Billy Joel - The Entertainer (from Old Grey Whistle Test)
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- Billy Joel “The Entertainer" from Old Grey Whistle Test
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Shortly after Billy Joel earned his first U.K. Top 40 hit with “Just The Way You Are,” he and his band travelled to England for an electrifying performance recorded for the hit BBC series The Old Grey Whistle Test. Ahead of his first headlining show in the country, Billy performed all the hits from The Stranger plus additional classics from his repertoire.
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Lyrics:
I am the entertainer
And I know just where I stand
Another serenader
And another long haired band
Today I am your champion
I may have won your hearts
But I know the game, you'll forget my name
And I won't be here in another year
If I don't stay on the charts
I am the entertainer
And I've had to pay my price
The things I did not know at first
I learned by doin' twice
Ah, but still they come to haunt me
Still they want their say
So I've learned to dance with a hand in my pants
I let 'em rub my neck and I write 'em a check
And they go their merry way
I am the entertainer
Been all around the world
I've played all kinds of palaces
And laid all kinds of girls
I can't remember faces
I don't remember names
Ah, but what the hell
You know it's just as well
'Cause after a while and a thousand miles
It all becomes the same
I am the entertainer
I bring to you my songs
I'd like to spend a day or two
I can't stay that long
No, I've got to meet expenses
I got to stay in line
Gotta get those fees to the agencies
And I'd love to stay but there's bills to pay
So I just don't have the time
I am the entertainer
I come to do my show
You've heard my latest record
It's been on the radio
Ah, it took me years to write it
They were the best years of my life
It was a beautiful song
But it ran too long
If you're gonna have a hit
You gotta make it fit
So they cut it down to 3:05
I am the entertainer
The idol of my age
I make all kinds of money
When I go on the stage
Ah, you've seen me in the papers
I've been in the magazines
But if I go cold I won't get sold
I'll get put in the back in the discount rack
Like another can of beans
I am the entertainer
And I know just where I stand
Another serenader
And another long haired band
Today I am your champion
I may have won your hearts
But I know the game, you'll forget my name
I won't be here in another year
If I don't stay on the charts
#BillyJoel #LiveMusic #TheEntertainer
No autotune. He's so pitch perfect. So good. And he still sounds just at good today. Legendary.
Funny thing is Billy doesn't even think he is that great a singer
Billy is the greatest...He can compose, sing and play real music with complex musical arrangements and melodies...a true talent.
Compared to Phil Collins, Billy is the real deal. Take away Phil's "gated reverb vocal tricks" and he sounds like your average Joe singing in the shower....Phil is all gimmick...
@@fk2106 jeez, you don’t have to prove Billy’s ability by shitting on another great singers ability
@@narrabeenstudent7027 Not "shitting" on anyone. The truth is the truth. Get over it.
@@narrabeenstudent7027 agreed,,, huge fan of both
Spoiler Alert: He did stay on the charts
😅😂😂
For 53 years too
Best spoiler ever
Another Spoiler Alert: He didn’t die young even though he is definitely good.
And?
So much adrenaline. They have the tempo flying.
Love you Billy, great music still enjoying your music in my 73rd year. 2024 love love ❤️
Wow ... I heard a lot of Keith Emerson there.
Well, it WAS released in 1974 when ELP were in their heyday so I have no doubt that Billy called up Bob Moog and asked him to ship him a Model D asap! The Mini Moog just compliments the piano and the organ (which Billy said he was better on) so I'm sure that it just made sense to him to join all the other artists of the day and put some 'synth color' into his tunes. Best of all, it didn't take a keyboard tech to figure out how to use it!
Great song
Pretty Cool 😎
Buddy knew his way around a mini moog too
WOW
Romans 10
8 But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith which we preach) 9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame." 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. 13 For "whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved../
One of the most underrated songs of BJ. Love his growling, gutteral accents. He is simply the best and no one can copy him. He is his own genre of music.
don't forget the seventie's synth tp remind you what decade you are in
It's Billy Joel not bj
@@wayneking9997 It's William Martin Joel not Billy Joel
Some might say he's an entertainer
Elton has copied many of his riffs... many many many many -- but still Billy is the best
It’s not a narcissistic song. It’s a song about the business. You either make it or you don’t. And even if you do, you’re only as good as your last show, or last accomplishment. And the business will do with you as it pleases. That is the message.
