interesting how close the police song Every Breath You Take is to the lyrics of this song... except the people are switched. It's like the songs are talking to each other.
Cica 1966 or '67.I remember hearing them at The Action House.Many times.Years later I'm in a bar in California,and Hear Piano Man.Holy cow,it's Billy Joel.
I wonder what became of the other members of the Hassles after they broke up. Does anyone know? Ritchie McKenna was a great guitar player, was he in any other groups? I know the incredible bass player, Howie, is deceased. John Dizek ran for public office somewhere didn't he? John Small worked with Billy later, was he producer of some music videos for him? I think these guys would have really caught on if they'd gone on a full US tour and the public had a chance to see them live. Great band!!!!
Remembering the '60's and growing up on the Island. I used to play this song over and over. Thanks for the cut. Awesome memories. Hey thanks, Billy!
ProudAmerican1770 6 days ago
Fantastic ~~~ thank you for the clip ~
nedthetoothpick 2 months ago
avec billy joel !
POPAVIDEO 3 months ago
John D. is retired from teaching music I believe and still living on the E. Coast.
robosama 4 months ago
interesting how close the police song Every Breath You Take is to the lyrics of this song... except the people are switched. It's like the songs are talking to each other.
DavidSpencer6174 4 months ago
Cica 1966 or '67.I remember hearing them at The Action House.Many times.Years later I'm in a bar in California,and Hear Piano Man.Holy cow,it's Billy Joel.
bdmfrnyc1 9 months ago
I can rememger they were playing all over Long Island,back in the day.Rock on Massapequa
ringo244 9 months ago
Great song. Why the hell wasn't it a hit?
Stunatra 10 months ago
Very late 60's sounding. I like it.
mrjv61 11 months ago
I wonder what became of the other members of the Hassles after they broke up. Does anyone know? Ritchie McKenna was a great guitar player, was he in any other groups? I know the incredible bass player, Howie, is deceased. John Dizek ran for public office somewhere didn't he? John Small worked with Billy later, was he producer of some music videos for him? I think these guys would have really caught on if they'd gone on a full US tour and the public had a chance to see them live. Great band!!!!
malkavianswfl 1 year ago