Billy Joel, a humble, hard working blue collar New Yorker who just happens to be blessed with immense talent. He's always seemed to be surprised by his success. I remember, back during his peak, and he was HUGE then, being asked by a reporter what it's like to be a superstar. He replied something like this "A superstar? I'm not a superstar. I'm just a musician. I can write songs. I can play piano. I can sing. What I am is competent at my job". How do you not love a guy like that?
This is why I like your channel. A real person having real and honest reactions to songs I'm familiar with, causing me to look at them differently. Keep being you, and no apologies necessary.
This is the right way to do a love song. I met my wife when I was 16. That was 1977. This is our song. 44 years later still going strong. Thanks for the reaction.
You are quickly becoming a historian of pop music. We, the boomers, will count on you to propagate love and admiration for some of the best pop music ever heard. Thanks!
I generally go completely bonkers when reactors pause the video, but YOU can pause as much as you wish. I just love how that little smile creeps across your face when you hear the lyrics, the look on your face as you take in the lyrics and the artists voice, and how you have to take a moment to collect yourself and then you let go this heart felt comment that just hits different. You react to these songs with your whole heart and it is so beautiful to see it. Pause as much as you wish, because I can't wait to hear what you're going to say. It brings a smile to my face every time. Your reaction to The Carpenters made me tear up.. the most beautiful reactions I've ever seen.. and the one to Roxanne made me fall off my chair laughing so hard. Thank you for your channel and your amazing heart. So glad I found it.
You got my heartstrings with this one! My Dad sang this to me while I was folding laundry and he was setting up for rehearsal. He's a Drummer who raised 5 kids! Anyhow I was barely in 9th grade and High School was so changing for me. It was special because my dad rarely sings for the band and I got a personal solo as I pouted doing chores. 💪🤓❤😇🌹🎹🎵
I absolutely love your reactions to awesome music that I grew up on. Billy Joel has a way with words! I’m 55 years old and I’m still waiting to find that one person to love me just the way I am. ❤️❤️❤️
This was his first Gold single (much bigger than the overplayed “Piano Man”) and Grammy Record of the Year. It was part of the multi-platinum album “The Stranger”. If you want to listen to a complete classic album, listen to that one.
He's actually playing it faster than the recorded version. God I miss 1977-78. Billy Joel was well rooted in classical and jazz music, and applied those abilities into pop and rock. Well thought out compositions and lyrics and themes. Rather than just songs and repetitious garbage. The use of saxophone on his records gives it that New York City American sounding feel. And one great recognizable voice. Billy Joel has class. Just the Way you Are by Billy Joel Won 2 Grammys record of the year and song of the year for 1978, award in 1979. For this song to have this affect on you some 43-44 year later speaks for itself and for Billy Joel.
Oh girl you need a box of tissues next to you❤ I'm the same way I cry because it's so beautiful!!!! Just be yourself and I can guarantee you will find that person that will love you Just the Way You Are❤
You're an extremely beautiful young woman - You don't need me to tell you that , you can just look in the mirror - but , my God , the beauty of your Soul 💖 The way you connect with the pure emotion and passion and meaning of this song 😍 You're positively breath taking - Thank You so much for sharing the unmatched and unsurpassed Beauty of Your Soul with us 💕💖💕
Oh sweet pea, your genuine smile and honest breath down of how the lyrics hit you had me subscribe. I am at an age where reaction videos are my guilty pleasure. However I want to see thoughtful reaction. Say if you have perhaps been exposed but have not actually listened with purpose. (Some people push it) I enjoy your reactions. You are so lovely. Subscribed.
In my opinion this is the greatest love song ever written. And I am really surprised that so few people have done a reaction to it. I agree with you, Angela, we all just want to be loved and accepted with our good points and bad points. We want friends or lovers with whom we can just be ourselves knowing we will be accepted as is.
This song is from back in my day. It makes me wish the clock could be wound back. It is so real and raw. And yes, you are right, it is what everyone hungers for. Don't feel bad about your tears. They are a gift to us all, for they express what we all feel, whether we are 20 or 90.
What a special song,something that any and everyone can relate to.Billy Joel had such a great run.He made some beautiful music that lives on and on.Thank you Billy Joel.
