SO GOOD!| FIRST TIME HEARING Billy Joel - River Of Dreams REACTION
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- SO GOOD!| FIRST TIME HEARING Billy Joel - River Of Dreams REACTION
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I was playing Billy Joel for my mom on the morning she passed and this song was on when she left us. Special place in my heart 💕
Oh, WOW! My condolences to you and your friends and family.
This would be a great song to play during a grand exit. I really hope she was at peace. This really may have helped her.
Bless you.
That's a beautiful memory. Thank you for sharing. The next time I hear this I'll think of your mother.
@@NYlivinginTN Agreed. and I hope Billy sees this for himself. He should know that his music helps people.
I’m so sorry for your loss…
My deepest condolences to you 🙏
Billy Joel literally has 100 songs you can listen to and they are all different vibes. One of the best all time.
Amazing how is voice is so different!
It's funny, they give this a Mississippi feel but the video was shot along the Connecticut River. That bridge is the Portland Bridge nr. Middletown. I mean really, he's from Long Island.
He said in an interview he wanted a Baptist church choir groove to the song. I wanna say the interview was with Howard Stern.😊❤
“Keepin The Faith” is a must see…the video is so fun!
There is no such thing as a bad Billy Joel song.
Word!!!
You've never listened to the "Attila" album, I take it? Let's just say when Allmusic calls it the Worst Album in Rock History and it's pretty hard to dispute…
(In Billy's defense, he and Jon Smalls recorded that it the basement of Jon's parents' dry-cleaning store, and the chemical fumes might have been affecting their brains. And it wasn't the album per se that made Billy attempt suicide; that was about his personal life.
But still. God, that is AWFUL. "Music" is being charitable, IMO.)
I must disagree. I've always hated "Pressure," "Tell Her About It," and "New York State of Mind." The one time we saw him in concert, NYSOM was my bathroom break.
@@leomarshall4059 To each his own I guess.
@@leomarshall4059...."A song I personally don't like" doesn't equate to "a bad song". I love NYSOM and Pressure so would strongly disagree with you. There are however quite a few BJ songs that I will skip over when listening to his albums. Doesn't make them bad, just not to my taste.
It’s like a gospel song! ❤❤
Billy said in an interview that it was definitely gospel-inspired.
Fact! It is gospel! It's spiritual! It's inspirational! It's uplifting! I consider this one of Billy Joel's finest compositions. If not familiar with it, check out his follow up single called "It's All About Soul!" It will give you the same feeling. You won't be disappointed!!
Which is really amazing considering the fact that he’s an atheist.
@@chrislundy5106Sort of points up the lyric line: "I'm not sure about a life after this, God knows I've never been a spiritual man". He even spoke of that line during an interview.
"The Stranger" and "An Innocent Man" are albums that, by themselves, have more hit material than some artists crank out in their entire careers.
The Stranger is my favorite album of all time. Even the song The Stranger is a underrated song.
One of my favorites from Billy.
River of Dreams was really his last regular studio album. When he reached this point in his career he decided he was reaching his motivational limit. He felt that it was a good stopping point and that if he continued the quality might steadily go down. Honestly after that I missed new music from him a lot. His music always spoke to me. I managed to see him a couple of times in concert later on - once with Elton John and once on his own.
Another song I would recommend from this album is "Lullabye"
The last song on the River of Dreams album is titled "Famous Last Words," with the chorus starting "These are the last words I have to say..."
I think he was just burned out, and the fact that Joel owed Columbia Records 3 more albums (if I remember correctly), made him rethink how he will earn more money (think sold-out concerts like MSG).
@@clarkgabriel427 In any case this is what he said in his interview with the New Yorker magazine “Some people think it’s because I’m lazy or I’m just being contrary," he said. "But, no, I think it’s just -- I’ve had my say. If I put out an album now, it would probably sell pretty well, because of who I am, but that’s no reason to do it. I’d want it to be good. I’ve seen artists on that treadmill, putting out albums year after year, and the albums get worse and worse, less and less interesting, and it’s, like, 'Maybe you should stop,'"
My granddaughter loves "Lullabye". It'd he go to bedtime song
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How has Billy never headlined Glastonbury?!! HUGE number of classic hits, he would be perfect! Someone needs to start a social media campaign to get him there
The three Billy Joel songs that give me literal goosebumps every time I hear them are "Down Easter Alexa", "Goodnight Saigon", and "Leningrad".
