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  • "Only the Good Die Young" by Billy Joel
    In 1977, Billy Joel released his album titled The Stranger. Listen to Billy Joel perform the track 'Only The Good Die Young'.
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    Lyrics:
    Come out Virginia, don't let me me wait
    You Catholic girls start much too late
    But sooner or later it comes down to fate
    I might as well be the one
    They showed you a statue and told you to pray
    They built you a temple and locked you away
    But they never told you the price that you pay
    For things that you might have done...
    Only the good die young
    You might have heard I run with a dangerous crowd
    We ain't too pretty, we ain't too proud
    We might be laughing a bit too loud
    But that never hurt no one
    Come on Virginia show me a sign
    Send up a signal I'll throw you the line
    The stained-glass curtain you're hiding behind
    Never lets in the sun
    Darling, only the good die young
    #BillyJoel #OnlyTheGoodDieYoung #TheStranger
    Billy Joel's official UA-cam channel features music videos, live performances, interviews, TV appearances and more. Best known for his first hit song, 'Piano Man', in 1973, Billy has written and recorded thirty- three Top 40 hits in the United States. He is a six-time Grammy Award winner, a 23-time Grammy nominee and one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, having sold over 150 million records worldwide. Billy Joel is the sixth-best-selling recording artist and the third-best-selling solo artist in the United States.

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  • @caroladler3148
    @caroladler3148 9 місяців тому +164

    OMG! I AM 67! 2024!! Was I really 20 years old when Billy entered my life? I CHERISH HIM more after 47 years!

    • @Cody-jx1sc
      @Cody-jx1sc 9 місяців тому +7

      I'm 35 and I finally can find meaning in the songs I grew up listening to as clueless as I was.

    • @vincentbriegel7038
      @vincentbriegel7038 9 місяців тому +2

      Me too lol

    • @mongrel1799
      @mongrel1799 9 місяців тому +3

      I remember hearing Captain Jack in the mid-70’s… the song really hit me hard and I’ve been hooked on Billy ever since.

    • @ambujgoutam6236
      @ambujgoutam6236 7 місяців тому +2

      U r still young sir … feel it from inside ….Till the last breath u r young

    • @christineHollwedel
      @christineHollwedel 7 місяців тому

      I am 54 and grew up with his music!

  • @ianz9916
    @ianz9916 2 роки тому +477

    I remember putting this on the turntable in about 1982 and my sister playing her flute along to it. Two years later she was gone to cancer aged 25 and this memory took on a whole new meaning.

  • @chadspence7483
    @chadspence7483 10 місяців тому +31

    R.I.P. James. A good friend I lost friday night. He was a fun loving Man who had a heart of gold. Ride high cowboy. ❤🙏

    • @TyroneC1995
      @TyroneC1995 6 місяців тому +1

      Better a heart of gold than a cross of gold.

    • @Ronnie392
      @Ronnie392 23 дні тому

      R. I. P James ❤

  • @dantheman192
    @dantheman192 3 роки тому +1755

    "I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints, the sinners are much more fun." What a great line.

    • @fruticetum
      @fruticetum 3 роки тому +130

      The irony is it's the sinners who cry and the saints who laugh.

    • @dantheman192
      @dantheman192 3 роки тому +66

      @@fruticetum yeh but heaven doesn't exist

    • @fruticetum
      @fruticetum 3 роки тому +103

      @@dantheman192 Don't be a gullible fool.

    • @dantheman192
      @dantheman192 3 роки тому +46

      @@fruticetum oh I'm the gullible one when clearly you believe in some form of higher power.

    • @fruticetum
      @fruticetum 3 роки тому +12

      @@dantheman192 You've listened to the atheist left pushing this garbage. They want America to fail, and this is the way they do it.

  • @crtietje
    @crtietje Рік тому +20

    Rest in Peace, Charlie! Best father in law ever. You were taken way too soon at 41 years old. I’ll be 40 in two months.. really puts things into perspective. Your wife and kids loved this song that I chose for your memorial… your siblings were appalled. You would have loved it! Wish you were still around to have met your grandkids- you’d have made a hell of a grandpa.. and no doubt your whole family would still be all together. Love and miss ya.

  • @MissLouisaW
    @MissLouisaW 11 років тому +850

    Sang this song with my school's big band... We're a Presbyterian girls school... Almost caused a riot :D

  • @16barbs67
    @16barbs67 Рік тому +116

    I'm a Catholic girl and I can relate to this song! Absolutely love the lyrics. Billy tells it as it is. Thank God for Confession. Life is funny.

    • @TheStephenKingdom
      @TheStephenKingdom Рік тому +4

      Sure is.

    • @theresabranford3527
      @theresabranford3527 Рік тому +9

      I was a catholic girl but no longer. I still love anything Billy Joel.

    • @shannonstraughan4383
      @shannonstraughan4383 Рік тому +9

      Lol...me too. I had my Confirmation the same year this album came out, I was 13.
      I bought the album but wouldn't play it when Mom was home.
      I'm still Catholic and still feel a bit guilty for loving this brilliant song.
      God has a sense of humor though.

    • @dennisbiggs7040
      @dennisbiggs7040 Рік тому +5

      Confession does no good if you keep doing it

    • @sphinxrising1129
      @sphinxrising1129 Рік тому +3

      I've dated public schooled gals, which was good, but if you want great, only a Catholic school gal will do!

