Billy Joel - A Matter of Trust (from A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia)

Billy Joel performing “A Matter of Trust" live from A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia
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In the summer of 1987, Billy Joel accepted the Kremlin’s invitation to the U.S.S.R. for six fully-staged rock shows in Moscow and Leningrad, fulfilling a longtime desire to perform in Russia and permanently affecting the spirit of the country ahead of the Soviet Union’s dissolution in 1991.
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Lyrics:
One, two, one, two, three, four
Some love is just a lie of the heart
The cold remains of what began with a passionate start
And they may not want it to end
But it will it's just a question of when
I've lived long enough to have learned
The closer you get to the fire the more you get burned
But that won't happen to us
Cause it's always been a matter of trust
I know you're an emotional girl
It took a lot for you to not lose your faith in this world
I can't offer you proof
But you're going to face a moment of truth
It's hard when you're always afraid
You just recover when another belief is betrayed
So break my heart if you must
It's a matter of trust
You can't go the distance
With too much resistance
I know you have doubts
But for god's sake don't shut me out
This time you've got nothing to lose
You can take it, you can leave it, whatever you choose
I won't hold back anything
And I'll walk away a fool or a king
Some love is just a lie of the mind
It's make believe until its only a matter of time
And some might have learned to adjust
But then it never was a matter of trust
I'm sure you're aware love
We've both had our share of believing too long
When the whole situation was wrong
Some love is just a lie of the soul
A constant battle for the ultimate state of control
After you've heard lie upon lie
There can hardly be a question of why
Some love is just a lie of the heart
The cold remains of what began with a passionate start
But that can't happen to us
Cause it's always been a matter of trust
It's a matter of trust
It's always been a matter of trust
It's a matter of trust
Cause it's always been a matter of trust
#BillyJoel #LiveMusic #AMatterOfTrust

[@rds9872]

His best song in my opinion

[@giantwalrus2828]

Came here 11 months later to say the same thing

[@edheather4056]

This guy did more positive in western and soviet relationship than any politicians ever did

[@sequoiasemperviren3163]

Um, wrong. President Ronald Wilson Reagan brought down the Iron Curtain without firing a shot. Gorbachev demanded President Reagan take SDI off the table. President Reagan refused. Gorbachev blinked, and the Iron Curtain fell by President Reagan furnishing the Mujahideen in Afghanistan the Stinger missiles that defeated and wore out the Russian occupation of Afghanistan that was the fundamental cause for the fall of the Iron Curtain.

[@reubination]

@@sequoiasemperviren3163Truth!

[@UltimateDisneyFan28]

Liberty and Doug are so missed.. with all due respect to the current line up it’s not even close.

[@sequoiasemperviren3163]

@@UltimateDisneyFan28 Weird. I thought that was Liberty DeVitto at MSG last October 20th. No?

[@paulineh4019]

I love Billy Joel but I have to say John Denver did 11 concerts in the USSR in 1984. He opened up Russia to Western musicians after a long gap. Also recorded It's About Time, sorry song was What Are We Making Weapons For, with Russian, Alexsander Gradsky. Both John and Billy did a lot to mend Russian/USA relations.

[@christinelefkowitz6851]

So.. he sings, plays the piano, the guitar.. harmonica.. writes music. My god

[@robertrodz5115]

don't forget that he also married a model !! ✌🏻💚✌🏻

[@davidhutchinson5233]

He's like a few of the true artists out there....multi talented.

[@Lizards_Lounge]

Makes whatever music he wants to a high level man's insanely talented.

[@danmang923]

And the accordion :) 😀

[@libertyordeaf]

I'm not sure there's much serious guitar playing going on in this song, admittedly. He has two other guitarists doing the heavy lifting. But I have seen him giving it a good workover in other songs, e.g. No Man's Land, We Didn't Start the Fire.

[@10daydreams]

This is my favorite Billy Joel song. Great energy, lyrics and sound. Perfect.

[@user-ef5oi3do7m]

Солидарен

[@user-ef5oi3do7m]

А видеоклип - огонь!

[@user-li2tu3qw7d]

Никаких тебе телефонов, просто энергия, шальная харизма, и просто счастье написанное на лицах людей. Любимая моя песня всех времен и народов. Билли Джоэл был моим кумиром. Как то прям пафосно написал. От души. Люблю эту песню..

[@SlovakChestnut12233]

Wow, even the Russian boomers are the “No phones, just people living the moment blah blah”

[@user-li2tu3qw7d]

Всё првильно написал🤟🤟🤟

[@cato222]

@@SlovakChestnut12233 russian boomers....

