Billy Joel Has Always Turned Down Collaborating With Other Artists … Except This One

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  • Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
  • Billy Joel shares why he’s turned down collaboration opportunities with other artists and reveals the one person he said yes to.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 199

  • @outofabook
    @outofabook 2 роки тому +121

    I love listening to Billy Joel talk. He's always refreshingly honest and direct, and just an interesting guy.

  • @ComradeStiv
    @ComradeStiv 2 роки тому +92

    "It's not gonna be very good if I don't wanna do it. It's not gonna be _real_ "
    Sums up *_exactly_* why I've always been drawn to his music. No fronts. Ever. Be honest or go home. Priceless.

    • @archer2313
      @archer2313 6 місяців тому

      ​@billyjoel2578go to hell

  • @brianrossiter2547
    @brianrossiter2547 2 роки тому +330

    His impression of Cyndi 🤣

  • @liamg2271
    @liamg2271 Рік тому +32

    Code of Silence is a superb song and the entire Bridge album is vastly underrated.

  • @steverobertson1729
    @steverobertson1729 2 роки тому +15

    Billiy's cindy lauper impression, OMG🤣 spot on!!😂🤣😂

  • @thejimbruce
    @thejimbruce Рік тому +13

    It seems more and more that Billy Joel is just comfortable with himself. That's a lovely place for a human to get to.

  • @JoeHuman
    @JoeHuman 2 роки тому +118

    Co-writer credits with Lauper and Beethoven.
    Billy really said, "Only Legends on my publishing".
    Respect. ✌🏾🤟🏾

    • @tylercass2584
      @tylercass2584 2 роки тому +12

      “The only other person I gave credit to was Ludwig van Beethoven. I didn’t pay him, but I gave him credit.” 😂😂😂

    • @tylercass2584
      @tylercass2584 2 роки тому

      @Billy Joel absolutely

  • @shipped_my_pants_3000
    @shipped_my_pants_3000 Рік тому +27

    Spot on Cyndi Lauper impression

  • @JaceyMitchell
    @JaceyMitchell 6 місяців тому +4

    His Cyndi Lauper impression is brilliant 🤣

  • @docskate4312
    @docskate4312 2 роки тому +53

    Aaaahh, the freedom of not having to do stuff - priceless👍.

  • @ebertmahon8939
    @ebertmahon8939 2 роки тому +54

    Much respect to Billy's long great career.

  • @jerrymathers11
    @jerrymathers11 2 роки тому +19

    His Lauper impression teetered close to a Bugs Bunny impression.

  • @tdz69
    @tdz69 2 роки тому +50

    Billy looks great! Such a gift to music. God bless Billy!

  • @JaysterJayster
    @JaysterJayster 2 роки тому +10

    I was thinking he collaborated with Ray Charles on “Baby Grand”. I do think Billy wrote it all and brought it before Ray already finished so maybe that’s why he didn’t mention Ray Charles here

    • @elizabethwitt2621
      @elizabethwitt2621 6 місяців тому

      Billy wrote it on his own having Ray Charles in mind to sing it.

  • @MothmanCold
    @MothmanCold 2 роки тому +7

    It's cool how the only real Collab was completely organic and he still naturally resisted. Dudes attitude is so metal.

  • @shonished
    @shonished 2 роки тому +11

    Code of Silence is a fxcking great song and Cyndi Lauper rocks and raises with sweetness and power

  • @JayWhiteMadden
    @JayWhiteMadden 2 роки тому +10

    Code of Silence is a jam! Shoulda been a single!

  • @hull5768
    @hull5768 Рік тому +7

    Wow! A Howard Stern interview I actually enjoyed.

  • @remopiccioni9456
    @remopiccioni9456 2 роки тому +15

    That impression was perfect.

  • @judewessel5713
    @judewessel5713 2 роки тому +8

    Also love that “the only other musician I gave credit too, I didn’t pay em, but Ludwig von Beethoven 😂😂

  • @FPOAK
    @FPOAK 2 роки тому +20

    This is the first time John Oates was mentioned on the show without being part of a Gary goof

  • @dalgguitars
    @dalgguitars 2 роки тому +18

    That's a pretty good Cindy Lauper impersonation.

    • @007ndc
      @007ndc 2 роки тому

      BJ had proven that he's a good mimic singer

  • @abbyroadme
    @abbyroadme 2 роки тому +25

    "Code of silence" is a beautiful song. One of my faves.

  • @abbyroadme
    @abbyroadme 2 роки тому +13

    Yet, I saw him come out during the encores at a Paul McCartney concert at Yankee stadium. They did "I saw her standing there". It was just insane!

