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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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  • @dantheman192
    @dantheman192 3 роки тому +1560

    "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 +104

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

    • @dantheman192
      @dantheman192 3 роки тому +54

      @@fruticetum yeh but heaven doesn't exist

    • @fruticetum
      @fruticetum 3 роки тому +84

      @@dantheman192 Don't be a gullible fool.

    • @dantheman192
      @dantheman192 3 роки тому +41

      @@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.

  • @MissLouisaW
    @MissLouisaW 11 років тому +788

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

  • @ianz9916
    @ianz9916 2 роки тому +396

    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.

    • @masomonkey9892
      @masomonkey9892 2 роки тому

      I hope she had a good life even if it was cut short

    • @justinhart7172
      @justinhart7172 Рік тому +1

      What cancer

    • @TheStephenKingdom
      @TheStephenKingdom Рік тому +19

      That sounds like a beautiful memory. Very sad for your loss.

    • @ryanclark1066
      @ryanclark1066 11 місяців тому +8

      Wow. Deep comment. My condolences

    • @michaelwhite2823
      @michaelwhite2823 9 місяців тому +3

      You might see her again in a new life

  • @lavenderhazel5125
    @lavenderhazel5125 4 роки тому +884

    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 +33

      Lavender Hazel yes he is

    • @gilbogrape1642
      @gilbogrape1642 4 роки тому +58

      Belly eyelash is overrated

    • @leja9998
      @leja9998 4 роки тому +61

      and then everyone clapped right

    • @karsanglama1110
      @karsanglama1110 4 роки тому +11

      billy on top boiiiiii billie isnt competition

    • @drabanddour
      @drabanddour 4 роки тому +14

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

  • @caroladler3148
    @caroladler3148 4 місяці тому +85

    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 4 місяці тому +6

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

    • @vincentbriegel7038
      @vincentbriegel7038 4 місяці тому +2

      Me too lol

    • @mongrel1799
      @mongrel1799 3 місяці 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 2 місяці тому +1

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

    • @user-lh5bz4fu3m
      @user-lh5bz4fu3m Місяць тому

      I am 54 and grew up with his music!

  • @marcosvargas619
    @marcosvargas619 3 роки тому +484

    Hughie's got a good reason to like Billy Joel

    • @richxyz8104
      @richxyz8104 3 роки тому +17

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

    • @devinshaw4672
      @devinshaw4672 3 роки тому +14

      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 3 роки тому +7

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

    • @devinshaw4672
      @devinshaw4672 3 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 3 роки тому +1

      Damn right

  • @giancarlobruno5110
    @giancarlobruno5110 8 місяців тому +140

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

    • @asterglaceon
      @asterglaceon 6 місяців тому +11

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

    • @Mandolin1944
      @Mandolin1944 6 місяців тому

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

    • @giancarlobruno5110
      @giancarlobruno5110 6 місяців тому +11

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

    • @345mrse
      @345mrse 6 місяців тому

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

    • @TOMMY-WANT-WINGY
      @TOMMY-WANT-WINGY 6 місяців тому

      So long. Hope he enjoyed his earthly life.

  • @JayJman1000
    @JayJman1000 3 роки тому +351

    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 +13

      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 2 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 +19

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

    • @lostmyfishy
      @lostmyfishy Рік тому +7

      @@fruticetum your insecurities are showing.

  • @OC-hq9hz
    @OC-hq9hz 3 роки тому +607

    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 +32

      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 +24

      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 Рік тому +4

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

  • @emilyshelor7110
    @emilyshelor7110 3 роки тому +339

    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. ❤️

  • @16barbs67
    @16barbs67 Рік тому +91

    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 +3

      Sure is.

    • @theresabranford3527
      @theresabranford3527 Рік тому +7

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

    • @shannonstraughan4383
      @shannonstraughan4383 9 місяців тому +7

      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 8 місяців тому +3

      Confession does no good if you keep doing it

    • @sphinxrising1129
      @sphinxrising1129 8 місяців тому +2

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

  • @Purplenpinkk
    @Purplenpinkk 4 місяці тому +32

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

    • @samconnolley4121
      @samconnolley4121 Місяць 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 23 дні тому

      Based grandmother

  • @Orlak3lly
    @Orlak3lly 4 роки тому +144

    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 2 роки тому +6

      @@tempernotfound4936 who hurt you?

