I tell my children, who are a generation apart; Billy Joel is a musical genius and will go down in history as such.

I’ve always heard that Billy Joel was everything I didn’t see from this interview. One of the most brilliant musicians ever to walk the earth, and he’s funny as shit!💥❤️

Billy is the gold of storytelling.. his music will live on for generations and generations..He’s in the class of Paul McCartney..The Beatles and Billy Joel..

@cjsciandra2623

5 ай бұрын

Totally agree!!

Billy came to my neighborhood to shoot a video for second wind..in Manhattan Beach brooklyn..I managed to get in the background..great song *

Didn’t think I could love him more.

I was gonna stop watching it after 10 mins but ... I watched the whole thing.. +10000 respect points to billy , as if I didn't have enough already

@maughanzter

5 жыл бұрын

Ha just did the same thing. "Meh...I'll watch this for a second." haha so glad I stuck around. What a great entertainer and storyteller.

Stayed 'til the end - Summer, Highland Falls ::sigh:: Billy Joel is truly a national treasure!! Great program!

It's amazing how bewildered he seems by his success after all these years. Love him.

I have loved Billy single I was 7 years old! I'm Now 37 and have never loved him more. His music has been the sound track of my life. Such a humble man. Go Long Island!!

@shaunbat5097

2 жыл бұрын

He's fantastic, I love his music!

I've been a fan of Billy since the early 70s. His breadth of knowledge of music, as shown in this interview, is simply astounding. I'm even more of a fan!

Just love billy Joel. Humanity

8 years later and Billy Joel and Eric Clapton still haven't collaborated, make it happen guys!!

Despite Billy's humor, he knows exactly what he is doing and is in full control of his writing/composing abilities.

Billy is a great, engaging speaker.

My mom loves billy and she is 92 ..born in 1929 *

This is one of the most FUN Billy Joel videos/interviews IMHO. The interviewer and Billy made this great!

I love Billy Joel and have been a fan for years. We are getting old Bill, I got right with God 30 years ago through Jesus ..Praying for you, your family, I would love to see all of you in heaven . We are just passing through this life, this isnt home.

@pamglass6007

2 жыл бұрын

Also praying.

He is so humble

@marywasserbach2473

4 жыл бұрын

He is so humble.. Sure

@dominic995

4 жыл бұрын

What are you implying Mary

@samglover4923

3 жыл бұрын

Mary Wasserbach asshole lmao

@amyswetz1357

3 жыл бұрын

He is one of the most humble men

@supersonicsroots

3 жыл бұрын

Right 🤣 I love Billy, but he's always talking down his own songs. It's false modesty. The laughing hyena is annoying though...

Met him in 1983. He was the best lay therapist ever. It made me realise how ineffective the proper therapeutic process can be in the wrong hands, and how effective it can be in the hands of someone with the requisite amounts of empathy and humanity. To this day, my perspective on life changed going back to that ten minute conversation with this wonderful man, whom I refer to as my “bridge over troubled water” (to quote one of his friends)

Always changes his story through the years... but still a fan

i'm only a lil over half way through this but this is a lotta fun to watch billy shows some great personality...i really think he's just like one of those guys you just wanna hang out w/ at the pub n buy 'em a pint of good stout :)

Billy Joel fan since childhood.

Travelled to New York from Australia to see Billy at MSG in October 2017. I got food poisoning in the afternoon and missed the concert. I am still moaning about it nearly 3 years later.

@sarac.3259

3 жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear that - what a huge disappointment, and I am not surprised you are still moaning! I finally got round to seeing him 4 years ago in London at the massive (by UK standards) Wembley Arena. Bought 4 tkts - husband, cousin (also huge fan), daughter then 9. Cousin had to cancel due to illness - daughter was upset. Had safe earplugs for my daughter plus favourite earmuffs but she spent the whole time saying she hated it, it was too loud, could we go home. Plus it was so high up, when I needed to visit the bathroom, I had to take the hand of everyone in my row (embarassing!). So I sympathise, a lot.

