Any chance of a guitar lesson video for this one Brian? You are such a good teacher and easily the best singer/guitarist I've seen on YouTube. Many thanks :o)
lol I really appreciate the kind words, but I feel I'm far from living up to them! I can certainly put together a simple lesson vid. Working on another JD lesson vid now.
You have a beautiful voice and an awesome ability with that guitar! This is a superb cover of one of my favourite Billy Joel songs. My boyfriend is a student pilot so we're both interested in your videos. I love your John Denver covers too. More, please! :)
I'm very sorry for your loss! It's really interesting how a song can embed such memories and emotion...that whenever we hear it...all those pour to the surface! Ty for the kind words!
Tks for the kind words! I do do a few other covers such as "And So It Goes," and "Always a Woman to Me." Don't have any of those on video though...will have to put that on list! Tks again for watching!
Thank God! I have been watching Billy Joel videos and other people trying to sing like him, but they were all HORRIFIC! It is nice to finally hear someone who sings well enough to be worthy to sing Billy's music. Bravo.
That was actually very good, just forgot the words there a little. One suggestion: During the end, don't go up a note before you go down. Just keep it straight.
Thanks jlaz, and your 100% I messed up the words in two spots. I shouldof reviewed my memory beforehand. Yeah I added my own "idiosyncrasies" here and there. I'll try keeping it straight and see how it sounds.. tks!!
Key of C - Intro - Alternate Am-G, Verse - C-G-Am-C-G-F-C-Dm , 2nd part of Verse - (C-G-F )x3 -Am-G/B-F-G-C/E-F-G-Am-G/B,
For the Chorus, he just repeats C-G- and alternates the last chord (C-G-Am-C-G-F, etc...) Then it's back to the intro. Anyway that gives you an idea...
Brian, You have a very good voice, especially for this song, and it looks like you have a good set up for recording songs. I got the chords from watching your video and am working on the song myself. Thanks for the help. It's a great song and you do a great job on it.
Much thx starstrm! While I don't think my voice is all that, this song has always felt perfect for my singing style! If you get stuck on a chord, lemme know!
TY! Yeah I'm surprised there are only one or two other covers of this tune on Youtube. The chords are fairly simple, I took the basics from the "Storm Front" songbook, and then arranged the rythm to better match the song. The intro is an Am-Asus-Am-G5 riff. The verse is a C-G5-Am(Asus)Am-C-G5-F line..which then changes up to center on the F chord. Then F-G-C-F-G-Am-C9 x2(where the F is same rythm as the Am earlier). Then it's back to the first pattern.
Brian, what can I say...Billy Joel is/was an awesome musician, songwriter and entertainer, and for you to perform that song, as difficult as it must be, to the level that you did was just fantastic. Absolute congrats, and best wishes.
Yes Billy is awesome and have always loved his stuff. This is great tune to cover & perform live too! Wow, I really appreciate the props man! Not sure I'm doing it that well, but much thanks all the same!
awesome brian. I've always loved this song & thought about covering it in a type-o negative kind of way. Simply a beautiful song, and this is a great performance.
Unfortunetly I did get it mixed up! I replaced it with "for an islander like me" I was probably looking too far ahead of the lyrics in my head! Good catch! Thanks for the comments!
WOW! This is awsome mate! By far the best vocalist on the tube, and ive heard much :)
Keep up the good work! I listen to this video everyday in my car when going to work..
Brings me some really good mood and makes me happy :) Regards / Johan from Stockholm/Sweden
lindkvist79 3 months ago
I don't comment on the videos which, i don't like.
Usually i watch the whole video and then if i like it, i comment.
But i just love this song and you have played so well, that i commented after 0.17 seconds.
kashish736 6 months ago
This is wonderful. Great Execution of this great song.
cyswimp 8 months ago
fantastic !
inni32 8 months ago
Super Stimme, super Performance !
inni32 8 months ago
good job man :D
ron71189c 8 months ago
This is fantastic! excellent work!
callhop 8 months ago
Sorry billy joel but this guy sings it better nice job i listan to it all the time great vid
matthewhouston69 9 months ago
this almost sounds better than billy joel. anndd i stumbled upon this from the hangover 2
kalebonushko 9 months ago 3
pitch perfect, well done
Killerjjay 9 months ago
I thought it was excellent!
