Billy Joel - Only The Good Die Young

[xBoogely]

sinners are much more fun.

[RedbullSW]

@xBoogely Hell yeah! Surprisingly this song wasn't censored back in day

[red77mont3carl0]

In the early 80's when we could afford a VCR, I rented this and watched it. remember this well. Over the years I've seen Billy 7-8 times but the last time was with my oldest daughter and was the best. He did songs I never heard in the 80's, 90's, but all in all every time I saw him he was "The Entertainer"....

[ystme]

「若死にするのは善人だけ」

(Posted by Youtube Stream for iPhone (yst.me) on behalf of twoofakind40 at twitter)

[kaziibabylovesuxx1]

i am a huge glee fan and a huge billy joel fan and the original is better but pucks cover is good because it is different :) stop arguing

[927daphne]

i love how he changed up the beat here! awesome!

[chatchat102]

Oh look! Glee fans trying to compensate for the fact that the music from their favorite little show sucks! What a shocker!

[vince19621]

Glee?WTF Don't watch shit.

[scrappylucky]

Wow

[PhantomBolt]

Glee covered this? Are you kidding me..

[savageathmb]

billy was so cool notice there is no barricade

[savageathmb]

dude my dad toured with billy this exact show to. he at one point had to make sure the cord billy swings on didn't break young people lol

[Itstechnic]

It sucks to sweat in a suit, but he doesn't give a shit! My hero! Billy Joel is the best.

[STEVEGET]

Totally Brill song.

[optoquest]

To My Mom Love

[MonetteC]

Play something from the Stranger!

[ninjacoralinekitty]

@MonetteC ...You realize that this song IS from The Stranger, right? It's track number 6.

[astarothsharp]

@ninjacoralinekitty oh man...favorite albumn got it from my mom loved it ever since

[ninjacoralinekitty]

@astarothsharp It's one of his best. Yeah, that entire time period, "The Stranger," (1977) "52nd Street," (1978) and "Glass Houses" (1980) were just AMAZING.

[HamstersInBlenders]

So basically if I'm an asshole to everyone, I'll live for a really long time?

Awesome.

[spanishprisoner]

@HamstersInBlenders you don't get it, right? If you are an asshole, nobody cares. So only the good die young.

[HamstersInBlenders]

@spanishprisoner It was a joke XD

[Aukele252]

@spanishprisoner Actually I think its reffering to life experience lets face it people who tend to bend or break the rules have many many more stories and life experience then people who are always trying to live up to highstandards....so only the good die young=die without having alot of experience

[DizziNY1]

I love Billy Joel. I snuck backstage at The Meadowlands Arena and met him.I will ALWAYS love Billy.

[brian1958usgrant]

I saw him at jadwin gym at Princeton unv. 1973 those were the days before friggin Christie I forget who he opened for great post thanks sharing it

[nightsniping]

glee doesn't know the true meaning of this song.

[thomaslejon]

I prefer the iron maiden version !

[curvy71]

i always liked this song

[iaachilles]

Wtf.. did you record this with a wooden spoon?

[jamesissoawesomeful]

@iaachilles no its old

[bennihana123]

@iaachilles Yah it's probably a digital conversion of a VHS recording off of a TV

[annacalc]

Mom loves ya!!!

[meissee1]

Billy Joel performing live reminds me a bit of a lot of the 90's bands, especially the Foo Fighters.

He and Dave Grohl sure do a lot of running.

[sagax05]

this is my porn.

[dontpushmecosimclose]

this video should be a tribute to kim jong il... lol

[killercrapa]

at 15, people think I'm weird for liking this kind of music. well today's music requires nothing but a computer, no skill whatsoever. I'm proud that I love classics like this one.

[shippo135790ableable]

@killercrapa not all music today takes just a computer just the music that SUCKS! Honestly I love music like metal and rock, but I will always LOVE Billy Joel. You can't really blame the dislikes on a music type either it's not the musics fault. The music didn't dislike it. Some people just aren't into it. Which is another reason I don't understand the dislike button on Youtube its a waste of space and I don't care how many people don't like the music I do they don't have to listen to it. Thanks

[1000flamewolf]

I used to sing and then i took an arrow in the knee

[supremedudeman]

This is a great song and anyone who doesn't want to get up and dance to this has no life. great song, and like the other video's you put too. i really like your sense of music, it's a hard thing to come by these days.