Billy is a huge stitch in the fabric of American history because of his great lyrics and songs..I'm a 90's rap og and I know great music..He made a LOT of it. Thx for your attention..do more of everything we're here..1
Billy Joel was a hit machine from the late 70s through the mid 80s. I saw him live in concert twice and his shows were incredible. This was one of his greatest hits.
This one brings back a memory of a complicated time in my marriage. When I hear this it reminds me of how close my marriage almost ended. Still married now 44 years. But it was a close call back in the late 1990's.
Billy is one of my all time favorites...seen him in concert over 30 times...love watching your reaction to this great song. Just discovered your channel tonight...subscribed after just two reactions.
I've never been a huge fan of BJ, but I totally respect what he's brought to music in general. He's a legend, that's for sure. Just because I'm not into his stuff doesn't mean a thing since there are millions who are. But when I hear some of these old songs, it brings me back to a better time.
Love your reactions. Your sensitivity is very sweet and endearing. Also, young as you are, I've seen numerous reactors who don't sort out the lyrics nearly as well. And you're right. Billy Joel is excellent. One of a kind. We really don't have any singer-songwriters out there who can tell stories and write a great song in any genre whether it's there home turf or they went to someone else's to do a song. Hoping all the attention he and other of the great singer-songwriters from the past getting in reactions inspire the next generation to want to be more and do more than write sub-3 minute mediocre sound alike tunes that can tell no story with nothing special lyrics. I think they'll make a comeback thanks to the new attention the old greats are getting. Thanks for doing your part on that. Keep up the good work!
Angela, I grew up listening to Billy Joel, he has so many great songs. A few I would recommend that I think you would like: Leave A Tender Moment Alone, She's Got A Way About Her, An Innocent Man, You're My Home, River Of Dreams, Until The Night and oh all the rest of his songs.
Very very good 'analyse' of songs , Day Reacts ! I'm now 60 , and I'm really happy to see young generation appreciate music of each era ! (Ali , France)
It's almost impossible to know someone through a TV screen...mannerisms, voice inflections and eyes tell alot though. You seem REAL, intelligent and funny and quirky. Which to me is awesome. Best suggestion I've ever used is the oldest one...just be yourself. The trick is to do it somewhere new. Every culture appreciates something different. A beautiful rose may grow among weeds and it just needs to be moved to a new place or...cut down the weeds around you. You are beautiful just the way you are, embrace it.
Another Beautiful reaction from a person with a beautiful soft heart to a song written from the heart by a sensational songwriter. Billy Joel wrote with such insights into any topic that he chose to write about, but his lovesongs are extra special.
This is my first time on your channel . You are so honest , sincere . raw , emotional , and genuine . It is refreshing in this day and age to see someone so captured in her real honest experience , in your journey through ALL the music that has made this world go round , thus far ! Keep your Journey going and may you form many , many relationships with life , love , and MUSIC !
He's a composer and a performer who can play and sing at the same time. He writes about life and love and relationships. Look up his performance of "New York State of Mind " during a September 11 musical tribute. Definitely a great performer highly regarded by his peers and fans. I enjoyed your reaction. Keeping good music alive for the next generation.
You are such a sweetheart--the man in your life, whoever he may be, damned well better know just how lucky he is! Your reactions are pure joy to watch!
Billy Joel, a humble, hard working blue collar New Yorker who just happens to be blessed with immense talent. He's always seemed to be surprised by his success. I remember, back during his peak, and he was HUGE then, being asked by a reporter what it's like to be a superstar. He replied something like this "A superstar? I'm not a superstar. I'm just a musician. I can write songs. I can play piano. I can sing. What I am is competent at my job". How do you not love a guy like that?
You can't go wrong with Billy Joel. He's written literally dozens of songs as good (and popular) as this song.
Billy Joel is an amazing songwriter. Every one is a story.
This is why I like your channel. A real person having real and honest reactions to songs I'm familiar with, causing me to look at them differently. Keep being you, and no apologies necessary.
Listen to “Honesty” and Billy sings about the other side of relationships
I love how intently you listen to lyrics and let them sink in. I think that Honesty by Billy Joel is a song you would really love.
