Finally! This is unquestionably the most underrated Billy Joel song ever. Any given person can argue which is BEST, but this one deserved so much more respect than it gets.
@@ducksoff7236 In any setting you want, toss out the question "Billy Joel's five best songs?" and see how often this one gets mentioned. I figure that's largely driven by "classic rock" radio that plays the same dozen or so songs (which are good songs!) incessantly and this one once every couple of months. But whatever the cause, I seldom see anyone peg it as one of his best.
Loved growing up with Billy Joel. This song came out when I was 14. Rob Squad: Christie Brinkley was Billy Joel's wife at this time. She's in the video here a few scenes. She was the star of Joel's video Uptown Girl. And if you've seen the movie Vacation, she was the blonde in the red sports car and swimming buddy of Clark Griswald.
Christie is the beautiful blonde with a baby in her arms. The baby is their only shared child, Alexa Ray Joel born in 1985. She's now older than Billy and Christie were in this video.
Edit: Former Boss was permanently angry @ Joel b/c he & his bro were extremely good friends with the bass player in this video - Doug Stegmeyer. Go Google Doug.
One of my favorite Billy Joel songs. Such meaningful lyrics, gets stuck in your head. You have yet to do my ultimate favorite...."Only The Good Die Young". You will NOT be able to sit still.
A great, but sad song of Billy Joel's is Goodnight Saigon. It's about the Vietnam War and how the boys changed from before and after going to war. It's really a quintessential song from Billy.
His Ex wife is Super Model Christie Brinkley, and she is in the background of this video holding their daughter. So happy you will be able to see Billy live. Wait until he sings Piano Man, and how the entire crowd will sing so loud it's amazing. His sho0ws at MSG are said to be like sitting in a giant Livingroom with 19,000 friends. You will have a great time. As always Thanks for the Smiles
@@ellessandraramsay1841 Not trying to be a dick here but there was no "onwards" after River Of Dreams. At least not as far as pop/rock goes and only a classical for piano, instrumental album that he wrote but did not play on himself. I agree River Of Dreams was not his best album but there were still some decent enough songs on there all the same.
That's what happened to me back in the mid 80's. I can remember he started the show with this song. I've probably seen him a half dozen times since. Every show is great!
Going to put this one out there again, because I'm hoping y'all will check this out when you have a chance: Billy Joel's "New York State Of Mind (from Old Grey Whistle Test)". It is live, it is amazing, you get up-close camera shots of his piano playing, and the saxophone player is also incredible. I have been watching y'all almost from the beginning, so I think I can say pretty confidently that you both would love it. :)
Yes, I agree. This song and "This Is The Time' from the same album are two of my favorites from him. I highly recommend that they give it a reaction also.
"He always puts you in a good mood". No, he always makes you feel, whether that's joy, sadness or anger. Check out "Goodnight Saigon" for a really moving song that he wrote with the request and blessing of a veteran's group. He didn't serve but had friends who did, and he had mad respect for them and what they went through.
OPEN THE WINDOW…WE ARE DOING TO DANCE!!! A..1..A..2…A.123…💃🏻🕺 Billy’s bride Christine Brinkley( at that time) and his daughter Alexa are in the video. Love this song! Made me smile😊❤️
Here are a few Billy Joel songs you should react to before his concert: New York State Of Mind, Only The Good Die Young, For The Longest Time, You May Be Right, and Honesty.
Amber & Jay, here are some other great song by Billy Joel to react to: "New York State of Mind", "The Stranger", "Only the Good Die Young", "Honesty", "You May Be Right", "Zanzibar", "Sleeping with the Television On", and "Pressure".
I remember buying my first Billy Joel album, "The Stranger," when I was in sixth grade. He is such an amazing artist. I can't even think of how many songs he has written and sung throughout my life. He also has songs that are not as well known but just as good. Thanks for sharing!
Jay/Amber, you'll LOVE his "The Stranger", "All About Soul", "Only The Good Die Young" and "She's Always A Woman" !!!! edit- his album "The Stranger" is in my top 5 of all-time!! Christie Brinkley is the blond woman in the room in the beginning holding their daughter.
