It might not seem like it, but the phrasing, pentameter, restraint, breath placement, and variation in timbre between the verse, bridge, & chorus makes this one of the most difficult pop rock vocals to sing well in its entirety. Masterful work, here.
I couldn't bear this album, it was like sacrilege - except for this amazing title track, which is one of Billy's very best songs... I'd be honored if some Billy Joel fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of his classics ALLENTOWN and VIENNA on my YT channel in tribute to the master of lyricism & composition. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe.
@@eugeniogarrido7093 he can still get there on some nights. Perhaps not as consistently as he could in the past(and this is of course removing that middle 10 to 12 years where he got lazy vocally and allowed Crystal to sing the falsetto for Innocent Man as in the live Russian album from 1987🤦🏻♂️).
@@willritter4076 How is this strategy of coming to a video of Billy Joel‘s songs where his fans reside, insulting the artist, and then asking them to visit your shitty videos working out for you?
@@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078 In those recent videos where he hits the high notes of the chorus live the key used by the band is lower, so he can reach it. It's not the original key. Nevertheless, that's completely normal. People age. He's still a very good singer anyway.
@@billyjoel6168 I've loved your songs since I was 10 in 1983 and first heard the Glass Houses and Innocent Man album - I have pretty bad hearing but your songs were crystal clear for me and it meant it was so much easier for me to catch the words and as you always so helpfully put lyrics with your cassettes it really helped too - my friends and I all danced on the bench singing Uptown Girl pretending to be mechanics lol! Thanks for the great songs!
@@lisaw7089 I'm probably too late but if this billy joel person is still emailing you I advise you halt all contact, they are not billy joel and is trying to steal from you in discreet ways
I am a 48 year old African American woman that bought this album in 1983, my 1st album ever and I have been jamming to it since. To me this was the best album he made. Others were great but he had more hits from this one.
now before you accuse me of racism, i got friends from all parts of the globe of all colours and backgrounds, why do you feel the need to differentiate yourself as "African" American? This sort of self segregation just helps to keeps alive the differences, surely you are an American and that is enough
@@douglasgeiger7591 Indeed it is an excellent comment, and even more pertinent in 2024 as it was 4 years ago. Great music and poetry/lyrics/prose have the knack of resonating across the ages, IMO.
Apart from the part where he clearly 'victim blames' her (or whatever the 'correct' term for that is) by telling her "You only hurt yourself out of spite/ Guess you'd rather be a martyr tonight. Clearly the 'nice guy' act wasn't working, and he decided to show his true self for a line or two. The mask always slips in the end....
Before I met my husband I was in a mentally and physically abusive relationship so when we met I daren't believe he meant It when he said he loved me. Then he said listen to this song. This is me for you
@@billyjoel786 sorry for the late reply. Did.t know if it as you or not.. I have a couple of mental health issues from the relationship I was in but with support from my husband and being honest with my doctor I'm better now thank you
As a teenager, I ignored this song for the more popular tracks on the album. Now that I had some living under my belt, this song hits different. He's telling her that he's not the one who hurt her, he just wants to love her, emotional baggage and all. Just brilliant songwriting.
Sometimes songs are bad, sometimes songs are good. Sometimes songs are lyrical and rhythmic masterpieces baked to perfection. This is one of those times.
I got out of treatment in 2019. And out of blue this tune made a lot of sense After 38 years, the hangovers had to go...... How am I doing? 5 1/2 sober . Hey it can be done.....
3 weeks off Fenty pills...Finally have my dream job. Its wild how some sonic waves can connect us in our similarly unique lives. Big love and respect to you and everyone else living and guessing and doing their best.
Ther's no words, its a greatest composer and musician, a man in a big way too. I always listen his songs, i love all of them. I wish he can be happy with is work, almost 50 years writing and singing wonderful songs. I love this song, but i am inocente too.
I remember my little record player with a 45 of this song. It was the year my dad died, I was 8, I don’t really remember much about him but he was definitely an innocent man….Brings back memories! 1983
As a 19yr old, I just love old music, they just have this authentic beautiful lyrics you hardly hear in today's music I heard this song last week, and its been on repeat since❤
Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty... The only really meaningful artists I can think of these days are the Accidentals, Carbon Leaf, and the High Kings. And Carbon Leaf hit their 25th anniversary recently, so they’re not all that recent. Music just isn’t what it used to be. Tom Petty summed it up pretty well on his “The Last DJ” album.
