"They're sharing a drink they call Loneliness, but it's better than drinking alone" - gut-wrenching

@erco9167

3 ай бұрын

it me

Just so you know, for about 10 years, Billy's music could be heard nonstop on the radio. Billy could easily be considered Americana

@Catherine.Dorian.

4 ай бұрын

For me there’s three songs I feel would fit into that, this one, Sweet Caroline and American Pie (the song…)

@coachhannah2403

4 ай бұрын

That's not the endorsement you seem to feel it is...

@trhansen3244

4 ай бұрын

@@Catherine.Dorian. What about I Write the Songs?

@Catherine.Dorian.

4 ай бұрын

@@trhansen3244 I’ll be honest that one I don’t know

@jamiepasquariello2652

3 ай бұрын

​@@trhansen3244never heard of that song

I'm jealous - I wish I could hear this song for the first time all over again.

@katehaynes5735

4 ай бұрын

Me too!

@HansJoachimMaier

3 ай бұрын

So true!

@brentfugett2700

3 ай бұрын

That's why we love reactions like this!

@de-nz4jp

3 ай бұрын

Yes..

@xenxander

3 ай бұрын

envious not jealous.. get the words right... we'lll get you feeling aright. :3

Who's Billy Joel.? One of the best singer-songwriters of the 20th century!

@Joesmoothdog

3 ай бұрын

Ever!

You will love “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant”.

@BlackGuardXIII

4 ай бұрын

Yes! ❤

@Joesmoothdog

3 ай бұрын

Truth

People, right here is why this whole reaction thing is so freaking awesome. Seeing Sarah enjoy a song I've loved for 40 years and being taken away by it...yea, this is why music is so powerful and so fun.

Imagine hearing about Bill Joel for the first time. You've got quite a journey ahead.

@PCH847

3 ай бұрын

Can you imagine the first time hearing him…to do that again….just wow

Billy Joel has a bunch of great songs from the 70's til now.👍Any of his songs is a hit.

One of the top singer/songwriters, a true storyteller.

If you're gonna cry from Piano Man, wait till you Good Night Saigon!😮😂

@txheadshots

4 ай бұрын

Or the Downeaster Alexa

@Johnny96ri

4 ай бұрын

@@txheadshots or Allentown.

@matthewteague623

4 ай бұрын

Leningrad

He's been around for generations. Why? Because he's great. I hope you enjoy this one. Just sit back and relax.

Billy Joel is an icon. His list of big hits is endless. He's still performing on tour iin 2024...

@toddstarkey6820

3 ай бұрын

I did not know that. I would love to see him perform.

Listen to. Just the way you are.

@pastorhectornunez556

4 ай бұрын

He's awesome in just the way you are. Enjoy love you really show your emotions we need more people like you on this Earth .

@patwalker9890

4 ай бұрын

A must-hear.

Billy Joel had an inccredible run of hits from the late '70s into the '80s and beyond. You absolutely need to hear his breakout hit, "Just the Way You Are."

Billy Joel is a great artist with an extensive list of great songs: "Just The Way You Are", "The Stranger", "My Life", "Big Shot", Angry Young Man", "Captain Jack", "The Entertainer", "You May Be Right", "Rosalinda's Eyes", "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant", "She's Always A Woman", "Movin' Out", "New York State Of Mind" are among the best.

@pipe2devnull

4 ай бұрын

Double thumbs up for "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" . He's starting a tour now.

@llanitedave

4 ай бұрын

"Vienna", "River of Dreams", "We Didn't Start The Fire", "Goodbye Saigon", "For The Longest Time", "Tell Her About It", "Leningrad", "Baby Grand" are just a few others that are irresistable.

@jimfrederick3907

4 ай бұрын

"An Innocent Man"

@marsa74

3 ай бұрын

Downeaster Alexa

🎼Billy Joel is a master of music. Sing us a song, you’re the piano man!🎼🎹❤️

Mr. Joel was the musical poet of the 70s and 80s with a depth to his lyrics that is still relevant today. Do yourself a favor and dig into his catalog. You won't be disappointed.

You can't really go wrong with classic Billy Joel. Hell of a concert too!