Those are amazing songs and such great stories in all 3 of them.
Me too. Three absolute classics 🙌
Given how much Amber likes ballads, I bet she's going to really enjoy The Downeaster Alexa!
Totally!!!!
And "Allentown"
"The Downeaster Alexa" is an amazing underrated songs
This song litterally fills my heart right up 💕 instant smile and nostalgia ❤❤❤
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Definetly my favorite song of his, love it
Same here
One of my all-time Billy Joel favorites. Thanks for reacting to this one, Rob Squad! Still hoping you guys will check out Joel's live performance: "New York State Of Mind (from Old Grey Whistle Test)". His piano playing is epic and the sax player is incredible. Have a smiley day, y'all 🥰
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Yes! The great Richie Canata. Check out versions of "New York State Of Mind" by Oleta Adams (she sang the hit song "Get Here"), another by the Jazz singer Diane Schuur, and also the great Barbra Streisand! All 3 bring something unique to this brilliant composition. Enjoy!🙏
@@seanswinton6242 I have seen Bab's version (sublime) but not the others, I will definitely check them out. Thanks~! 😁
Yessssss!! ❤❤❤
Could you guys please do The Longest Time for your next Billy Joel song. It's a fantastic song - and he does it all a Capela. The harmonies are amazing - and I think you'd both fall in love with it. Happy Easter - from Ontario, Canada :)
Great suggestion 💖
please please!!
Technically, it's not a cappella. There's a very subtle bass guitar part, and a brushed snare drum, as well. Subtle, but instruments no less.
Oh my gosh, that is such a good one! Yes, please do "The Longest Time!"
I think I suggested For the Longest Time several months ago in a direct email. They will absolutely love it.
Possibly my favorite BJ song. So infectious. Makes you want to dance. I love gospel elements in music. "We all end in the ocean. We all start in the streams. We're all carried along by the River of Dreams."
Great song writing - BJ always delivers from the heart. A good start-of-the-day song to make you feel good .... along with some Supertramp, oops. LOL
@@guydouglas6094 I'm all for the Supertramp! ❤🔥
I'm not sure you should use his initials. 😂
@@garykidson4489 You know what - I honestly did not realise!
I had to read that 3 times.
I always loved this song. I really urge you to check out ‘This is the time’, ‘Captain Jack’, ‘Goodnight Saigon’, ‘it’s still rock and roll to me’, and ‘Big Shot’. Those are just a few of my favourites you haven’t checked out yet that showcase his wide and diverse talent.
They've done Big Shot: ua-cam.com/video/KRcGNg2jjno/v-deo.html
But yes, they still have all those other wonderful songs to go! :)
I'm still hoping I see them do Captain Jack and Goodnight Saigon!
Yes goodnight Saigon is awesome. I want that so bad. Also, the stranger is one that should be added too.
To add another side the two of them haven't seen, I would suggest:
It's a matter of trust.
A good " rocker " from Billy.
Honestly, Captain Jack is not a fav of mine. But I am waiting for New York State of Mind and You're My Home. ❤❤
This is my very favorite Billy Joel song. I still think of it as "one of his new ones". Lol damn time flies.
It's Still Rock and Roll to Me by Billy Joel, that's the one you need to hear next!
Incredible hit from 1993 album of same name.Earned the Piano Man a nomination at the 94 Grammy awards for record of the year
And the whole "Valuable advertising time going by" bit he did, as kind of a "Take that!" after they rushed Frank Sinatra off stage, was priceless.
My dad taught me to appreciate the genius of Billy Joel from when I was a little boy. I'm 31 now and this is the last Billy Joel song he and I ever listened to together before he passed away in October. I wish he was here to see this with me one more time.
Sorry for your loss.
💚 warm hug from someone who is thinking of you in PA
My step-dad did the same, he explained all the deeper meanings to his songs and I found it fascinating. Sorry to hear about your father.🤗
The deeper you delve into these iconic artists, the more you will realize WHY they are iconic.
I said it before, you can't go wrong with Billy Joel! Great reaction! Happy Easter to the family!