  • @AshleyWalls-q2t
    @AshleyWalls-q2t 10 місяців тому +33

    The GREATEST LINE EVER WRITTEN!!!!!! And I was a catholic school girl!!!!

    • @Kinkle_Z
      @Kinkle_Z 3 місяці тому +4

      Well... it was a line that predated this song! HOWEVER, Billy Joel filled out the sentiment and put it to some great music!

    • @susanVFTA42
      @susanVFTA42 Місяць тому +2

      Same!

    • @lisa.user-xm7kz2tb6x
      @lisa.user-xm7kz2tb6x Місяць тому +1

      We were swindled we Catholics. We know through & above now! Love to all❤✌🏼

  • @emilyshelor7110
    @emilyshelor7110 3 роки тому +354

    My friend who was 18 years old and my neighbor, just passed away. Billy Joel was his favorite. Piano man was his favorite song but, this one just felt right to comment on.
    Rest forever in peace Jesse, I will miss your kind smile. ❤️

  • @AshleyWalls-q2t
    @AshleyWalls-q2t Рік тому +13

    That was one of the greatest lines ever written, I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints...
    I was a catholic school girl in high school when this song came out. I listened to it every day and my mom loved it too! I bought Billy Joel's album The Stranger and all of his other albums. He is such a talent and his music still moves me ro this day

  • @JayJman1000
    @JayJman1000 4 роки тому +382

    This song is like a secret nightmare for all parents with teenage daughters lol

    • @Padmashrinaren
      @Padmashrinaren 3 роки тому +5

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @fruticetum
      @fruticetum 3 роки тому +15

      Yeah except it’s laughable that 5 foot 5 Billy Joel sets himself up as the tough guy in this song. Not a very ‘dangerous crowd” exactly

    • @alexhoy2272
      @alexhoy2272 3 роки тому +8

      And it’s funny because this song is Literally about Billy’s crush when he was a teenager.

    • @vexxcon8125
      @vexxcon8125 2 роки тому +21

      @@fruticetum hey he landed christie brinkley, height don't matter here, amigo.

    • @lostmyfishy
      @lostmyfishy 2 роки тому +10

      @@fruticetum your insecurities are showing.

  • @OC-hq9hz
    @OC-hq9hz 4 роки тому +641

    So glad The Boys is introducing people to Billy Joel, I'm Gen Z but this right here is top tier music and I'm glad he's getting recognition.

    • @Ismokepencapz
      @Ismokepencapz 2 роки тому +35

      News flash he’s been getting recognition

    • @Pancake_Batter
      @Pancake_Batter 2 роки тому +18

      I'm Gen Z, too and I love Billy Joel's music.

    • @metalcrown_1182
      @metalcrown_1182 2 роки тому +25

      Your name is Gen Z?? Cool name you have pal

    • @metalcrown_1182
      @metalcrown_1182 2 роки тому +10

      @@Pancake_Batter you're named Gen Z too??? That's odd

    • @Pancake_Batter
      @Pancake_Batter 2 роки тому +4

      @@metalcrown_1182 yeah, I really dunno what my parents were thinking

  • @aaden_g
    @aaden_g 11 місяців тому +37

    I’m a huge rap fan and that’s all I’ve ever listened to and I’m turning 14 listening to this album for the first time, I love this😋

    • @AmeliaC-e8o
      @AmeliaC-e8o 10 місяців тому +1

      I'm 14 too! Thank god i found another person with good taste in music.

    • @tothemax2482
      @tothemax2482 9 місяців тому +1

      @@AmeliaC-e8o wtf same....

    • @Sharktankclips-ht
      @Sharktankclips-ht 9 місяців тому

      Yo you too

    • @charleswettish8701
      @charleswettish8701 Місяць тому

      I'm 60 and I am not one of those old people that complains about new music, I'm a musician, I like metal, rap, and everything in between and you cannot go wrong with Billy Joel.

    • @shaneholland6936
      @shaneholland6936 18 днів тому

      Expand your horizons my young friend. Try a genre you would never have thought of. I recommend classic punk. Specifically Bad Religion. Sorrow, I want to conquer the world, Do what you want, are a few good songs to get you started. If you really study the music and the band behind it you may find some meaning in it that will speak to you. Greg Graffin, the lead singer, has a PhD in evolutionary biology. Real smart guy with an amazing talent for writing amazing lyrics.

  • @CaapriceTube1
    @CaapriceTube1 8 років тому +207

    Love how jangly and upbeat this tune is.

  • @coyotehinderstein37
    @coyotehinderstein37 10 років тому +114

    if i live really long i want somebody to play this song at my funeral

    • @cameronbaliles7110
      @cameronbaliles7110 7 років тому

      Some random Douche bag me to

    • @silverbat5873
      @silverbat5873 5 років тому

      Si

    • @mistylover7398
      @mistylover7398 2 роки тому +2

      Same

    • @nostalkingzone
      @nostalkingzone 2 роки тому +1

      @@cameronbaliles7110 Sometimes you can't help but laugh (and shake your head) at people's previous UA-cam usernames! 🤦‍♀

    • @pluspiping
      @pluspiping Рік тому

      My grandma plays piano and organ for funerals and she got a request for this song once. It horrified her WASP sensibilities but she played it anyway, grateful it was an instrumental version. It went over well. I say do it.