  • @dona5712
    @dona5712 2 місяці тому +10

    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

  • @jordan_mcarthur7591
    @jordan_mcarthur7591 4 роки тому +402

    Virginia was a real girl that Billy had a crush on. according to one of his interviews

    • @victorsantana7059
      @victorsantana7059 4 роки тому +2

      Mi yigolo Virginia amiga

    • @dunkelmonkey
      @dunkelmonkey 4 роки тому +11

      Sooner or later, it comes down to fate

    • @LarryXLR
      @LarryXLR 4 роки тому +19

      Yet we always thought it was just a clever synonym for "virginity."

    • @markwardcrow
      @markwardcrow 3 роки тому

      💋

    • @jimogrady1131
      @jimogrady1131 3 роки тому +7

      Jordan- McArthur I went to a school a Catholic school in the 70s . US 8th grades were drinking beer

  • @coyotehinderstein37
    @coyotehinderstein37 9 років тому +105

    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 4 роки тому

      Si

    • @mistylover7398
      @mistylover7398 2 роки тому +2

      Same

    • @nostalkingzone
      @nostalkingzone Рік тому +1

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

    • @pluspiping
      @pluspiping 10 місяців 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.

  • @maryhecht1550
    @maryhecht1550 3 місяці тому +15

    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

  • @ChiSportsNut18
    @ChiSportsNut18 20 днів тому +3

    Yeah, a place with no war, sickness or crime isn't better than this earth we're living on. Ok, Billy...

  • @user-uj9ke1iw4l
    @user-uj9ke1iw4l 4 місяці тому +10

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

  • @ChiSportsNut18
    @ChiSportsNut18 9 днів тому +1

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

  • @user-ww7ec2ot4n
    @user-ww7ec2ot4n 4 роки тому +242

    Lyrics:
    Come out, Virginia, don’t let me wait
    You Catholic girls start much too late
    Aw, but sooner or later it comes down to fate
    I might as well be the one
    Well, they showed you a statue, 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
    That’s what I said
    Only the good die young
    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
    So 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
    I tell you only the good die young
    Only the good die young
    You got a nice white dress and a party on your confirmation
    You got a brand new soul
    And a cross of gold
    But Virginia, they didn’t give you quite enough information
    You didn’t count on me
    When you were counting on your rosary
    They say there’s a heaven for those who will wait
    Some say it’s better, but I say it ain’t
    I’d rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints
    The sinners are much more fun
    You know that only the good die young
    Oh baby, I tell you only the good die young
    Only the good die young
    Said, your mother told you “All that I could give you was a reputation”
    Aw, she never cared for me
    But did she ever say a prayer for me?
    Wo-wo-wo
    Come out, come out, come out, Virginia , don’t let 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
    You know that only the good die young
    I tell you baby, you know that
    Only the good die young
    Only the good die young
    Only the good
    Only the good die young
    Oh whoo
    Only the good die young
    Only the good die young……

  • @Taheen93
    @Taheen93 6 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 4 роки тому +3

      Yes

    • @Manolojimrne
      @Manolojimrne 4 роки тому +14

      Still a catholic - just not a tight ass

    • @hairglowingkyle4572
      @hairglowingkyle4572 4 роки тому +14

      am a catholic but not too religious
      this song absolutely slaps

    • @drabanddour
      @drabanddour 4 роки тому +10

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

  • @dannypylant120
    @dannypylant120 3 місяці тому +11

    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 3 місяці 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 3 місяці тому

      We all Love you always thinking of you.

  • @CaapriceTube1
    @CaapriceTube1 8 років тому +204

    Love how jangly and upbeat this tune is.

  • @user-uj9ke1iw4l
    @user-uj9ke1iw4l 8 місяців тому +8

    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

  • @user-ms1pg2ok4i
    @user-ms1pg2ok4i 5 місяців тому +15

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

    • @user-lc2gz7in4x
      @user-lc2gz7in4x 2 місяці 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 2 місяці тому

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

  • @aaden_g
    @aaden_g 5 місяців тому +32

    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😋

    • @user-ug2fu8mj2j
      @user-ug2fu8mj2j 4 місяці тому

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

    • @tothemax2482
      @tothemax2482 4 місяці тому +1

      @@user-ug2fu8mj2j wtf same....