@bzGNR

4 ай бұрын

Saw him in concert with Elton John. Incredible experience. Both were famtastic.

The lyrics of this song is on another level. Not very many songs today immerse you into an environment all on its own. It’s a masterpiece.

He's an exceptional musician and Icon of his music brings tears to everyone who really listens to his music you enjoy that good music blessings

@pastorhectornunez556

4 ай бұрын

You speak from your heart blessings

Oh, now you've done it. This rabbit hole goes really deep.

@aprilstewart5929

4 ай бұрын

...and he's started writing again.

Knowing the background of the song is more amazing. Billy was tired of his record deal and to get out of it he took a alias ad started playing in "lounges" and "dive bars". Once he went back to the music industry the first song he wrote was "Piano Man", about all the people he had interacted with while laying low. There is even a line about it "They sit at the bar, and put bread in my jar and say man what are you doing here". Likely as Billy was big enough many of the "regulars" probably recognized it was Billy Joel so they where wondering what a guy who could sell out 40k+ seat venues was doing playing some sceezy dive bar.

@toddstarkey6820

3 ай бұрын

I never knew that!!

Billy Joel is one of these artists with a seemingly bottomless catalogue. You could react to 50 of his songs and have the same reaction you're having today. His writing skills, his musicianship and his voice are all extremely top notch. Itcwould be hard for me to pick my top 10 songs from him without leaving out so many bangers.

He is a master storyteller! Billy Joel is an amazing singer/song writer. I have had the pleasure of seeing him in concert four times and every concert was AMAZING!

@Kimmerkel-k

4 ай бұрын

Me too and agree wholeheartedly!

Try Billy Joel's Goodnight My Angel. I loved your shared thoughts about Piano Man.

i can name that tune in one note....what a Masterpiece

@mamabear9325

4 ай бұрын

She's Always a woman to me is fantastic....❤

Your reaction brought tears to my eyes.

@SarahDengler

4 ай бұрын

😢

This ballad brings tears to my eyes literally every time I hear it (and I grew up on Hendrix, Zeppelin, Sabbath etc )

@toddstarkey6820

3 ай бұрын

Exactly. I am 57.

He is probably the best singer/songwriter that I've ever heard. He just has too many jaw-dropping melodies attached to brilliant lyrics to list. "She's Always a Woman" is one example of another amazing song.

@Johnny96ri

4 ай бұрын

The best lyricist of his generation was Jim Steinman. Billy is good, but Jim is spectacular.

@MoMoMyPup10

4 ай бұрын

@@Johnny96ri great. But it wasn't something that I spoke of.

Billy Joel is a living legend, and this is one of his first hits. He came up with the idea for this song based on real life experience as a piano player in a bar, before he hit the big time. Your reaction was just perfect and insightful.

@jimwilcox2964

4 ай бұрын

He was having trouble with his record label when he went off and did the piano bar gigs and used a different name, last shot in the video Billy Martin on the sign.

He wrote all his own music -- he had endless hits. His way with words is unparalleled. "Making love to his tonic and gin" "when I wore a younger man's clothes" "The smile ran away from his face..." and yes "Drinking a drink they call loneliness but it's better than drinking alone..." Pure poetry. He does a residency at Madison Square Garden once a month -- he sells the place out every time for years now.

This song made Billy Joel a household name. Back in the day it was our first introduction to him and his music. Needless to say, we were as impressed as you and also asked, “Who is this guy?” We wanted more and he gave it to us for decades. In fact, he just released his first new song in years. It’s always a joy to watch someone discover Billy Joel for the first time. He’s got a huge catalog. He’s an amazing musician who loves trying different styles. Keep going down this path. You will not be disappointed.

Billy Joel, an incredible talent…..he is the Piano Man.

You little lady make it a treat watching you enjoy music.... your smile is beautiful.

Billy Joel still does one concert a month at Madison Square Garden to this very day!

Please watch more Billy Joel

I was in a Piano Bar ,not dissimilar from this one, in New Orleans. The piano player played this song. Everyone from the barely 21 year olds out to party to a table with older folks dressed in tuxes and furs, were singing this with pure joy. It was a moment I’ll never forget.

Welcome to the world of Billy Joel - probably one of the best singer songwriters America has produced!