LOVE THIS TUNE!! There's NOT a bad BILLY JOEL tune!! He was married to supermodel, Christie Brinkley from '85 to '94 and they had one child: with whom you see her walking around with in this video (Alexa Ray Joel). ENJOY THE CONCERT, YOU-TWO!! Wave at me when you drive through Dallas! HUGS!
He came to Auckland back in December of 2022 and this was his opening number for the show. A fantastic night for me. This is probably my favourite song of his. This and My Life. Great reaction.
Christie Brinkley was his ex, and she appeared in the video holding their daughter Alexa Ray who was named after Ray Charles! I'm so excited you get to see him (and Stevie.) That is gonna be one amazing show and I'm just thrilled for you. Y'all totally deserve it.
You're in for a real special concert seeing Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks next year!! Joel puts on a great show and has a very large list of songs in his playbook. And, then, Stevie is another legend including all those years with Fleetwood Mac. I'd love to hear them sing together. They are both close to 75 and are still touring and singing strong. THANK YOU, Jay and Amber, for always brightening my day with your positivity, your smiles and your appreciation for the music that I grew up with!
An excellent song choice. Obscure for everyone except us die hard Billy Joel fans. Thanks for playing this, as it's one of my favorites and rarely played on the radio.
I’ve been to 2 of his concerts. One solo & one with Elton John. He opened his solo concert with this one. It was unexpected & perfect. That “One, Two, One, Two, Three,Four” was such a good start & this is an under appreciated song.
Christie Brinkley was his “Uptown Girl”, a former Sport’s Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model (still makes guest appearances) and is the tall blonde walking around the edges of the studio with one of their children.
😊Great pick guys❤ Amber you mentioned his wife Christie Brinkley (huge super model) just after she walked into the room with the band holding their baby daughter Alexa Ray Joel who is now a singer/song writer/pianist herself. I was lucky enough to see Billy and Stevie in Los Angeles this year!! Amazing show of course. You will for sure FAN GIRL out while witnessing 2 living legends still doing there thing at such a high level.....especially Stevie. I am so excited for you.
8:58 when you said "time capsule" my jaw dropped because that's also what I loved about this video, and video's like it. I was a teenager when this came out, so seeing some of the people felt a bit like I was re-visiting a past that I seem to miss more with each passing year.
Definitely one of my favorite Billy Joel songs. I was 7 when it came out, and even then I knew how incredibly cool this video was. I would love for you to react to "Piano Man"!
They have and it was one of Billy's first ones that they reacted to and I think that it might even have been the very first. Although they were saying during this reaction that it is no longer up now though.
@@seanscanlon9067 Ha! I just jumped right into the video and missed what they said in the beginning. Thanks for pointing that out. I hope they can reupload it!
Billy Joel has been a staple part of my music listening over the years , the man is a genius . So many brilliant songs. An Innocemt Man is well worth checking out , a real gem......
Great Billy Joel track from an often underrated album "The Bridge". Many song on side one I viewed as "tributes" to particular artists. This song has a Springsteen style. "This Is The Time" has a smooth Dire Straits vibe. "Running On Ice" has a new wave feel with The Police coming to mind. The drumming has Stewart Copeland written all.over it, as Joel's delivery has Sting's cadence. Steve Winwood and Cyndi Lauper are featured tracks. Ray Charles "My Baby Grand," is a legendary. I met Billy Joel at a restaurant next to my apartment that tour.
You love Billy Joel and Barbra Streisand you should play Streisand’s recording of Joel’s “New York State of Mind”! Spectacular! And…. I love you guys! ❤️
I made a playlist for that song. I have 20 different versions. Sinatra, Oleta Adams, sax player Eric Marienthal. and Jazz singer Diane Schuur are some of my favorite versions other than Barbra's. Also some Big Band recordings of it as well. Has that song been chosen as NY's state song yet? Curious?
I never heard a Billy Joel song that I didn't like but I have to say this is my favorite by the way he was married to Christie Brinkley and she is in this video holding their daughter , I think you only see them twice. My favorite album is The Stranger every song is fabulous
Personally, this is my favorite Billy Joel song. Another that captures his struggle with BiPolar Disorder is "I Go To Extremes." You should check that out next
Words cannot express how much I love Billy. I'd love to see him live in concert; so happy for/jealous of you guys! I strongly recommend that you do a reaction to his "Downeaster Alexa." It has a lot of instruments that you don't usually hear on his songs, or in rock songs in general.
you have to listen to Billy Joel New York State of mind from old gray whistle test video he wears sunglasses and smokes a cigarette and looks really cool. I think you’ll love it
Yes! My favorite Billy Joel song! I love the video, too. Another great music video that plays to a community is 'Paper in Fire' by John Mellencamp. I know y'all will love that one as well.