[FlawdaFootball]

Christianity: cockblocking horny teenage boys since 0 AD.

[Bmwright12]

Mark Salling rocked song so idk wat u guys are saying

[jablesrolland08]

Holy f*@k

[BoomBoomSpaceRocket]

Billy Joel: certified panty-dropper

[superpaulodonnell]

@BoomBoomSpaceRocket lol. Although if you missed it, at the end of the song the guy doesn't get anywhere with the girl

[ClareHelenCampbell]

what year was this?

[IDRAG4MJ]

Amazing

[jbd1989]

man i miss my bro paulie ))): /watch?v=dHbC12rtPps&feature=c­hannel_video_title

[MusicmasterHarryfan]

Maybe Glee doesn´t have the best cover of this song, but isn´t that bad guys

[gabryska89]

@MusicmasterHarryfan I agree.. it wasn;t so bad..

[rudolfguise]

I don't know, but that guy playing the saxophone is having way too much fun.

[MsTashaFace]

If i could see him Live, i would be the happiest person alive.

[yankssux]

NASSAU COLISEUM!

[mhstl97]

@yankssux home of the isles... see u in february!- Blues & Billy Joel fan

[bandued]

prime? i would say peak.

[tasker1986]

If this song was released in 2011 it would be a number 1 hit for 40 weeks straight. Timeless music from Billy Joel!

[MrThedorkknight]

@tasker1986 No it would b e shoved aside for Justin Bitchface and half of the Disney channel.

[radicalroots87]

haha i did not expect him to start running after the piano intro

[Wyrmknave]

I can't match Billy's vocal power in this song in any situation, and Billy pulls it off whilst running around stage.

[caulinrocker1]

billy joel and chuck norris had a piano contest ... surely enough chuck is currently tuning billys pianos for the rest of eternity

[chrismitchell30]

and theand thy walk the streets of gold its beter thean hell onley the good get 2the gatesof hevean amean holaylya john 316

[Wyrmknave]

@chrismitchell30 Not sure if Christian or trolling.

[kai9954]

@Wyrmknave lol

[alexutzuRTA94]

i think this is one of the best songs ever posted on youtube and i have argument to prove it. Most of the songs posted on this website have both likes and dislikes even the best songs ever made that you would think "who would ever dislike that song" even those have dislikes. But this song is considered by many people extremely offensive so assuming that those people( at least 36) disliked this song because they found it improper .that means that nobody really disliked the song

[petefaders]

Mark is a camera whore! lol..just kidding, he had good energy back n the day.

[tankslayer1]

36 people are bad & they want to die young

[MLAASuperstar]

@swooptcn, he's not dissing god in any way, he's just simply saying how she's trapped in a church and how she's not experiencing how good life really can be without god. So no offense to you if you take it that way back he's not disrespecting god in any way.

[swooptcn]

I love how he disses Heaven and god haha

[bassguitar15]

Where is the one song repeat button?

[tonystewart1402]

Yay long island!

[bindiepops]

ching ching chinga - come out virginia!!

[ibeatuinboxing]

JIM '' THE LIZARD KING'' MORRISON

[mikockla]

BILLY JOEL DOESN'T HAVE A PRIME HE IS IMMORTAL

[Moviewhiz1]

Corey Haim? Steve Jobs? Greg Giraldo? I would agree.

[thehounddogman]

he's good but he can't touch justin bieber!!

[1lucasc]

@thehounddogman

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha­haha...no, just no.. dont send me a message, you suck

[thehounddogman]

@1lucasc i wrote that to see how many comments i would get. you were the only one you freaking retard!! JUSTIN BIEBER SUCKS BUT NOT AS MUCH AS YOU FREAK!!