  • @kristine3216
    @kristine3216 5 років тому +181

    I grew up listening to Billy Joel. It always brings back good memories. This was my mom's favorite song. R.I.P., mom. I love you. K.E.L. ~ 11/16/1954 - 7/19/2019

    • @ericosterman6097
      @ericosterman6097 4 роки тому +3

      R.I.P

    • @Home_Chillin
      @Home_Chillin 4 роки тому +4

      This was my moms favorite Billy Joel song to she passed last year. I’ve probably listened to this song 10,000 times since she died.

    • @ericosterman6097
      @ericosterman6097 4 роки тому +3

      @@Home_Chillin R.I.P

    • @606films9
      @606films9 4 роки тому +2

      @@Home_Chillin She had great taste

    • @jonspeidel
      @jonspeidel 2 роки тому +2

      Your mom had a great taste in favorite songs💗

  • @jguerrero447
    @jguerrero447 4 роки тому +63

    My favorite Billy Joel song. I love the lyrics and the beat. And the memories.

  • @ThePowerTheGlory
    @ThePowerTheGlory 15 днів тому +1

    Saw Billy Joel at Dortmund Westfalenhalle just awesome. Even played the piano behind his head! He is simply the greatest!

  • @janetfrancis2434
    @janetfrancis2434 6 років тому +128

    I've loved Billy Joel for a very long time. And I have passed on my love of him to my children.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 5 років тому +1

      I'd be honored if some Billy Joel fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of his classic compositions ALLENTOWN and VIENNA on my channel in tribute to the master. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and peace.

    • @jackherera8494
      @jackherera8494 4 роки тому +3

      He was my dads favorite

    • @emmaj5807
      @emmaj5807 Рік тому

      That's wonderful! I'm so happy that your children have come to appreciate Billy Joel as well! ❤❤

    • @marydusenberry8505
      @marydusenberry8505 Рік тому

      My 7 year old nephew likes him, I catch him randomly singing this song...that's my boy 🥰

    • @shelleybeach-fp2kv
      @shelleybeach-fp2kv Рік тому

      ⁠my dad introduced me to Billy’s music in the 70’s. RIP Brian S James, loved & missed daily xoxx

  • @maryhecht1550
    @maryhecht1550 8 місяців тому +19

    At 16..I'm 62 now...a Best friend of ours... Robbie died while driving in the Fall/Raining at 1 or 2 am. This was out then...he was the nicest of our large pack. So...Only the Good Die Young hit me Hard. Will Always be a Treasured song for me

  • @kyaraseverson1724
    @kyaraseverson1724 3 місяці тому +10

    Wow I’ve been listening since 101 B.C. And I can say after millions of years I love billy still. Like if you’re listening in 3007!

  • @AshleyWalls-q2t
    @AshleyWalls-q2t 10 місяців тому +7

    Thr BEST of Bllly Joel
    Us catholic girls loved this, it was our snthem!

    • @ReneeBoross
      @ReneeBoross 6 місяців тому +1

      Coming from another Catholic girl, I have to agree. Almost 70 now and I still love Billy. My favorite song. Used to make Sister Joachim crazy. God bless her soul.

  • @izzywizzy389
    @izzywizzy389 8 років тому +83

    favorite song... billy is the best

    • @Amick44
      @Amick44 6 років тому +3

      I agree, it is his best. Some other's pretty close, though.

    • @jimogrady1131
      @jimogrady1131 4 роки тому +1

      Izzy Wizzy Sorry I went to grade school all Nun teachers. IT was crazy we had to go to Church 1 on week. BUY them time 8th grade the boys went crazy a girl looked like Steavie Nicks from Fleetwood Mac. We were 70s kids, crazy we were going to concerts at 12 years old. Us kids were nuts drinking beer at 12 years old. That girl looked like Steavie Nicks, turned out to be IRISH like me. It sucks most people think all IRISH are drunks. I admit us IRISH are Different born with RED HAIR & Freckles. Us IRISH need to be careful in the Sun our skin burns easily. IRISH GIRLS are just like us guys they beat u up. Being IRISH isnt fun I became a big Beer Drinking. Went to lots of 70s concerts & Football games. IRISH GIRLS are fun they like to drink to drink like us guys.

  • @ayeedlow5542
    @ayeedlow5542 2 роки тому +5

    Only the good die young RIP E.N.R & J.M🙏🏼

  • @strawberrypancake2866
    @strawberrypancake2866 2 роки тому +26

    You know I'm mostly into punk, rap and alt rock. But every night I turn off the lights and just listen to Billy Joel, sit in my bed for a while and just think about life. I look out my window and I just stare at the moon, let the music sink into my brain. I relate to his music more so than any other artist. I'm at my most introspective when I turn on his music.

    • @craigeverhart4755
      @craigeverhart4755 2 роки тому +3

      Then maybe you’re less into punk etc. than you admit to yourself?

