IS THIS ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGS OF ALL TIME? First Time Hearing Billy Joel - Piano Man Reaction!
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Published 2023-10-13
Billy Joel's "Piano Man" is a masterpiece that has resonated with generations of music lovers. Its heartfelt lyrics and soulful melody have made it a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. As we embark on this musical journey, we can't help but wonder if "Piano Man" truly deserves its status as one of the songs of all time.
Join us as we explore the intricate storytelling, powerful vocals, and mesmerizing piano performance that Billy Joel brings to this iconic piece of music. Through our genuine reaction, we aim to uncover the magic behind "Piano Man" and discover why it has stood the test of time.
Whether you are a long-time fan of Billy Joel or have never heard "Piano Man" before, this reaction video is for you. Get ready to witness the power and beauty of one of the greatest songs ever written.
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You can find the version of Billy Joel - Piano Man on YouTube at the link below:
• Billy Joel - Piano Man (Official HD V...
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All Comments (21)
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“They’re sharing a drink they call loneliness cause it’s better than drinking alone.” That line is in my lyrical hall of fame.
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"It's sad and it's sweet, and I knew it complete when I wore a younger man's clothes!" - Pure brilliance!
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This is typically the last song he plays when he plays at Madison Square Garden. He only plays the music. The entire crowd sings the song in unison. It's awesome
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"They're sharing a drink they call loneliness, but it's better than drinking alone." is an all time great line.
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One thing I love about Billy Joel, is that you can ALWAYS hear the lyrics so clearly when he sings.
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This is one of those songs that you don’t really understand or appreciate until you’re past your prime.
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i was a soldier for 21 years and been at bars around the world and it doesnt matter the country, language or anything, this song nails it
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Did you notice that he's playing the harmonica, the piano, singing and smoking all at the same time.
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This is such a great story telling song. This was Billy's first single released in 1973. "Piano Man" is based on Billy Joel's real-life experiences as a lounge musician in Los Angeles. The song is sung from Joel's point of view as a piano player at a bar, reminiscing about his experiences there & the people he encountered.
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Yes, Billy left Long Island, NY and headed out to LA for a few years to rethink his career choices. He dropped his surname of Joel and began using his middle name of Martin. During his time as Bill Martin, he played in bars in LA and wrote this song. He returned to NY because he disliked LA so much and the rest was history.
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He’s such an amazing performer with an incredible voice!❤
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Songs like Piano Man, Bohemian Rhapsody & American Pie are the ones where you just belt out every word when you hear them on the radio or anywhere really 😎 PHENOMENAL SONG!!! One of my favorites!!!
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No doubt this is one of the greatest songs ever. I love that he keeps the fromt row empty at his concerts, then he has his folks go up and grab some people from the worst seats in the nosebleed sections to fill the front row. 'Uptown Girl' he wrote about supermodel Christie Brinkley who he married in 1985. Sadly his touring schedule and her busy schedule doomed the marrage although they remain close freinds. 'Travelin’ Prayer' is another great tune from Billy. Cheers.
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You have to do Billy Joel's "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant". It is such an iconic song from him. I just love how he is able to paint a vivid picture with his songs.
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Billy Joel is a DEEP rabbit hole. So many great story songs and so many different styles.
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*It's sad and it's sweet; and I knew it complete; when I wore a younger man's clothes " Powerful.
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Yes, it's one of the greatest songs. RocknRoll Hall of Fame song. It's hard to believe it was from 1973. ❤
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That’s Billy playing the harmonica as well! He is multitalented!! My favorite song from his River of Dreams.
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This song came out as a single on November 2nd 1973. There's an original video from 1973 when Billy Joel was 24, but they re-filmed this video for MTV in 1985, 12 years after the song came out when he was 36 as his 80's music and videos were very popular.
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The best live show I’ve ever seen was Billy Joel and Elton John together! Can you imagine those two piano men together! 3 plus hours of the best song writing and playing ever!
