Yes! Not enough reactors have done this. Maybe 3 or 4 on all of YT. He will need to watch the lyrics though I think. Unless he is learned about pop culture history from the 40's to the 90's
I was born in 1972 but this song really gets to me. The wars of all kinds are broken down in this song. Not just military but life wars. PLEASE PLEASE REACT TO THIS ONE.
He's 71 now, has not put out new music since the 80's but still tours and sells out everywhere he goes. He was selling out Madison Square Garden once a month but I'm sure he is staying home like everyone else right now. He's my all time favorite male singer.
He still performs, but has made the decision to not make any new music simply because he decided that he was kind of out of creative juice since being pretty satisfied with life. I would hate for that to change, but cmon Billy we could handle a new couple of songs from your lazy ass hahahaha!!
"Scenes from an Italian Resteraunt" "Vienna" "Shes Always a Woman to Me" "Half a Mile away" "Rosalinda's eyes" "Until The Night" "Legend of Billy the Kid" "Pressure" "Only The Good Die Young" "Just the Way You Are" "An Innocent Man" "Honesty" There is not a single part of the human condition that Mr Joel does not address! He has no equal.
I was born in September of 59. He sang all the parts to this and combined the tracks together. He also doesn't have a drivers license any more (I don't think) because of his multiple DWIs.
Its not just the words.. Its the Acapella and the up beat fun of the song. This was about 15 to 20 years before my time but the innocence and simplicity of the music is priceless.
It's almost impossible to NOT like Billy Joel! Everybody likes at least one of his songs. The man is a musical legend. I'm a hardcore metal head and I still love me some Billy!
My mom was 5 in 1959! Today is Billy Joel’s 71st birthday! I’m a huge Billy Joel fan seen him live at least 10 times. My daughter is even named Alexis Rae!
Billy Joel is a legend. He’s got a golden voice and is the best story teller out there. You asked how old you were in 1959? Yes I was actually alive. I was 9. Keep playing the older music. You’d be surprised the people that are out there like me. Thx
Born in 1988 dads favorite singer. He’s was born 1966. Every Sunday we would clean the whole house while listening to billy Joel and Phil collins and genesis good time…😢 funny how you miss the things growing up.
Well Billy in "59" my oldest brother 9 years from me was 1 year old . My mom raised 5 kids that to this day still Love Billy Joel's music . When I was a teenager in the "80's" she took me to see many concerts including Billy Joel …..that concert was FIRE !
I'm 55. I grew up with Billy joel music! I love his music! I watch you because you are you are fun to watch! I also like that you are ok with expressing your feelings!
His Glass House's album is fire! I don't know why no one ever mentions "It's still Rock n Roll to me", "You May Be Right", "Sometimes a Fantasy", "All For Layna"..Great album!!
Billy was shocked how well this Acapella song did...The 50's acapella groups were decades earlier. Negative 1 in 59...I was an itch in my daddy's pants...:)... I'm grateful to have spent a life time next to Billy's music...My city, Philly, put him in the Mainstream with Captain Jack...He was just one of the thousands of great groups from the era.
I was -7 (1966). I saw him live for the first time on this particular tour (An Innocent Man) and this album was a tribute to the Motown sound. It is a spectacular album and is worthy of having in your collection.
This song came out when I was in 6th grade. SIXTH GRADE!! We’re talking...1983, and I STILL know the lyrics!(granted, I learned fairly recently that I had misheard the part where Billy sings, “I had second thoughts at the start”. I thought for the longest time(no pun intended) that he was singing, “I had said good thoughts at the start”) 37 years later!
You’re right about “The Longest Time”. 1959? My mother was nine years old that year. My older sister was born in 1972. I was born in 1976. My younger brothers were born in 1977 & 1979.
He doesn't get the respect he DESERVES! I think he's the best ever. But he pulled a rarity with his albums & they call it the "triple crown" cause "The stranger, 52nd Street & Glass Houses" all came out consecutively & they were monsters in both sales & the quality of the songs! 1977, 1978 & 1980. That's how close they were to each other! The man is beyond phenomenon & all written by him alone. Turnstiles was right before the stranger in 1976 & that had ny state of mind, say goodbye to Hollywood, angry young man... he is a monster!
Ah Billy - you need to hear the whole Innocent Man album. The whole thing is a tribute to the music of his youth that inspired him. The very last song, Keepin the Faith, explains why he put the album together and the video is pretty dang funny! "If it seems like I've been lost in Let's Remember, You think I'm feeling all around missing my younger days..." Give it a listen. So many good tunes.