    • @seattleite6631
      @seattleite6631 2 роки тому +1

      Opposite situation at Shea Stadium, but same song

    • @Danfunnyman1234
      @Danfunnyman1234 Рік тому +3

      He often brings out guests at his concerts, but other than his backing band he's pretty light on collabs. Code of Silence with Cindi, Baby Grand with Ray Charles, and Christmas in Falluja with Cass Dillon

    • @thelevisullivan
      @thelevisullivan Рік тому +1

      @@Danfunnyman1234 Steve Winwood played the organ on Getting Closer.

  • @johnheart6890
    @johnheart6890 2 роки тому +10

    His Paul McCartney songs on the McCartney tribute album were THE BEST.

  • @Frankamentise
    @Frankamentise 2 роки тому +16

    Billy looks great. 👍

    • @mikesgarage18
      @mikesgarage18 2 роки тому +4

      He does look better than when I used to see him wandering around NYC back in 2011

  • @EyeTunz
    @EyeTunz 2 роки тому +27

    Beethoven and Lauper. Two of the greats.

  • @bryanrabel5081
    @bryanrabel5081 2 роки тому +5

    I don't know about "collaborations" but I enjoyed him playing with Garth Brooks live. Great show.

  • @nickmelara78
    @nickmelara78 2 роки тому +8

    Well he did participate in the most famous collaboration ever with We are the World.

  • @dpodemski
    @dpodemski 2 роки тому +10

    Welcome to the “In A Sense” show!

  • @natesvideos7339
    @natesvideos7339 Рік тому +3

    He also collaborated with Ray Charles on Baby Grand, but Ray Charles didn’t write the music

  • @OttoByOgraffey
    @OttoByOgraffey 2 роки тому +3

    Looking awesome, Billy!

  • @eliotoole
    @eliotoole 5 місяців тому +1

    That's a great collaboration.Code of silence is excellent

  • @kellycoleman715
    @kellycoleman715 2 роки тому +24

    Because Billy is a genius and collaboration would be diluting his pure genius music.

    • @ursula3438
      @ursula3438 2 роки тому +3

      What if he collaborated with another genius though?

  • @ebenclukey7293
    @ebenclukey7293 2 роки тому +2

    Bill's Lauper is exceptional.

  • @forrest2195
    @forrest2195 2 роки тому +17

    Cyndi lauper is amazing !

  • @michaelvaladez3012
    @michaelvaladez3012 Рік тому +2

    He does a funny Cyndi Lauper impression Lol 😂

  • @JasonDavis103
    @JasonDavis103 2 роки тому +24

    Billy has less crow's feet than me at age 51.

  • @adventuretech3765
    @adventuretech3765 6 місяців тому +1

    Billy does a pretty spot-on Cindy Lauper impersonation.

  • @alphabeets
    @alphabeets 4 місяці тому

    A project with Joel and McCartney and Elton would be something to behold.

  • @DJMichaelAngelo
    @DJMichaelAngelo 2 роки тому +12

    omg that Cyndi Lauper impression is hysterical! lololol

  • @AlexRodriguez-qg3rz
    @AlexRodriguez-qg3rz 2 роки тому +6

    Billy Joel and Cyndi Lauper. The king and the queen.

  • @jtmichaelson
    @jtmichaelson 6 місяців тому

    Code of Silence was a really great song, too. I'm not a huge fane of The Bridge, but it had it's moments, and that one was one of them. "This Is The Time" and "Baby Grand" were really great.

  • @stephenfricke9298
    @stephenfricke9298 2 роки тому +1

    Genius. Saw him twice ! Once in Philly and once in Chapel hill

  • @okaneji
    @okaneji 2 роки тому +2

    i ❤️
    ❤️ Billy Joel ❤️ 💪🎹💞💞💞

  • @makeadifference4all
    @makeadifference4all 2 роки тому +5

    Rumor has it Beethoven is still pissed at Billy Joel about not getting a share of the royalties for "This Night."

  • @RichochetK9
    @RichochetK9 2 роки тому +5

    Code of Silence is a gr8 song!!!
    Cyndi kills it!

  • @Troy1g
    @Troy1g 2 роки тому +3

    Love you Billy Joel

  • @damguitarNYC
    @damguitarNYC 2 роки тому +6

    Wait a second! Doesn't he remember that awesome collaboration with Ray Charles on the song My Baby Grand???

    • @fancypantszakFPZ
      @fancypantszakFPZ 2 роки тому +6

      He didn't write Baby Grand with Ray Charles though, they only performed and recorded it together.

