I like your suggestion. But to be fair: Epicurus, Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, Descartes, Hume, Locke, Spinoza, De Beauvoir, Arendt, Nussbaum, Anscombe, Wollstonecraft...Shakespeare, Miller, Auden, Plath, Angelou, Mofolo, Achebe, Dickinson, Dickens, Frost, Luther King, Keats, Fanon, Yeates, James Brown, Gil Scott Heron..Mozart/Da Ponte, Wagner, Schubert...Too many to consider, have 'spoken' as much of the 'truths' of human nature as anyone could wish to consider in a lifetime. And that's not even mentioning the great artists in other artforms, let alone artists of Asian, Middle Eastern or other backgrounds. Billy Joel did popular culture a favour by so deftly articulating 'truths' about humans, I'll agree with you on that :-)
YES!! He is the best writer music wise, his lyrics are the best & never stray off topic, he can Fuckn PLAY THAT PIANO like no other, his voice is always impeccably on key but he can really whistle like as well, like WTF........ anything else Billy haha LOVE HIM!!
it's amazing that people this talented actually exist in this world. the man is an absolute fucking genius beyond comprehension.. it's not fair how good he is
I can remember where I was when I heard The Stranger for the first time. I was totally smitten. I bought the album that weekend. I've seen him live, including Billy and Elton together. My grown children love love love his music too. He is myonce in a lifetime artist. ❤🇭🇲
GermanOperaSinger i couldnt agree with any statement in any youtube coment section more that that statement. I was born a decade and a half too late. I hate almost all the modern garbage but i could listen to 70s Joel live performance all day and love going to bed whistling Zanzibar!
@@tylerchatman67 you are so right I go to the garden at least 5 times a year to see him I just recently retired to Florida I will still go see him 2 or 3 time's a year at the garden best song writer ever and a great pianist
Doug Russell exactly, and Billy has spoken about how difficult it was for him to write lyrics... I'd greatly appreciate it if some Joel fans would check out my live piano/vocal cover versions of ALLENTOWN and VIENNA, which you can find by clicking on my channel. Thanks and please pardon the self promotion.
This is honestly my favorite billie Joel song. I love the rhythm, his voice, the guitar part is awesome and the lyrics tell a story. I just love everything about this song.
You could say that about most of his top hits of the 70s, before he connected with Christy Brinkley. Piano Man, Just the Way You Are, Honesty, The Stranger, New York State of Mind, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, Goodnight Saigon, Allentown, and so many more ...
A lot of people compare Billy Joel and Elton John. Both are great. No quetion about that matter. But for me Billy Joel's songs are far far more appealing.
I came here after watching his most recent concert in Tokyo a few days ago . Was magical to see him perform again. But I “loved these days” when BJ was carefree and aggressive and thick NY accent.
(1) Based on these on these lyrics Billy Joel would have made an incredible psychologist (2) How amazing is his band. That guitarist is dropping the dirty NYC funk big time.
Probably my favorite song from Billy Joel. The whole "The Stranger" album is great. One of his best pieces of work. This was when he really experimented and pushed his boundaries for song writing and composition.
I got some serious chills seeing Billy belt out that opening and outro Whistle...If you're a good Whistler, give it a shot...It ain't easy...:) ...Billy is one of the GOATS in his genre..
I’ve just spent the past couple of hours in my car listening to any and all Billy Joel songs and reading the comments. I am so grateful to Billy Joel for the honesty and beauty he’s brought into this world. I’m so grateful that this experience is so universal- reading everyone’s stories in connection to his songs makes me love his music even more. Thank god for Billy Joel
Der gute Mann ist ein ganz besonderer Musiker....Dieses Stück ist traumhaft arrangiert. Hat jahrelang mit der gleichen Band gespielt. Eine extrem gute Band.
I was born in 1980. My Dad was a fan and played Billy Joel all the time throughout my first 10 years. I thank him all the time for introducing me to the greatest songwriter of all time.
