a sweetheart. Of course I will back you up.. J. Xxxxx

  • @scarlettarevalo8105
    @scarlettarevalo8105 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    This song always brings me up when I'm down. It makes me think of when I was growing.😊

  • @monkeymouse
    @monkeymouse 7 ปีที่แล้ว +811

    Okay world; this was Our Song! When I proposed to my wife, and she asked me if I was serious, I told her "I don't care what consequence it brings; I have been a fool for lesser things." That's when she knew. We were married until death did us part. Thank you, Mister Joel.

    • @RealClassixX
      @RealClassixX 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Are you saying you're dead?

    • @bristolian5
      @bristolian5 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Classix no I think he's saying she's dead :(

    • @rosesforrevenge2600
      @rosesforrevenge2600 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I read this just as the part came on lmao

    • @chuckduke7921
      @chuckduke7921 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      monkeymouse I an so happy you had a full mariage. Mine did not last. She cheated and lost me but I lost her as well.

    • @CodeSwift01
      @CodeSwift01 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      k.

  • @sunitafisher4758
    @sunitafisher4758 6 ปีที่แล้ว +573

    🌸 "The Longest Time"
    Woah, oh, oh, oh
    For the longest time
    Woah, oh, oh
    For the longest
    If you said goodbye to me tonight
    There would still be music left to write
    What else could I do
    I'm so inspired by you
    That hasn't happened for the longest time
    Once I thought my innocence was gone
    Now I know that happiness goes on
    That's where you found me
    When you put your arms around me
    I haven't been there for the longest time
    Woah, oh, oh, oh
    For the longest time
    Woah, oh, oh
    For the longest
    I'm that voice you're hearing in the hall
    And the greatest miracle of all
    Is how I need you
    And how you needed me too
    That hasn't happened for the longest time
    Maybe this won't last very long
    But you feel so right
    And I could be wrong
    Maybe I've been hoping too hard
    But I've gone this far
    And it's more than I hoped for
    Who knows how much further we'll go on
    Maybe I'll be sorry when you're gone
    I'll take my chances
    I forgot how nice romance is
    I haven't been there for the longest time
    I had second thoughts at the start
    I said to myself
    Hold on to your heart
    Now I know the woman that you are
    You're wonderful so far
    And it's more than I hoped for
    I don't care what consequence it brings
    I have been a fool for lesser things
    I want you so bad
    I think you ought to know
    That I intend to hold you for the longest time
    Woah, oh, oh, oh
    For the longest time
    Woah, oh, oh
    For the longest time
    Woah, oh, oh
    For the longest time
    Woah, oh, oh
    For the longest time
    Woah, oh, oh
    For the longest time...

    • @CadenzaSnep
      @CadenzaSnep 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You don't have to put the lyrics in the comments, it's already in the description.

    • @sunitafisher4758
      @sunitafisher4758 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The Pusheen2 I did it for my sister, she wanted it 😊
      We sing all my moms favourite songs since she died.
      She’s just a kid

    • @Cadocdot
      @Cadocdot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      00:32

    • @roku6203
      @roku6203 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      👍

    • @fishingflips85
      @fishingflips85 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much

  • @thebandshirtguy
    @thebandshirtguy หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Brilliant song that makes me feel good. Thanks Billy🤘🏻

  • @user-pz9cp3sb6e
    @user-pz9cp3sb6e 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Billy joel always a great performer and this was real music

  • @cemalcankefeli4688
    @cemalcankefeli4688 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2060

    Poor Ted, sitting in his booth all alone.

    • @michaelsickenger7692
      @michaelsickenger7692 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      who? Ted Cruz?

    • @hrishiv27
      @hrishiv27 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +the canidain boy in america LION TED

    • @youness186
      @youness186 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You sir, just made my day! Thank you so much😂😂😂

    • @ticklehiphop
      @ticklehiphop 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      hahaha! that's why i'm here. :D really looking forward to him just meeting her already. it's been a trek.

    • @Michael-yb7jh
      @Michael-yb7jh 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Tickle Person it's an amazing show