    • @CD-oq8em
      @CD-oq8em 2 роки тому +1

      Great song, great performance.

  • @truthhurts3524
    @truthhurts3524 2 роки тому +20

    Liking Billy Joel wearing a tractor supply hat

    • @user-kc7sf7xo7q
      @user-kc7sf7xo7q 2 роки тому +4

      Totally can see billy down there at tractor supply buying something 😅what a great person and Legendary musician!

  • @Historian212
    @Historian212 2 роки тому +8

    Love his Cyndi Lauper impression, that's gold.

  • @GeorgeVidal
    @GeorgeVidal 6 місяців тому +1

    Now he has a new song with Freddy Wexler

  • @silversteel6312
    @silversteel6312 2 роки тому +5

    Billy really committing to the 3/4 shot here👃

  • @pseudosun
    @pseudosun 2 роки тому +3

    I get it. He would be forcing it. It wouldn't come from a genuine spark.

  • @stevenjames2160
    @stevenjames2160 Рік тому +1

    Don’t forget We are the World

  • @kamuelalee
    @kamuelalee 2 роки тому +8

    Would love to see Billy get back to the music, a real legend.

    • @davebartholome2924
      @davebartholome2924 2 роки тому +3

      Well, he still plays and sings. Just hasn’t written any songs for a long time.

    • @MuzixMaker
      @MuzixMaker 2 роки тому +8

      @@davebartholome2924 Not for the longest time.

    • @davebartholome2924
      @davebartholome2924 2 роки тому +2

      @@MuzixMaker Ba-dum-bum.

    • @polyphemus1268
      @polyphemus1268 2 роки тому +1

      @@MuzixMaker Nice! 😀

  • @DrawingPaintingOccasionally
    @DrawingPaintingOccasionally 4 місяці тому

    As a huge fan of Billy Joel, I’m disappointed he didn’t answer the question hahah. He partially answered it. I guess he didn’t want to offend anybody with his answer hahah.

  • @jimwnelson11
    @jimwnelson11 Рік тому +1

    Baby Grand

  • @johndanielsforJesus
    @johndanielsforJesus 5 місяців тому

    *_"I DIDN'T PAY HIM!!"_* 😆

  • @cristianmendoza-ramos56
    @cristianmendoza-ramos56 2 роки тому +2

    Hey now!!! Howard this was a great interview on Sirius xm.

  • @JUAN-ym8ph
    @JUAN-ym8ph 2 роки тому +1

    I always see him in better call saul a genius!

  • @raha1277
    @raha1277 2 роки тому +2

    Absolutely love Billy Joel but hasn’t he not put out any music in25 years?

    • @Danfunnyman1234
      @Danfunnyman1234 Рік тому

      Christmas in Falluja and All My Life were both in 2007, and he had a classical score in 2001

  • @christianhafer9819
    @christianhafer9819 2 роки тому

    My all time favorite. I love the Joelster!

    • @privatepenguin3137
      @privatepenguin3137 2 роки тому

      Agreed - listening to him speak and tell a story is equally as entertaining as listening to his music.

  • @jeniferpeace9600
    @jeniferpeace9600 2 роки тому

    I went to his concert all alone @ 18

  • @Jazz8
    @Jazz8 2 роки тому +2

    He DID collaborate with Ray Charles

  • @TMSAS07
    @TMSAS07 Рік тому

    We are the World 🤙🏻

  • @Tunz909
    @Tunz909 2 роки тому

    Howard didn't even allow Billy to plug his new vinyl box set !!??? It came out on November 5th and this interview is happening 1 week before!! NOTHING mind boggling!

  • @saraj7197
    @saraj7197 2 роки тому +1

    Billy Joel is rocking the twitch streamer position here

  • @ParamoreFAV3
    @ParamoreFAV3 6 місяців тому

    He wrote the hook to “Uptown” by Bun B, the one Drake sung.

  • @elijahsdad
    @elijahsdad Рік тому +1

    He's forgetting about his collaboration with the late, great, LEGENDARY Ray Charles.

  • @rc....
    @rc.... Місяць тому +1

    I hear Sly Stallone everytime I hear Billy Joel Talk

  • @RandomDudeFromSomewhere
    @RandomDudeFromSomewhere Рік тому

    "Code of Silence" is a decent song. Pretty good. :)

  • @jsteingruber7570
    @jsteingruber7570 2 роки тому +3

    Steve Grillo is Billy Joel's son.

  • @user-wz7mz1ri9r
    @user-wz7mz1ri9r Рік тому

    「ナイロンカーテン」から「イノセントマン」でいろいろと本当のことを言わせてもらいました。自分は何も悪くはないです。

  • @Betta66
    @Betta66 2 роки тому +4

    Baby Grand didn't count?