Simply one of Billy Joel's most poetic songs ever. Gives me goosebumps from start to finish. His powerful lyrics flow so smoothly, with a perfect minimalist accompaniment. He's a master of giving pure, honest advice about subjects that touch all of us at some point in our lives. Billy is really great in concert, too -- very likeable, funny, and at ease with the crowd.
Billy Joel is one helluva songwriter and performer. His songs sparkle like gems no matter how much time passes. In fact, they get even better and better as the years go by. I've been listening to his work since "Piano Man" came out and there are few songwriters over the past forty plus years who can measure up to him.
@@mljones655 I’m curious: How did top 40 radio ruin some songs for you? By cutting parts out to fit a song into a three-minute format? I know they used to do stuff like that.
the music stays the same, but people realize more & more how good it is... I'd be honored if some Billy Joel fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of his classics ALLENTOWN and VIENNA on my YT channel in tribute to the master of lyricism & composition. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and don't forget to put some bread in my jar if you can spare it.
I was driving to an appointment yesterday morning, this song came on the BRIDGE..I got so into it that I missed my turnoff...just yesterday I was thinking I wasn't a Billy Joel Fan...I am now.
I’m 23 and have always loved his music. So glad my mother was always playing the songs from her childhood because they have so much more meaning and soul. Forever one of the greatest artists to exist.
Glad to see another generation is a fan! I’m 41 and my mother also was a huge Billy Joel fan and played him a lot so I grew up listening to him. He remains one of my favorite artists of all time
Perfect phrasing. Clear diction. He holds those notes to perfection. No gasping for breathe. No overly- dramatic changes of pitch. He’s good, very good.....I hope Billy takes these constructive thoughts not too much to heart. He will realise that I’m writing this with a warm smile on my face and a huge amount of admiration in every sentence I write on this wet and dismal October morning in England. Thanks, as always.
Never knew this song was such a powerful song, until my husband played it for me. We met in our late 40 tys and now I wish he was here with me ,RIP JOE L. GUTIERREZ I'm sorry ,I miss you forever 😢
I'm 62 and when i was a kid i used to sneak into my brothers room and listen to his 8 track player and lately I have just rediscovered his early stuff and his whole catalog really, nothing but good memories, i was into punk in the 80's but now I love all his pop stuff he did while i was listening to the Ramones .life is strange and wonderful, God bless.
I think Jesus brought this song to my mind because he wanted to tell me to my tears and he is willing to resurrect faith and love in my heart no matter how deep the pain from those who have hurt me. He is an innocent man, and he is willing to lay down and die! But this is a fight, and he already won!
Not only is this my favorite Billy Joel song, but the lyrics are so meaningful for me at this time in my life. I know the word "masterpiece" is used a lot, but to me that's exactly what this is.
I don't know music technique, but the lyrics and melody match a certain mood we all have had. Mr Joel is consistent in of being on point and if some of his tunes are not as good as others Well I can't sing or anything else but I am a great audience and I love his work..
Dammit I wish I'd gone. I didn't in the end because I'd heard too many bad reports about his voice these days, it would break my heart to hear him struggling through songs. I saw him in 1990 in the RDS and his voice was PERFECT. Wish I could remember more about the gig... I'd just turned 18 and had not yet learned my limits with drink
@@speakertreatz Incidentally, this song definitely would harm anyone's vocals...regardless of these "bad reports", I think you should go. The chance to see the masterpieces sung by the master himself is worth more than anything, and there's only so much time one has in life.
@@tristanw4151 I did see him Colonel, back in 1990. Before any throat problems. I just checked the setlist for that concert and it turns out he did perform An Innocent Man at it, I just don't remember it. An incredible performance of Scenes From An Italian Restaurant is something I'll never forget. My favourite Billy song and I thought the chances were slim.
@@deluxedjsireland224 I'm not really sure throat problems have been an issue as such, and more just that he has found it harder to hit the high notes and sing in the original key as he got older. Most of his songs are now performed live in a lower key now though.