The Longest Time-Billy Joel. J/A love for you to react to this beautiful song by him. Without ruining the surprise, you haven’t reacted to a similar song yet which was a top 5 music charter in the mid 80s. Thanks again for reacting to BJ his catalogue is great and deep!
The 80s was such a magical time. Nearly every week there was a new number one by a different artist. Fun, fashion and music was on the way up the entire decade.
He was married to supermodel Christie Brinkley who was in this video, he was singing directly to her and their baby at one point in the video. She was the beautiful blonde holding the baby, standing in the background, smiling at him. She was in many of his videos.
Mr. Billy Joel. The hit man!!! What a great song, I love the changes and the rock guitar. His voice is also amazing. Beautiful song. Thank you and regards!!
I've always loved Billy Joel. I've been enjoying his music for almost 42 years. I grew up on Billy Joel. He's such a wonderful songwriter, too. He just lifts my spirits anytime I hear his music playing. Jay and Amber, I know you'll truly enjoy the concert you're planning to attend! One excited for you both. More Billy Joel songs: 1. "An Innocent Man"/1983 2. " Leave A Tender Moment Alone"/1984 3.. "Only The Good Die Young"/1978 4. " You're Only Human (Second Wind)/1985 5. "And So It Goes"/1990
He makes you FEEL the songs by his storytelling! Allentown & Goodnight Saigon are personal to me. Downeaster Alexa is another good one. Lullaby (Goodnight My Angel) he wrote to his daughter Alexa
The man is a brilliant lyricist. Whether the song is upbeat or slower, the musicality is great, but always listen to the lyrics and the story he’s telling. “New York State of Mind” is maybe my favorite Billy Joel song. If you guys haven’t reacted to it yet, check it out. Love your channel!
I'm so happy you are able to attend a concert! Must be hard with three kids to schedule but you will never regret seeing live music. If you want to see the legends, you need to see them when you can cuz time is not on our side. Many are retiring.
Great reaction guys. You will really enjoy him in concert next year! Amber, his wife at the time of this video, was model Christie Brinkley (I spotted her holding a child for a brief moment in the video). You may remember her as the woman driving the Maserati in the movie National Lampoon's Vacation. Jay, you will love rockin' Billy Joel with songs "Pressure" & "You May Be Right". Thanks.😎
That child is their daughter Alexa Ray Joel, who is 37 years old now and a pianist and singer-songwriter herself. I remember seeing this video for the first time on BBC2 here in the UK, and it was also the first time I had seen Billy 'play' guitar, but it is frightening to think that it was nearly 40 years ago. The Ray part of Alexa's name is after Ray Charles and he and Billy did a duet together called Baby Grand that was on the same album as this song.
If you haven't done it already, he did a live performance on the Grey Whistle Test - New York State of Mind. His piano playing and showmanship are amazing!
Billy is just miming. He didn't play guitar on the actual recording. The real guitarists were David Brown and Russell Javors, both of whom played on a number of Billy Joel albums.
I just Stevie and Billy in concert last night here in Minneapolis; great show but I do wish he had included this song in his set list as it is one of my favorites. A similar song is "All About Soul" but the song I think you should check out the most is "Goodnight Saigon." It is about the experiences of soldiers in the Vietnam War.
When people saw Billy playing guitar they were shocked - he was the Piano Man! He laughed about it, saying he only could play some rhythm chords and doubted if his guitar was even plugged in!
man, i grew up on Billy Joel. ive not heard this song in a VERY long time. i was able to sing along none the less. You guys are going to be in for a real treat, he is amazing live!
Excellent choice, Jay and Amber! The interpersonal relationship message reminds me of another very underrated Billy Joel Hit, "Honesty". But "Allentown" is still my all time favorite. 😊❤
By far the most beautiful Billy Joel song is Downeaster Alexa. He did so much for the fishing trade with that song, and it's just heartbreaking. "There ain't no island left for islanders like me."