[Verse 1] Well, we all have a face That we hide away forever And we take them out and show ourselves When everyone has gone Some are satin, some are steel Some are silk and some are leather They're the faces of a stranger But we'd love to try them on [Chorus] Well, we all fall in love But we disregard the danger Though we share so many secrets There are some we never tell Why were you so surprised That you never saw the stranger? Did you ever let your lover See the stranger in yourself? [Post Chorus] Don't be afraid to try again Everyone goes south every now and then You've done it Why can't someone else? You should know by now You've been there yourself [Verse 2] Once I used to believe I was such a great romancer Then I came home to a woman That I could not recognize When I pressed her for a reason She refused to even answer It was then I felt the stranger Kick me right between the eyes [Chorus] Well, we all fall in love But we disregard the danger Though we share so many secrets There are some we never tell Why were you so surprised That you never saw the stranger? Did you ever let your lover See the stranger in yourself? [Post Chorus] Don't be afraid to try again Everyone goes south every now and then You've done it Why can't someone else? You should know by now You've been there yourself [Verse 3] You may never understand How the stranger is inspired But he isn't always evil And he is not always wrong Though you drown in good intentions You will never quench the fire You'll give in to your desire When the stranger comes along
I really think Billy Joel is underrated by modern times. He should really be known by all generations of all ages. He may be big for the old gen, but for my new modern gen. I think no much people know about him
I love all of the music that Billy Joel has released, I don't think there is a single track that I can name by him that I did not absolutely love, Very talented and really has a gift I love how the lyrics bring me in and the melody keeps his music in my heart and soul.
Impressive as always Billy. You were gifted with piano skills, song writing ability and vocals. You're a complete package. Thank you for your contribution in music.
Was at this show, great seats too. The man is so talented, there really isn't to many words you can say about him. I worked with him when he was playing keyboards for a group called "The Hassles" in the late 60's at a club in Long Island called The Action House. Our band played that night too. It was very common for club owners to book 2 bands for one night so they had live music all night. 45 minute sets.
Billy Joel has always had the gift of writing songs that reveal deep, previously unspoken truths about the human character. I love him.
Well put.
I like your suggestion. But to be fair: Epicurus, Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, Descartes, Hume, Locke, Spinoza, De Beauvoir, Arendt, Nussbaum, Anscombe, Wollstonecraft...Shakespeare, Miller, Auden, Plath, Angelou, Mofolo, Achebe, Dickinson, Dickens, Frost, Luther King, Keats, Fanon, Yeates, James Brown, Gil Scott Heron..Mozart/Da Ponte, Wagner, Schubert...Too many to consider, have 'spoken' as much of the 'truths' of human nature as anyone could wish to consider in a lifetime. And that's not even mentioning the great artists in other artforms, let alone artists of Asian, Middle Eastern or other backgrounds. Billy Joel did popular culture a favour by so deftly articulating 'truths' about humans, I'll agree with you on that :-)
SO true!!
true... he is one of a kind...
@@rawdonwaller r/imverysmart
I’m still blown away by his ability to whistle like that on cue.
One of his best songs
I was blown away a while back when I realised he could whistle it a real art form not utilised enough in modern factory produced time of music making
YES!! He is the best writer music wise, his lyrics are the best & never stray off topic, he can Fuckn PLAY THAT PIANO like no other, his voice is always impeccably on key but he can really whistle like as well, like WTF........ anything else Billy haha LOVE HIM!!
My Dad could whistle like that.
plonker
@@thetruth72667 He also plays the Harmonica very well. If you watch and listen to Piano Man video on TH-cam, you'll see and hear what I mean.
it's amazing that people this talented actually exist in this world. the man is an absolute fucking genius beyond comprehension.. it's not fair how good he is
うずまきパット様 Jones I know of him because when I was learning to play the piano, I had to play some of his songs.
Even more amazing when you realize he actually write *all* of his own songs.
Talent like his exists in this world but it's rare.
Jonesうずまきパット様 he was accepted to Columbia University!
How did we go from this and end up with some depressing sh*t called rap?
I saw him live, in jerusalem, in 1980. He was like a barrel of dynamite! What a performer!
no auto tune and no playback whatsoever. we need this backk!
I can remember where I was when I heard The Stranger for the first time. I was totally smitten. I bought the album that weekend. I've seen him live, including Billy and Elton together. My grown children love love love his music too. He is myonce in a lifetime artist. ❤🇭🇲
It's unbelievable how good the 1970s Billy Joel Band sounded live. They were one of the best live performance music groups ever.
GermanOperaSinger i couldnt agree with any statement in any youtube coment section more that that statement. I was born a decade and a half too late. I hate almost all the modern garbage but i could listen to 70s Joel live performance all day and love going to bed whistling Zanzibar!
He still has most of the same core band too.
Absolutely true. Pretty ridiculous that this is SO good. The album and the song are both a couple of my favorites of all time.
at his peak
Yes my GOP
It honestly doesn't get much better than Billy Joel
Greg Cluff paul McCartney
vladimyr morris no
Bob Dylan?