@@seanscanlon9067 Ah yea, I know in the case of this and some other songs it was a simple case of not being able to hit the high notes, nothing to do with throat problems. I was referring to the overall problems he's had with his throat since the mid 2000s, changing the timbre of his voice and leaving him unable to reproduce the pure, sweet sounding tenor regardless of which key. When I saw him his voice had its original timbre, pre-throat problems. I didn't mean throat problems were the reason he specifically retired An Innocent Man. I wish a few others would give in and drop the original keys of some of their more challenging songs. McCartney and sadly Brian Wilson these days, come to mind.
Brings me back to 1984...good times, great memories. When society and and the world were so much different and life was a lot less complicated. Always loved Billy Joel and the older I get the more a lot of his songs really hit home.
A true classic from a wonderful era of music not to mention a wonderful artist the words to this song are so haunting accurate and realistic anyone can learn from this song
@@ER-er2yr I saw that same tour in Seattle,. Billy Joel and Elton John "2 Pianos" they had 2 grand pianos butted up to each other. I have seen both also in solo concerts. Elton John was his 60th Birthday Bash Concert,.. Best experiences ever.
I SAW YOUR SHOW AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN JANUARY. YOUR SONGS ARE TIMELESS! YOUR SHOW WAS GREAT! I LOVED SEEING YOUR DAUGHTER UP THERE WITH YOU. FAMILY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING! SHES BEAUTIFUL, AND TALENTED LIKE HER DAD! GREAT JOB BILLY!
It might not seem like it, but the phrasing, pentameter, restraint, breath placement, and variation in timbre between the verse, bridge, & chorus makes this one of the most difficult pop rock vocals to sing well in its entirety. Masterful work, here.
I couldn't bear this album, it was like sacrilege - except for this amazing title track, which is one of Billy's very best songs... I'd be honored if some Billy Joel fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of his classics ALLENTOWN and VIENNA on my YT channel in tribute to the master of lyricism & composition. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and stay safe.
That besides the high note in the chorus, which Billy Joel himself can´t hit anymore. Really high. Unbelievably good song.
@@eugeniogarrido7093 he can still get there on some nights. Perhaps not as consistently as he could in the past(and this is of course removing that middle 10 to 12 years where he got lazy vocally and allowed Crystal to sing the falsetto for Innocent Man as in the live Russian album from 1987🤦🏻♂️).
@@willritter4076 How is this strategy of coming to a video of Billy Joel‘s songs where his fans reside, insulting the artist, and then asking them to visit your shitty videos working out for you?
@@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078 In those recent videos where he hits the high notes of the chorus live the key used by the band is lower, so he can reach it. It's not the original key. Nevertheless, that's completely normal. People age. He's still a very good singer anyway.
How on earth can people vote this down??? One of the best vocalists who has ever existed
@@billyjoel6168 I've loved your songs since I was 10 in 1983 and first heard the Glass Houses and Innocent Man album - I have pretty bad hearing but your songs were crystal clear for me and it meant it was so much easier for me to catch the words and as you always so helpfully put lyrics with your cassettes it really helped too - my friends and I all danced on the bench singing Uptown Girl pretending to be mechanics lol! Thanks for the great songs!
@@lisaw7089 I'm probably too late but if this billy joel person is still emailing you I advise you halt all contact, they are not billy joel and is trying to steal from you in discreet ways
@@royaltinman2226 thanks for this, I did reply stupidly at first but very soon stopped contact - thank you so much!
Millennials...
Wankers with no taste in music
In my humble opinion, one of Billy Joel's best songs. A true masterpiece...
Live is even better
Yep my favorite of His
I like it too
Billy is America's McCartney as far as songwriting goes.
💯
Listen carefully to the lyrics. this is an incredibly underrated song by Joel. This is my all time favorite of his.
I think it's his best by a considerable margin.
An innocent man is one of my all time favorites.billy Joel is a master
Same. It’s amazing
I grew up with the Bob Rivers version "Ignorant Man"
I have to agree with you Lee it's a absolute masterpiece have a good day my friend.
I am a 48 year old African American woman that bought this album in 1983, my 1st album ever and I have been jamming to it since. To me this was the best album he made. Others were great but he had more hits from this one.