    • @seikoofu2595
      @seikoofu2595 Рік тому +5

      @@craigeverhart4755 no you cam have variety. I like this. But i also like punk/grunge/deathcore/pornoise/pornogrind/harsh noise wall/slam/black metal/hentaigrind and many other extreme metal genres. But i still like billy joel and other classic rock/metal bands. Rock and metal are part of some of us. At least for me since the 90s

    • @shaneweisberg6884
      @shaneweisberg6884 Рік тому +1

      @@seikoofu2595 bro listed all the music under the sun 💀

  • @lavenderhazel5125
    @lavenderhazel5125 4 роки тому +909

    One time someone in my class said “I love Billy” and I said that I did too. They asked me my favorite song and I said that it was either Only the Good Die Young or Scenes from an Italian Restaurant. They were very confused, laughed and walked away. I then realized that they were talking about Billie Eilish. My Billy is better though ❤️

    • @SneakyFruitBat
      @SneakyFruitBat 4 роки тому +32

      Lavender Hazel yes he is

    • @gilbogrape1642
      @gilbogrape1642 4 роки тому +58

      Belly eyelash is overrated

    • @leja9998
      @leja9998 4 роки тому +62

      and then everyone clapped right

    • @karsanglama1110
      @karsanglama1110 4 роки тому +12

      billy on top boiiiiii billie isnt competition

    • @drabanddour
      @drabanddour 4 роки тому +15

      My two favorite “Billy”s: Billy Joel and Billie Joe Armstrong.

  • @DonnaHarris-k8r
    @DonnaHarris-k8r 2 місяці тому +5

    The part that gets me is " She never cared for me but, did she ever say a prayer for me"

    • @anaibarangan4908
      @anaibarangan4908 Місяць тому +1

      That's what being a real Catholic girl is also about

  • @ellacraddock2328
    @ellacraddock2328 Рік тому +30

    With great lyrics and rhythm, this song is not only true but immortal with its catchy wording.

    • @shannonstraughan4383
      @shannonstraughan4383 Рік тому +1

      I was Confirmed the year this came out, 13 years old in 1977.
      In still Catholic and still love this song. God has a sense of humor.

  • @tinastanley4444
    @tinastanley4444 5 років тому +63

    RIP Doug Gasoway!!! You died at 21 in 1981. My brother i love you. Your face is still crystal clear to me. You gave me so many smiles. My memories of you are a gift. I love you brother.

    • @GlenOfAbacus
      @GlenOfAbacus 4 роки тому +2

      This is a nice sentiment but I'm not sure it's great on a UA-cam comment section. My condolences for your brother, though.

    • @tinastanley4444
      @tinastanley4444 4 роки тому

      @@GlenOfAbacus ?

    • @GlenOfAbacus
      @GlenOfAbacus 4 роки тому +3

      @@tinastanley4444 I mean, like, it's slightly strange typing a grievance letter onto a UA-cam Comment, on a Billy Joel song. Still, it's not a necessity to not do it. Not a law. But seriously, condolences for your brother's death.

    • @tinastanley4444
      @tinastanley4444 4 роки тому +1

      @@GlenOfAbacus I
      You have me dumbfounded. Unreal.

    • @GlenOfAbacus
      @GlenOfAbacus 4 роки тому

      @@tinastanley4444 I'm right. End of. He didn't just stop. He didn't stop then. Why should he here?

  • @sarahm.4926
    @sarahm.4926 2 місяці тому +2

    My favorite part is when he says Come out, come out, Virginia, don't let me wait❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ginntastic
    @ginntastic Рік тому +5

    Ask a Catholic Virginia I've always loved this song

  • @Keith-dt2yw
    @Keith-dt2yw 2 роки тому +8

    You didn’t count on me! When you were countin’ on your rosary!!! ❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊

  • @Orlak3lly
    @Orlak3lly 4 роки тому +151

    When you’re a catholic woman listening to this and enjoying every bit of it!

    • @virginialeibrick3563
      @virginialeibrick3563 4 роки тому +2

      When you're a lil 8 year old Catholic girl named Virginia, it helped me "fit" into my name a bit better, lol. It's still formal & I really don't like it, but Billy helped 💜

    • @peppermill81
      @peppermill81 4 роки тому +6

      Yep! My dad hates this song lol. I think that's one of the reasons I like it.

    • @tempernotfound4936
      @tempernotfound4936 3 роки тому

      Ur picture look likes ur a sumo

    • @tempernotfound4936
      @tempernotfound4936 3 роки тому

      Loooooooool sumo karen

    • @Ok-lu5qc
      @Ok-lu5qc 3 роки тому +6

      @@tempernotfound4936 who hurt you?

  • @janemcewan2194
    @janemcewan2194 17 днів тому +1

    Catholic girl here. True words about us and I am glad

  • @giancarlobruno5110
    @giancarlobruno5110 Рік тому +160

    Here today because Henry Kissinger just died at the ripe old age of 100. Truly, only the good die young.

    • @asterglaceon
      @asterglaceon 11 місяців тому +13

      It took me a second to get this joke, I can’t lie

    • @Mandolin1944
      @Mandolin1944 11 місяців тому +2

      Oh thanks for such and unkind and unnecessary comments -- who do you think cares whether you liked Kissinger.

    • @giancarlobruno5110
      @giancarlobruno5110 11 місяців тому +14

      @@Mandolin1944 why even bother commenting. Go join Kissinger.

    • @345mrse
      @345mrse 11 місяців тому

      @@giancarlobruno5110 Kissy took young Catholic girl’s virginity?

    • @TOMMY-WANT-WINGY
      @TOMMY-WANT-WINGY 11 місяців тому

      So long. Hope he enjoyed his earthly life.

  • @dannypylant120
    @dannypylant120 9 місяців тому +12

    I grown up listen to Billy Joe it's was one of my best friends songs he was the sun drop kid. In town kool as hell. He left us at a young age. Rip terry you iin heaven

    • @dannypylant120
      @dannypylant120 8 місяців тому

      My friend Terry elders he left us at a young. He had a good heart. Rip terry now you with Jesus looking down at us saying come on join us beatiful up in heaven

    • @dannypylant120
      @dannypylant120 8 місяців тому

      We all Love you always thinking of you.