Sir......✨⚡ E l t o n J o h n ⚡✨
Billy Joel is better than Paul McCartney alone. With the beatles i agree they are better than Billy but they were 4. Same with Lennon
It's crazy how close this is to the studio version. He killed it!
It’s better than the studio version, imo❤
@@katherinejannakas1171❤❤❤❤❤❤p😊😊ppp0p😊ppppppp😊pppppp😊pp😊
Twenty-eight years old here. An old soul for sure.
this song is a masterpiece
I really like the opening and close of this song it fades into and out of your life just a stranger does
now thats observent!;)
It's the best of this song
Nailed it 100%
Right on brother
@@floydkiedis3807 A true modern day masterpiece., so haunting.
what a song. what a performance. this guy in his prime was untouchable
Joe Kofler Im Pretty Sure, Hes Still Solid. Hes Voice hasnt Changed at All
Joe Kofler IT'S PRISON MIKE
Oh yeah..
plonker
@@tylerchatman67 you are so right I go to the garden at least 5 times a year to see him I just recently retired to Florida I will still go see him 2 or 3 time's a year at the garden best song writer ever and a great pianist
This guy was born to do this .
Artists like Billy and Elton are iconic for a reason. This live performance as a 28 year old is simply flawless.
+T.A. Rugg The difference is Billy wrote all his own music. His singing ability, and writing talent are unmatched. Perfect storm really.
+T.A. Rugg Ahhh.....so wonderful to know that the young ones appreciate the classics. I graduated high school in 1977 when this was.
Kim Moore At 53 I'm not so sure how "young" I am, but thanks anyway. :)
Doug Russell exactly, and Billy has spoken about how difficult it was for him to write lyrics... I'd greatly appreciate it if some Joel fans would check out my live piano/vocal cover versions of ALLENTOWN and VIENNA, which you can find by clicking on my channel. Thanks and please pardon the self promotion.
Difficult, because he puts so much heart into them.
This is honestly my favorite billie Joel song. I love the rhythm, his voice, the guitar part is awesome and the lyrics tell a story. I just love everything about this song.
I say the same!
This song and also, This Is My Life
You could say that about most of his top hits of the 70s, before he connected with Christy Brinkley. Piano Man, Just the Way You Are, Honesty, The Stranger, New York State of Mind, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, Goodnight Saigon, Allentown, and so many more ...
❤ by
Same
出だし口笛で始まる名曲だね🎵当時大ヒットしてて、ラジオ📻で毎日ながれてた、名曲🎵アップありがとうございました‼️懐かしい❗
A lot of people compare Billy Joel and Elton John. Both are great. No quetion about that matter. But for me Billy Joel's songs are far far more appealing.
Yeah so I have several "favorite" artists but if I had to pick a goat Billy Joel is it
Elton sings to fans. Billy sings to people.
I’m still standing is my only favorite Elton John song, so I agree with you.
That's fu ny, I see no comparison. At all.
@@Jupiterocks 🤦
ビリージョエルの大好きな一曲です。口笛と唄ってる表情が素晴らしい！
今の円熟したビリーさんも好きだけど、この頃のギラギラしたビリーさんはたまらなく好きです。
I came here after watching his most recent concert in Tokyo a few days ago . Was magical to see him perform again. But I “loved these days” when BJ was carefree and aggressive and thick NY accent.
初めて聴いた時、痺れました😳
大人になったような気がして、心震えました😊
That vibrato in his whistle is so cool sounding. Legend.
It's incredible. It can be trained. I taught myself to do it.
Combined with everything else his talent his otherworldly
小学生の頃聞いた魂の曲 ラジオにしがみついて夜更かししてたなぁ 色褪せない曲ですわ☺️
Guitar is very rocky, and bass is funky!! My taste. 🥰🥰🥰
Billy Joel is greatest song
There's no nugget of wisdom that doesn't exist somewhere in a Billy Joel song
穆の中で、棺桶に入れてくれ的アルバムのストレンジャーです。
リアルタイムでなくって、イノセントマンが流行った頃に出逢ったアーティストなのですが、中学生の頃に好きで仕方なくって🎵
齢50手前になりますが、聞くたびに良さが濃くなる‼️
ストレンジャー。この曲も、アルバムも最高です👍
Billy Joel is a treasure and I am thankful that humanity has had the gift of him.
I know we all grow old (I'm testament to this). But MAN...the younger Billy Joel's voice is raw...intense...and just pure New York.