It’s ok to cry while listening to music….it just means you’re feeling it/relating to it! That’s the way it’s meant to be listened to.
Great art deserves great emotions.
I'm In Love With you Are You Married???
fun fact; Barry White did a cover of Billy's ''Just the way you are'' and Billy himself cried listening to Barry's cover
My favorite Billy Joel song. This was my wife & my wedding song, and still gets me teary eyed no matter how many times I listen to it over the years
This is the right way to do a love song. I met my wife when I was 16. That was 1977. This is our song. 44 years later still going strong. Thanks for the reaction.
That’s so beautiful. Congratulations! You are an inspiration to us all.
It's a beautiful song the studio version probably even more touching! Billy Joel outstanding!
Uncle Charlie I agree with you. The studio version is much more beautiful ❤️
Every time this comes on the radio it reminds me of my wife. WE will be celebrating our 44th anniversary this April.
She Got a way About Her, Lulliby, Honesty, It's all about Soul,She's Always a Woman to me,New York State of Mind,And So It Goes.
You are beautiful. I just loved your reaction here. It is a great song - I hope you find that person!
Vienna - Billy Joel
It may be one of the greatest songs ever.
One of the best singer -song writers to ever come along.
There is always someone available to love you like that, YOU.
I found her 37 years ago, And I love her more and more each day. So blessed !
Billy's life story is amazing. Monster artist at his time. lovely reaction.
You are quickly becoming a historian of pop music. We, the boomers, will count on you to propagate love and admiration for some of the best pop music ever heard. Thanks!
Always A Woman To Me is another good one! Uptown Girl, You May Be Right, Piano Man! Just The Way You Are was always my favorite Billy Joel song.
I generally go completely bonkers when reactors pause the video, but YOU can pause as much as you wish. I just love how that little smile creeps across your face when you hear the lyrics, the look on your face as you take in the lyrics and the artists voice, and how you have to take a moment to collect yourself and then you let go this heart felt comment that just hits different. You react to these songs with your whole heart and it is so beautiful to see it. Pause as much as you wish, because I can't wait to hear what you're going to say. It brings a smile to my face every time. Your reaction to The Carpenters made me tear up.. the most beautiful reactions I've ever seen.. and the one to Roxanne made me fall off my chair laughing so hard. Thank you for your channel and your amazing heart. So glad I found it.
Billy Joel is a national treasure!
My favorite line of the entire song. I don't want clever conversation. I never want to work that hard I just want someone I can talk to💕
You got my heartstrings with this one! My Dad sang this to me while I was folding laundry and he was setting up for rehearsal. He's a Drummer who raised 5 kids! Anyhow I was barely in 9th grade and High School was so changing for me. It was special because my dad rarely sings for the band and I got a personal solo as I pouted doing chores. 💪🤓❤😇🌹🎹🎵
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Magic momment...like Bobby Orr scoring the Stanley Cup winning goal❗
The world loves DayOneReacts just the way she is are !!!
I bet you just light up a room. Love all your reactions. Great song.
That's what true love is. Acceptance. No matter what.
He's so damn talented.
I absolutely love your reactions to awesome music that I grew up on. Billy Joel has a way with words! I’m 55 years old and I’m still waiting to find that one person to love me just the way I am. ❤️❤️❤️
Girl how can anyone not love you just the way you are, you are beautiful in all ways , your soul permeates, your beauty all thru the screen.
This was his first Gold single (much bigger than the overplayed “Piano Man”) and Grammy Record of the Year. It was part of the multi-platinum album “The Stranger”. If you want to listen to a complete classic album, listen to that one.
The LEGENDARY Mr Billy Joel
He's actually playing it faster than the recorded version. God I miss 1977-78. Billy Joel was well rooted in classical and jazz music, and applied those abilities into pop and rock. Well thought out compositions and lyrics and themes. Rather than just songs and repetitious garbage. The use of saxophone on his records gives it that New York City American sounding feel. And one great recognizable voice. Billy Joel has class. Just the Way you Are by Billy Joel Won 2 Grammys record of the year and song of the year for 1978, award in 1979. For this song to have this affect on you some 43-44 year later speaks for itself and for Billy Joel.