  • @Purplenpinkk
    @Purplenpinkk 9 місяців тому +45

    My Italian catholic grandmother was in an absolute rage when this song came out 😂

    • @samconnolley4121
      @samconnolley4121 7 місяців тому

      I can see that lol. The song is about trying to talk “Virginia” (virgin) into letting him have sex with her and losing her virginity.

    • @dominikbt7891
      @dominikbt7891 6 місяців тому +4

      Based grandmother

    • @Schatz7
      @Schatz7 Місяць тому +1

      Well why not? Virginia could only lose in this situation. The singer was always only going to walk away.

  • @SbN-o2z
    @SbN-o2z 4 місяці тому +2

    My very first girlfriend back in 2000 was Catholic, and we ended up breaking up because she couldn't accept this sinner's lust. Now, she's a great mom to a beautiful young girl, and I believe her God was right, at least for her. Now I need to go and cry for a minute.

  • @Kinkle_Z
    @Kinkle_Z 3 місяці тому +3

    Billy Joel - Eternally ONE DAY YOUNGER THAN I -- he born May 9 1949 and I May 8 1949... almost twins. We fly together through time over a lifetime... PLUS - his music, his era, our era.... is eternal! 💖

  • @phillipjack1098
    @phillipjack1098 Рік тому +1

    I feel the need to write this to anyone who’s struggled or struggling still, YOUR NOT ALONE!!! Reach out and speak about your struggles issues whatever they may be, if you haven’t got a friend I’ll be your friend ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @dona5712
    @dona5712 7 місяців тому +13

    My brother's last visit with me he borrowed this album
    We found this album on his turntable
    He was killed 2 months later
    A sweet soul in heaven
    Guess he knew something
    Miss him he was only 19
    Q

  • @elaineyoung2652
    @elaineyoung2652 8 місяців тому +2

    What a talent his musical abilities along with fab lyrics leave others trailing after him
    Love love 💓💓

  • @DEchrisProductions
    @DEchrisProductions 3 місяці тому +5

    TOO ALL THOSE WE HAVE LOST WAY TO SOON

  • @jakemitchell2655
    @jakemitchell2655 3 роки тому +8

    I have loved billy Joel for the longest time.

  • @ChiSportsNut18
    @ChiSportsNut18 5 місяців тому +9

    Gotta admire him for having the stones to release this in 1977. Today no one would bat an eye 😄

    • @dominikbt7891
      @dominikbt7891 4 місяці тому +1

      @ChiSportsNut18 bro today its even easier to make this type of music, because hollywood and America in general have become so anti Christian it is easier today to make anything agains Christianity then it was before.

    • @bradypostma5167
      @bradypostma5167 18 днів тому

      @dominikbt7891 What? There's very little anti-Christian bias in America. Are you thinking of anti-fundamentalism?

  • @spaceycasey69
    @spaceycasey69 3 роки тому +20

    This has been my motto for years and although, yes, I had "heard" the song a time or two in my 32 years of life, I had never really heard heard Billy Joel until a few weeks ago. I was immediately angry at the uncles that raised me on classic rock and roll. Never had they played me Billy Joel while explaining to me why he was one of the greats. Possibly even the GOAT. Needless to say, I've had my Billy Joel playlist on repeat for a month and a half. Lol.

    • @spaceycasey69
      @spaceycasey69 2 роки тому +1

      @Billy Joel I know this comment didn't actually come from THE Billy Joel, but when I first saw the notification about the reply, I did get super excited. The extra cool part? It was my birthday! You're the best, Mr. Joel!

    • @TopG-qy3db
      @TopG-qy3db 11 місяців тому +1

    • @Maximus5775
      @Maximus5775 11 місяців тому

      @@TopG-qy3dbAndrew tate hell yeah bro 😎✊🔥 and Billie Joe go great together while working out

  • @brigids9
    @brigids9 4 роки тому +27

    So well written - my fav album from him - he is a true artist

    • @josephkurt2080
      @josephkurt2080 4 роки тому +2

      😄😄I'm very pls to know I'm not the only one that loves😍 the song but when last did you play it

  • @buddybates3247
    @buddybates3247 4 місяці тому +2

    Won't be long before we're among them that aren't here anymore. 💖

  • @marcosvargas619
    @marcosvargas619 4 роки тому +500

    Hughie's got a good reason to like Billy Joel

    • @richxyz8104
      @richxyz8104 4 роки тому +17

      U don't have to be 57 though... 🤔

    • @devinshaw4672
      @devinshaw4672 4 роки тому +13

      Who doesn't like Billy Joel? I mean the doo wop revival era was pure crap but that wasn't really him. His originals stood the test of time

    • @LisaMitchellGD
      @LisaMitchellGD 4 роки тому +7

      @@devinshaw4672 I get relentlessly mocked for liking Billy Joel because of that pure crap Doo wop revival era 😂