Excellent! This was his tribute album to the groups Billy grew up on. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Innocent_Man#Track_listing
i was 19 in 1983 i bought this album also pure perfection still makes me cry
Sean Bethea had been on my mind she
I dedicate this song to all of you who were falsely accused of rape and pedophilia by liars with a alterior motive and cr..ooked prosecutors.
now before you accuse me of racism, i got friends from all parts of the globe of all colours and backgrounds, why do you feel the need to differentiate yourself as "African" American? This sort of self segregation just helps to keeps alive the differences, surely you are an American and that is enough
They don't play this enough, but you can't turn the radio on without hearing goddam piano man
Agreed - it's like the radio playlists have only one Billy Joel song.
Love "An Innocent Man"❤️
It's beautiful 😍...the song and written lyrics are a work of art
One of the best songs ever written
A gentle song about understanding another person's pain and being empathetic and supportive. We need more of this.
That was an excellent comment!!
@@douglasgeiger7591 Indeed it is an excellent comment, and even more pertinent in 2024 as it was 4 years ago. Great music and poetry/lyrics/prose have the knack of resonating across the ages, IMO.
I love this song, it's so true!!
OMG a perfect explanation of this song. Spot on!
Apart from the part where he clearly 'victim blames' her (or whatever the 'correct' term for that is) by telling her "You only hurt yourself out of spite/ Guess you'd rather be a martyr tonight. Clearly the 'nice guy' act wasn't working, and he decided to show his true self for a line or two. The mask always slips in the end....
Before I met my husband I was in a mentally and physically abusive relationship so when we met I daren't believe he meant It when he said he loved me. Then he said listen to this song. This is me for you
Beautiful song , glad you’ve met someone who truly loves you x.
Beautiful story, my late grandmother was named Joanne too.
Hello Joanne,
Is nice meeting you here.
How're you doing?
@@billyjoel786 sorry for the late reply. Did.t know if it as you or not.. I have a couple of mental health issues from the relationship I was in but with support from my husband and being honest with my doctor I'm better now thank you
❤🫂
As a teenager, I ignored this song for the more popular tracks on the album. Now that I had some living under my belt, this song hits different. He's telling her that he's not the one who hurt her, he just wants to love her, emotional baggage and all. Just brilliant songwriting.
@Billy Joel shut up botty joel
And such a sweet voice!
@@maryellengambutti1789 who's the creeper pretending to be BJ, lol he replied to me also because I'm such a loyal fan, lol
Change that he's to her. This is how im living my life atm.
@@jackiecheer5378 so you're trans? Congratulations
My all time favorite Billy Joel's song.
Likewise.
Sometimes songs are bad, sometimes songs are good. Sometimes songs are lyrical and rhythmic masterpieces baked to perfection. This is one of those times.
An absolute standout that's for sure .
I got out of treatment in 2019. And out of blue this tune made a lot of sense After 38 years, the hangovers had to go...... How am I doing? 5 1/2 sober . Hey it can be done.....
3 weeks off Fenty pills...Finally have my dream job. Its wild how some sonic waves can connect us in our similarly unique lives. Big love and respect to you and everyone else living and guessing and doing their best.
A true genius in songwriter. His music keeps stunning me, 20 years later after first falling love with it. Thank you.
Ther's no words, its a greatest composer and musician, a man in a big way too. I always listen his songs, i love all of them. I wish he can be happy with is work, almost 50 years writing and singing wonderful songs. I love this song, but i am inocente too.
I agree
He's a living legend
Seeing Billy in concert is a memory I'll have for a lifetime
Greatest songwriter of the 20th century for sure. (Probably 21st as well) 😉
I remember my little record player with a 45 of this song. It was the year my dad died, I was 8, I don’t really remember much about him but he was definitely an innocent man….Brings back memories! 1983
As a 19yr old, I just love old music, they just have this authentic beautiful lyrics you hardly hear in today's music
I heard this song last week, and its been on repeat since❤
You will never go wrong with Billy Joel. He's my favorite and one of the best artists of all time.
Edit: Listen to A Matter Of Trust
Some songs are good and very few are outstanding, This is one of them.
My dad passed when I was 10.. I'm now 39..this is one of his songs that I absolutely love and cherish.
When i play this I think of him 💖
My dad died too, I was 11. And I took over household for my Mom..