My mom high school was Class of 59 and mine was Class of 89! We went to college together at a city college and she graduated from the culinary arts program and I did the business office program.I made her dream of going to college possible and made her dream a little!
This was from his Album "An Innocent Man" from the 1980's. He was paying homage to Doo Wop that was popularized by Black Male Singing Groups on Street Corners or even The Bathroom.
Born June 1959. Not long after Sputnik and the dawn of the space age. Damn, I though we'd be living on the moon by now. Well, at least we the have the internet to salve our emotional wounds. The moon is dull anyhow. More classic rock please.
To answer the question you posed, I was born in 1951. Yeah, I am pretty eclectic when it comes to music. I have found some from the 1940s that still kick ass today, as well as some from almost every decade since then.
In 59 I was 2 yrs old. 63 now. Billy Joel was one of the biggest musicians in High School and College circles! Love the Stranger album. Every song was a number 1 hit!!
I was 7 in 1959 but I grew up listening to the doowop that Billy Joel was enjoying. This song is a nod to the song Song Much In Love by The Tymes. Please find their video and you will see the comparison. This song is genius.
I was born in 1971. MTV and puberty arrived at about the same time. Billy Joel is part of the soundtrack of my adolescence. All it takes is a few notes and I am back in my youth. I hope to see him in concert before he decides to retire. His songs are autobiographical, and imo, the genuine emotion in his writing is what makes his music timeless. I love your reactions--it's great you're open to many music genres and artists. I'd love to see your reaction to one of Billy Joel's slower songs. "Honesty" has always been particularly moving to me. Also, "Leningrad". Both of them choke me up if I'm not careful. Stay safe and groovy. ☮
Nice. Most people reacting comment just on the vocals (which is understandable; it sounds awesome), but the story it (and even the video) tell are also moving.
Born in 96 but my mom adored Billy Joel, and would play him all the time, now my younger sister and I adore him. My mom and dad are responsible for our old souls and we love them. Neil Diamond is also a childhood favorite.
Just to give some context: this song pays homage to the '50's doo wop era but with an 80's flair to it. I grew up in the 80's and that decade alone had some of the most innovative and diverse music of all-time.
I grew up listening to Billy Joel. In 59, my mother turned 1. I came along in 75. I love the variety on your channel. I initially found you via Pentatonix reactions but I love your humor etc and the fact you dont hold back. Look forward to more!
I was born 1993, but i grew up listening wo new and older music including this because my sister was an '87 baby, my brother '79 baby and my parents were '52 and '54. Also, I remember hearing this song from alvin and the chipmunks cartoon back in the 90s
59 I was -6 years. Not even a Twinkle in my Dad's eye. it has also been featured in Glee, Family Guy and the Office? Fun fact though it was arranged for a group such as what was shown. In actual fact ALL of the parts were sung by Billy
I always thought it was amazing that he did all the vocals/harmonies in this song. The man is brilliant!
I didn’t know that but thanks
I loved this song. It really shows his talent. No musical instruments
If you got alot of range in can be easier to do harmonies that way, instead of having five different voices nail it in one take
Prince did the same thing for the song 7.
Billy Joel - We didn't Start the Fire
Someone did a verse of We Didn't Start the Fire, but for 2020. If you're on twitter, look it up.
Yes! Not enough reactors have done this. Maybe 3 or 4 on all of YT. He will need to watch the lyrics though I think. Unless he is learned about pop culture history from the 40's to the 90's
This ^ get ready for a history lesson!
I was born in 1972 but this song really gets to me. The wars of all kinds are broken down in this song. Not just military but life wars. PLEASE PLEASE REACT TO THIS ONE.
I can listen to this song a million times and I will smile every time!
Well, you've got a beautiful one, so keep on a smilin 😊
me too
I wasn't born until 82 lol, but I've always loved Billy Joel's music. I like the older music: Meatloaf, The Police, Billy Joel, Simon & Garfunkle.
Wait did you just put MeatLoaf,in with the police, Billy Joel and S&G? LMFAO!😆
Wait did you just put MeatLoaf,in with the police, Billy Joel and S&G? LMFAO!😆
@@midnightmyers3873 Meatloaf has one of the most influential albums of all time. How many records to you know where everything charted.
Born in 85, and same lol
Hey Another 82 baby 😄 my mom always played billy joel, hall & oats etc every Saturday morning
This man can rock, this man can groove, and this man can melt your heart! Billy Joel is one of the absolute best!
He's 71 now, has not put out new music since the 80's but still tours and sells out everywhere he goes. He was selling out Madison Square Garden once a month but I'm sure he is staying home like everyone else right now. He's my all time favorite male singer.