    • @devinshaw4672
      @devinshaw4672 4 роки тому +2

      @@LisaMitchellGD I mean, everyone's got their tastes. ALL Doo wop is so f***** bogus imo. I'm a singer/guitar man that writes shitty music lmao but still I study what I like and what made a splash. Malt Shops suck, dresses with poodles and sh** 🙄 malt shop music did Not stand the test of time. I mean, those a**holes from that era grew up and threw my people in jail for plants and mushrooms. That's the people that put fire hoses on people that were peacefully protesting. F*** the 50s and country music shy of Willie
      And imo, billy IDOL f***** his stuff All up when he started f***** w Mony Mony. Lol you know I make a valid point, don't fight it. I could strap someone to a chair and torture them with just playing Mony Mony using like a mere hour of replays. Jk
      I've sang covers of chuck berry and Johnny cash and ray charles just bc it was all this one guitarist knew like in one era of my career lmao, but I refuse to sing doo wop ever. They can keep that s*** on the shelf For The Longest Time

    • @tolemlchang3600
      @tolemlchang3600 4 роки тому +1

      Damn right

  • @EnzoDBaker5309
    @EnzoDBaker5309 14 днів тому

    The lyrics to this song are sublime..

  • @teganlinn1225
    @teganlinn1225 5 років тому +38

    When ever I hear this song I think of my mom she was so amazing and died at the age of 43 and I was just 10(I am 12 now) I also think of Cameron Boyce he made me happy through all the tough times in my life to this day Jessie is one of my favorite shows. Rip mom and Cameron and your legacies will live ❤️❤️❤️

  • @stvbrsn
    @stvbrsn Рік тому +2

    This might be the best bridge in any song, ever.

  • @marymastroianni9097
    @marymastroianni9097 3 роки тому +6

    This was my crowds song when we were 14 years old. Shout out to my besties...Valerie,Josephine,Kathy and Marybeth. My friends we had such fun and crazy times i will never forget!

  • @Milkman420_
    @Milkman420_ 3 місяці тому +2

    I’m living this song ✌🏼

  • @brianbrown3482
    @brianbrown3482 Рік тому +3

    this takes me back to a simpler time. as I am fighting cancer, and ready to just give in. I just self medicate to try to curb the pain. This music and some bourbon get me thru the pain.

    • @vanessad5269
      @vanessad5269 Рік тому +2

      I’ll pray for you Mr. Brian Brown
      A Catholic girl ❤

    • @H0r53f7y
      @H0r53f7y 11 місяців тому +2

      Hope that all turns out as well as it can🙏💖

  • @careavis
    @careavis Місяць тому +1

    Every time I hear this song it reminds me of my friend dying in 2010 she was 31. She died of cancer

  • @dgourdine50
    @dgourdine50 5 років тому +24

    “Said ya Mama told you all that I give you was a reputation, She never cared for me, Did she ever say a prayer for me?....Noo ooh ooh”

    • @nostalkingzone
      @nostalkingzone 2 роки тому +1

      That's about the only line in that song that made sense.

  • @SithMasterMick
    @SithMasterMick 7 місяців тому +3

    Never heard a Billy Joel song that wasn't awesome. This man can do no wrong.

  • @lynettecastle1563
    @lynettecastle1563 8 років тому +53

    this song makes me feel young

    • @w1ldn3tw0rk9
      @w1ldn3tw0rk9 7 років тому +13

      lynette castle I'm already young so this song reminds me of my fetus stages

    • @nostalkingzone
      @nostalkingzone 2 роки тому

      @@w1ldn3tw0rk9 ?

  • @allgood6760
    @allgood6760 2 роки тому +13

    Timeless song!... On the RADIO in NZ in 2022... I seen Billy Joel in concert here in NZ in the 80's...he is coming back to👍🎵🇳🇿

    • @andreamuir1959
      @andreamuir1959 2 роки тому +1

      Seen him Saturday night, it was truly amazing in Auckland

  • @Taheen93
    @Taheen93 7 років тому +214

    As a former Roman Catholic, this song touches my soul.

    • @awkwardme5375
      @awkwardme5375 6 років тому +19

      Nightmares Wayfare
      Fellow former Roman Catholic. Enlightenment is nice.

    • @silverbat5873
      @silverbat5873 5 років тому +3

      Yes

    • @ManoloJBarrundia
      @ManoloJBarrundia 4 роки тому +13

      Still a catholic - just not a tight ass

    • @hairglowingkyle4572
      @hairglowingkyle4572 4 роки тому +12

      am a catholic but not too religious
      this song absolutely slaps

    • @drabanddour
      @drabanddour 4 роки тому +9

      I’m just a non-denomination Christian.
      But his song still slaps harder than mama.

  • @christopherglass4900
    @christopherglass4900 2 роки тому +1

    Was introduced to Billy Joel while serving in the military by guy’s from Buffalo 🦬 New York. Thanks guys. Great 👍🏻 music 🎼 🎵 Billy Joel thank you sir !!

  • @KellySilva13
    @KellySilva13 11 років тому +274

    Just bought this record for $1 at a flea market! (:

    • @eddsolis8382
      @eddsolis8382 8 років тому +4

      Kelly Silva nice I got it for a 💵 at my local record shop! 😀💳💰

    • @cimarronhopper4605
      @cimarronhopper4605 7 років тому +3

      Fantastic choice ide say you have amazing taste in music

    • @evanallen8952
      @evanallen8952 6 років тому +9

      I wasn't even a huge billy joel fan, hardly knew that so many songs i knew were by him. Bought this record for 3 bucks, loved every song on it, and have been listening to it for months almost daily. It was the luckiest find of my life. This record, and billy joel, are absolutely fantastic.