[@cato222]

@cafehumanhours da mozem...v amerike.

[@literallyshaking8019]

@cafehumanhours Soviets in 1980s we’re more patriotic Americans than actual Americans now.

[@GetAsCloseAsYouCan]

Holy shit this quality is so fucking solid for the 80s

[@philc.9280]

One of my favorite songs of all time. This show was epic in 1987 (33 years ago). I had read Billy sunk 2.5 million dollars of his own money to do six free concerts in two cities back then. US and Russia relations were at a high after this event. Thanks Billy for being an ambassador for music and America !!

[@user-nd8wr5sy5f]

Согласен 2020г.

[@MrTrident61]

Бесплатно ?! совсем нет - я покупал тогда билеты за рубли!

[@olentangy74]

What a fantastic time in history. Sadly the Russian people are being ruled by an evil megalomaniac. I hope happier times can return.

[@carole8789]

Great comment Phil. TY😊

[@philc.9280]

@@carole8789 Can't believe it's been 3 years since I made that posting. Things sure have gone sour with regards to Russia these days. Here's to a better future!

[@SamGemdzhi]

На все времена эта музыка вечна 😢

[@canadasleftcoast.5744]

Love seeing him with a guitar. Same with Elton John. Stepping a little out of their comfort zones.

[@alexandermuller2652]

Thank‘s for all Billy! Warm greetings from Berlin

[@MrTrident61]

Я был на этом концерте! Незабываемо!

[@user-pb5ov1wg3h]

Я тоже был. Август 1987 год, Москва, Олимпийский

[@patricialozano3460]

Dichoso de vos por haber estado en este recital increíble,fantástico un abrazo desde 🇦🇷

[@billyjoel786]

@@patricialozano3460 hello Patricia Lozano, Is nice meeting you here. Thanks for the love and support for years ❤️

[@user-ve6nn1nu6n]

По белому завидую, бро!

[@nvl2158]

this song is still regularly playing on the radio in russia, along with honesty also all our pop rock is just rip offs of these two songs lol

[@2ndjoshua268]

Being born in 1980 that's really neat to learn. Music transcends what's real, bad politics fall as well as propaganda. Powerful.✌

[@roberthurt2199]

Billy been rocking a long time

[@user-xr4iq7kq1k]

The drummer is awesome❤🎉

[@fmulla6631]

Great,into it got to be an animal on stage

[@user-xr4iq7kq1k]

Happy 2024 are you people out there it's a matter of trust❤🎉😂

[@thirstyworks1465]

No :) Do not get burnt buddy

[@ebisu8824]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@PostyshevsBureau]

Господи, неужели это когда-то было? Сколько лет кануло в бездну... Судьбы и эпохи... Всем добра и здоровья!

[@aleksanderfinstad5785]

The person who dislike this, have no soul for music... For this is real music 😎🎶🎸🎶🎤🎶

[@aleksanderfinstad5785]

@@LoneSloane124 This show don't looks like a fiasco to me 😉😎 When i see and hear it.... 🎶🎸🎶🎤🎶

[@jaminj8438]

Billy needs to stick to playing keyboards and singing. Dude does not come off as a great guitarist.😎

[@carlos010581sv]

"They can't go the distance with too much resistance..."

[@DanielSuarez-jq6tl]

@@jaminj8438 so what...

[@robindew9072]

Billy Joel is outstanding. Hes a spectacular musician. Wild talent.

[@mattindle-may8768]

Geez, billy needs to get the hell back there and calm down the situation now! What a statesman, the power of rock and roll!!

[@user-fg2tx8py8g]

Классная песня!!! Сто раз слушал. И ещё сто раз послушаю...

[@cato222]

Ya toze

[@IlyaGerasimov]

Мне очень нравится старый клип. Где они в полуподвале.

[@carole8789]

Me too

[@JUANJIMENEZ-mm7hz]

The vibrato of Joel's voice in this particular video is amazing. He kind of sounds like a tenor

[@GeordieBoy1955]

I can’t think of any song in history that contained better lyrics than this one.

[@Synchronicety]

Why the Jews allways must play the great in the world, when they have such lovely admirabel people? I'll never understand that! It's allway been a matter of trust and love on earth. I say this as a old celtic human.

[@albertodf1234]

This song is a proof of the greatness of the 80s

[@ebisu8824]

Nope.