My father as well when I was 22. His favourite song
Love that Dani x ❤
Bless you. Your Dad is always with you.
@BillyJoel877 Please stop fooling boomers god damn it
His finest song it's excellent
This man is pure 100% class. I'm grateful he shared his talent and love with the rest of us.
One of my favorite songs it's just so meaningful.
A stunning masterpiece. Fantastic vocal expression. I love Billy Joel's voice. Thank you for your music.
One of his very best!
I love this song
I find the words alone are so powerful let alone the rest of the production, the words are so true 😃👍
Words speak volumes 👍🤩💫
this is Billy Joel's best song ever by far
An innocent man!!
Needs to be put on all radios across the globe.
dang right it shd
Corectamundo my freind👏👌 timeless lyrics by Billy Joel.
I agree
It already is :D
What I love about this song is that he is just as gentle with himself as he is with the other person
I think this is Billy Joel at his very best and that saying a lot. I like the way he uses is phasing to drive the song.
I'm 19 and I know most of his songs. God! Old songs compared today's songs are much more meaningful .
we twining
Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty...
The only really meaningful artists I can think of these days are the Accidentals, Carbon Leaf, and the High Kings. And Carbon Leaf hit their 25th anniversary recently, so they’re not all that recent.
Music just isn’t what it used to be. Tom Petty summed it up pretty well on his “The Last DJ” album.
Being 19 and knowing most of his songs doesn't make you special. Nothing makes you special. You are not special.
@@multismashify You're sad. Very sad. I bet you haven't gotten any love since you were born. I pity you.
@@castilloben8383 I clearly struck a nerve. :)
My all time favourite track from the Piano Man.... 2024 & still rockin to this track!
Simply one of Billy Joel's most poetic songs ever. Gives me goosebumps from start to finish. His powerful lyrics flow so smoothly, with a perfect minimalist accompaniment. He's a master of giving pure, honest advice about subjects that touch all of us at some point in our lives. Billy is really great in concert, too -- very likeable, funny, and at ease with the crowd.
It's too bad he was such an asshole to some of his longtime band members
Yes, I agree. I just saw him in concert at Madison Square Garden. Totally at ease and friendly with the crowd!
Billy Joel is one helluva songwriter and performer. His songs sparkle like gems no matter how much time passes. In fact, they get even better and better as the years go by. I've been listening to his work since "Piano Man" came out and there are few songwriters over the past forty plus years who can measure up to him.
There are several songs top 40 radio ruined for me - Piano Man was one. River of Dreams & Keepin the Faith are faves. This Innocent Man is good too.
@@mljones655 I’m curious: How did top 40 radio ruin some songs for you? By cutting parts out to fit a song into a three-minute format? I know they used to do stuff like that.
@@tome57a Top 40 stations over play songs - eg Hotel California, Piano Man, I Shot the Sheriff. Great songs get ruined by over playing them.
@@mljones655 Got it. Agreed that they do.
One of the best he ever came out with!
I bought this album for my Father.
I was maybe 12.
He loved Billy Joel.
Miss you Dad
💙
I came back to collect us all, lift and strengthen us and bring us home. Although it's not clear yet where exactly home is.
Billy just gets BETTER and BETTER as time goes on...
Like a fine wine...
the music stays the same, but people realize more & more how good it is... I'd be honored if some Billy Joel fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of his classics ALLENTOWN and VIENNA on my YT channel in tribute to the master of lyricism & composition. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and don't forget to put some bread in my jar if you can spare it.
@@drewritospresents7176 goddamnit you stole my comment 2 years before i was gonna post it😂🤣👍🏻
Music today will never compare to what we grew up with .. man. Thank the lord I grew up with good music.
Hello fan,
Is nice meeting you here.
How're you doing?
I was driving to an appointment yesterday morning, this song came on the BRIDGE..I got so into it that I missed my turnoff...just yesterday I was thinking I wasn't a Billy Joel Fan...I am now.
As emotionally mature of a song as there ever was
What a voice.
I’m 23 and have always loved his music. So glad my mother was always playing the songs from her childhood because they have so much more meaning and soul. Forever one of the greatest artists to exist.