For me the late 70's (77, 78, 79) and the early 80's (80,81) were simply the best year's for music..miss those days very much!!
Aww! Such a sweet reaction to this beautiful song. Billy Joel is a classic!
You are a sweet, beautiful and very caring young lady! Stay that way! I enjoy all your reaction videos.
Love it! Billy Joel is a brilliant songwriter and singer! ♥️🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦🇨🇦
Oh girl you need a box of tissues next to you❤ I'm the same way I cry because it's so beautiful!!!! Just be yourself and I can guarantee you will find that person that will love you Just the Way You Are❤
You're an extremely beautiful young woman - You don't need me to tell you that , you can just look in the mirror - but , my God , the beauty of your Soul 💖 The way you connect with the pure emotion and passion and meaning of this song 😍 You're positively breath taking - Thank You so much for sharing the unmatched and unsurpassed Beauty of Your Soul with us 💕💖💕
Oh sweet pea, your genuine smile and honest breath down of how the lyrics hit you had me subscribe.
I am at an age where reaction videos are my guilty pleasure. However I want to see thoughtful reaction. Say if you have perhaps been exposed but have not actually listened with purpose. (Some people push it) I enjoy your reactions.
You are so lovely. Subscribed.
"Piano Man"
A Classic!!
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Billy Joel in my opinion is one the best song writers out there.
In my opinion this is the greatest love song ever written. And I am really surprised that so few people have done a reaction to it.
I agree with you, Angela, we all just want to be loved and accepted with our good points and bad points. We want friends or lovers with whom we can just be ourselves knowing we will be accepted as is.
This song is from back in my day. It makes me wish the clock could be wound back. It is so real and raw. And yes, you are right, it is what everyone hungers for. Don't feel bad about your tears. They are a gift to us all, for they express what we all feel, whether we are 20 or 90.
That was a great reaction to a beutiful song. Never change who you are.
your such a sweet young lady with a great heart! Don't lose that!!!
My friends and I saw Billy and Elton perform in Ibrox park Glasgow June 2nd 1998. They were outstanding together
That was a very sweet reaction there.
A beautiful song by a great vocalist.
What a special song,something that any and everyone can relate to.Billy Joel had such a great run.He made some beautiful music that lives on and on.Thank you Billy Joel.
BJ never put out a bad song. He's the GOAT
Who could not love you ❤ 💕
One of my favs of all time...
Billy is a huge stitch in the fabric of American history because of his great lyrics and songs..I'm a 90's rap og and I know great music..He made a LOT of it. Thx for your attention..do more of everything we're here..1
Some of the most romantic lyrics ever written. When I drink to much and my wife gets mad I put this on and ask her for a dance.
Real and beautiful .... so was the song.
For a few years, this was the song most popular song that brides and grooms danced to at their weddings.
Billy Joel was a hit machine from the late 70s through the mid 80s. I saw him live in concert twice and his shows were incredible. This was one of his greatest hits.
This song is simply brilliant.
the way this song hit you shows to me you're a kind soul that deserves the happiness and love that YOU bring to the world
Awww, sweetie your adorable. I have no doubt that you'll find the love of your life. U have a beautiful heart
This one brings back a memory of a complicated time in my marriage. When I hear this it reminds me of how close my marriage almost ended. Still married now 44 years. But it was a close call back in the late 1990's.
Billy is one of my all time favorites...seen him in concert over 30 times...love watching your reaction to this great song. Just discovered your channel tonight...subscribed after just two reactions.
Wonderful tearful reaction. I remember you doing it with How Deep is your Love, another magic song.
It took me 50 years to find mine. But I still found him. ❤️🥰
Great song in every sense of the word!
I love how genuine you are. So nice to see.
Another wonderful reaction video. Thanks.
This song is so intimate and moving. Yes, it's what we all want. :) Love it. Someone should cover it.
I've never been a huge fan of BJ, but I totally respect what he's brought to music in general. He's a legend, that's for sure. Just because I'm not into his stuff doesn't mean a thing since there are millions who are. But when I hear some of these old songs, it brings me back to a better time.
Day one I love you just the way you are.
