Hi Everybody I’m going to see him for the first time in 2 days. I’ve had his albums since the 70’s. Maybe my only chance to see him. I would totally love to hear them both, but Vienna is my all time favorite of his. Very envious of your 4 times seeing him. I can imagine your situation as well. He’s just too good at them all!
Billy Joel’s Vienna was, and remains, one of my personal anthem songs. Highly underrated, its exclusion from his Greatest Hits albums was near betrayal. Adopt this song, folks, because it’s all about lyrics, soul, and story…
First heard this song from 13 Going on 30. Ever since, it became my anthem of life. Thank you Billy for this beautifully written song. Extremely underrated song of yours... ♥️
I just saw him in Houston last weekend and by far the greatest concert I've seen. Same thing here. My brother and I were in the nosebleeds but absolutely amazing!
Speaks volumes to young adults who think the grind of life needs to start right after school. Live a bit before you are consumed by the whirlpool of debt that life brings you.
This is for my dad, he loved Billy Joel. He died in 2018, it never get easier but I'm happy he's left us with good taste of music, specifically this song. ❤ I feel in a way he's singing his heart out dedicating it to not only me but also my brothers. I miss you sm daddy. Happy Father's day!❤
Me and my nana sang this song my whole childhood. She died in 2018 too. I just bought tickets to see Billy and Stevie nicks. I can’t wait to sing this song at the top of my lungs to her ❤️
I just discovered billy joel right now, i heard one of mac millers leaked song and he sample a billy joel song but i didnt really give him a look, until I downloaded one of his song by accident which so happens to be this song, it took me 19 years to hear this mans beautiful music, i fell in love with his sound thank you
I love Mac Miller, one of my favorite artists of all time. The first song I ever remember hearing in my life was piano man by Billy Joel, and I still remember that it was song I ever heard. If you really like Mac Miller, I think you’ll enjoy everything by billy Joel, two multi dimensional talents. Check out his albums river of dreams and strangers
Slow down, you crazy child You're so ambitious for a juvenile But then if you're so smart, then tell me Why are you still so afraid? Where's the fire, what's the hurry about? You'd better cool it off before you burn it out You've got so much to do And only so many hours in a day But you know that when the truth is told That you can get what you want or you get old You're gonna kick off before you even Get halfway through When will you realize, Vienna waits for you Slow down, you're doing fine You can't be everything you want to be Before your time Although it's so romantic on the borderline tonight Tonight, Too bad but it's the life you lead You're so ahead of yourself that you forgot what you need Though you can see when you're wrong, you know You can't always see when you're right. you're right You've got your passion, you've got your pride But don't you know that only fools are satisfied? Dream on, but don't imagine they'll all come true When will you realize, Vienna waits for you? Slow down, you crazy child And take the phone off the hook and disappear for awhile It's all right, you can afford to lose a day or two When will you realize, Vienna waits for you? And you know that when the truth is told That you can get what you want or you can just get old You're gonna kick off before you even get half through Why don't you realize, Vienna waits for you When will you realize, Vienna waits for you?
2019 BC -before Covid. I bet no one at this concert ever imagined a future with entire world is on lockdown. Seize every moment, Vienna waits for you. Billy Joel, legendary!
I love how he gave them a choice between A-Side Just The Way You Are... or B-Side Vienna. Proves which song is stronger in the hearts of real Joel fans.
I was at that very concert, the 4th time seeing Billy at MSG in fact, and I'll definitely go back again before he wraps up this run, just to hear this song again. Keep playing please Billy. 🙂
I love the backstory of this song. The entire backstory of this song is on his Complete Hits Collection that was released in 1997. The album has some really good insights into the origins of various songs. :-)
I hadn't heard of this song until 6 months ago, when my fiancee started playing it to our baby boy. He's now 5 months old, today, and he cant sleep without hearing this song. It's safe to say i know the lyrics pretty well by this point. Such a great some.
Our generation (I’m a 90’s kid) should have this song as an anthem! I love this song and every time I listen to it, it’s just IMPOSSIBLE to do it just once, that’s a masterpiece!
You do realize that he has played it at about 99.7% of his shows over the last 5 years. It's become a staple, and it's in his top 5 favorite of songs he's written, so it's not surprising that he plays it so much... Edit: he's played it at 118/155 shows since 2014.
@@KyleCourounis Thanks and yes I watched a interview of Billy confirming that Vienna is one of his favourite songs. I'm so looking forward to seeing him play. He's a real legend.
Folks this guy is a musical genius. Still performing at a high level and sounds incredible. This residency is amazing complete sellout. Vienna is the most underrated song in billy joels career. The master story teller!!
It’s a metaphor for a whole life lived inspired by a trip to visit his father in Vienna and after seeing an old lady 80 years old sweeping the streets feeling useful he was moved to write this
Slow down, you crazy child You're so ambitious for a juvenile But then if you're so smart, well, tell me Why are you still so afraid? Mm Where's the fire, what's the hurry about? You'd better cool it off before you burn it out You've got so much to do And only so many hours in a day But you know that when the truth is told That you can get what you want or you can just get old You're gonna kick off before you even get halfway through, ooh When will you realize Vienna waits for you? Slow down, you're doin' fine You can't be everything you wanna be before your time Although it's so romantic on the borderline Tonight, tonight Too bad, but it's the life you lead You're so ahead of yourself that you forgot what you need Though you can see when you're wrong You know, you can't always see when you're right, you're right You've got your passion, you've got your pride But don't you know that only fools are satisfied? Dream on, but don't imagine they'll all come true, ooh When will you realize Vienna waits for you? Slow down, you crazy child And take the phone off the hook and disappear for awhile It's alright, you can afford to lose a day or two, ooh When will you realize Vienna waits for you? And you know that when the truth is told That you can get what you want or you can just get old You're gonna kick off before you even get halfway through, ooh Why don't you realize Vienna waits for you? When will you realize Vienna waits for you?
When interviewed Billy ranked Vienna as his 5th favorite of all of his songs. (see ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BEXQaxUjesE.html from around 4:40 onward)