Close, but not quite. His last new release was River of Dreams in '93.
He still performs, but has made the decision to not make any new music simply because he decided that he was kind of out of creative juice since being pretty satisfied with life. I would hate for that to change, but cmon Billy we could handle a new couple of songs from your lazy ass hahahaha!!
I won't lie. This song is what caused me to look into enjoying the music from the 50's. And I'm a young 48 years old. LOL!
Buddy I'm 27 and this is one of my favorite style of music.
@@attackall111 Then start looking up music from the 50's and 60's. Heaven knows I'm making someone rich with all of the cd buying. LOL.
11 years older then you. Lol Billy Joel made this popular in the 70s loved Billy Joel
What all genres do you like?
@@attackall111 Joel is awesome because it’s 50s inspired but made in the 80s awesome mixture
"Scenes from an Italian Resteraunt"
"Vienna"
"Shes Always a Woman to Me"
"Half a Mile away"
"Rosalinda's eyes"
"Until The Night"
"Legend of Billy the Kid"
"Pressure"
"Only The Good Die Young"
"Just the Way You Are"
"An Innocent Man"
"Honesty"
There is not a single part of the human condition that Mr Joel does not address!
He has no equal.
Absolutely correct
I’m glad you appreciate us older fans!! Seeing you like our music is like discovering it all over again! This song is one of Joel’s jewels!
Dude, you could react to Billy Joel for a year and NEVER find a bad one! Pick a song. Any song. And, yes. The lyrics are damned important!
You hit the nail on the head on that one Billy Joel's music is timeless he's great
Best Billy Joel song for me is Matter of Trust, get to see him rock it out a little with the guitar.
That is a very underrated song. Good choice.
My fave
Always loved that one
supremely underrated vocalist,helluva set of pipes
"supremely underrated vocalist" How did you come to that determination?
I love how happy and positive Billy always is, bopping along to the music.
I was born in September of 59. He sang all the parts to this and combined the tracks together. He also doesn't have a drivers license any more (I don't think) because of his multiple DWIs.
Born in "64. Billy Joel was MASSIVE back in the day. So talented
Well I was born in 64. 55 for another month. Billy Joel doesn't have bad songs. They all great classics.. thanks.
Born in 77. Love Billy Joel! Just saw him in concert in September in Dallas.
Its not just the words.. Its the Acapella and the up beat fun of the song. This was about 15 to 20 years before my time but the innocence and simplicity of the music is priceless.
This was from the album An Innocent Man, it was he tribute to the 50’s and 60’s music. Great album!
It's almost impossible to NOT like Billy Joel! Everybody likes at least one of his songs. The man is a musical legend. I'm a hardcore metal head and I still love me some Billy!
My mom was 5 in 1959! Today is Billy Joel’s 71st birthday! I’m a huge Billy Joel fan seen him live at least 10 times. My daughter is even named Alexis Rae!
Billy Joel is a legend. He’s got a golden voice and is the best story teller out there. You asked how old you were in 1959? Yes I was actually alive. I was 9. Keep playing the older music. You’d be surprised the people that are out there like me. Thx
I won’t say my age but this was a hit in High school. I enjoy watching reactions to songs from my youth.
Born in 1988 dads favorite singer. He’s was born 1966. Every Sunday we would clean the whole house while listening to billy Joel and Phil collins and genesis good time…😢 funny how you miss the things growing up.
Well Billy in "59" my oldest brother 9 years from me was 1 year old . My mom raised 5 kids that to this day still Love Billy Joel's music . When I was a teenager in the "80's" she took me to see many concerts including Billy Joel …..that concert was FIRE !
We older folks (58) definitely love you Billy! Thank you for reviewing “our” music 😊
I'm 55. I grew up with Billy joel music! I love his music! I watch you because you are you are fun to watch! I also like that you are ok with expressing your feelings!
I was conceived in '59. I've seen Billy 6 times over the past 45 years, every one a great show!
His Glass House's album is fire! I don't know why no one ever mentions "It's still Rock n Roll to me", "You May Be Right", "Sometimes a Fantasy", "All For Layna"..Great album!!
First album I ever bought with my own money.
All are great songs. Billy Joel is a National Treasure.
1956...I was 10 years from being born. 55 year old white lady that loves you and your reactions.
Billy was shocked how well this Acapella song did...The 50's acapella groups were decades earlier.