For sure. It's a dope song. This particular version is quite good. I often don't enjoy live versions because they expose the limitations of a given artist, with this, it just shows you a super professional delivering the goods. No slam on anyone, just an observation.
Totally agree. Not about narcissism at all.
Very true
I agree, and I think it applies to most any business. You have to produce.
So true.
I believe the “beautiful song that ran too long” was “Piano Man.” Love this song-lyrics are spot on!
The best years of his life
It was "Piano Man." Even now, 50 years later, most radio stations play a rather clumsily edited version (and the hatchet job they did on "My Life" is even worse). It's kind of ironic that Billy calls "Piano Man" a "beautiful song," since he's said in later years that he doesn't think it's that good and only plays it live because people expect to hear it.
Hands down my favorite Billy Joel song. One of the most cleverly written of all time, and not many can rhyme their lyrics like that.
Tie for me between The Stranger and The Entertainer, both great.
Who these days can write lyrical poetry like this man. This song flows and rhymes amazingly, yet still tells a story and makes complete sense.
What I love about BJ is that his lyrics are clear and coherent and applicable to everyone in one way or another and it tells something about his life too
I love him but his lyrics are not hard at all. It’s basic rhyme structure, he has said so himself. I think he mentioned how a lot of his songs are basic limericks. That said, it’s doesn’t take away from how great he makes what he makes but let’s not also pretend like he is unique and what he does is very hard. These things can all be true at the same time.
Gilbert o sullivan
No one. No one writes like this anymore.
I love his lyrics and he's definitely iconic. But I also love Sara Bareilles for her lyrical prowess as an example of a next generation artist. "Saint Honesty" and "Fire" are two examples that come to mind.
I finished work that night and raced home to see this guy, Billy Joel in The Old Grey Whistle Test.
His hit, Just the Way you are had just charted in the UK, so I liked the look and sound of him.
He knocked me out completely, I was 21 years old, played guitar/vocals, but Billy was light years ahead of me, and most others on the musical scene. This was just the start of his world ascent, all my friends and family ended up loving his repertoire, and so did most of the World.
Have saw him 5 times, including London and Madison Square Gardens New York.
Incredible .
So true the lyrics in this song, "the things I did not know at first, I learned by doing twice" such prolific poetry
An angry, cynical and yet somehow moving song.
Such a great comment, Skytower. Great description. It's the melody that is somehow happy while the story telling is of mundane misery. : ) LOL.
can we also recognise that guitarist at the beginning wOw
That's Mr. Russell Javors for ya. Was a fantastic rhythm player for most of his time with Billy (though he is lead on this one), and unfairly got the boot with bassist Doug Stegmeyer after The Bridge tour so new musicians could come in.
Recognize* & Russell Javors.
@@darren.plateroti Was this the reason?
What year was this, was this 1977?
@@darren.plateroti I think he was amazing like the rest of you but I think he got replaced because he wasn't doing as much anymore while they were playing. It was sad when they all got let go but I guess that's the music business for you. At least they are all still jamming together with lords of 52nd street, they are pretty good. Loved all the original band members.
@@eddyvideostar Billy said that they isolated his guitar one time and it was just pluck.......pluck.......pluck but who knows I think they all kind of knew while on the bridge to Russia tour it was all kinda coming to an end. Sad but times change and the original band members still play in a group called lords of 52nd street.
I've heard this song hundreds of times. Each time feels like the first! Amazing.
A lyrical genius, and master of composition. Timeless Art.
Now tell me this is not the best musical act of the 20th century. Billy Joel is the one.
The Entertainer, which was from 1974's Streetlife Serenader, only reached the top 40, and didn't reach the success of The Piano Man#25 in early 1974. I really enjoy Billy Joel's earlier material then his 80s-90s output. I wish he would play this song in concert. Ive seen him perform a dozen times since, 1984, and he never played it.
he just did last Friday 4/26 at MSG
A great performance by a wonderful musician.
A great performance by a wonderful band*. Everyone played an instrument here, not only one person was playing. I don't understand your logic.
FUN FACT: The verse "It was a beautiful song / But it ran too long / If you're gonna have a hit / You gotta make it fit / So they cut it down to three-o-five" is a reference to shortening the length of "Piano Man" while its full length is 5:38.
No computers for my fellow Long Islander. No auto tune, pure live. And, good Lord Liberty on the drums...
The words to this song relate to many singers .