    • @Memesarefunny3
      @Memesarefunny3 4 місяці тому

      Yo you too

  • @KellySilva13
    @KellySilva13 10 років тому +270

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

    • @eddsolis8382
      @eddsolis8382 7 років тому +4

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

    • @cimarronhopper4605
      @cimarronhopper4605 6 років тому +3

      Fantastic choice ide say you have amazing taste in music

    • @evanallen8952
      @evanallen8952 5 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 4 роки тому

      Must be scratched as hell.

  • @kristine3216
    @kristine3216 5 років тому +179

    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

    • @jimmyhoughtaling3839
      @jimmyhoughtaling3839 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

      @@jimmyhoughtaling3839 R.I.P

    • @606films9
      @606films9 3 роки тому +2

      @@jimmyhoughtaling3839 She had great taste

    • @jonspeidel
      @jonspeidel 2 роки тому +2

      Your mom had a great taste in favorite songs💗

  • @janetfrancis2434
    @janetfrancis2434 6 років тому +122

    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 7 місяців тому

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

    • @shelleybeach-fp2kv
      @shelleybeach-fp2kv 6 місяців тому

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

  • @craigbrowning9448
    @craigbrowning9448 13 днів тому

    One of my mother's brothers had a fling with the "Wildest" girl in town who remembered she was a Devout Catholic when he got her pregnant.

  • @crtietje
    @crtietje 6 місяців тому +11

    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.

  • @dgourdine50
    @dgourdine50 5 років тому +23

    “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 Рік тому

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

  • @user-uj9ke1iw4l
    @user-uj9ke1iw4l 4 місяці тому +4

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

    • @ReneeBoross
      @ReneeBoross Місяць тому

      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.

  • @user-qh2rx6kw6x
    @user-qh2rx6kw6x 8 днів тому

    I just found out that a student I worked with at my local school just died in a terrible car accident. He was only 19 years old. It’s true…only the good die young. 😔

  • @chadspence7483
    @chadspence7483 5 місяців тому +10

    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 Місяць тому +1

      Better a heart of gold than a cross of gold.

  • @tinastanley4444
    @tinastanley4444 5 років тому +61

    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.

    • @dyln3242
      @dyln3242 3 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 3 роки тому

      @@dyln3242 ?

    • @dyln3242
      @dyln3242 3 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 3 роки тому +1

      @@dyln3242 I
      You have me dumbfounded. Unreal.

    • @dyln3242
      @dyln3242 3 роки тому

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

  • @TheZombiePimpernel
    @TheZombiePimpernel 4 роки тому +141

    "But sooner or later it comes down to fate
    I might as well be the one"
    Such a great line. So cynical, so nihilist. All your dreams of morality and superiority and goodness will be gone at the whim of chance, that one time when you decided "Eh, let's go for it." I love it haha

    • @JayJman1000
      @JayJman1000 3 роки тому +1

      hehe every parents nightmare for their kids

    • @jonspeidel
      @jonspeidel 2 роки тому +3

      Still no idea why this song is called "only the good die young" and not "come on virginia(don't make me wait)"

    • @Shapes_Quality_Control
      @Shapes_Quality_Control 2 роки тому +11

      @@jonspeidel He’s saying that good people essentially die and waste their youth and vitality locked in there unshakable moral framework. The bad ones survive physical youth by living their lives to the fullest.

    • @nostalkingzone
      @nostalkingzone Рік тому +1

      @@Shapes_Quality_Control And that philosophy has brought his life happiness and meaning in what way?

    • @Shapes_Quality_Control
      @Shapes_Quality_Control Рік тому +12

      @@nostalkingzone (the following program doesn’t necessarily reflect the views of this station).

  • @izzywizzy389
    @izzywizzy389 8 років тому +81

    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 3 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.

  • @SithMasterMick
    @SithMasterMick 2 місяці тому +2

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

  • @strawberrypancake2866
    @strawberrypancake2866 2 роки тому +24

    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 Рік тому +3

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

    • @seikoofu2595
      @seikoofu2595 Рік тому +4

      @@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 💀

  • @michaelthespikel5685
    @michaelthespikel5685 2 роки тому +7

    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 Рік тому

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

  • @Keith-dt2yw
    @Keith-dt2yw 2 роки тому +6

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

  • @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 ❤️❤️❤️

  • @jguerrero447
    @jguerrero447 4 роки тому +62

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

  • @giuseppeforte1804
    @giuseppeforte1804 3 місяці тому +3

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

  • @brishellrodriguez
    @brishellrodriguez 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @ginntastic
    @ginntastic 7 місяців тому +2

    Ask a Catholic Virginia I've always loved this song

  • @lynettecastle1563
    @lynettecastle1563 8 років тому +51

    this song makes me feel young

    • @w1ldn3tw0rk9
      @w1ldn3tw0rk9 6 років тому +13

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

    • @nostalkingzone
      @nostalkingzone Рік тому

      @@w1ldn3tw0rk9 ?