Negative 1 in 59...I was an itch in my daddy's pants...:)... I'm grateful to have spent a life time next to Billy's music...My city, Philly, put him in the Mainstream with Captain Jack...He was just one of the thousands of great groups from the era.
fun fact billy joel did all the vocals for this song which is crazy
I was -7 (1966). I saw him live for the first time on this particular tour (An Innocent Man) and this album was a tribute to the Motown sound. It is a spectacular album and is worthy of having in your collection.
This song came out when I was in 6th grade. SIXTH GRADE!! We’re talking...1983, and I STILL know the lyrics!(granted, I learned fairly recently that I had misheard the part where Billy sings, “I had second thoughts at the start”. I thought for the longest time(no pun intended) that he was singing, “I had said good thoughts at the start”) 37 years later!
I wasn't born til '81 but I love music from the 1950s all the way up to some of today's modern music. I'm an old soul!
You'll love "a matter of trust" its a great upbeat tune
Was born in 1948 and enjoy this song and your reactions. Been with the same girl since 1970.
You’re right about “The Longest Time”. 1959? My mother was nine years old that year. My older sister was born in 1972. I was born in 1976. My younger brothers were born in 1977 & 1979.
Check out early Billy Joel, anything off his 52nd Street album would be a good start. My Life, Big Shot , Stiletto.
#Seconded! 52nd Street or The Stranger are prime Billy Joel. Also, the live Songs in the Attic dusts off some prime older material and amps them up.
He doesn't get the respect he DESERVES! I think he's the best ever. But he pulled a rarity with his albums & they call it the "triple crown" cause "The stranger, 52nd Street & Glass Houses" all came out consecutively & they were monsters in both sales & the quality of the songs! 1977, 1978 & 1980. That's how close they were to each other! The man is beyond phenomenon & all written by him alone. Turnstiles was right before the stranger in 1976 & that had ny state of mind, say goodbye to Hollywood, angry young man... he is a monster!
DescendantofFools dont forget Honesty!
I wasn’t around in the 50s but when this song came out in 1984 I was a senior in HS. Now I’m nearly a different kind of senior lol.
Ah Billy - you need to hear the whole Innocent Man album. The whole thing is a tribute to the music of his youth that inspired him. The very last song, Keepin the Faith, explains why he put the album together and the video is pretty dang funny! "If it seems like I've been lost in Let's Remember, You think I'm feeling all around missing my younger days..." Give it a listen. So many good tunes.
Love Billy Joel. So many classics. I wasn’t born in 59. I am Summer of 69 baby. Will be 51 in a few weeks
My mom high school was Class of 59 and mine was Class of 89! We went to college together at a city college and she graduated from the culinary arts program and I did the business office program.I made her dream of going to college possible and made her dream a little!
My mom was still in school then so I wasn't quite here yet. I came along the summer of '70. He did The Piano Man as well that was also a classic.
This was from his Album "An Innocent Man" from the 1980's. He was paying homage to Doo Wop that was popularized by Black Male Singing Groups on Street Corners or even The Bathroom.
I love when artists bring back OR pay homage to older genres of music like Billy Joel paying homage to the 50s DooWop street corner groups 🥰
1959 my mother wasn't even a thought let alone me. LOL My grandparents got married in 1962.
I wasn’t even a twinkle...
Billy Joel is an amazing composer of all genres of music...
I was born in 80 but grew up with tunes like this due to the folks.
I was 9 years old in 1959. Old enough to have been around when all this stuff was new.
Heh. Both of my parents turned 8 in 1959, and they're only two years younger than Billy Joel. Pretty cool that you uploaded this on his 71st birthday!
My mom was 9 in 1959. I didn’t come around until 1974.
My Mom was ALSO 9 that year. *LOL* (I didn't come along until '79.)
The video shows a school reunion for 1959 but the song was released in 84
Which would have been the 25th anniversary reunion. (Crazy that now it would be the 61st anniversary).
Born June 1959. Not long after Sputnik and the dawn of the space age. Damn, I though we'd be living on the moon by now.
Well, at least we the have the internet to salve our emotional wounds. The moon is dull anyhow. More classic rock please.
To answer the question you posed, I was born in 1951. Yeah, I am pretty eclectic when it comes to music. I have found some from the 1940s that still kick ass today, as well as some from almost every decade since then.
I was born in 87. So I am actually one of the young ones as well. Who listens to the old time music.
In 1959 my dad was 21 and my mom was 14. But don’t worry, they didn’t meet each other for another 10 years!
My father was in the class of 59. I was in high school when this song came out.
In 59 I was 2 yrs old. 63 now. Billy Joel was one of the biggest musicians in High School and College circles! Love the Stranger album. Every song was a number 1 hit!!