They come, they go ...!
Yes, but I hope this isn't about Billy Joel! Btw nice pic (^_-)
No definitively not Billy 😊
Saw a documentary on Billys life.,,long time ago,,when he was younger he had a lot of struggles,,he had to work really hard to get where he is today,,He deserves all the good luck and love he gets,,
@@stefe7579 It was about him in his struggling early days ("Today, I am your champion, I may have won your hearts/But I know the game, you'll forget my name/And I won't be here in another year/If I don't stay on the charts")... the fifth verse was about the unexpected chart success of his 1973 single "Piano Man" from the album of the same name, and how some radio stations had to play the edited version ("It was a beautiful song, but it ran too long/If you're gonna have a hit, you gotta make it fit/So they cut it down to 3:05").
Liberty was one of the greatest drummers ever!
Fun fact: go to 3:05 and the line is "like another can of beans". With the complaint of the 3:05 verse being how pop music can be a production-line, that feels serendipitious and poetic.
I always thought he said like another can of beer! Oh well!
Russell Javors KILLIN" that G chord!
He hits the nail! Soooo true!
Good music
One of my favorite songs. When I first heard it, many years ago, the sound of the Moog captivated me. Hearing it live today makes me relive that experience. Thanks for uploading it.
Remember the old days like this when people actually work hard and learn to play an instrument? And didn't just turn on a drum machine and Senor Pancho's stupid lyrics and then go out and complain about abortion rights? Is this really a sad time when people think Taylor Swift is a good musician
Damn BJ is so amazing. I'd pay to go back in time and see an early concert like this. Such talent, such raw energy, such a performer and this band behind him is stellar. I've been fan since I was a child in the 80's and never get tired of Billy or his amazing music. Thanks Billy for making my life bearable and enjoyable with this awesome music.
Movie for Billy ++
This chord structure is straight out of Newfoundland. Love it! Nobody else pulls this off
There will never be another like Billy Joel. He is spectacular
This is so difficult to sing and play, but he makes it look so easy. Wonderful.
So much of his material is underrated.
HOLY CRAP ... WHAT A PERFORMANCE AND VOICE
The lyrical intro is one of the best ive ever heard
Billy Joel sings with so much passion
I love Doug's bass playing on this track so much. Gone way too soon he was great and is missed. I saw BJ on this tour and he was really engaged and full of energy. This was a band as much as most bands ever achieve, not just the singer and his rotating cast. The best years were anchored with these guys.
@Sam Hill ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! No matter how quality the musicians that later toured with Billy it never got nearly as good.
Russel Javors guitar intro
本日2024/1/24の東京ドーム公演の3曲目でしたね！生で観覧させてもらいました、ありがとうビリー✨
Such a tight performance!
the acoustic guitar/synth combination reminds me of styx 10/10 great song
10 dislikes are from 10 managers :P
I’ve seen Billy live many times and he’s as good today as he sounded in the 70s. He’s a legend.
The stranger and 52nd Street were albums I got when I was about 10 or 12 years old.... My love for music began thanks to this man This is some really cool excellent footage of a very young Billy Joel........ Bravo
ok, so, i don't know when someone last commented on this, but my goodness you cannot get more close to perfection playing this song live! Just in my opinion, Billy Joel at his most awesome and his most creative and real!
観られてよかったです！ありがとうございます！
Certainly knows his way around a Minimoog.
ya samsung been a real problem xd
Was so stoked to hear him play this live at the garden in may. Great live or off the album.
just a masterpiece
I really liked how he made a song about being "pissed off" in the record industry.Very creative !!!!
Gosh!! I love this song!!
He took the crummy things he went through, dishonest managing, all his hard work, and not getting what he deserved, and just how hard that kind of life is, and composed one of the best songs he ever did.
I never get tired of it.
This song should be released! So damn underrated!
my guy is playin piano keyboard and singin at the same time and hear i can barely play guitar and sing the chorus of a song that i know by heart. dude is EXTREMLY talented.
I'm an enterteiner too.....
Hes very ambidextrous (Billy)
Muy entretenida es está cancion
I remember this song impressed me when it first came out and it still holds up...great musicians, great song
Very true about the music business, then and now
He just says it how it is, love this song
You will always be on the charts
- The Entertainer -
Billy Joel -- 1974
I am the entertainer,
And I know just where I stand:
Another serenader,
And another long-haired band.
Today I am your champion.
