excellent... I felt more of the meaning through your version that his original song. The lyric is quite incredible and you brought out more of why he felt the way he did.
again charlie.... listening to you gives me alot. i'm very glad that you are: inspiering, warm, alive, careing, "just there", understanding, great. your friend from germany, me
I really appreciate and love to hear everyones input. I once played in a baseball game with Billy. In Pound Ridge NY. But unfortunately didn't get a chance to talk to him for long. anyway everyone has different oppinions as to what kind of person he really is, but his melodies are classical in rock songs and I find that and other things unique.
man, you damn sure get your five stars, and the big global hug, even though i'm not gay. your version made my evening. And: i really like your beard. a man without beard is not right dressed.
Chaz, This takes me back to our High School days. You on the stage singing Billy Joel songs It brought me so much joy, my friend. God Bless. You are still awesome! your friend and fan.
Some of the lyrics in this song were quotes from billy joel's suicide note, he tried to kill himself by drinking furniture polish, he said latter that " it looked better than bleach", he did this because of his depression at the time due to not selling records
@charliejazz64 After his release from the mental institution, Billy said he realized how stupid he'd been. So he pushed forward with his career, and was signed by Arnie Ripp's "Family Productions" label the next year. When writing songs for the album, he remembered his suicide note and adapted it into lyrics for this song.
why is he out of reach I don't get it.if so then we're both out of reach. I wasn't trying to catch him anyway.I jsut liked th edepth of the song and the melody and chords.
Ha! 6000 plays..... I´m happy to see this count! Good luck dear friend!
rainbow6806 3 months ago
excellent... I felt more of the meaning through your version that his original song. The lyric is quite incredible and you brought out more of why he felt the way he did.
MrHenryDaniel 10 months ago
this is really good! i love this song and your pitch is amazing!
1023ems 1 year ago
again charlie.... listening to you gives me alot. i'm very glad that you are: inspiering, warm, alive, careing, "just there", understanding, great. your friend from germany, me
wettermann 2 years ago
Oh gosh you have such an amazing voice!!!!!!!
gothicallysuicidal 2 years ago
I really appreciate and love to hear everyones input. I once played in a baseball game with Billy. In Pound Ridge NY. But unfortunately didn't get a chance to talk to him for long. anyway everyone has different oppinions as to what kind of person he really is, but his melodies are classical in rock songs and I find that and other things unique.
charliejazz64 2 years ago
Baby bear
zapwatt 2 years ago
congratulations, this is awesome!
krow684 2 years ago
man, you damn sure get your five stars, and the big global hug, even though i'm not gay. your version made my evening. And: i really like your beard. a man without beard is not right dressed.
wettermann 2 years ago
Beautiful!!
Leeanneyfanny 3 years ago
Chaz, This takes me back to our High School days. You on the stage singing Billy Joel songs It brought me so much joy, my friend. God Bless. You are still awesome! your friend and fan.
Lingbing318 3 years ago
this is without a doubt my favorite billy joel song. if anyone can find the sigma sound studio 1972 version can you please post it!!!
mccarrero 3 years ago
Thanks for your comment, i tried my best. To be honest i think your version has a lot more soul and feeling in it. It's great..
MCGenesis1984 4 years ago
sounds great.
i love this song.
xxchristinexstarxx 4 years ago
Brilliant not many people post old BIlly Joel sons on here!!!! I forgot how good it sounded!!! ;-)
ilovebillyjoel 4 years ago
Great job on one of my all-time favorite billy joel songs...wonder if you know the story behind both this album and this song?
LedLawless 4 years ago
lay it on me
charliejazz64 4 years ago
check messages
LedLawless 4 years ago
me wants to know too :)
angrywhitewomen 3 years ago
Some of the lyrics in this song were quotes from billy joel's suicide note, he tried to kill himself by drinking furniture polish, he said latter that " it looked better than bleach", he did this because of his depression at the time due to not selling records
klhsmartypants1 2 years ago
its a good thing he did not pick the bleach that would of killed him
MBarhorst 2 years ago
@charliejazz64 After his release from the mental institution, Billy said he realized how stupid he'd been. So he pushed forward with his career, and was signed by Arnie Ripp's "Family Productions" label the next year. When writing songs for the album, he remembered his suicide note and adapted it into lyrics for this song.
MegaObserver1 9 months ago in playlist Billy Joel
nice job dude, it's a bit different on guitar, I always envied that piano sound
thrav 4 years ago
you play beautifully. thanks for posting this song.
rick5ross 4 years ago
I have always liked this song.
Do you think maybe you can play Summer, Highland Falls and Last Of The Big Time Spenders?
Great job on this one!
pip18036 4 years ago
A wonderful song!
You even get an A from me only for posting it!
Good job! May the force be with you...
lukasso42 4 years ago
oh... this is a perfect song...
i started to hear Billy joel 2 month ago...
now i know more than 80 songs, and it is like a best of....
nice job... but Billy Joel out of reach
TaKeNforFuN 4 years ago
why is he out of reach I don't get it.if so then we're both out of reach. I wasn't trying to catch him anyway.I jsut liked th edepth of the song and the melody and chords.
charliejazz64 4 years ago
nicely done! this is one of my all-time favourite Billy Joel tracks:)
deltabean 4 years ago
nice ;)
windir19888 4 years ago
WOW nice job !!! I love this song haha It's just great.
abk0908 4 years ago
I enjoyed your performance. My favorite song from Cold Spring. You sang it with a lot of passion. Bob
bjoelfn55 4 years ago
Good job buddy. As a singer/pianist and a big Billy Joel fan, I am impressed. No one say you can't sing.
viennawaits 4 years ago
Bravo! Quite a gem. One of Joel's best songs in my opinion. ---and a great performance by charlie Lang
WillisOJ 4 years ago
Thank You willis, nice to hear for a change
people saying I can't sing and such
charliejazz64 4 years ago
great performance your the first person ive seen sing this love this record and cold spring harbour ......p s loved the little blues piano bit....
ditty4 4 years ago
Well to be fair you are performing a Billy Joel song and it's very difficult to even come close to matching his vocals.
ff4play 4 years ago