The video was done as a tribute to the Beatles with cameos from Paul, ,Ringo and George, in different spots of the video. This song is one of my favorites of his !! His wife at the time was Christie Brinkley. Great song thank you!!
That’s his wife, Christie Brinkley, with their child in the video. She was the most famous model in the world. You may recognize her as the hot girl in the Ferrari in National Lampoon’s Vacation.
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Finally! This is unquestionably the most underrated Billy Joel song ever. Any given person can argue which is BEST, but this one deserved so much more respect than it gets.
Also, I'm always a sucker for "random people breaking into dancing in the street" scenes.
Confused at how one of his most popular songs is "underrated"........
@@ducksoff7236 In any setting you want, toss out the question "Billy Joel's five best songs?" and see how often this one gets mentioned.
I figure that's largely driven by "classic rock" radio that plays the same dozen or so songs (which are good songs!) incessantly and this one once every couple of months. But whatever the cause, I seldom see anyone peg it as one of his best.
Agreed.
Agreed. Awesome that he plays the guitar also.
Loved growing up with Billy Joel. This song came out when I was 14. Rob Squad: Christie Brinkley was Billy Joel's wife at this time. She's in the video here a few scenes. She was the star of Joel's video Uptown Girl. And if you've seen the movie Vacation, she was the blonde in the red sports car and swimming buddy of Clark Griswald.
Jay and Amber still haven't heard SOMETIMES A FANTASY by Billy. 😎
Christie is the beautiful blonde with a baby in her arms. The baby is their only shared child, Alexa Ray Joel born in 1985. She's now older than Billy and Christie were in this video.
@@coolcpa3321that’s just a little mind blowing. 🤯
@dustinjones8887, agree with your true facts! Loved this video on MTV back in the day.
Edit: Former Boss was permanently angry @ Joel b/c he & his bro were extremely good friends with the bass player in this video - Doug Stegmeyer. Go Google Doug.
One of my favorite Billy Joel songs. Such meaningful lyrics, gets stuck in your head. You have yet to do my ultimate favorite...."Only The Good Die Young". You will NOT be able to sit still.
a song that was banned on many radio stations and such a good song
A great, but sad song of Billy Joel's is Goodnight Saigon. It's about the Vietnam War and how the boys changed from before and after going to war. It's really a quintessential song from Billy.
I’ve been asking them to check out that song for years… the lyrics really transport you to another time and place.
@@scottNNJ Yes, very true and well said. I hope they will check out this powerful song.
This song might be Billy Joel’s most underrated song and it always takes me back to ‘87. It’s such a great tune and the lyrics are awesome. It rocks!
His Ex wife is Super Model Christie Brinkley, and she is in the background of this video holding their daughter. So happy you will be able to see Billy live. Wait until he sings Piano Man, and how the entire crowd will sing so loud it's amazing. His sho0ws at MSG are said to be like sitting in a giant Livingroom with 19,000 friends. You will have a great time. As always Thanks for the Smiles
BTW...daughter grew up to be a HOTTIE!!!
Christie is the blond in the Ferrari in the movie "Vacation" which they reacted to fairly recently.
I never actually heard that saying before, but I've always seen Billy at MSG, and actually now that I read that, it's crazy spot on! 👍
Guys, I am addicted to your channel! I literally spend hours here. I'm 71 and know just about ALL the songs you play. I'm just loving this!
Yeah Jay and Amber are the greatest aren't they! Best reaction channel on TH-cam.
cant wait for the new beatle song reaction.
You NEVER get a bad song from Billy Joel. He’s awesome. Have fun at his concert. 😊❤
Every album is so good...except from River Of Dreams onwards. But that's just me. 😉
@@ellessandraramsay1841 Not trying to be a dick here but there was no "onwards" after River Of Dreams. At least not as far as pop/rock goes and only a classical for piano, instrumental album that he wrote but did not play on himself.
I agree River Of Dreams was not his best album but there were still some decent enough songs on there all the same.
after you see him in concert, you will become a bigger fan, he's incredible
Sorry for the thumbs down. I agree 100%. I got to see Billy Joel 4 times. 3 in the 80's.
Saw him 9 years ago. The best night of my life. I literally thought I was going to have a heart attack.