[1lucasc]

@thehounddogman WHAT THE FUCK!!!! WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU DO THAT YOU DOUCHE!!!!!!!!

[thehounddogman]

@1lucasc its called sarcasm pecker wood. your not very bright are you. now, go away, talking to you is embarrassing!!

[Proulxful]

I'm 16, and Billy Joel is one of my favorite artists. He just never gets old.

[TheTyler456123]

I listen to music from this era to get away from the sorry ass street music that is on the radio today.

[MicMic18]

I loath this song. But it sure has a catchy beat.

[calmer410]

I think Glee helps younger people recognise great classics, but it also destroys the artistic value. Doesn't matter though, as long as these songs are appreciated.

[Chrysanthemum2601]

@calmer410 I'm saying this as a fan of both Billy Joel and glee (we do exist it's shocking I know), I knew about Billy Joel long before glee and that was back when I was seven years old that I first heard one of his songs (nine years ago) and I've loved his music ever since. So I was ahead of the class when it came to "gleeks" listening to Billy Joel :)

[calmer410]

@Chrysanthemum2601 Well, we are the same age :P, I'm only 16. Billy Joel is a part of my childhood, so I would say that we're in the same boat. :)

[Chrysanthemum2601]

@calmer410 awesome, I have two other friends who like Billy Joel & I'm glad to meet another person my age who likes Billy Joel :)

[krappycone]

@calmer410 doesn't matter? it completely matters. Glee could be so much better, but it isn't. That's the problem.

[foroldervids1]

@krappycone what are you talking about? the production value for glee is great. just because they aren't billy joel, or whoever theyre covering, doesnt mean it isn't decent. im not saying that the glee version is definitive... but its good as far as covers go.

[robfag543]

@calmer410 i don't see how glee destroys the artistic value at all, you want preservation of the classics, then pull em up, thats what this video is for if you want the original sound, glee is just trying to revive the interest in this kind of music with a more modern take on style, but i guess its all a matter of your point of view

[universalsheep]

@calmer410 even though music can live forever it will certainly hold a greater appreciation for those who got to experience it more personally when it came out, and even though you can wish everybody could appreciate it all as much as it should be, sometimes you just gotta be happy that you were able to.

[soxfan801]

@calmer410 Glee sucks!

[RockDave88]

@calmer410 Couldnt agree more.

[Chimichanga12594]

Damn what a fucking legend!

[fieldsrt2]

cocaine wasn't always a bad thing when it results in this much energy!

[sicilianpride42]

hey he is playing at my home!!!!

[boscantus]

In Memory of Steve Jobs.

Thank him for all the good he brought and his contributions to making the World a wonderful place

[ERPNole]

@tasker1986 Your are an idiot

[tasker1986]

@ERPNole Thanks, ERPNole it means a great deal to me.

[GuramR1]

@boscantus What? Death of Steve Jobs has nothing to do with this song. You're acting like a moron.

[Chrysanthemum2601]

it' s really sad how nobody in my age (high school) except for me and 2 of my friends actually know who Billy Joel is . . . what has the world come to! oh right rap "music"

[Alexandria815]

I have also had this song stuck in my head for the past 3 days, and i don't want it out:)

[Alexandria815]

35 people have no taste in music

[shoma365]

love this songgggg <3

[tallandme13]

soo.... 240p, we meet again!

[IAreFauxReal]

@tallandme13 Billy Joel makes 240p worth it.

[unar20]

it is the artistic value that make the classics, classics. If that is destroyed, where is the recognition, it is more like devaluation.

[hitcher177]

@IAreFauxReal If I had to get a handle out and crank it all the way through - B.J. would still be worth it !

[FinkChrist]

One day I'm going to try rubbing water all over my piano to be like him, but then it'll be ruined because it's electric... It'd be worth it.

[kpeterson2011]

2:23 when Billy turns his head back to the camera for a second; it adds a human element to the perfection of this performance

[kissklassics]

Liberty DeVitto..the drummer...actually changed the original tempo of this song from a slow reggae type song to a much faster rock version with all the drum fills added in...and the song turned out to be a smash hit for Billy.