Brought up with good music
You have great taste 😎
Glad to see another generation is a fan! I’m 41 and my mother also was a huge Billy Joel fan and played him a lot so I grew up listening to him. He remains one of my favorite artists of all time
Perfect phrasing. Clear diction. He holds those notes to perfection. No gasping for breathe. No overly- dramatic changes of pitch. He’s good, very good.....I hope Billy takes these constructive thoughts not too much to heart. He will realise that I’m writing this with a warm smile on my face and a huge amount of admiration in every sentence I write on this wet and dismal October morning in England. Thanks, as always.
Loving this song as it was yesterday omg can't stop listening to it
As a alcoholic, I use to listen and sing along with this song, now as a recovering alcoholic, I still sing along with the song. One of my favorites❤
Best of luck with your ongoing journey.
because you can't face honesty...that's why writing like this exists
The most stunning intro ever along with the beautiful voice of Billy Joel
My brother introduced me to billy Joel,my dad was dying of cancer and the words are amazing,I sang this when I was in labour with my 3rd boy
I used to hear this song daily during a retail job 20 years ago, and I enjoyed it, but now - NOW I freaking GET it.
One of Billy’s best three songs (in my opinion). Just love this…
Brian Hayes I agree! My top three songs are probably "honesty", "an innocent man" and "downeaster Alexa"
and a matter of trust.. rock on billy :-)
My top 3 would be New York State of Mind, Scenes From an Italian Restaurant and Innocent Man
@@Celebane This, Only The Good Die Young and Scenes From An Italian Restaurant
It’s underrated for sure
Billy - I forgot how amazing this song was until I heard you sing it in San Diego last night. Thanks for hitting those high notes for us!
I was there too. Sting was amazing also. The rain made the show even better.
@@chazlenz1 Totally agree on both counts!
great to hear he can still hit them!
1st time hearing it. Beautiful.
Never knew this song was such a powerful song, until my husband played it for me. We met in our late 40 tys and now I wish he was here with me ,RIP JOE L. GUTIERREZ I'm sorry ,I miss you forever 😢
😥😥
I hope that Billy Joel goes down as one of the greats. I'm a country guy, or at least I used to be!
This entire album is a musical education of the highest order. Kudos too to those who recorded it with such integrity.
RIP, dad. September 2023. One of your songs.
I'm 62 and when i was a kid i used to sneak into my brothers room and listen to his 8 track player and lately I have just rediscovered his early stuff and his whole catalog really, nothing but good memories, i was into punk in the 80's but now I love all his pop stuff he did while i was listening to the Ramones .life is strange and wonderful, God bless.
I love that you shared your sneaky story with us ❤
Good shit.
I play this and the tears fall- it’s so perfect 😌
This song hits me at the core
My 3 year old falls asleep to this song. I LOVE YOU BILLY!
Hello Rhonwynesque,
Is nice meeting you here.
How're you doing?
@@billyjoel786 imposter billy the scam artist?
masterful ;true genius of musical talent .got to listen to his the stranger now
Yup even after 37 years still ever TIMELESS
Hello Chrispen,
Is nice meeting you here.
How're you doing?
For some reason Billy Joel has always been there in important moments, for that I love him
Billy could have been a decent boxer. Lets all be grateful he chose the road to music.
Oh the delicate beauty of this song haunts me over 40 years later! It really is one of the greatest songs to ever be a radio hit.
my dad sings this to my mom
i’m glad i got to hear this song through that perspective
I think Jesus brought this song to my mind because he wanted to tell me to my tears and he is willing to resurrect faith and love in my heart no matter how deep the pain from those who have hurt me.
He is an innocent man, and he is willing to lay down and die! But this is a fight, and he already won!
Words to live by! But then Billy Joel tends to do, he often gives us words to live. A true singer-songwriter!
I find myself singing “I’m not above being cool for a while, if you’re cruel to me I’ll understand” in my head once or twice a week.
Wow. And he’s still going strong today. Saw him in 93 in Philly. This Is my all time favorite billly Joel song 🎵
Now this is Music 🎶, Laredo Texas love it
Seriously proper proper songwriter brilliant
The entire album is a highlight in BJ's career.....and this title track is a masterful centerpiece
Not only is this my favorite Billy Joel song, but the lyrics are so meaningful for me at this time in my life. I know the word "masterpiece" is used a lot, but to me that's exactly what this is.