That's what happened to me back in the mid 80's. I can remember he started the show with this song. I've probably seen him a half dozen times since. Every show is great!
@@blkrhino7961 Don't you mean a heart attack ack-ack-ack-ack-ack?
Going to put this one out there again, because I'm hoping y'all will check this out when you have a chance: Billy Joel's "New York State Of Mind (from Old Grey Whistle Test)". It is live, it is amazing, you get up-close camera shots of his piano playing, and the saxophone player is also incredible. I have been watching y'all almost from the beginning, so I think I can say pretty confidently that you both would love it. :)
YES!
yes. have suggested it many times. But they will get around to it. And it will blow them away when they do:)
🎹🎼And they also still need to experience "She's Always A Woman" and "She's Got A Way." 🎶
Absolutely a mind blowing performance!
The original version when it debuted.....absolutely incredible. 🎶🎹🎶🎹🎶🎹🎶🎹🎶🎹🎶
I love Young Christie Brinkley wandering through the studio with a baby on her hip! That's GOLD!
YES!!!!! It's about time...great choice Jay and Amber..very underrated Billy Joel Hit...my personal favorite song from Billy.
Yes, I agree. This song and "This Is The Time' from the same album are two of my favorites from him. I highly recommend that they give it a reaction also.
Billy Joel never disappoints no matter what he sings 😊
You guys gotta hear Billy Joel’s song “She’s Always A Woman”. SO GOOD. ❤
Absolutely!!❤😊
It’s difficult to have a favorite Billy Joel song but this one is way up there for me. ❤
Same. My #1.
Easy for me. The Downeaster Alexa.
After that it's an infinite tie for number 2.
"He always puts you in a good mood". No, he always makes you feel, whether that's joy, sadness or anger. Check out "Goodnight Saigon" for a really moving song that he wrote with the request and blessing of a veteran's group. He didn't serve but had friends who did, and he had mad respect for them and what they went through.
Yes, Down-easter Alexa is another like song.
@@PatrickExcelsior "Leningrad", too.
was gonna say they must note have heard that or Pressure, or Allentown
Allen Town. And yep PRESSURE too
@@matthewteague623 I love Leningrad, one of my favorites.
OPEN THE WINDOW…WE ARE DOING TO DANCE!!!
A..1..A..2…A.123…💃🏻🕺
Billy’s bride Christine Brinkley( at that time) and his daughter Alexa are in the video.
Love this song!
Made me smile😊❤️
"Allentown " is a great one from Billy Joel about working-class America. It reminds me of John Mellencamp's music. Great reaction ❤
When Billy had his Kennedy Center Honors night, John Mellencamp came out on stage and did an acoustic, folky performance of Allentown.
Here are a few Billy Joel songs you should react to before his concert: New York State Of Mind, Only The Good Die Young, For The Longest Time, You May Be Right, and Honesty.
So many hits from Billy Joel. Amber will love "Just The Way You Are" and "Always A Woman" its older piano heavy Billy Joel!
They have done "Just The Way You Are" already, a little while back.
Amber & Jay, here are some other great song by Billy Joel to react to: "New York State of Mind", "The Stranger", "Only the Good Die Young", "Honesty", "You May Be Right", "Zanzibar", "Sleeping with the Television On", and "Pressure".
This is one of my favorites but I’m still waiting for “Only the Good Die Young”!!
I remember buying my first Billy Joel album, "The Stranger," when I was in sixth grade. He is such an amazing artist. I can't even think of how many songs he has written and sung throughout my life. He also has songs that are not as well known but just as good. Thanks for sharing!
That was my first album from Billy, and I've begged them to take a listen to the actual song The Stranger, but nothing yet.
Billy Joel's then-wife Christie Brinkley appears in the video holding their baby daughter Alexa.
Jay/Amber, you'll LOVE his "The Stranger", "All About Soul", "Only The Good Die Young" and "She's Always A Woman" !!!!
edit- his album "The Stranger" is in my top 5 of all-time!!
Christie Brinkley is the blond woman in the room in the beginning holding their daughter.
LOVE THIS TUNE!! There's NOT a bad BILLY JOEL tune!! He was married to supermodel, Christie Brinkley from '85 to '94 and they had one child: with whom you see her walking around with in this video (Alexa Ray Joel). ENJOY THE CONCERT, YOU-TWO!! Wave at me when you drive through Dallas! HUGS!