[@user-ip9yu7lp1q]

1..2..1,2,3,4 Some love is just a lie of the heart The core remains of what began with a passionate start And they may not want it to end But it will, it's just a question of when I've lived long enough to have learned The closer you get to the fire the more you get burned But that won't happen to us 'Cause it's always been a matter of trust I know you're an emotional girl It took a lot for you to not lose your faith in this world I can't offer you proof But you're gonna face a moment of truth It's hard when you're always afraid You just recover when another belief is betrayed So break my heart if you must It's a matter of trust You can't go the distance With too much resistance I know you have doubts But for God's sake don't shut me out This time you've got nothing to lose You can take it, you can leave it, whatever you choose I won't hold back anything And I'll walk away a fool or a king Some love is just a lie of the mind It's make believe until it's only a matter of time And some might have learned to adjust But then it never was a matter of trust (INSTRUMENTAL INTERLUDE) I'm sure you're aware of We've both had our share of believing too long When the whole situation was wrong Some love is just a lie of the soul A constant battle for the ultimate state of control After you've heard lie upon lie There can hardly be a question of why Some love is just a lie of the heart The cold remains of what began with a passionate start But that can't happen to us 'Cause it's always been a matter of trust It's a matter of trust It's always been a matter of trust

[@user-sr5zf8ms9z]

Ｍｒ．ノエル!!最高ですわ～!弘昌です✨❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊

[@junius4828]

that's how artists did it in the 80's....they take risks for a more peaceful relations with neighboring countries....this was a great impact then! salute to you Mr. Billy Joel!

[@2ndjoshua268]

Don't know about the politics but they sure we're professional about art. Can't stop listening ✌

[@user-nd8wr5sy5f]

это так ))) 2020г.

[@robertito16]

The power of music my friend

[@Ragan31687]

My fellow Long Islander Billy Joel. A hero around these parts

[@mikezimmerman2786]

Still listening to Billy at 73 and still rocking with him.

[@jeannineasselin2804]

Billy Joel is one of a kind musician. This song is one of my favourite. Love his energy.

[@willmpet]

I just discovered this and listen to it twice(at least) daily!

[@user-ck6gm2uq8q]

Супер! Слушаю 50 лет, тащусь.

[@billyjoel786]

Hello fan, Is nice meeting you here. Thanks for the love and support for years ❤️

[@osolemio915]

@@billyjoel786 спасибо тебе ,Билли! Детство -это ты!

[@noahbrennan8174]

It's insane the impact you had on the world specifically American/Russian relations. I like to think you really made a bridge to Russia

[@user-nd8wr5sy5f]

в 1985 мы его уже любили))) 2020г.

[@pacman10182]

there is no way in hell we can go back to pre-WWI relations, but as long as we aren't threatening to bomb each other back to the stone age, I think we'll be OK

[@cubsfantrey3]

@@pacman10182 yeah, we just fight proxy wars now and pretend nothing is happening

[@user-bp2xc2mn2e]

Fucking usa

[@mossga]

​@@cubsfantrey3 - Sadly there again

[@user-rj7kx4ns4h]

Супер. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@SamHedford]

The only thing wich matters is, considering all the time not to hurt anybody. - If you live like that, you can't do something wrong. Trust your neighbors, trust others and help them. If aliens would attack us, wouldn't we all stay together, doesen't matter wich origin we have? :*)

[@user-xe7nv7zz6i]

Билли великолепен! Привет из России 2023.07.03.

[@anglersanon9261]

Nothing to say but excellent 👍

[@ajay420420]

Who is listening in 2023? My god the energy melody music.. excellent..

[@greeneyes33]

I totally agree!

[@Deibote]

Love the drummer

[@theturk143]

Liberty DeVito the heart of this band!!!

[@jimmyk2616]

He definitely is!! Saw Billy in concert in 86 . Lib was really keeping the band going & gets right into Billy's songs - Drummer with a big passion ! Talented guy 👍👍

[@lindastinehart2112]

A very humble and talented musician

[@keithhoover]

My god this guy writes incredible songs. This is one talented musician. I can never get enough of this song. It resonates so much withy relationships For the ultimate state of control. Yeah Billy you go

[@user-ts1pf4fu9t]

Шедеврально!СУПЕР!Класс!Слушаю и балдею!👍👍👍

[@user-ze2oz1rf5o]

БРАВО, БИЛЛИ, БРАВО !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-hd9ux4bf8h]

Спасибо брат низкий поклон тебе....чести достоинства в точку брат ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@Romchikthelemon]

Великолепный момент. Единение и энергия. Один из лучших концертов, что я видел. Спасибо вам! I know I'll never stop enjoying it. A pure magnificence, a total gathering. One of the best moments in history of concerts. Thank you, mr.Joel, for your love, energy and devotion!