いつまでも、色褪せない、良いものは永遠だ。
The great thing about his music is that both live and studio versions sound the same... That's greatness folks!
I think this is the best live version of a song I've ever heard.
Artists like this don't exist anymore.......
かっこよすぎる！！
(1) Based on these on these lyrics Billy Joel would have made an incredible psychologist (2) How amazing is his band. That guitarist is dropping the dirty NYC funk big time.
Probably my favorite song from Billy Joel. The whole "The Stranger" album is great. One of his best pieces of work. This was when he really experimented and pushed his boundaries for song writing and composition.
Billy Joel defines our youth.
I got some serious chills seeing Billy belt out that opening and outro Whistle...If you're a good Whistler, give it a shot...It ain't easy...:) ...Billy is one of the GOATS in his genre..
Billyの数々の曲は、若き日に私を励ましてくれました！ありがとうございます!!!!!😌😌😌
Billy's best song.
Many memories I love Billy Joel. ❤❤❤
Incredible we dont have this kind of talent anymore😢 but maybe im just old?
we do, it's just not on popular radio. Same thing was said from the Big Band generation towards rock and roll itself... Music evolves as time passes.
これもビリー・ジョエルだったのか〜❗歌はうまい、口笛も上手、ピアノも弾く…すごい人だったんだ❗曲も最高❤️💙
いつも大好き💓♥️❤️最高のものはずっと最高ですよ！
こんなにも素晴らしいミュージシャン出遭えた事はとても幸せな事です。
One of a kind. Thank you for decades of great music Billy Joel.
+Fred Stuckmann amen
I’ve just spent the past couple of hours in my car listening to any and all Billy Joel songs and reading the comments. I am so grateful to Billy Joel for the honesty and beauty he’s brought into this world. I’m so grateful that this experience is so universal- reading everyone’s stories in connection to his songs makes me love his music even more. Thank god for Billy Joel
Mad Peace p
Der gute Mann ist ein ganz besonderer Musiker....Dieses Stück ist traumhaft arrangiert. Hat jahrelang mit der gleichen Band gespielt. Eine extrem gute Band.
One of Billy Joel's best songs... At first, it touches the soul, then electrifies the mind and body !!! Impossible to listen without dancing!
I was born in 1980. My Dad was a fan and played Billy Joel all the time throughout my first 10 years.
I thank him all the time for introducing me to the greatest songwriter of all time.
当たり前だけど、口笛が上手すぎる🎵
今も聴いていました、胸が熱くなります。
Mein geliebter Billy,
Du weißt hoffentlich längst, wie sehr Du mir willkommen bist!!
このギター音からルビーの指輪は生まれました。ありがとうございます😌
My favourite album of all time 👍
I love when Billie Joel sings songs with Paul McCartney’s voice😃
Che talento .... Niente è impossibile per Piano Man ... Per lui la musica un gioco facile 👏🎹👏🎹👏
懐かしい、ビリー・ジョエルを聴くキッカケになった曲です。
初めて聴いたときに、メロディーの独特な感じに衝撃を受けたのを覚えています。今でも聴くと離れられなくなって限りなくリピートしてしまいます。「素顔のままで」も大好きでした。もう40年も前の話 (*^^*)
Pure pleasure for my ears and my soul. His music and his voice are one of the best gift of the life.
July 2024...and this shit still hits my memories growing up....
Right on man!
The is the best song ever to exist in this world
I wish I could whistle like that!
@bassmanjoe Exactly.
People who can sing generally are able to whistle.
I can whistle like that but only so-so at singing
It shows his natural talents.
Kick-ass rhythm section. ^^
holy shit can he really whistle that well live?
I would say he practiced it a lot.
ajdc88 Oh Yeah :o
I can whistle the Andy Griffith song...dang he's great
any fool can whistle a tune!!! lol
Not with such accurate pitch and perfect vibrato.
This riff is the truth.
Billy Joel is the Grand
The piano intro and the whistling just melts my heart away! What an entertainer!
50年ほど前の曲ですね。 最高です！！！
何度聞いてもいい歌だなぁ🎵ビリー・ジョエル大好き💕
Hard to imagine that at 71 he still plays concerts. I saw him in NC two years ago and he still has an amazing voice.
Very awesome!
Genius .... Billy Joel is a God Messenger ......This Genius must live forever .... otherwiseI I will be angry with God.
I'll never understand how "Uptown Girl" and the like ever came from this master.