He came to Auckland back in December of 2022 and this was his opening number for the show. A fantastic night for me. This is probably my favourite song of his. This and My Life. Great reaction.
Christie Brinkley was his ex, and she appeared in the video holding their daughter Alexa Ray who was named after Ray Charles! I'm so excited you get to see him (and Stevie.) That is gonna be one amazing show and I'm just thrilled for you. Y'all totally deserve it.
You're in for a real special concert seeing Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks next year!! Joel puts on a great show and has a very large list of songs in his playbook. And, then, Stevie is another legend including all those years with Fleetwood Mac. I'd love to hear them sing together. They are both close to 75 and are still touring and singing strong. THANK YOU, Jay and Amber, for always brightening my day with your positivity, your smiles and your appreciation for the music that I grew up with!
awesome !
Saw them together in June. They did "Stop Dragging My Heart Around" together.
An excellent song choice. Obscure for everyone except us die hard Billy Joel fans. Thanks for playing this, as it's one of my favorites and rarely played on the radio.
I guess now this song is a bit obscure but not when it was first released. It was a pretty big hit all those years ago.
I ain't a die hard fan and I've dug it for a long time, theory disproven.
I’ve been to 2 of his concerts. One solo & one with Elton John. He opened his solo concert with this one. It was unexpected & perfect. That “One, Two, One, Two, Three,Four” was such a good start & this is an under appreciated song.
most unusual also in that he is playing guitar rather than piano.
You can NEVER get too much Billy Joel. Seen him 3 times. I could see him 300 more...
Christie Brinkley was his “Uptown Girl”, a former Sport’s Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model (still makes guest appearances) and is the tall blonde walking around the edges of the studio with one of their children.
What a voice and great band. He’s just the best. Don’t matter what style of music he nails it 😂😂
One of my favorite Billy Joel song! Yes! It is upbeat but the lyrics run deep. I love the progression of lies... heart, mind and soul. Thanks!
I love it oh my god this is one of my favorites by Billy Joel oh my gosh
😊Great pick guys❤ Amber you mentioned his wife Christie Brinkley (huge super model) just after she walked into the room with the band holding their baby daughter Alexa Ray Joel who is now a singer/song writer/pianist herself. I was lucky enough to see Billy and Stevie in Los Angeles this year!! Amazing show of course. You will for sure FAN GIRL out while witnessing 2 living legends still doing there thing at such a high level.....especially Stevie. I am so excited for you.
Its really cool seeing him strap on a guitar for this song
8:58 when you said "time capsule" my jaw dropped because that's also what I loved about this video, and video's like it. I was a teenager when this came out, so seeing some of the people felt a bit like I was re-visiting a past that I seem to miss more with each passing year.
So many of the great singers come from this era, they are a different class to so many of the more recent artists
Yes, talent vs untalented.
Definitely one of my favorite Billy Joel songs. I was 7 when it came out, and even then I knew how incredibly cool this video was. I would love for you to react to "Piano Man"!
They have and it was one of Billy's first ones that they reacted to and I think that it might even have been the very first.
Although they were saying during this reaction that it is no longer up now though.
@@seanscanlon9067 Ha! I just jumped right into the video and missed what they said in the beginning. Thanks for pointing that out. I hope they can reupload it!
@@tomdonadio5518 Yeah I know what you mean and have done the same myself in the past, when moving things forward to the actual video itself.
My absolute favorite song from him.
100%
Billy Joel has been a staple part of my music listening over the years , the man is a genius . So many brilliant songs. An Innocemt Man is well worth checking out , a real gem......
Great Billy Joel track from an often underrated album "The Bridge". Many song on side one I viewed as "tributes" to particular artists. This song has a Springsteen style. "This Is The Time" has a smooth Dire Straits vibe. "Running On Ice" has a new wave feel with The Police coming to mind. The drumming has Stewart Copeland written all.over it, as Joel's delivery has Sting's cadence. Steve Winwood and Cyndi Lauper are featured tracks. Ray Charles "My Baby Grand," is a legendary. I met Billy Joel at a restaurant next to my apartment that tour.
This guy is one of the greatest artists in music history!