Very well done!!
SH52DHL 9 months ago
Wow, you have such a lovely voice, I hope you get far in life.This is one of my favourite songs and it's a really great cover!! Thank you!!!!
HanginOutWithCorpses 10 months ago
Utterly amazing god I am so jealous
Nighthawkx15 11 months ago
dude great job you are amazing
Wyatttorix95 11 months ago
another too soft version,the lyrics are sharper---after all the waters off long island arent soft..
but stil lgreat !!--i lived the life-im from long island and know of the waters...so i greatly appreciate your version
stevefordfreak 1 year ago
wow!! good job, cool version. you hit the highs really good!! peace
xamot27 1 year ago
You have some God given talent. Very good. You should go after your dreams like a swordfish after bait!
hammerhiker 1 year ago
That’s absolutely tremendous! What a voice!!
blendincoffee 1 year ago
Sorry, not much to say: just wonderful!
pipier100 1 year ago
very very good!!!!!!!!!!!!
jdmarcus59 1 year ago
excellent rendition. I LOVE your approach! - Fiddler Beth
JustAnotherBeth 1 year ago
awesome job bro
310taylor 1 year ago
Joel's best song and you knocked it out of the park son. Big props!
Mystery69 2 years ago
Any chance of a guitar lesson video for this one Brian? You are such a good teacher and easily the best singer/guitarist I've seen on YouTube. Many thanks :o)
TheMightyHC 2 years ago
lol I really appreciate the kind words, but I feel I'm far from living up to them! I can certainly put together a simple lesson vid. Working on another JD lesson vid now.
br1ancrowell 2 years ago
APPLAUSE!
lordpoee 2 years ago
You have a beautiful voice and an awesome ability with that guitar! This is a superb cover of one of my favourite Billy Joel songs. My boyfriend is a student pilot so we're both interested in your videos. I love your John Denver covers too. More, please! :)
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TomasBodeTurner 2 years ago 7
I'm very sorry for your loss! It's really interesting how a song can embed such memories and emotion...that whenever we hear it...all those pour to the surface! Ty for the kind words!
br1ancrowell 2 years ago
Awesome cover!!!!
kevinp860 2 years ago
liked the high parts of the verses.
arn123321 2 years ago
really beautiful cover friend....5 star
sumanchak1 2 years ago
Tks for the kind words! I do do a few other covers such as "And So It Goes," and "Always a Woman to Me." Don't have any of those on video though...will have to put that on list! Tks again for watching!
br1ancrowell 2 years ago
I like it man
ThaBeatDontStop 2 years ago
I love this song - great acoustic version!
CalPolyMustangs88 2 years ago
Great cover, mate!
dolevlada 2 years ago
Thank God! I have been watching Billy Joel videos and other people trying to sing like him, but they were all HORRIFIC! It is nice to finally hear someone who sings well enough to be worthy to sing Billy's music. Bravo.
nerdo8 2 years ago
Wow, really appreciate the kind words! I've listened to since I was 11, so he's always been a big vocal influence!
br1ancrowell 2 years ago
Much thanks! Tkx again for watching!
br1ancrowell 2 years ago
nice singing!
paintingtasters 2 years ago
That was actually very good, just forgot the words there a little. One suggestion: During the end, don't go up a note before you go down. Just keep it straight.
jlaz89 3 years ago
Thanks jlaz, and your 100% I messed up the words in two spots. I shouldof reviewed my memory beforehand. Yeah I added my own "idiosyncrasies" here and there. I'll try keeping it straight and see how it sounds.. tks!!
br1ancrowell 3 years ago
Liked it very much. What was the chord sequence ? Would like to play it
MadMedic9 3 years ago
Key of C - Intro - Alternate Am-G, Verse - C-G-Am-C-G-F-C-Dm , 2nd part of Verse - (C-G-F )x3 -Am-G/B-F-G-C/E-F-G-Am-G/B,
For the Chorus, he just repeats C-G- and alternates the last chord (C-G-Am-C-G-F, etc...) Then it's back to the intro. Anyway that gives you an idea...