[labyrinthReviews]

I have a religous friend who thought this song was about catholic people dying young...I had to break it down for her and explain it line by line.

I don't think she's ever going to listen to this song again. That's her loss.

[akatsukifangirl11]

@labyrinthReviews I'm Catholic, and I love this song. Its too bad she doesn't seem to get it :( such a great song

[jellyfishattack]

Anyone notice the saxophone player crossing himself ~ 2:52?

;D

[PsychD0C]

jellyfishattack wrote;"Anyone notice the saxophone player crossing himself ?" Did this remarkably observant person notice that Mark Rivera was also making about 12 OTHER theatrical gestures that go along with the words? Gestures such as holding his hands in a prayer position (along with words "prayed for me", and as Billy sings te words, mark does theatrics. This is called expression -- but your monothematic -mindset * IS * WHAT THIS SONG IS ABOUT.

[jellyfishattack]

@PsychD0C Actually I did notice the other "theatrical gestures", etc., are you having a bad day or are you always such a pedantic jackass?

[PsychD0C]

jellyfishattack: I hopefully mistook your remark regarding Mark's (the sax player) Catholic religious gesture as a misunderstanding of it's meaning - in the context of the performance. You say you noticed the other "theatrical gestures", so I suppose you found that one gesture extremely entertaining because of it's irreverance. Far too many on this DB miss the forest for the trees. BTW, Mark's terrific, kind and uber-talented - unlike most musicians (who tend to be jackass yes, pedantic no).

[jellyfishattack]

@PsychD0C I thought the other gestures were great, I just thought the crossing was particularly brilliant. We can always agree on the amazing amount of meaningful and athletic gestures, I'd say. :) I certainly aren't saying he isn't a great musician either!

[PsychD0C]

jellyfishattack wrote;"Anyone notice the saxophone player crossing himself ?" Did this remarkably observant person notice that Mark Rivera was also making about 12 OTHER theatrical gestures that go along with the words? Gestures such as holding his hands in a prayer position (along with words "prayed for me", and as Billy sings the words, mark does theatrics. This is called expression -- but your monothematic -mindset * IS * WHAT THIS SONG IS ABOUT. (Mark, U still owe me a reed from 1967).

[PsychD0C]

jellyfishattack wrote;"Anyone notice the saxophone player crossing himself ?" Did this remarkably observant person notice that Mark Rivera was also making about 12 OTHER theatrical gestures that go along with the words? Gestures such as holding his hands in a prayer position (along with words "prayed for me", and as Billy sings the words, mark does theatrics. This is called expression -- but your monothematic -mindset * IS * WHAT THIS SONG IS ABOUT. (Mark, U still owe me a reed from 1967).

[jellyfishattack]

Awesome video, thanks for posting this! It's my favourite Billy Joel song.

[vade6retro6alter6ego]

"Only the good die young" ah? ...well I'm ready to live forever then...'cause I'm "bad to the bone" ;)

[Chuthuluku]

WTF!? Why the hell is the Billy Joel one the third result!?!?!

[jpsmooth85]

@Chuthuluku the others are promos :)

[Chuthuluku]

@jpsmooth85 Gotcha

[calindor23]

RIP Jack Layton

[Mr8Diablo]

@calindor23 wasn't very young... js

[ywing77]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

[TheNightstalker23]

This is what I want played at my funeral

[VerendumProductions]

@TheNightstalker23 Well, it's about pressuring a Catholic girl to have premarital sex. But I see what you mean.

[ManagFTW66]

RIP Jim Csira...

[barbkarena]

RIP Cordy xx



[tobythedog1020]

i love how he's a 5'5 white dude but he sings like a big black dude <3

[SurvivorRye]

for The Coach

[27gridiron]

very gifted piano player. i wish i had his talent.

[ry3304]

SOUNDS LIKE SINATRA LOSL ;.

[MajesticTOASTER]

I wish I was alive back then. I would have lived to see him live young like this.