“New York State of Mind”!! Incredible piano and saxophone - plenty for you both!
You love Billy Joel and Barbra Streisand you should play Streisand’s recording of Joel’s “New York State of Mind”! Spectacular! And…. I love you guys! ❤️
I made a playlist for that song. I have 20 different versions. Sinatra, Oleta Adams, sax player Eric Marienthal. and Jazz singer Diane Schuur are some of my favorite versions other than Barbra's. Also some Big Band recordings of it as well. Has that song been chosen as NY's state song yet? Curious?
I never heard a Billy Joel song that I didn't like but I have to say this is my favorite by the way he was married to Christie Brinkley and she is in this video holding their daughter , I think you only see them twice. My favorite album is The Stranger every song is fabulous
Stiletto.
Personally, this is my favorite Billy Joel song. Another that captures his struggle with BiPolar Disorder is "I Go To Extremes."
You should check that out next
I used to see Billy Joel and Elton John. Billy still puts on a concert at MSG in NY. I love his song Downeaster Alexa.
"You May Be Right" should be his next song you react too😊
Words cannot express how much I love Billy. I'd love to see him live in concert; so happy for/jealous of you guys! I strongly recommend that you do a reaction to his "Downeaster Alexa." It has a lot of instruments that you don't usually hear on his songs, or in rock songs in general.
I have most of his albums. He is another great artist.
you have to listen to Billy Joel New York State of mind from old gray whistle test video he wears sunglasses and smokes a cigarette and looks really cool. I think you’ll love it
An underrated rocker of his, nice guys, you Rock! Billy is awesome, enjoy! 🎵🎹🎤🎸🎶
I grew-up in the 70s and 80s with Billy Joel. Absolute genius. So much fun, too.
So excited you’re going to see him in concert next year. He is a showman! You will NOT be disappointed.
I'm 35.. grew up with billy Joel because my dad loved Billy Joel. but I love him because he's good too. not just because my father liked him
The Downeaster 'Alexa' is my favorite. GREAT song. The song is about the destruction of the fishing industry in the American Northeast.
My favorite Billy Joel song 💜
Yes! My favorite Billy Joel song! I love the video, too. Another great music video that plays to a community is 'Paper in Fire' by John Mellencamp. I know y'all will love that one as well.
Great suggestion ❤😊
Christie Brinkley is his famous wife (the model in the Uptown Girl video). And she appears a few times in this video holding their baby.
The Longest Time-Billy Joel. J/A love for you to react to this beautiful song by him. Without ruining the surprise, you haven’t reacted to a similar song yet which was a top 5 music charter in the mid 80s. Thanks again for reacting to BJ his catalogue is great and deep!
Love this song by Billy Joel ❤️
That video shows the New York vibe of that era. And now for so it goes. My personal favorite.
Love this man! You will love his concert!
The 80s was such a magical time. Nearly every week there was a new number one by a different artist. Fun, fashion and music was on the way up the entire decade.
He was married to supermodel Christie Brinkley who was in this video, he was singing directly to her and their baby at one point in the video. She was the beautiful blonde holding the baby, standing in the background, smiling at him. She was in many of his videos.
Mr. Billy Joel. The hit man!!! What a great song, I love the changes and the rock guitar. His voice is also amazing. Beautiful song.
Thank you and regards!!
His wife at the time, Christy Brinkley is the BEAUTIFUL supermodel in the video holding her and Billys daughter ❤ 😍 ♥
My absolute favourite Billy Joel song!! Love love it!
I've always loved Billy Joel. I've been enjoying his music for almost 42 years. I grew up on Billy Joel. He's such a wonderful songwriter, too. He just lifts my spirits anytime I hear his music playing. Jay and Amber, I know you'll truly enjoy the concert you're planning to attend! One excited for you both.
More Billy Joel songs:
1. "An Innocent Man"/1983
2. " Leave A Tender Moment Alone"/1984
3.. "Only The Good Die Young"/1978
4. " You're Only Human (Second Wind)/1985
5. "And So It Goes"/1990
This was awesome because the band all played each other's instruments. Billy looks bad ass playing a guitar.
How ironic……was just reading a story about Billy and his family, adopting a French Bulldog.
Even more reason to love Billy Joel.
He makes you FEEL the songs by his storytelling!