Chorus - C-G-Am, C-G-F-C-Dm-C-G-F
br1ancrowell 3 years ago
Cool. Thanx for taking the time to help me out. Again, I like the version you do. I'll work on it. Billy
MadMedic9 3 years ago
You are really good.
Good choice of song as well.
kilhemne2 3 years ago
I may be wrong but I'm pretty sure there's a Dm in this song. Like where you'd sing "tell my wife I am trolling atlantis" on the word atlantis...
psx1337 3 years ago
You are correct....look a little closer...say aroudn 0:32...there's the Dm, and 1:14, etc.. It's there! Cheers!
br1ancrowell 3 years ago
Wonderful Job!!!! You've got a new fan!
RIPopperman 3 years ago
Nice, nice.
mrwea1959 3 years ago
Brian, You have a very good voice, especially for this song, and it looks like you have a good set up for recording songs. I got the chords from watching your video and am working on the song myself. Thanks for the help. It's a great song and you do a great job on it.
starstrm17 3 years ago
Much thx starstrm! While I don't think my voice is all that, this song has always felt perfect for my singing style! If you get stuck on a chord, lemme know!
br1ancrowell 3 years ago
great job!
AcoU2sticMike 4 years ago
This is a terrific song. Keep up the good work!!!
bballplayaa112 4 years ago
GREAT!
ficicaaa 4 years ago
great job, this is my favorite Billy Joel song, and I'm surprised no one has covered it on youtube. 5stars
what chords did you use? i can figure most of them out by watchin', but was there a website you used?
schristiansen89 4 years ago
TY! Yeah I'm surprised there are only one or two other covers of this tune on Youtube. The chords are fairly simple, I took the basics from the "Storm Front" songbook, and then arranged the rythm to better match the song. The intro is an Am-Asus-Am-G5 riff. The verse is a C-G5-Am(Asus)Am-C-G5-F line..which then changes up to center on the F chord. Then F-G-C-F-G-Am-C9 x2(where the F is same rythm as the Am earlier). Then it's back to the first pattern.
br1ancrowell 4 years ago
Brian, what can I say...Billy Joel is/was an awesome musician, songwriter and entertainer, and for you to perform that song, as difficult as it must be, to the level that you did was just fantastic. Absolute congrats, and best wishes.
muzzaball 4 years ago
Yes Billy is awesome and have always loved his stuff. This is great tune to cover & perform live too! Wow, I really appreciate the props man! Not sure I'm doing it that well, but much thanks all the same!
br1ancrowell 4 years ago
shweeet
carrottopj12 4 years ago
great job man! i wish i can sing like you, still practise my voice here ha2. take care my friend :)
Ponch 4 years ago
i loved it, keep up the good work
Paschendale2 4 years ago
This is one of my favorite songs ever. Love what you do with it!
twistedwhiskers123 4 years ago
No doubt, it's on my top 10 song list! I only hope this rendition is doing it justice!
br1ancrowell 4 years ago
nicely done
MurphysLawe 4 years ago 2
Que bonita pero que bonita canción, y que bien interpretada está.
PJoel1972 4 years ago
awesome brian. I've always loved this song & thought about covering it in a type-o negative kind of way. Simply a beautiful song, and this is a great performance.
vlupone 4 years ago 2
Dude that's a cool idea! I'd love to hear it in that style!! Thanks for checking out the vid!
br1ancrowell 4 years ago
Hey! I like it.
anoriolko 4 years ago 2
Wow! you are real good!! Enjoyed your song! Best wishes Brian!
ladyfromkansas 4 years ago
Damn good rendition Brian! Keep it up ;)
BTW I want my album dude :)
RUSirius 4 years ago
Cool! It's such a great song, I hope I'm doing it justice!
br1ancrowell 4 years ago
Did you forget the line before the last line (for a man who works the see) or do I just not hear it correctly? Anyway, the performance is great...
BartWux 4 years ago
Unfortunetly I did get it mixed up! I replaced it with "for an islander like me" I was probably looking too far ahead of the lyrics in my head! Good catch! Thanks for the comments!
br1ancrowell 4 years ago
wow, really good.
blahukahuna 4 years ago
Thanks! I know it's not perfect, but I did try and convey the emotion of this song!
br1ancrowell 4 years ago