I was 7 in 1959 but I grew up listening to the doowop that Billy Joel was enjoying. This song is a nod to the song Song Much In Love by The Tymes. Please find their video and you will see the comparison. This song is genius.
I was born in 1978 but Billy Joel is in my top 5 Favorite artists ever. Eminem, Billy Joel, Garth Brooks, Blue October, and WuTang
I was 4 years old in 1959. Loved great music for the longest time!
I was born in 1971. MTV and puberty arrived at about the same time. Billy Joel is part of the soundtrack of my adolescence. All it takes is a few notes and I am back in my youth. I hope to see him in concert before he decides to retire. His songs are autobiographical, and imo, the genuine emotion in his writing is what makes his music timeless. I love your reactions--it's great you're open to many music genres and artists. I'd love to see your reaction to one of Billy Joel's slower songs. "Honesty" has always been particularly moving to me. Also, "Leningrad". Both of them choke me up if I'm not careful. Stay safe and groovy. ☮
I was born early 60s The 70s was by biggest time for music and loved loved Billy Joel
I was born in 1972. This man has a major collection of hits. Try his song "River of Dreams"
"This is the time" "and so it goes" and "Baby grand".
another good musician and story teller --- class of 59 i was 7 years old and in grade school.
My husband got me into Billy Joel. Great music. However I was born in 1990 so I was 31 years later than the 1959 mentioned in the song.
Another one with a good message is
You're Only Human(Second Wind)
Love Billy Joel. Born in 73 & I love all his styles of music. Incredible talent.
Nice. Most people reacting comment just on the vocals (which is understandable; it sounds awesome), but the story it (and even the video) tell are also moving.
Born in 96 but my mom adored Billy Joel, and would play him all the time, now my younger sister and I adore him. My mom and dad are responsible for our old souls and we love them. Neil Diamond is also a childhood favorite.
One of the most talented artist! I ❤️ him! I was 4 in ‘59 :)
Just to give some context: this song pays homage to the '50's doo wop era but with an 80's flair to it. I grew up in the 80's and that decade alone had some of the most innovative and diverse music of all-time.
Fun fact.....every voice in this song is Billy. He's his own acapella group. True story......
"Why Should I Worry" From Oliver And Company Is When I Fell In Love Him Lol I'm A 90's Baby
I grew up listening to Billy Joel. In 59, my mother turned 1. I came along in 75. I love the variety on your channel. I initially found you via Pentatonix reactions but I love your humor etc and the fact you dont hold back. Look forward to more!
I was -6 in 1959. Billy Joel is a classic!!
I was born 1993, but i grew up listening wo new and older music including this because my sister was an '87 baby, my brother '79 baby and my parents were '52 and '54. Also, I remember hearing this song from alvin and the chipmunks cartoon back in the 90s
Billy's the best. Have you reacted to The Stranger? Its full of wisdom.
I wasn’t born until 1963!
Big fan brother!
another great 80s song from Billy Joel. The video just made it see, like the 1950s
oddly enough, the day after you posted this, is his birthday (may 9th) so, Happy birthday Mr Joel :)
l have loved this song for the longest time 😀my vintage begins in 1951
Saw Billy open for the Beach Boys in the early 70's. One the best shows i have ever seen. He was awesome.
wasn't born till '60. appreciate your reactions.
1959? I was 3. You do the math - old lady alert!😁
Anybody notice the song being whistled at the beginning...it's the whistling part to the song "The Stranger".
The best part is that he did all the vocals himself as well as the percussive sounds. The only instruments used were a bass guitar and a snare drum.
Billy Joel : Uptown Girl, movin out, my life, New York state of mind, you may be right , just the way you are, only the good die young :)
I’m 61, love Billy Joel!
billy joel -it's still rock n roll to me
Born in ‘61 so grew up to 70’s and 80’s music. Back before music videos or auto tune
April 25, 1961 is my birthday and I love that you point out the instruments...including the vocals. Check out Quincy Jones's Ai No Corrida.
Fun facts: Billy Joel was 10 in 1959 and.....he never graduated from high school.
I was negative 23 in 1959. My dad was only a year old and my mom wouldn't even be be born for another 3 years. Yet i still grew up loving this song.
I was 2 years old, Love Billy Joel!!!!!
59 I was -6 years. Not even a Twinkle in my Dad's eye.
it has also been featured in Glee, Family Guy and the Office?
Fun fact though it was arranged for a group such as what was shown. In actual fact ALL of the parts were sung by Billy
Where was I in 59? Wherever one would be when their father wasn’t even born yet
Class of 59 was 21 years before i was born 😳, Billy Joel is such a great singer