Allentown & Goodnight Saigon are personal to me.
Downeaster Alexa is another good one.
Lullaby (Goodnight My Angel) he wrote to his daughter Alexa
Fantastic Billy Joel Hit! I've always Loved this Video... Fun & I Love It! Great Reaction, You Guys! :)
The man is a brilliant lyricist. Whether the song is upbeat or slower, the musicality is great, but always listen to the lyrics and the story he’s telling. “New York State of Mind” is maybe my favorite Billy Joel song. If you guys haven’t reacted to it yet, check it out. Love your channel!
I'm so happy you are able to attend a concert! Must be hard with three kids to schedule but you will never regret seeing live music. If you want to see the legends, you need to see them when you can cuz time is not on our side. Many are retiring.
Great reaction guys. You will really enjoy him in concert next year! Amber, his wife at the time of this video, was model Christie Brinkley (I spotted her holding a child for a brief moment in the video). You may remember her as the woman driving the Maserati in the movie National Lampoon's Vacation. Jay, you will love rockin' Billy Joel with songs "Pressure" & "You May Be Right". Thanks.😎
That child is their daughter Alexa Ray Joel, who is 37 years old now and a pianist and singer-songwriter herself. I remember seeing this video for the first time on BBC2 here in the UK, and it was also the first time I had seen Billy 'play' guitar, but it is frightening to think that it was nearly 40 years ago.
The Ray part of Alexa's name is after Ray Charles and he and Billy did a duet together called Baby Grand that was on the same album as this song.
If you haven't done it already, he did a live performance on the Grey Whistle Test - New York State of Mind. His piano playing and showmanship are amazing!
He's great in concert! I really want to see him at MSG!
Always cool to see The Piano Man playing a guitar. This is such a great song
Billy is just miming. He didn't play guitar on the actual recording. The real guitarists were David Brown and Russell Javors, both of whom played on a number of Billy Joel albums.
@@benjaminvlz yeah it always annoyed me that he acts like he's playing guitar on this!
I just Stevie and Billy in concert last night here in Minneapolis; great show but I do wish he had included this song in his set list as it is one of my favorites. A similar song is "All About Soul" but the song I think you should check out the most is "Goodnight Saigon." It is about the experiences of soldiers in the Vietnam War.
This is the best advice for a long-term relationship that I’ve ever heard in a song. It’s kept my marriage going for over 30 years
Billy Joel is an American treasure. His whole catalog is amazing. Go into some of his deep tracks and they are still amazing.
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 30 years since he put out his last album, I always thought he’d start writing again one day, I guess not.
Billy's videos are one of a kind, always telling a story, great choice!!!
Saw him in 89 on that tour, opened with this, was surprised seeing him playing guitar on a song!
So Billy Joel actually can play the guitar.. who knew!!! Thanks for the reaction guys
When people saw Billy playing guitar they were shocked - he was the Piano Man! He laughed about it, saying he only could play some rhythm chords and doubted if his guitar was even plugged in!
Love this song Billy was Fire in the 80's!
man, i grew up on Billy Joel. ive not heard this song in a VERY long time.
i was able to sing along none the less.
You guys are going to be in for a real treat, he is amazing live!
So glad you guys get to see this legend live. I’ve seen him live a couple of times, and he is truly amazing. You’ll have a blast!
Excellent choice, Jay and Amber! The interpersonal relationship message reminds me of another very underrated Billy Joel Hit, "Honesty". But "Allentown" is still my all time favorite. 😊❤
By far the most beautiful Billy Joel song is Downeaster Alexa. He did so much for the fishing trade with that song, and it's just heartbreaking. "There ain't no island left for islanders like me."
That’s one of my favorites of his.
Such a great song
The video was done as a tribute to the Beatles with cameos from Paul, ,Ringo and George, in different spots of the video. This song is one of my favorites of his !! His wife at the time was Christie Brinkley. Great song thank you!!
Check out Say Goodbye to Hollywood off his live album, Songs in the Attic. It’s high energy arena rock.
Billy Joel. Innocent Man or Honesty. Both incredible hits for BJ. 😎
That’s his wife, Christie Brinkley, with their child in the video. She was the most famous model in the world. You may recognize her as the hot girl in the Ferrari in National Lampoon’s Vacation.