I'm so glad you reacted to this Billy Joel song, Jay and Amber! One of my favorites by him! Makes me feel so good! 🤗 Other Billy Joel songs to try are "Keeping the Faith" and "A Matter of Trust". Both awesome songs!
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A Matter Of Trust is an absolute 💯
Jay/Amber, you'll Love his "The Stranger", "All About Soul", "Only The Good Die Young" and "She's Always A Woman" !!!!
edit - Billy's got the cool shades on in "All About Soul" also!
A matter of trust too
@@joshgrant824 great song 🥰
We are going to see Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks Saturday night in Fort Worth! I’m so excited! It’s going to be awesome!
Just saw him again last week at Madison Square Garden. When he does this, the woman who plays the bongos just goes off and is phenomenal. The crowd is up and dancing.
Crystal Taliefero has been the greatest asset to his live band ever since she joined. Can't have a show without her!
River Deep Mountain High? I saw the. Last year and it was epic.
@@chele6828 YES. So great!
Oh, wow, is he performing again? I thought he had retired for real!
@@Yesica1993Are you kidding? He just performed his 100th concert as a now-permanent resident of Madison Square Garden which was broadcast on CBS last week then again last night. He’s also in the middle of a big tour where he played Tampa Bay back in early March and is coming to Cleveland in September. He’s showing no signs of retiring!
For your next Billy Joel song try Downeaster Alexa. Great song.
Another must hear is Goodnight Saigon. He is the best storytelling lyricist of all. Another great upbeat song is Matter Of Trust
You will absolutely LOVE "New York State Of Mind (from Old Grey Whistle Test)" It has Piano and Sax, it is also a live performance. Love it.
I've been asking for this since they started with Billy. My favorite concert of his.
The live show with Tony Bennett is great too
Fun fact: Model Christie Brinkley was his wife at this time, she is in the video painting AND she was the red Ferrari blonde in Vacation!!!
Definitely a take you to church song! Feel good song!
Agreed, there is no such thing as a bad Billy Joel song. He writes all his lyrics and music. One of the few artist who does it all. I have not missed a concert of his in Georgia since 1977. If you ever get a chance to see him live, run don’t walk🎼🎹🎤
This song reminds me of my grandfather. I remember him loving this when it released. He'd always do a jig to it in the sitting room.
Can't believe it has already been 16 year's since his passing.
May his memory be eternal.
@@sourisvoleur4854 thank you, buddy. 🙏🏻👊
This one and We Didn’t Start The Fire are my two favorite Billy songs. Last time I saw him about 7 or 8 years ago, now a much older Billy walked out on the stage with a very large screen on either end of the stage which was zoomed in on him for the fans in the far seats to see. He stopped in front of one screen, looked up at his image and said, “What the hell is my Dad doing here?”
Great song! He is definitely an icon! Really love his 70 hits like Honesty, Still Rock N Roll To Me, She Always a Woman, Only The Good Die Young, and Don't Ask Me Why
I didn't realize you haven't reacted to Piano Man yet! An amazing song!
still rock N Roll to me was off of his glass houses Album that was in the 80s
@@markvanderstelt8999 Well, yeah. Released in 1980, written in the late 70s.
The railroad bridge part of the video was filmed in my town, Portland, Ct
Any song from from Billy Joel is a masterpiece. 🎹 😊❤
I saw Billy Joel at Earl's Court in London during his "River of Dreams" concert tour. His drummer broke the symbols off the stand during this song. It went flying and almost hit Billy while he was singing. After the song he sold it to an audience member for 5 pounds ( about $7.50) at that time. This is a great song and probably my favorite of his. I also love playing in on the piano while listening to it. It's as fun to play as it is to listen to.
Billy Joel has been my favorite singer since I was 15 yrs old. I am now 61! Now he needs to bring his butt to my home town!😂Elton has been here twice!😅
This song of Billy's is very much like a Paul Simon type song. Excellent.
I have waited patiently for this reaction kids. Thank you so much for that. And he also has "For The Longest Time" which has a 60's vibe and I believe Jay would like it.
You may be right - billy Joel. Jordan, you want a fast rockin 80s banger, you would love reacting to this song!
For yet another side of Billy Joel, check out "Angry Young Man". Billy absolutely shreds the piano. The live from Long Island video is best.