[@billyjoel786]

Hello fan, Is nice meeting you here. Thanks for the love and support for years ❤️

[@user-kl9zx1xb3e]

Обожаю❤❤😂❤❤❤

[@saviot2000]

Это было круто! В то время мы верили что упадёт "железный занавес" и повеет ветром Свободы! И концерт Билли Джоела - это был глоток этого ветра!

[@sergeyleinad1439]

И сейчас я верю ещё в этом. Джоел открыл занавесы ... Привет Вам, Андрей, от меня, одного джакартанца, смотревшего тогда этот концерт. (Yo nganti saiki aku sih percoyo iku. Joel sing mbuka hordene. Salam nggo njenengan, Andrey, ko aku, wong Jakarta siji, sing nonton konsert naliko iku )

[@lisamolia9233]

@@sergeyleinad1439 dari. Jakartan suka sama Billy Joel Dan udah Nyaksi konsertnya ya bagaimana menurutmu??? Saya juga penggemarnya Aku diamerika sini.ok selaimat ya 👍🌻🌲

[@sergeyleinad1439]

@@lisamolia9233 Terima kasih Lisa. Mungkin kau penyanyi ? Aku pemain musik seperti Joel, tetapi aku bukan penyanyi. Salam kenal ! Tak ada kata terlambat untuk berkenalan ,!

[@lisamolia9233]

@@sergeyleinad1439 Hello dimana Kamu? Kalau bisa Saya Jangkaumu lah ! Aku di amerika sini again I am waiting To hear from you !

[@ekklesiast]

зря ждали. всё бесполезно

[@alimdjanmahmudovic7481]

Class music 🎶🎶🎶.

[@darrelmorgan1509]

Words are so damn true … my god … how in the hell does he know

[@yannicknovacek5566]

I watched this 3 times in a row

[@LiviaValente1]

I love you, Billyyyyy!!!!!!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ OMG!!! I LOVE THIS MAN!!!!!

[@billyjoel786]

Hello fan, Is nice meeting you here. Thanks for the love and support for years ❤️

[@elainemeyer5062]

WOW 🤩 Billy Joel, aka the 🎹 ‘Piano Man’ turned into a real 👍 rocker here! Just watched this video today and was completely amazed how different he is - but in a good way!

[@awaken77]

I watched this concert in USSR broadcasted on TV. 1987 and Perestroika was wonderful times. USSR opened doors for Western rock music artists. TV and radio programs became less censored. Billy Joel was one from first guests from the West. Then there was Pink Floyd and Scorpions in Moscow.

[@Grigoret]

Лучше - бы не приходили совсем...

[@ekklesiast]

​@@Grigoretага, чтоб как в северной корее. сбываются ваши мечты, скоро будет

[@davidfitzgerald8065]

A blockbuster of a song when it came out and remains so today! Just wish I had seen Mr. Joel live back then. LOVE his stage presence.

[@DestinysJester]

Late reply but go see him now if you can! He’s still got it.

[@mrpapakc]

@@DestinysJester agreed! saw him probably around 2000. He will always have a great stage presence!

[@alisagvozdeva8617]

Это было в позапозапозапрошлой жизни.

[@billyjoel786]

Hello Alisa, Is nice meeting you here. Thanks for the love and support for years ❤️

[@user-dq9tx6uj7s]

Super, SUPER song!!!!

[@salvatoreconcuore465]

Billy Joel my biggest 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍🎶🎤

[@billyjoel786]

Hello Salvatore, Is nice meeting you here. Thanks for the love and support for years ❤️

[@markc9599]

This is damn good rock n roll!

[@drravik9511]

Мои родители были на одном из концертов Билла Джоэла в Ленинграде, куда добрались из Москвы.

[@guillermoortega4119]

AWESOME

[@brigittejonas4965]

Macht mir immer gute Laune

[@user-gg4im1ss6b]

Удивительная песня. Прекрасный небанальный текст, запоминающаяся мелодия, простая приятная гармония, ритм классический, - а вокал вообще незабываемый. Останется в истории музыки среди наиболее выдающихся произведений. Регулярно слышу на "Радио России - Санкт-Петербург".

[@user-wy1yb1mu3s]

Прекрасный певец, жизнеутверждающая муэыка! Помню по "Музыкальному рингу"(была такая тв передача) Теперь благодаря интернету можно все.

[@yura2rob]

И через пару лет - разрушение огромной страны, голод, нищета и горы трупов по границам "независимых республик".

[@billyjoel786]

Hello fan, Is nice meeting you here. Thanks for the love and support for years ❤️

[@aarona2625]

EPIC SONG AND VIDEO. THAT CROWD WAS IN THE MOMEMT!