You need to listen to "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant" next! But really, there are tons of great Billy Joel songs. "New York State of Mind" is another great one. And of course, the most famous of all, "Only the Good Die Young". Check them out!

"Just the Way You Are', New York State of Mind {Live From the Old Grey Whistle Stop} and "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant" are my other three favorite Billy Joel Songs. He's had about thirty top tens, so you'll have plenty of great Billy Joel songs to react to!

"Who is Billy Joel?" Well Sarah... he is a master story teller who has written any number of hits. They are all good but this one has always been my favorite. Came out in 1973 and considered his signature song. Try his song "Honesty". I think you will appreciate that one too. Thank you Sarah. ❤

@SarahDengler

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m sure I will

Here it is 51 years later and the pictures he paints with his words are still fresh.

ICON He is the real “Piano Man!” No bad songs

I saw him live in the 80s, he's an incredible artist and puts on a great show

It'll be a fun journey....Billy Joel has a wealth of great songs...the man is beyond impressive 👍

So many great songs by Billy Joel for you to discover! If you haven't yet, check out Just The Way You Are.

You will absolutely love his song JUST THE WAY YOU ARE. love song for the ages.

Of all the reactions I have viewed for this song, you really got the message!! How even including the Piano Man we all have a story and perhaps question if we are where we want to be. You are so insightful!! ♥️

Billy is one of the best selling artists in history. He is a musical genius... The characters in the song are all real and are people he met while working at The Executive Room in California in the 70's.

Your reaction wiped me off my feet lol. Billy Joel, from Long Island New York, near New York City...took claiiscal piano lessons for years on his parents' insistence.Yes Classical music! He is a masster at piano playing, story telling, and wanted to be a rock and roll guy like any kid. "Piano Man" is based on Joel's real-life experiences as a lounge musician in Los Angeles from 1972 to 1973. In 1973/74 Piano Man was on his first real album, and the single got quite a bit of airplay but only made it to #25 onthe Billboard Hot 100.. After another album or two he relased THe Stranger in 1977 and had about 4 hits off it and other brilliant compostions [I call them compositions because these were not your ordiniary songs, they had superior melodies, chord changes and lyrics - they are extrordinary!] Piano Man has become his signture song and everyone in the audience sings it for him in concerts.. He did not write anything new between 1993 and now. He has just come out with a new successful song called Turn the Lights Back On...he's years 74 old and will turn 75 on May 9, 2024. Henow is bald with gray hair on the side, with a grey mustache and goatee beard. I consider Billy Joel the George Gershwin of his era, at least in song writing. Look up George Gershwin, get educated...Sarah, you're an incredibly nice lady...

You have so much to hear from Billy

He plays piano and harmonica live, very impressive.

ABSOLUTELY Love you. Your Exactly how ALL people should be.

It was a mirror of his life before fame. He was really "The Piano Man" in real life. This was his first hit, and it was huge. He has many, many hits. Love your reactions. You're one of the most real and true reactors I've watched, and that's been thousands. Have a beautiful day.

I saw Billy Joel in concert in the 90’s. I rate it in my top three shows and I’ve been to a lot of concerts. He’s the best! Love you girl ❤

Great song & great reaction!!! 😊❤

Yeah Billy is the real deal

Oh girl, Billy is the human jukebox dozens of Amazing songs.

This is his first hit song I believe.

Billy is The Master of story. You have hours of music to listen to. He just released a new song after 30 years. So may I recommend his new one " Turn the Lights Back On. "

One of his many great songs! Can't believe you haven't heard of him, a big wonderful rabbit hole! Its autobiographical because Billy was a piano man in a bar before he made it big Great storytelling, piano and voice, The whole package

@SarahDengler

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Richard! Nice to see you back 😊

Sarah, Billy Joel is one of the greatest musical geniuses of the past 50 years. He has literally dozens of songs of the same quality as this one, which was his very first hit. Check out Scenes From an Italian Restaurant, Just the Way You Are, River of Dreams, We didn’t Start the Fire, Always a Woman, Vienna and Downeaster Alexa just for starters. You will be very happy you did. Thanks for the wonderful heartfelt reaction. You are one of my very favorite reactors.