  • @ayeedlow5542
    @ayeedlow5542 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @michelleford5543
    @michelleford5543 3 роки тому +33

    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!

  • @ellacraddock2328
    @ellacraddock2328 Рік тому +30

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

    • @shannonstraughan4383
      @shannonstraughan4383 9 місяців 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.

  • @qqp7547
    @qqp7547 Рік тому +4

    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.

  • @giuseppeforte1804
    @giuseppeforte1804 3 місяці 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

  • @moritzkupferer8057
    @moritzkupferer8057 3 місяці тому +2

    The best Version of this song thangs all lot greetings from good old germany moe

  • @charlesnichols9952
    @charlesnichols9952 6 років тому +49

    "you either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a villain." Harvey been listening to some Billy Joel?

    • @jakemitchell2655
      @jakemitchell2655 3 роки тому

      If only Harvey had died in the explosion, he would've died a hero. But he lived long enough to see himself become the villain two-face.

  • @allgood6760
    @allgood6760 Рік 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 Рік тому +1

      Seen him Saturday night, it was truly amazing in Auckland

  • @modaca41
    @modaca41 9 днів тому

    Only the young die good.

  • @shariharris4670
    @shariharris4670 10 днів тому

    My son was murdered innocently 3yrs.
    Kody
    Forever 22
    😢❤

  • @elizabethmelo6261
    @elizabethmelo6261 3 роки тому +10

    My FAVORITE Billy Joel song EVER!!!!!

    • @elizabethmelo6261
      @elizabethmelo6261 Рік тому +1

      I LOVE your music, & will NEVER stop listening to ALL your songs!!!!!!

    • @TopG-qy3db
      @TopG-qy3db 6 місяців тому

      Love you guys too ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jakemitchell2655
    @jakemitchell2655 3 роки тому +8

    I have loved billy Joel for the longest time.

  • @developer101
    @developer101 6 днів тому +1

    Fantastic song from one of Hicksville's own...

  • @debbietate3414
    @debbietate3414 13 годин тому

    Great song

  • @kellyfarrell542
    @kellyfarrell542 4 місяці тому +4

    She had a nice white dress and a party on her confirmation ... Your mother said the only thing I could give you was a reputation 😊

  • @heartofpuregold
    @heartofpuregold Рік тому +3

    Heavens better Billy😊

  • @elaineyoung2652
    @elaineyoung2652 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @shannonstraughan4383
    @shannonstraughan4383 9 місяців тому +1

    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 8 місяців тому +1

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

    • @darrenlong2168
      @darrenlong2168 7 місяців 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.

  • @jonathanbirch2022
    @jonathanbirch2022 Рік тому +7

    One of the best pop songs ever written

  • @DoyleHargraves
    @DoyleHargraves 4 роки тому +5

    For my sweet mother-in-law. The good Catholic girl Josephine. She did die young, and we miss her dearly.

    • @nostalkingzone
      @nostalkingzone Рік тому

      Sorry for your loss. 💐 But I don't think Joel meant this song to be complimentary.

    • @DoyleHargraves
      @DoyleHargraves Рік тому

      @@nostalkingzone you had to know her. I cant explain it in internet comments.

    • @nostalkingzone
      @nostalkingzone Рік тому

      @@DoyleHargraves I meant nothing against your MIL. I'm just highlighting that Joel's "message" throughout the entire song is for people to ignore God, get drunk, fornicate, do drugs and otherwise just kick up your heels and have a "good time," b/c if you don't (i.e., like your MIL), you'll either die literally (while still "young"); or "die" from a lack of (so-called) "fun" in your life. The philosophy seems to have worked out real well so far for Joel, anyway. 🙂/s It's up to you (and whoever else listens to his music) to discern whether they think he is dispensing wise, true advice; or not. 😎

  • @donnajeanackerman8285
    @donnajeanackerman8285 2 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!!

  • @1964JEDAGI
    @1964JEDAGI 3 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 Рік 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.