This was worth every second. Billy Joel is an exceptional musician, has contributed so much and still fills the room everywhere he goes. On top of that, he is a great human being with a lot of knowledge about life, and watching this video was a special insight to all of the above 😀

I just saw this. My dad was a member of the NPC for 50 years, and I attended a LOT of VIP speaker lunches at the NPC, but MAN would I have loved to be present for this one!

He is as solid a performer as there ever was and will be. I always love that he makes fun of his future, and it unfolds exactly the way he makes fun of it.....Elizabeth, she's always a woman to me, Christie Lee, etc....all the best now and always, Billy! ;-)

What a treat! Thanks for posting, this is a rare delight.

The Music just oozes out of this guy.

Marvelous 🎼🎵🎶🎶👍 Billy does a great Ray Charles💚

Billy is Masterful! The stories, the music, I could watch him all night!

He's a natural comedian. I've been howling at this interview!

Enjoy listening to his talking as much as to his music. I feel so entertained now.

He is such a genious and from Long Island. I am so proud to be from L.I. have grown with his music and enjoyed the music over the years.

He has buttoned and unbuttoned that blazer about thirty times.

@texanmunk

6 жыл бұрын

Deca Cards52 its like dangerfield with his tie or Stanhope with a beer.

@realpolitik2617

4 жыл бұрын

Ahahaha

@bobblueford

4 жыл бұрын

It's what happens when you're on stage talking and dozens of people are starting at you. Standing perfectly still is even more bizarre looking.

Truly fabulous! And she was a very good interviewer.

Absolutely love Billy. Brilliant, entertaining and genuine artist! Enjoyed this video!

My Aunt Angie loved Billy joel all the time and i love this guy Billy joel because he got tons tons of songs from the stadium and on live concerts all his life all the time.

Always love Summer, Highland Falls! Chicken skin solo......

God bless you Billy Joel!!!

PLEASE DON'T EVER STOP PERFORMING! I WOULD HAVE NEVER MADE IT THROUGH ALL THE RELATIONSHIPS W OUT U. I TELL OUR FRIEND KEN DASHOW ALL THE TIME THANKS BILLY UR#1

Billy's breakdown on his own songs is like another angle that I would never consider. Also, it shows how amazing his performances are and the power of the promotion machine. He's a bit of a comedian and mimic as well as musical genius.

I just feel like these people are oblivious to the greatness in the room.

While working at the computer all day, I try to find things to listen to as I work. They have included interviews and speeches from everyone the likes of well-known economists, supreme court justices to a few politicians and others. Sometimes, I'll stumble on to something such as this piece. I've heard him a few times speak politics and his words drove me nuts. I've heard his music all my life and have enjoyed nearly all of it between talented writing and most certainly talented piano playing. In this video, I learned a lot more about the man and what made him who he is. I must say that while I may not agree with his politics I do indeed have respect for the man and his talent. It's worth the time to watch or just listen. And, you'll even laugh several times.

Wow - what a humble man

My love of Billy Joel’s music started in 1976, not long after I changed my college major to journalism. When this was recorded in 2008, I was still in my chosen field; but little did I know that 2008 was the beginning of the end. Within five years my beloved career had evaporated, never to return. Fortunately, I will always have Billy Joel to comfort and entertain me.

Can't stop listening... He is so genuine and.. Keep it coming ❤

billy joel is a brilliant musician..

wow!!! 43:20 this was in 2008!!! spooky

43:35 that moment when billy joel predicted michael jackson and prince's deaths 👀

@randykamin4910

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a catch! And Michael was dead 8 months later. So eerie.

@ronatopaz2793

3 күн бұрын

@@randykamin4910-And Dr Murray was convicted of his homicide…. He worked for the concert promoter…. All very strange… but although I don’t Billy knew it was going to happen, I do think that people’s career do boost after they die… so…

@ronatopaz2793

3 күн бұрын

*careers

Fantastic music info like SIRIUSXM BILLY JOEL CHL18 - thank you!

Hey Billy, I don't agree with your policitcs, but I still love ya' Just The Way You Are!!!

Most impressive! Love Billy Joel

@jlbaker1518

Жыл бұрын

Billy Joel is the BEST!

I'm too rich I'm too old. Epic! Love this guy , a legend!