    • @willdwyer6782
      @willdwyer6782 5 років тому +4

      The Stranger is Billy's best album. No question about it. Billy Joel's favorite song that he wrote is on The Stranger.

    • @idanwillenchik3050
      @idanwillenchik3050 5 років тому

      Must be scratched as hell.

  • @michaelthespikel5685
    @michaelthespikel5685 3 роки тому +9

    When this song came out back in the day the Catholic Church used to have a list of television shows songs generally things that they didn't want Catholic exposed to. This song was the top of the list

    • @nostalkingzone
      @nostalkingzone 2 роки тому +1

      Although I'm not Catholic (they're pretty messed up), it's not hard to understand why.

  • @michelleford5543
    @michelleford5543 3 роки тому +34

    The lyrics to this song are nothing short of genius!

  • @lynxerax7011
    @lynxerax7011 4 роки тому +59

    man, billy has such under appreciated songs. this is fantastic!

  • @shaneholland6936
    @shaneholland6936 18 днів тому

    I can feel my brother's ghost beside me when I hear this tune...RIP Hippy
    You weren't too old to die young yet but I wish you were still here brother.

  • @sethderusseau3429
    @sethderusseau3429 3 роки тому +13

    This is one of those songs ever since I heard my senior year in high-school back in 2010 that has just never disappointed nor gotten old. What a golden gem!

  • @giuseppeforte1804
    @giuseppeforte1804 Рік тому +1

    billy joel is amazing this song tells us alot keep listening today

  • @christopherfitzgerald6440
    @christopherfitzgerald6440 2 роки тому +3

    Billy joel is an amazing artist and writer he will have songs that will live on forever. I love his music and the memories I have of my dad and I listing to him will live with me till I die

  • @Raven77733
    @Raven77733 4 місяці тому +1

    Many saints have died young. I hope Billy truly loves God at this point in his life.

  • @WhoDoctor-u2e
    @WhoDoctor-u2e 10 місяців тому +16

    As a Catholic convert, yes. All true. Thinking of leaving the church, the church frowns on smiling.

    • @MicahHall-x2s
      @MicahHall-x2s 7 місяців тому

      Bro you should convert to Baptism it's not strict at all. Being happy and smiling is a great thing btw don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

    • @Derp-rz1nn
      @Derp-rz1nn 7 місяців тому

      You should do whatever you feel is best for you, whether that be leaving the church or staying

    • @henryjames2484
      @henryjames2484 3 місяці тому

      What!?!

  • @1964JEDAGI
    @1964JEDAGI 4 роки тому +2

    I like the, did she ever say a prayer for me?
    So many ppl automatically dislike instead of try to help.

    • @nostalkingzone
      @nostalkingzone 2 роки тому +1

      After a lifetime of serial marriages, depression and substance abuse, though, I have to wonder if Billy has wised up since he wrote that little ditty.

  • @cybercat7892
    @cybercat7892 5 років тому +8

    All I want to do is see billy Joel live in concert 😩😩 I wish he would come to The Bahamas 🥺😍😍

  • @pluspiping
    @pluspiping Рік тому +1

    The rhyme scheme in the lyrics delights me every time.
    And of course, there's the dunking on Catholicism, and the insanely catchy horns.
    I can't even be mad when it's stuck in my head for days.

  • @qqp7547
    @qqp7547 2 роки тому +5

    I used to think the song is bittersweet, but just start realizing it could also meant that the good ones die as a young person even at their old age.

  • @petejones2578
    @petejones2578 Рік тому +1

    Both of my grandmothers passed away at 98 years old. All I can think is,"Grandma, what did you do?"

  • @Ryattt81
    @Ryattt81 5 років тому +10

    One of the albums of my youth. My mom loved Billy Joel

  • @Robil63
    @Robil63 2 місяці тому +2

    I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints. Also it's better to die on your feet than live on your knees.

  • @giuseppeforte1804
    @giuseppeforte1804 9 місяців тому +3

    BILLY JOEL RULES HE MAKES YOU WANT TO GET UP AND DANCE AMAZING BEAT AND VOICE

  • @anac3316
    @anac3316 Рік тому

    Hello people I lose my Husban then my 6 brothers almost one per year my mother , cousins , best friend , all my uncles unties pretty much not in the order however the most young one was my father at age 34 my mother was having me. Yup pretty young people now I’m afraid for my life so much to accomplish and so much to overcome, very Catholic and a sinner for sure !
    However God know I love him so much and yet I’m not perfect ! ❤🙏🙏🙏 I listen Bill Joe for ever and never understood the song till today as I hear the song slowly and realize how much I have learn English to taken this song so dipped into my heart ♥️ May my family RIP
    My mother died at age 55 I was only little kit !
    I pray 🙏 God just keep me working here on earth 🌍
    Paz and love be with u all ❤☮️🙏🇨🇷🇨🇦

  • @linden6352
    @linden6352 7 років тому +13

    This is my favorite song to sing along to!