My favorite Billy Joel song!! The 80s was epic!!!! Another is Level 42 Something about you 😁😁😁
It’s so fun to see you both experience Billy Joel and why he’s such a fantastic artist. Little tidbit of info, in the video you get a glimpse of his wife, Christy Brinkley (though I’m not sure if they were still married at this point). It’s a very quick clip of her painting. I believe she painted the cover art for this album. Love this song, like so many of his. Glad you enjoyed it too.
I grew up with parents who brought all the new Billy Joel releases into the house as they were being made. I grew up with the "Piano Man", great stuff here, definitely like going to church!
I love Billy Joel - and I love this one!!
Billy Joel is one of those rare artists you can play any album he's put out and you know you'll enjoy every song on it. Love him! ❤ Can't wait for y'all to react to his song You May Be Right. 😁
Check out “And so it Goes”, it will show another side of Billy altogether. Absolutely beautiful
My favorite Billy Joel song!!
Billy Joel sings about the American experience at every level. Rich, poor, working person, life, death, war, love, joy, sorrow - his songs have covered it all. He is a true American composer. Although I enjoy all of his songs, the one that brings me to tears is "Goodnight Saigon", about the Vietnam experience for our soldiers. My husband is a Vietnam vet, and while he doesn't talk much about it...I get a sense of it from this particular song. If you do watch him perform, make sure it's the live version he is performing. Thanks for doing more Billy Joel!
Hallelujah, the piano man lifted the spirit. ☮💙🎶
Innocent Man is one of my all time favourite songs. He’s just genius
Every billy Joel song is completely different from the others. That’s why he’s so great
Funny story - I'm a huge Billy Joel fan, ever since I was 16 (I'm 55 now), and I've seen him 6 times in concert. When River of Dreams came out, somehow I missed the news that he had a new album coming. I was eating lunch in my car and this song came on. The falsetto at the beginning, I thought... wow, that sounds like Billy Joel!' But I've never heard this song and I have ALL his music. It sounded so different from his other work, I was second guessing myself all through the first part. Until the piano started. Then I knew without a doubt!!!
Keb Mo "Dirty Lowdown and Bad ", "Am I Wrong ", "She Just Wants to Dance ".
B.J. is a Legend for a reason and this song says why! "It can only be seen By the eyes Of The Blind." Genius!
Billy took to heart the ultimate, very best thing about the Beatles: their chameleonic versatility.
You still need to tackle some of his most iconic songs like She's Always A Woman, Honesty, Allentown and so many others. Can't wait until you do.
Just a pure and spiritual feeling this song gives out. Billy Joel is so on target with everything he does.
Been waiting for this one and a whole lot more from Billy Joel ! ❤❤❤❤❤
My favourite Billy Joel song, thanks guys, glad you also enjoyed it.
“This Night”, “Leave a Tender Moment Alone”, “Matter of Trust”, and “Christie Lee” are all songs you should check out. You guys are just dipping your toes in the water of the greatness that is Billy Joel.
Billy Joel is so great I am sure that that the more you listen to his songs the more you will love and soon find out HE could and did write just about every style or genre of song there is! It seems to me that just about every song he does has a different sound or flavor to it EXCEPT you can tell its Billy! It truly becomes very hard to pick a favorite! sort of like the Beatles or Elton .. so many that are so good. I read many of the new suggestions given to you and know them all and honestly pick ANY one of them and I believe you'll like it!
There are a couple of very nice choir arrangements of this song. I've sung it AND taught my choirs this song.
That's really cool.
Paul Simon and Billy Joel are both so diverse in their music catalogues. I could listen to them both for hours, which I do! Thanks for the reaction. ❤❤😊❤❤
I agree you should do longest time
He can play the piano about as well as any other artist I know. He can sing much better than most and nearly as good as some of the best. He's got some swagger and soul. And there are only a handful of people who are in his class as a songwriter.
This is a good one.
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I was lucky enough to see Billy on his last tour and I don’t thing there was a single minute I wasn’t crying. It was so emotional and he was so lovely. He was fighting a cold but sang his heart out anyway and he still sounded amazing. One of the top moments of my life for sure.
You just have to love it. This is one of my favorites. It is church isn't it? Saw him in concert when 52nd Street was out. It was a stand in your seat screaming kind of event.