[richrro]

Billy Joel is a legend...i guess you all agree with that. Must have taken him a lot of work and divine intervention to create something this timeless..... then why put up a link for software that will download this video for free? shame on you @ShairedAccount41C surely Billy should be rewarded with the small amount of £0.79 or $0.79 or whatever it costs on iTunes/alternate this much talent is worth it. PAY FOR MUSIC AND KEEP THE INDUSTRY ALIVE, before it ends up with thoughtless neo-pop-dribble!

[nilo1234]

@richrro you know you can even download the music from this video if you know how to, right? So that link doesnt even matter if you want to have this song. I know Billy is a great artist, but music on internet should be free. However, I would pay money to see him.

[ZaneIsRaw]

@richrro you stupid fuck. if you download the music for free it puts the power back in the hands of the consumer. The artists will have to tour again and work their ass off at the shows for a reasonable price. Your analyisis fails. You r not as smart as you wish you were. FAIL.

[richrro]

@ZaneIsRaw You're obviously too ignorant or have never experienced the underbelly of the music industry. YOUR analysis is economically invalid. Your idea is the exact reason that shows are as expensive as they are. They do this to compensate for the lack in revenue from album/singles sales.

[tasker1986]

@richrro I download every album before i buy (if i like it) but i sure as hell go to the concerts. I think that's fair justice.

[changyeamoon]

@richrro Maybe he just wants to spread the love. and love is free..

[ShairedAccount41C]

@richrro If that's how you feel than why did you look this up in the first place? I do enjoy hypocrisy.

[richrro]

@ShairedAccount41C Did you read my comment? Where did I advertise software to illegally download this song? Leaves me to ask, do you understand what hypocrisy is? Do you advertise tools for burglars and thiefs as well? And yes, I own this on CD and via iTunes, so my contribution is there.

[nickey33]

to the current music class of 2000s and beyond...This is music! When was the last time you went to an actual concert where it wasn't about the costume changes, stage designs and auto tune?

[jessicaaxo7]

i find it weird when people comment on this song about their friends dying. like did your friend die cause they didnt have sex with billy joel lol...cause thats what this song is actually about if you actually listen to it...

[rledoux99]

@jessicaaxo7 LOL, good point, love it

[Rainman7150]

@jessicaaxo7 ...because people dying is totally hilarious.... How did that get 6 thumbs?

[BBJBS]

32 people are insane shit sacks who deserve to be dragged into the street and shot.

[phatz10293]

ANGELIC.

[anonymous10623]

was this the early 80's? Man he was (is?)hot.

[dchardrocker]

what the hell has this got to do with dunn?



[8th1der00]

@dchardrocker that only the good die young Ryan Dunn past in a car crash

[venom11515]

hey im catholic lol!!!!!!!!!

[kentjohnson26]

32 people clearly did not die young.

[tippman2k01]

i posted this video on a prude catholic girls fb page :)

[jessicaaxo7]

@tippman2k01 hahahaha.

[kimble1017]

only the good die young. that is why billy joel is still alive.

[imeeting]

He looks a slight bit like Jimmy Kimmel in this video.

[sandmanmac]

Liberty DeVito......One of the best drummers EVER!

[rjgsk8ter]

One of my best buddies Matty T died instantly in a car crash this morning. :'( This one is for him.

[terpsichoreankat]

That 'trademark' look I believed is used to remind us us about the roots of his music, much in the way E Presley did.

This is awesome footage considering the state of 'the cutting edge' electronics....HD, digital~just dreams on an engineers desk.

How did u clean it up while maintaining image quality? Even BetaMax was iffy in that lighting situation and 3 chip recorders, if available were $100k .... Excellent on all fronts!

[Casa43242]

Truly, I have been blessed for having seen this video.

If ever I sing in a stadium, I swear that I'm doing it in white sneakers with a black suit.

[gingerkid80]

I wounder how it feels to be this amazing.

[shielakay]

this song changed my life, changed completely how I thought about things. my favorite line-"I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints, and sinners are much more fun."

[oldteen]

im pretty surethe stained glass is from a church and a curtain is something that protects or hides something. the church is hiding her from life.