At the end , when Billy starts playing , 2 people decide it's a good time to go to the bathroom. FFS! I would've killed ruthlessly to be within ear shot of Billy singing.

@Historian212

Жыл бұрын

More likely they left early to beat the crowd. Rude.

Billy looked liked he was having a great time doing this!

Billy Joel is a class act.

Wow Billy is a great entertainer and musician

18:16 That is the most beautiful shift in facial expressions ever!

Beautiful!

The one and only...William Martin...Billy Joel...Heart n Soul Baby! 💜🎼🙋‍♀️🎤🎵🎹

Thanks for posting, amazing talent and human being. I was happily surprised that his maternal grandfather whom it seems he spent time with, played chess. Wonder if Billy ever learned the Royal Game?

They say 'Don't meet your heroes'. I have always felt that Billy would be the exception to that. I'd love to have a beer with him, though I'm sure I'd spoil it. I dunno. He just.....maybe I'm deluded, but BJ just seems like a guy we could have a chat with, about anything. I've played and sung his songs for years on stage, but.......if I ever met him, I'd want to talk about anything other than his music. Just......whatever. Anyway....seems a genuine guy, but I know I'm biased....just seems he wouldn't be too different in person.

@ronatopaz2793

3 күн бұрын

Meet him. I have. It was life changing.

I didn‘t know he is that funny. He might as well do stand-up comedy, like Rick Wakeman does

HAHA they didn't have an sm 58, so I had to run home and get mine!!! I was one of the sound techs..

20:37 for Billy making fun of It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me

@WakaWaka2468

3 жыл бұрын

20:20

The audience at this thing looks so bored. How can you be bored with Billy Joel up there? Wake up! Get some culture, you stuffy people.

I think he can play perfectly even if the key is dropped.

Awesome! INTJ? Such an amazing individual and artist.

Amazing discovery

I like her. She had some good questions.

It would be funny if it were a room full of grey people with blank stares on their face.

For what it's worth/Billy Joel will be on SiriusXM channel 4 Wednesday the 26th. 1800 hrs. His show will be carried for 3 months.

@elizabethwitt2621

9 ай бұрын

This channel on Sirius was awesome!

17:36

NPC luncheon is a very apt title 😌

Lay lady lay..that was hood

he's funny

I am a bigger fan now!!!

"I ask that everyone remain seated............And we are adjourned." (Whaa'?)

Billy is so funny and self deprecating

Love C-SPAN

I can listen to this guy for hours and hours. He is really interesting. Unlike McCartney, i get a gutful of his over acting.

16:26

51:30 OMG Elton John

Sadness or euphoria at the expense of one another...in other words......winners and losers

@elizabethwitt2621

9 ай бұрын

The song was written about the highs and lows of manic depression.

did i just see Billy Joel put out the hit on Billy Mays?

Michael Ponella

By the way is he getting paid doing this kinds of gigs?

@41 mins - Liberty Devitto is the one who told you it was Laughter in the Rain Billy.

50:13

45:12

Some cowboy would be so, but I think as you say Billy.

I'm constantly amazed how Billy Joel freely states the songs he's "influenced" by in interviews (20:44), and Robin Thicke gets sued for basically doing the same thing.

Anybody know the song at 52:28

@hogieonabun

5 жыл бұрын

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

@jshum02

9 күн бұрын

​@@hogieonabun thank you (belated)

A mug?? You gave him a mug????? For Billy Joel- one of the greatest, most decent, feet on the ground, song writers and performers in the free world? Pfffft NPC.

@Historian212

Жыл бұрын

Calm down, that’s what they give to all their speakers. He’s not there for loot, he can buy himself anything he wants, pretty much.

@elizabethwitt2621

9 ай бұрын

I know! I was thinking an award was much more appropriate. That was cheesy. 🙄🤷‍♀️

16:52 WHAT ?? IT IS IN 6/8 ???

@WakaWaka2468

3 жыл бұрын

Ok

@Historian212

Жыл бұрын

Of course.

34:23

32:10 - frnk sntra

53:50 - grmps

I hate that he uses an electric piano. Although I'm not sure how one would make an acoustic piano loud enough for a grand stadium

I took NPC to mean something else, sorry just passing through.