[@fmulla6631]

Great crowd , thats energy, getting into it

[@heavymetal7208]

Russia have atomic missles, but they don't have Billy Joel 😉 MUSIC NOT WAR!

[@user-gd3vx3hn1w]

Биллииииии, Красава, все еще адреналин от песни, и еще есть порох. Песня заводит и ................ Как это на драйве !!!!!! Вообще зачет !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@danmang923]

Couldn’t think of a better song out of his collection to reflect what was going on between the U.S. and Soviet Russia at the time….At the end of the day I guess it is all just A Matter Of Trust…

[@stoneageprogrammer432]

I just had no clue Billy plays guitar. He's a better guitarist than I will EVER be. The man has chops. I will die on this hill!

[@wardseyssens7474]

Just FANTASTIC!

[@brandonseyfried1251]

Bruce Springsteen calls Billy the "King of Long Island." At the very, very least!

[@gregdempsey2099]

Thank God for Billy Joel ...IT'S BEEN A Long time Billy ...Cheers

[@robindew9072]

Multi facitted. Living legend. Never be another like Billy Joel. Just wild.

[@ninaki9968]

Супер. 1987г. Прорвался в СССР

[@maryjocisco3535]

One of my all-time favorite songs!!!!

[@luisangelastorgalopez8087]

Me too

[@christianhernandez5239]

Billy Joel at peak Billy Joel

[@my75laguna]

What some people don't know was the first musician to croud surf was Billy Joel at that concert in Moscow

[@BanBanChi]

Peter Gabriel was crowd surfing 10 years before.

[@switch12345678]

@@BanBanChi In Moscow?

[@anaisabelesparza6641]

Me canta esta mucho cancion 🙂 👍

[@carlos010581sv]

This man is a prodigy of music

[@katosikunu3237]

Блин в день несколько раз слушаю!

[@johnhughes5083]

One of the greatest artists of all time! He has a fantastic catalog of music! Superb live too!

[@davidhutchinson5233]

When it comes to the people, we can always get along....but our leaders....that's another story.

[@eddiewillers1442]

Billy: "Who says I can't play rock&roll?"

[@user-hw7dy7bg3y]

И ТАК ВЕСНА...И ТАК ВЕСНА...А ТУТ ЕЩЁ И БИЛЛИ ДЖОЕЛ... ОТ ВСЕХ ВОСТОРГОВ КАК НЕ СОЙТИ С УМА...

[@tonymarks841]

After a year of wearing masks and social distancing, it's nice to see what normal living used to be like.

[@Thunderchild-gz4gc]

Masks and distancing ain't that bad.

[@wbaumschlager]

@@Thunderchild-gz4gc ...for the socially awkward, but most people aren't that kind of person.

[@panteraxenos4789]

Amen Tony...

[@panteraxenos4789]

Thunderchild 6768 you are a weak , coward ,,,clues less ...

[@Thunderchild-gz4gc]

@@wbaumschlager I seriously doubt you're a prize

[@merycarvalho6218]

Loveeeee

[@jalbs1]

It is a moment where you are at your best nobody can match this concert! amazing voice of power!

[@andrespandehra4902]

Billy and his old band...just amazing👍👍

[@ScottPattison-xz9su]

Honesty is his his best I think,pure voice and some of his best vocal in flections.

[@emilioemilio3155]

Grande sr Billy Joel grande !!!!!! Saludos desde Mérida Yucatán

[@wroot1]

The drummer is loving life

[@ekremsubasi3231]

Awesome song 🎶

[@user-hd5qt9tx1u]

слезы, блин, душат

[@waltererickpintopinto8102]

Mister Billy Joel, usted es una Mega Star, y fue parte de millones de fans, que tengo el orgullo de ser congratulaciones

[@Artem_Shipov]

That was an amazing event, without doubt🎉

[@romangalytskiy2424]

вот бывают гении билли Джоил он самый

[@rdgSWwot]

Not. One. Single. Effing. Cell Phone! Back when being a fan of music meant something!

[@ps9535]

Bridge down

[@josejohnjohn9665]

whatta performance of this song of billy joel one of my favorite

[@JhunrellJimenez]

The bounce of the audience jumping is the metronome of Master Billy joel..

[@SuperDenisGl]

А я помню этот концерт. Мне тогда было 13 лет.

[@30zhel12]

И я помню этот концерт. Мне было 22.

[@MrTrident61]

@@30zhel12 Мне тоже было 22, и я помню концерт, ходил на него в Ленинграде

[@luisangelgarciajuarez3942]

One,two One ,two,three,four!!

[@penalopeanne9079]

SOME LOVE IS JUST A LIE OF THE HEART