I will never forget dancing with a beautiful lady once to this song. A sad and sweet memory.

Next one, Billy Joel's "River of Dreams".

The late 60s and the early 70s. We had the best music and the coolest cars. I still have my 1969 Cutlass 442.

In 1973, I was fifteen. And my skills in english were poor. But it was one of my favorite song, mainly because of the melody. Of course, I appreciate this song even more since I understand its meaning. Great memories from my teenage years

You should react to „We didn’t start the fire“; by him….40 years of American history in around 5 minutes, it’s brilliant

His song "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant". It has everything too.

I agree with your header. One of the greatest songs of all time. ❤

I loved watching you fall in love 💞 with Billy Joel 🤩

True story about people he observed while playing in bars Great song and songwriter. He had lots of hits

Billy Joel was a major star in the 70s and 80s with many his but this song was what made him famous. It's masterfully written and performed and is a timeless classic. I grew up about 10 miles and 10 years from where he did (my HS choral teacher went to HS with Joel and used to brag that he beat out Joel for the lead in a school musical, lol). A lot of his songs call out places that are familiar to me. Some specific places but others, like an Italian restaurant which described any one of hundreds of such places on Long Island, NY.

I have watched your channel for a long time and love your reactions. Hard to believe that Billy Joel is new to you. You will have a great time exploring his catalog.

Dive in,Sarah-- he has tons of great songs! T

Your reaction was FANTASTIC. 👍👍👍💥😎

Welcome to one of the great songwriters. He has a big catalogue. My faves are: Just the Way YOu Are, Keepin' the Faith, New York State of Mind (greywhistle stop ??? video) I don't think he has a bad song so listen to anything. Enjoy this rabbit hole.

He sells out Madison Square Garden in NY every year. Lots of great music. Check out his collection

His song “Honesty” is my favorite of Billy’s and one of my all time favorites. Also “Just the Way You Are” is excellent! You need to hear those.

Beautiful reaction to a legendary song!

This song is over a half century old and will always be one of me favorites 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

It's one of my top 10 favorite songs in life! I've been meaning to tell you that you have one of the most beautiful souls in the world, Sarah! Never lose your light! God bless!

My husband and I had our first real date going to a Billy Joel concert back in 1979! He's just as good in person, or better, than on the radio. He's an amazing musician and a wonderful storyteller.

One of the greatest songs ever made.

Billy Joel is great you can literally listen to any of his songs and love it they are all great

The master storyteller...A great performer and a even better person.

Great reaction, he really is very famous.

Great reaction! You are going to love your trip down the Billy Joel rabbit hole! 😂

Sarah, you are so full of real joy and humanity, bless you!

Billy Joel is one of the great musicians. Great voice and top level piano skills. If you want to see how good his piano skills are watch his video foe. Prelude to angry young man.

Thanks!

@SarahDengler

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ☺️

Ohh, thank you for this reaction. 😇🤩 Billy Joel is truly a master musician, composer, arranger and lyricist. I hope that, like Bob Dylan, Billy is awarded a Nobel Prize for literature! All of Billy's songs are lyric driven, and the man was happily possessed by the spirit of music. He could make you laugh or cry or heal. If you're in the mood to have your soul moved yet again, try his song titled "Lulaby". But.....have tissues at hand. ❤

He’s an exceptional songwriter singer with a long list of hits. American treasure!

Something special about watching someone experience these old songs for the first time. I get to appreciate them all over again ❤

Billy Joel is a legend and so many incredible songs.

Billy Joel is a genius! Everything he did was awsome!

Billy Joel is a legend.

This is my favorite Billy Joel song. He is a brilliant song writer. I’m sure other comments mention many other great songs by him. When your in the mood for something light and fun by him watch Uptown Girl. ❤️👍👍

Billy Joel is a gift! I am so glad I grew up during his hey day. At 74 years he just released a new song after years and years. Worth a listen as are ALL his songs.

Billy Joel is an icon with a huge catalog of music that I look forward to seeing you discover. He is a great story teller and musician. I enjoyed this video. Well done!

How wonderful you have now heard Billy Joel! Enjoy his many decades of fabulous songs.