  • @giuseppeforte1804
    @giuseppeforte1804 9 місяців тому +1

    this song is amazing every time I hear this song gives me goosebumps and makes me so happy and I want to be young again

  • @creates100
    @creates100 2 роки тому +6

    Love the production on this. The acoustic rhythm guitars. Of course his voice is pretty much at its peak. Great job by the late Phil Ramone

  • @Falco45able
    @Falco45able 6 місяців тому

    I remember having to take confirmation classes , and then the big day my confirmation, girls at one side of the church and boys the other you were called up to take the body of Christ for the first time , and then could and had to use the confessional, we were all given by the nuns a confirmation medal and a silver chain with a holy Mary medallion blessed by the pope! Big celebration for the community! Happy days😉

    • @ReneeBoross
      @ReneeBoross 6 місяців тому

      I am sorry but that sounds like first communion, not confirmation.

  • @n-11ayushgupta47
    @n-11ayushgupta47 4 роки тому +4

    Can't believe that Season 2 has ended and it's only been 10 days yet.
    Won't watch it again until a month is left for season 3 to release.
    Don't wanna get too hyped.
    Gonna listen this song over and over again.

  • @personanon-grata5083
    @personanon-grata5083 Рік тому

    Billy Joel is my youth. Thank you most kindly.

  • @xnadegod1053
    @xnadegod1053 5 років тому +7

    Ive been blessed enough to never lose anyone I was super close too, but ive seen alot of loss and my heart goes out with empathy to those that have been stronger than I have💖 Stay strong guys we'll all need someone to lean on🔥

  • @maximutt
    @maximutt Рік тому +1

    Heaven shall be a place on earth

  • @heartofpuregold
    @heartofpuregold Рік тому +3

    Heavens better Billy😊

  • @theonewhoknows2
    @theonewhoknows2 Місяць тому +1

    Reminds me of my buddies Angeloh and Deshawn, both ODed and died and then I heard this song on the radio, hits me 7 to 8 years later.

  • @MrDavidwilson86
    @MrDavidwilson86 3 роки тому +3

    I watched a more recent interview with him and if I remember correctly they were bugging him about a making a new album and he said he had his say and he still plays . No freekin kidding! Godlike.

  • @donnajeanackerman8285
    @donnajeanackerman8285 3 роки тому +2

    I love you sis!! You died wayyy too young !! Soo true only the good dieeee young!! I loveee youuu 😭🙌🏼 sinners are much more fun!! For sure!!

  • @torstenheling3830
    @torstenheling3830 2 роки тому +5

    I first heard this song in 1977 when I was 19. I loved it then and still do. Great song.

  • @srtjhsrzdfhkgdf9961
    @srtjhsrzdfhkgdf9961 Рік тому

    大好きな歌なので聴けてよかったです!ありがとうございます!

  • @rebeccaasanovich7235
    @rebeccaasanovich7235 7 років тому +11

    Absolutely love love love Billy Joel!!!

    • @jmking4943
      @jmking4943 4 роки тому +1

      He has been my fav singer/songwriter/musician all my life!

  • @shannonstraughan4383
    @shannonstraughan4383 Рік тому

    This came out in 1977 when I was 13, the year I was Confirmed as a Catholic.
    Went through 12 years of Catholic schools. I would dance around to this song in my room. I wouldn't play this album though when Mom was home.
    I did and still feel a bit guilty for loving this song. From a huge Catholic family, I'm still Catholic but I believe God has a sense of humor.
    This is such a brilliant song and so catchy. Love the piano at 2:58
    Billy Joel used to be Catholic but is now an atheist. That's really sad.
    With everything going on in the world today, the famine, the illnesses, the wars the prophesies in the Bible are coming to fruition. I'm so grateful I was born when I was. The 60's and 70's were fantastic times to be a kid. Pure and innocent. Nothing like kids have to deal with today. My heart goes out to them, honestly.
    As awesome as this song is, older I get, I'd much rather cry with the Saints. I don't see much laughing happening hanging out with ghouls like Putin and Hitler.
    As much as we all love this song, it's just a fun song. Don't take it too seriously.
    Still love this song though.
    Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦
    Glory to the heroes 💙💛💪💪💪
    I hate what has been done to those beautiful people. They are good, earth people who respect all of God's creation.
    I'd rather spend eternity with them and my loved ones.

    • @noanyobiseniss7462
      @noanyobiseniss7462 Рік тому +1

      I refused to do confirmation and never went to church again.
      I'm a confirmed Agnostic.

    • @darrenlong2168
      @darrenlong2168 Рік тому

      Prophesy in the Bible coming to fruition? War? Disease? As long as humans believe in eye for an eye instead of turn the other cheek there will always be war, and diseases. But the more developed we become based on our common interests of survival. Life liberty and the pursuit of happiness the better off we all will be. You talk of putin being evil but he is the one who is using beliefs In the Bible as a way to influence people in the west to support his land grab because he doesn't want the west's influence on his country like it has influenced Ukraine. Every human being has the right to exist and live their life free of religion if they so choose. In this song Billy Joel is talking about sex before marriage not genocide. I think we can agree genocide isn't comparable to curiosity and fooling around as a teenager? Pre marital sex? Or even affairs? Surely you aren't comparing the two. This is where religion really turns me off. I doubt you will ever see Billy Joel laughing with putin.

  • @mikeycampbell3132
    @mikeycampbell3132 3 роки тому +4

    I'm so glad hughie unlocked my memories of growing up in Pennsylvania

  • @brishellrodriguez
    @brishellrodriguez 7 місяців тому +1

    this song reminds me of my beloved mother who passed at age 26 many yrs ago 😔

  • @RiazKhan-nv9hk
    @RiazKhan-nv9hk 4 роки тому +6

    Once upon a time talent ruled the airwaves!