  • @tiagosampaio7539
    @tiagosampaio7539 3 роки тому +11

    Thanks Hughie Campbell

  • @brigids9
    @brigids9 4 роки тому +27

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

    • @josephkurt2080
      @josephkurt2080 3 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

  • @michaelcollins301
    @michaelcollins301 2 місяці тому +2

    Hmmm, I could really go for a *Fresca* right about now.

  • @tangel7347
    @tangel7347 2 місяці тому +2

    One of my childhood best songs 😇

  • @xSaveTheGummyBearsx
    @xSaveTheGummyBearsx Рік тому +6

    I’m a devout Catholic and I love this song

  • @spaceycasey69
    @spaceycasey69 2 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 Рік 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 6 місяців тому +1

    • @Maximus5775
      @Maximus5775 6 місяців тому

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

  • @stvbrsn
    @stvbrsn Рік тому +2

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

  • @Falco45able
    @Falco45able Місяць 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 Місяць тому

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

  • @erikalucas1424
    @erikalucas1424 4 роки тому +15

    One of the best musicians ever:)

  • @wonkeycong1956
    @wonkeycong1956 3 роки тому +14

    "Cause the sinners are much more fun" 😈

  • @highflyer7694
    @highflyer7694 2 роки тому +1

    Was a Catholic boy from age 0-teenager age Confirmed and Christened ! My Aunt's and Mother were good Catholic girls. In fact I still refer to my Aunt Julie as God Mum! This is dedicated to her and my Aunt's. Great artist, great song . The Stranger is probably B.J's best album or one of a lot of Billy Joel! This song gives me vivid images of what it is like to be a Catholic girl in the 1950's 60's and 70's.
    🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (10🌟 Rating). Great 👌👍

  • @kentlowry5435
    @kentlowry5435 3 місяці тому +1

    May 2024 and still kicking it with Billy and all his great music

  • @marymastroianni9097
    @marymastroianni9097 3 роки тому +5

    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!

  • @somescrub8951
    @somescrub8951 2 роки тому +4

    Lost some good friends already and I'm only 19 years old🙏 they were good people and I hope they're doing well wherever they are now. The good do die young

    • @mistylover7398
      @mistylover7398 2 роки тому

      🌹🪦🌹. What happened?

    • @somescrub8951
      @somescrub8951 2 роки тому +3

      @@mistylover7398 I lost one to suicide my sophomore year of high school and another senior year to a car accident🙏 both good people that I wish could've stayed around longer

    • @mistylover7398
      @mistylover7398 2 роки тому

      @@somescrub8951 🌹🪦🌹🌹🪦🌹

    • @nostalkingzone
      @nostalkingzone Рік тому +1

      @@somescrub8951 the first one had a choice.

  • @jamesbradley6958
    @jamesbradley6958 3 місяці тому +1

    Sooner or later it comes down to fate I might as well be the one

  • @user-uj9ke1iw4l
    @user-uj9ke1iw4l 3 місяці тому

    The best line ever written!

  • @mikeycampbell3132
    @mikeycampbell3132 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @caj1235
    @caj1235 Рік тому +5

    Thank you, The Boys, I found this masterpiece because of you

  • @conniehenry2714
    @conniehenry2714 2 роки тому +1

    The sun is shining.

  • @auraeliuswrinn3756
    @auraeliuswrinn3756 6 місяців тому +1

    I didn't realize til I was older that most of the music Iiked as a kid that wasn't Madonna were Billy Joel and Queen. I'm forty.

  • @nonchalantd
    @nonchalantd 11 років тому +28

    What a tune. I love the lyrics.

  • @TheBlackdynamite96
    @TheBlackdynamite96 3 роки тому +11

    What a bloody brilliant finale of the boys!

  • @rebeccawagner4167
    @rebeccawagner4167 4 місяці тому

    I just love ❤️ this song 🎵, it's a music anthem of rock and roll 🎉🎉

  • @brianbrown3482
    @brianbrown3482 9 місяців тому +2

    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 7 місяців тому +1

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

    • @H0r53f7y
      @H0r53f7y 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @rebeccaasanovich7235
    @rebeccaasanovich7235 6 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!

  • @cybercat7892
    @cybercat7892 4 роки тому +8

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

  • @anac3316
    @anac3316 9 місяців 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 ❤☮️🙏🇨🇷🇨🇦

  • @sethderusseau3429
    @sethderusseau3429 2 роки тому +14

    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!