I may have won your hearts.
But I know the game,
And you'll forget my name,
And I won't be here
In another year,
If I don't stay on the charts.
I am the entertainer,
And I've had to pay my price.
The things I did not know at first,
I learned by doin' twice.
Ah, but still they come to haunt me,
Still they want their say.
So I've learned to dance
With a hand in my pants,
And they rub my neck,
And I write 'em a check,
And they go their merry way.
I am the entertainer,
Been all around the world.
I've played all kinds of palaces,
And laid all kinds of girls.
I can't remember faces,
I don't remember names.
Ah, but what the hell,
You know it's just as well.
'Cause after a while
And a thousand miles,
It all becomes the same.
I am the entertainer,
I bring to you my songs.
I'd like to spend a day or two.
I can't stay that long.
No, I've got to meet expenses.
I got to stay in line.
Gotta get those fees
To the agencies.
And I'd love to stay,
But there's bills to pay,
So I just don't have the time.
I am the entertainer,
I come to do my show.
You've heard my latest record,
It's been on the radio.
Ah, it took me years to write it,
They were the best years of my life.
It was a beautiful song.
But it ran too long.
If you're gonna have a hit,
You gotta make it fit--
So they cut it down to 3:05.
I am the entertainer,
The idol of my age.
I make all kinds of money,
When I go on the stage.
Ah, you've seen me in the papers,
I've been in the magazines.
But if I go cold,
I won't get sold.
I'll get put in the back
In the discount rack,
Like another can of beans.
Billy has awesome piano chops...he studied for years with famed classical concert pianist Morton Estrich....🎹
Ripping that MiniMoog
How do i love Billy Joel......let me count the ways....nope. that would take too long. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
A song that could’ve been written by Harry Chapin. When I first heard “Piano Man” on the radio that’s who I thought it was. Both great storytellers.
Billy Joel, younger brother of Sylvester Stallone?
the drummer kicks ass!
I discovered while having a Billy Joel hits on auto play while I was asleep and I awoke to the synth playing and WOW was I mesmerised by thinking off nothing and hearing this song. One my of favourites
Oh I remeber the good old days before the Mandela effect when it was cut down to 3:09 not 3:05
The single greatest musician of my lifetime.
props to Alexa for becoming a musician; if he were my dad, I'd have become an architect or a cobbler, or a teacher... ANYTHING but a musician! Too much shadow...
You just don't hear this song enough. It was a moderate hit that should have been more popular
Billy Joel is the entertainer
Absolutely outstanding.
Bill with hair, and Mark with dark coloured hair. Boy was that a long time ago.
Did u say that, say what. Please lyrics and basic 6 string with no pick up tab
God bless the Minimoog!
I love the faux self-pity. Billy Joel is just the best... the most amusing career, the best career. Seems to be following, almost as an antiquarian, but he was actually avant garde. The Bach of our age.
Faux? Seems like a classic disillusionment with the business/rage against the record company song.
this guys are Billy Joel
Russel Javors
Doug Stegmeyer
Ritchie Cannata
Liberty Devitto
Nobody does it better than Billy.
Whow, the Entertainer ❤
And the bass of Doug Stegmeyer 😮😮
Brilliant song writer 🙏
Such talent. Another amazing song.
FYI: Lisa Simpson soloed at the end...
It is so crazy that music used to be this good
He should never have given up on his band.
Was there and it was amazing , goosebumps . So lucky to have seen Billy Mike and all the talented people perform in the UK and the holy grail MSG
The idol of our age ❤
Congratulations on your new release. Song track of my life, you , Bowie, Beatles, Joan Armatrading, Marley, Scratch Perry.
Great lyrics!
The purity of the instrumental sound, lyrics, genuine vocals and throwback video is epic. What a great song. Love the lyrical mention “if your gonna have a hit, you got to make it fit, so they cut down to 3:05”. Radio wanting shorter songs for air play time. I love the dig to Radio on calling them out. Shame even today you’ll never here a 10-12 minute song play. A generation in the dark by Radio not honoring so much talent is a crime in itself.
Classic Billy. I am one of those hardcores who thinks Turnstiles was better than The Stranger. I was actually crazy enough to go to Farfel’s records down in Greenwich Village to score a bootleg of Cold Spring Harbor.
Excellent song
It basically says it all…
And the best band performance
🇩🇪👉Billy! ✌️👍🤝💪👈