  • @gustafsone
    @gustafsone 2 роки тому +10

    Hey Billy, did you completely forget about your amazing collaboration with Ray Charles on your album called "The Bridge" ???

    • @nickm.6838
      @nickm.6838 2 роки тому +8

      That track with Ray Charles is great. It's "Baby Grand." "Code of Silence" is also on the album "The Bridge." In this interview, Billy is talking about collaborating on the writing of a song. Ray Charles didn't co-write. Cyndi Lauper did. Love both of these songs. That whole album is great. :)

    • @MrPiper99
      @MrPiper99 2 роки тому +4

      He's talking about writing credit. Ray didn't help write Baby Grand.

  • @sampleoffers1978
    @sampleoffers1978 2 роки тому +3

    Maybe Cyndi Lauper's a super great dentist now because she experienced trying to pull song out of reluctant collaborator

  • @hosegooseman5
    @hosegooseman5 2 роки тому +4

    When listening to this on radio, I thought it was “Ronney” they way he sounded….weird !!!

    • @michaelnagle14
      @michaelnagle14 2 роки тому +1

      Yes. All he needed was to inject Ronnie's anger into the voice.

  • @ruiseartalcorn
    @ruiseartalcorn 2 роки тому

    Great stuff! :)

  • @GodWeenSatan
    @GodWeenSatan 2 роки тому +2

    He had weird songs " heart attack ack ack ack"

  • @Roy-G-Biv
    @Roy-G-Biv 2 роки тому +4

    His face looks tight. 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

  • @johncopeland3826
    @johncopeland3826 Рік тому

    Play the song ,throw out some woids....Brilliant ..

  • @leogreaves3251
    @leogreaves3251 Рік тому +1

    Didn't he collab with Ray Charles on Baby Grand?

  • @benmeltzer
    @benmeltzer 11 місяців тому

    Billy wrote it, but he did a duet with Ray Charles.

  • @karenchristensen9226
    @karenchristensen9226 Рік тому +1

    Um, Ray Charles??

  • @louiespray
    @louiespray 2 роки тому +1

    Does he look different to anyone else? Maybe it's the camera angle - not sure. Even sounds different to me.

  • @stevenfrost6441
    @stevenfrost6441 2 роки тому +2

    Billy does a great impression of an old jewish woman...nails it! ❤️️👍

  • @ironmaiden4746
    @ironmaiden4746 10 місяців тому

    What if a writer came up to Billy with a song to get his stamp of approval? Would he do it?

  • @UnknownAccount32
    @UnknownAccount32 11 місяців тому

    What about Ray Charles and Baby Grand? Was that written by Billy and just sung by both of them?

    • @erichinton5774
      @erichinton5774 9 місяців тому

      Exactly. Just Joel writing that as opposed to Code Of Silence, which is a rare co-write of his

  • @jacobbaranowski
    @jacobbaranowski Рік тому

    Up Tawn Girl, My Life, etc

  • @sharpvidtube
    @sharpvidtube 2 роки тому +10

    I remember "This Night" is a Joel/Beethoven composition. Here's Beethoven's original ua-cam.com/video/DuxexZWvDbI/v-deo.html

  • @knockedoutloaded279
    @knockedoutloaded279 2 роки тому

    John Lennon was a fan and vice-versa,,,,,,,he was tempted to visit him in Cold Spring Harbour..........

  • @user82938
    @user82938 2 роки тому +4

    He should have paid Beethoven :(

  • @shadowsymphony1
    @shadowsymphony1 2 роки тому +3

    Bugs bunny??

  • @RussellGreerOfficial
    @RussellGreerOfficial 2 роки тому +1

    He did a duet with Ray Charles. Wasn’t that technically a collaboration?

    • @erichinton5774
      @erichinton5774 Рік тому

      Yes but that was on Joel's own tune called Baby Grand

  • @EllieTheNellie
    @EllieTheNellie 6 місяців тому

    This aged well 👀

  • @Buishi
    @Buishi 2 роки тому +2

    lol random Cindi L impression

  • @alexkx8599
    @alexkx8599 2 роки тому

    COLLABORATING?!! How about why he hasn't recorded or at least released anything in a quarter of a century?! Why does this not register with anyone?! (Not include his classical l.p. release a couple of decades ago.)

  • @catlady3147
    @catlady3147 2 роки тому

    Why does he look better now that he's older?

  • @weathermansam2
    @weathermansam2 2 роки тому

    He collaborated with Ray Charles and Cass Dillon...