Possibly my favorite TV moment was when Billy performed this at the 94 Grammys. He performed just after Frank Sinatra recieved a lifetime achievement award and the producers interrupted his speech and played him off. At the break he took a super long pause looked at his watch and says "valuable advertising time going by" . It was a great FU to the producers and advertisers. It's on youtube and highly recommend watching.
2 of my favorites from my childhood are Uptown Girl and For the Longest Time. They both have a Doo-Wop feel... the mid 80s had a huge throwback to the 50s and I loved every moment of it.
He performed this song at the Grammy's that year Frank Sinatra received a special award and he went longer than expected and the network cut to commercial while he was still talking and the host Gary Shandling and many of the artists were VERY UPSET! While Billy was performing River of Dreams when he paused for the last time he stopped and said "valuable advertising time going by, valuable advertising time going by, ticking ticking ticking, dollars dollars dollars" he then went back into the song. One of my favorited moments in music. Subtle but got the point across and I am sure backstage people were applauding and busting a gut laughing. I highly recommend any and all songs from the album(I am old school) An Innocent Man. This was the first tour I ever saw Billy Joel live and that show made me want to see him again and I did another 4 or 5 times the last at what is now T-Mobile Park in Seattle. He said it was a lot better than the first place he played in Seattle The Fresh Air Tavern.
“Pressure” is one of his darker and heavier songs and a badass classic.
This was his nod to the music he and I grew up with. A new doowop.
PLEASE, please play Billy Joel doing Angry Young Man (Live version) Watch it live to watch him play this song on the piano.
Billy is a great singer and piano man! ❤❤
Finally Billy Joel.. enjoy The ride if you choose to accept.... New York state of mind...live...no words 😮😅😊😮😊😊😊
I’m so glad you finally made your way to this song! The piano, lead and backing vocals, and the video are one of his best. Felt like I just went to church! 🙏🏼 🎶 ❤
Billy Joel can do any style of music and crush it. And he does.
Adore this song
incredible composer, songwriter, singer and pianist . no one comes close
I’ve loved this song since it was released!
It definitely belongs in the top ten songs ever list.
You can hear pure craftsmanship in every single moment.
So many great songs in Billy's catalog. This is one of my favorites.
I'm so glad you guys played this, I love this. Billy kept evolving over all the years. Check out the song Downeaster Alexa. He wrote it to answer the call of the Long Island fishermen and tge life they lead. How hard it is. Billy is a true Long Island baby and his love for the Island shows. It's a fabulous song and as you say his voice has an urgency in it that's not in all his songs. Awesome reaction guys. ✌🏻&🩷
This song owned the radio for so long!!! It was everywhere when it came out!!
Lullaby and Two Thousand Years are next-level emotional from Mr Joel
"Downeaster Alexa, I Go To Extremes, All For Leyna, Sometimes A Fantasy, Only The Good Die Young" he has a lot of flavours to his music.
I recommend Stilleto or The Stranger, from Billy Joel his vocals are amazing (I also recommend you watch the live versions from the 1987 bridge to Russia tour, it has some of his best live performances in that tour)
BILLY JOEL- MOVIN' OUT .... another great song
Billy can do and has done almost every style of music and is always amazing
Great song!
Billy grew up in New York at the same time as me, the 50s and 60s and he can go there at anytime. We are all the sum of our experience.
Longest Time....Billy does ALL of the harmonies with himself!
Im a huge fan of Billy Joels piano music in his songs. River of Dreams has a great piano sound. It's my next song to learn on the keys.
One of my favourites!
Mine too 🥰
I love love love Billy Joel. Saw him in concert 2x
Billy Joel had a lot of great music in the late 70s. When I look at your reaction videos I see you've done some of his early stuff and a lot of his stuff from the 80s, but there's still a lot of great material from his 70s catalog for you to react to! I'd recommend 'Only the Good Die Young,' 'She's Always A Woman,' 'You May Be Right,' 'Don't Ask Me Why,' 'It's Still Rock And Roll To Me,' and 'She's Got A Way.' He had other hits, but all of these songs are bona fide classics!
@Rob Squad. Glad you all did another Billy Joel song, as I feel he is in the top 5 most underrated under appreciated artists of his generation.
He never did a bad song they all are fantastic. One of the best ever...ever
By FAR my favorite of his songs. Great message.