ストレンジャー大好きだ🎹
I like Billy Joel 🇯🇵
Billy is the only rock artist that can write to any musical style….and do it well.
[Verse 1]
Well, we all have a face
That we hide away forever
And we take them out and show ourselves
When everyone has gone
Some are satin, some are steel
Some are silk and some are leather
They're the faces of a stranger
But we'd love to try them on
[Chorus]
Well, we all fall in love
But we disregard the danger
Though we share so many secrets
There are some we never tell
Why were you so surprised
That you never saw the stranger?
Did you ever let your lover
See the stranger in yourself?
[Post Chorus]
Don't be afraid to try again
Everyone goes south every now and then
You've done it
Why can't someone else?
You should know by now
You've been there yourself
[Verse 2]
Once I used to believe
I was such a great romancer
Then I came home to a woman
That I could not recognize
When I pressed her for a reason
She refused to even answer
It was then I felt the stranger
Kick me right between the eyes
[Chorus]
Well, we all fall in love
But we disregard the danger
Though we share so many secrets
There are some we never tell
Why were you so surprised
That you never saw the stranger?
Did you ever let your lover
See the stranger in yourself?
[Post Chorus]
Don't be afraid to try again
Everyone goes south every now and then
You've done it
Why can't someone else?
You should know by now
You've been there yourself
[Verse 3]
You may never understand
How the stranger is inspired
But he isn't always evil
And he is not always wrong
Though you drown in good intentions
You will never quench the fire
You'll give in to your desire
When the stranger comes along
I was only 3, yet, I am right there with you, Mr. Billy.
These lyrics speak to me in another level... And let's not get started on the music itself. Amazing.
I really think Billy Joel is underrated by modern times. He should really be known by all generations of all ages. He may be big for the old gen, but for my new modern gen. I think no much people know about him
Billy Joel and credence were the first that I really started listening to in the 6th grade.
I love all of the music that Billy Joel has released, I don't think there is a single track that I can name by him that I did not absolutely love, Very talented and really has a gift I love how the lyrics bring me in and the melody keeps his music in my heart and soul.
oh my god its a old song, but i fallen in love with this song in 2017, its has been 40 years , isnt too late maybe 😂😍
今年60歳になる日本人です この曲は13歳から 欠かすことなく聴いています
ビリーほど歌唱力のある人は たくさんはいません まるでスタジオレコーディングを聴いているかのようだ
真の名曲とはまさにストレンジャー なんていい曲なんだ！！
Impressive as always Billy. You were gifted with piano skills, song writing ability and vocals. You're a complete package. Thank you for your contribution in music.
Looking back at this as a piano player who covers Billy, I realize how he was so far advanced than many others… Amazing…
Great whistling talent! Marvelous song!
Genius musician! I enjoyed reading the comments. I'm from VietNam. Hay lam!
Thanks for that excellent song Sylvester Stallone, glad to see you stand in for Billy on this one it was great.
=))
An absolute masterpiece!!! In this simple beautiful one song, Billy showed us his immense talent.
The Stranger , so good to listening to this style
They do not write song like this anymore. What a talent!
We so appreciate this talent,,no tricks autotune,,,Original musicians are amazing,,,follow Elvis👍 several other greats💕
10년전에 처음들었지만 지금도 최고의 노래
가사가 참 가슴에 와닿는다
初めてアメリカンＰＯＰｓで大好きになった歌手・・・
未だに変わらない
아직도 수줍은듯한 매력이 가슴설네이게하네요
낭만김사부!! 감사감사!!!!
권근혜 낭만닥터김사부 20회 ㅠㅠ 100회까지 가자 김사부 사랑해!!♡
To me personally, this song and The Sound of Silence are the 2 greatest pieces of music ever written
Billy Joel 🥹🙌👏👏👏 Beautiful memories . Greetings From Argentina 🇦🇷👋
The best BJ song.. period.
Was at this show, great seats too. The man is so talented, there really isn't to many words you can say about him. I worked with him when he was playing keyboards for a group called "The Hassles" in the late 60's at a club in Long Island called The Action House. Our band played that night too. It was very common for club owners to book 2 bands for one night so they had live music all night. 45 minute sets.
And why should we believe you?
I havent stopped listening to Billy regularly for decades. There is absolutely no one better. There really isnt.
My favorite Billy Joel song, and I'm a fellow Long Islander who saw him live at Nassau Coliseum in the 1980's. :) Love the lyrics, so brilliant.