This was the first Billy Joel video that I can remember seeing in my youth, it was also when I realized I was a fan of his music.
You’re Only Human was written by Joel expressly for the purpose of teenage suicide prevention. He once attempted suicide himself and after writing the original draft felt it was too much of a downer so he changed the song entirely to point out the good things that happen, hoping teenagers might learn personal forgiveness and optimism.
Billy Joel donated all the royalties to this song to the National Committee for Youth Suicide Prevention.
Here is a bit of fun trivia for you, the drowning friend of the young man Billy Joel is trying to stop from committing suicide is none other than Adam Savage from Mythbusters!
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