Love your reactions. Your sensitivity is very sweet and endearing. Also, young as you are, I've seen numerous reactors who don't sort out the lyrics nearly as well. And you're right. Billy Joel is excellent. One of a kind.
We really don't have any singer-songwriters out there who can tell stories and write a great song in any genre whether it's there home turf or they went to someone else's to do a song. Hoping all the attention he and other of the great singer-songwriters from the past getting in reactions inspire the next generation to want to be more and do more than write sub-3 minute mediocre sound alike tunes that can tell no story with nothing special lyrics. I think they'll make a comeback thanks to the new attention the old greats are getting. Thanks for doing your part on that. Keep up the good work!
You are right. Very powerful and profound lyrics.
Another gem from Billy! Thanks
That’s true. A lot of us will never find that real love.
You have a beautiful soul, you will be fine, just be discerning with who you give your heart. 😉
One of my all time favorites
You are such an empathic beautiful soul. Your reactions hit me in the heart. Thank you
No baby, we don't want you to cry, but we sure enjoy you hearing the best of the best from our generation. I think this good will never return
I think I can safely say that Billy Joel is one of the great wordssmith'ls, as well as one of the finest songwriters we've had in our lifetimes.
Angela, I grew up listening to Billy Joel, he has so many great songs. A few I would recommend that I think you would like: Leave A Tender Moment Alone, She's Got A Way About Her, An Innocent Man, You're My Home, River Of Dreams, Until The Night and oh all the rest of his songs.
Vero Piano Man non ha mai inciso una canzone che non sia un gioiello musicale
Sista you get it At 70 yrs old Billy said "You can get what you want or you can just get old" on Vienna sent me to get my MBA 40+ years ago
I love that song too. Glad you loved it too,
Very very good 'analyse' of songs , Day Reacts ! I'm now 60 , and I'm really happy to see young generation appreciate music of each era ! (Ali , France)
You are listening to Music that came from the heart lovely lady, hard to find that nowadays. Can't go wrong with the piano man.
Grew up with Billy Joel, my dad used to sing to my mom
It's almost impossible to know someone through a TV screen...mannerisms, voice inflections and eyes tell alot though. You seem REAL, intelligent and funny and quirky. Which to me is awesome. Best suggestion I've ever used is the oldest one...just be yourself. The trick is to do it somewhere new.
Every culture appreciates something different. A beautiful rose may grow among weeds and it just needs to be moved to a new place or...cut down the weeds around you.
You are beautiful just the way you are, embrace it.
Another Beautiful reaction from a person with a beautiful soft heart to a song written from the heart by a sensational songwriter. Billy Joel wrote with such insights into any topic that he chose to write about, but his lovesongs are extra special.
One of my favorite songs by Billy Joel! Love the tears in your reaction!👍😊
I've been lucky enough to go to a Billy Joel concert...every song a masterpiece!
Beautiful your not silly you have lovely feelings, it shows your a good person. X
Great song, with the best words.
Billy Joel is a literal hit machine
From my hometown of Hicksville Long Island New York.
This is my first time on your channel . You are so honest , sincere . raw , emotional , and genuine . It is refreshing in this day and age to see someone so captured in her real honest experience , in your journey through ALL the music that has made this world go round , thus far ! Keep your Journey going and may you form many , many relationships with life , love , and MUSIC !
You have the best energy!!!!! Great taste in music too! This is the best react show by far .
Billy Paul version of this is my favorite .
Isaac Hayes
Magical lyrics at every turn with billy!!
It's a beautiful meaningful song. Your reaction got me crying..lawd Jesus. He has so many songs with incredible lyrics.
He's a composer and a performer who can play and sing at the same time. He writes about life and love and relationships. Look up his performance of "New York State of Mind " during a September 11 musical tribute. Definitely a great performer highly regarded by his peers and fans. I enjoyed your reaction. Keeping good music alive for the next generation.
You my sweet friend. are like me...deep and in love with love. You're a beautiful soul. Love your show.
"Don't imagine you're too familiar, and I don't see you anymore" WOW
You are such a sweetheart--the man in your life, whoever he may be, damned well better know just how lucky he is! Your reactions are pure joy to watch!
For genuine tears, 'It was a very good year." That has made me cry since I was a kid