Simply a beautiful & wonderful song! Some woman would be very lucky to have a man as insightful as this to be on her side!
The voice, the lyrics, perfection!!❤️
I don't know music technique, but the lyrics and melody match a certain mood we all have had. Mr Joel is consistent in of being on point and if some of his tunes are not as good as others
Well I can't sing or anything else but I am a great audience and I love his work..
This has long been my favourite Billy Joel song. It’s awesome 🤩
A cool heat of clarity of feeling of sense and knowing - my way!
that note gives me chills every time..... I AMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM............ an innocent manaann
Was at his show last night at MSG, at 74YO he is still incredible and he nailed the highs in this song.
Billy you are perfection with this song.
Why isn't music like this anymore😢
I have listened to this song for years ! Beautiful !
Me too
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Seen him in Dublin last night, OMG his voice is amazing live and a very funny guy,loved it.
Dammit I wish I'd gone. I didn't in the end because I'd heard too many bad reports about his voice these days, it would break my heart to hear him struggling through songs. I saw him in 1990 in the RDS and his voice was PERFECT. Wish I could remember more about the gig... I'd just turned 18 and had not yet learned my limits with drink
@@speakertreatz Incidentally, this song definitely would harm anyone's vocals...regardless of these "bad reports", I think you should go. The chance to see the masterpieces sung by the master himself is worth more than anything, and there's only so much time one has in life.
@@tristanw4151 I did see him Colonel, back in 1990. Before any throat problems. I just checked the setlist for that concert and it turns out he did perform An Innocent Man at it, I just don't remember it. An incredible performance of Scenes From An Italian Restaurant is something I'll never forget. My favourite Billy song and I thought the chances were slim.
@@deluxedjsireland224 I'm not really sure throat problems have been an issue as such, and more just that he has found it harder to hit the high notes and sing in the original key as he got older.
Most of his songs are now performed live in a lower key now though.
@@seanscanlon9067 Ah yea, I know in the case of this and some other songs it was a simple case of not being able to hit the high notes, nothing to do with throat problems. I was referring to the overall problems he's had with his throat since the mid 2000s, changing the timbre of his voice and leaving him unable to reproduce the pure, sweet sounding tenor regardless of which key. When I saw him his voice had its original timbre, pre-throat problems. I didn't mean throat problems were the reason he specifically retired An Innocent Man. I wish a few others would give in and drop the original keys of some of their more challenging songs. McCartney and sadly Brian Wilson these days, come to mind.
This song is perfection. Still makes me cry in 2025.
Brings me back to 1984...good times, great memories. When society and and the world were so much different and life was a lot less complicated. Always loved Billy Joel and the older I get the more a lot of his songs really hit home.
My mum and dad used to listen to this album miss the old days
This must be one of the greatest songs ever. Each and every word works and tells the truth. Thank you Billy Joel, you are legend ♥️
Very kind for a lady to say so...
Hello Linda Morgan,
Nice meeting you here.
How're you doing?
Ooh just love this song *
A true classic from a wonderful era of music not to mention a wonderful artist the words to this song are so haunting accurate and realistic anyone can learn from this song
This entire album is a masterpiece
Billy Joel...one of the best ever!!!
That is very true ,an innocent man is who ,I am,God bless everyone
Billy Joel always writes the best songs. I would love to see him live. That would be an awesome show.
Me and my brother have seen him live twice. In the 80's in Ahoy Rotterdam. Has been great concerts!!
Saw him a number of times. One of those times was a tour that he did with Elton John. THAT was show to remember!
@@ER-er2yr I saw that same tour in Seattle,. Billy Joel and Elton John "2 Pianos" they had 2 grand pianos butted up to each other. I have seen both also in solo concerts. Elton John was his 60th Birthday Bash Concert,.. Best experiences ever.
I SAW YOUR SHOW AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN JANUARY. YOUR SONGS ARE TIMELESS! YOUR SHOW WAS GREAT! I LOVED SEEING YOUR DAUGHTER UP THERE WITH YOU. FAMILY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING! SHES BEAUTIFUL, AND TALENTED LIKE HER DAD! GREAT JOB BILLY!
What a song , one of Billy’s finest my favourite 👏👏
I love his music. I grew up on his music.
This song is so beautiful omg