Billy Joel - Los Angelenos (Live at Sparks, 1981)

[@ApocalypseKurtz]

One of the most underrated Billy Joel songs.

[@badbooking3221]

Criminally underrated is what this is.

[@Apefather]

Amazing video! This song is dedicated to everyone who lost a loved one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo I also write songs for families who lost their loved one's as a tribute to them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4jRppyno56frMU

[@joegibson1566]

It really does slap. It is a jam

[@andrewrich4697]

Every Billy Joel song is underrated

[@bonnieplasha4684]

It's always been my favorite Billy Joel song. So gritty and so full of soul.

[@befdoglover1]

I like the way Liberty just goes crazy on those drums!

[@mercedespernas]

Another Billy Joel hidden gem.

[@miami2017]

And he finally played this song 42 years later in his last night's show at the Garden.

[@undertakerpitt]

Billy could do three or four really good concerts made up of just songs he never plays anymore

[@femwynn6292]

pretty sure this is one of the songs someone stole the rights to in order to pocket the money that's rightfully his.

[@avimo2565]

And he played it again at the concert I went to

[@joelperry8187]

He just broke it out at MSG!

[@scottvelardo700]

Man, if this show doesn’t make you wanna play in a band, there might be something wrong with you.

[@JayDeeIsMyName]

Anyone else here since he finally rocked this one again at MSG, for the first time in 42 f'ing years? 😃

[@avimo2565]

Yep, I was there!

[@darkwingduck-cv7tx]

Michael Schenker Group?...🥴

[@JayDeeIsMyName]

@@darkwingduck-cv7tx Madison Square Garden.

[@darkwingduck-cv7tx]

@@JayDeeIsMyName I know, just kiddin'...Nowadays even we Germans have developed some sort of humour - at least we keep on trying. Have a nice day

[@BarrySmith70]

Streetlife Serenade is an amazing album.

[@ChrisR-ne4kn]

One of his underrated gems and one of his most rockin tunes for sure. Liberty was the best.

[@Apefather]

Amazing video! This song is dedicated to everyone who lost a loved one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo I also write songs for families who lost their loved one's as a tribute to them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4jRppyno56frMU

[@josephm1762]

Liberty DeVito, the reason I love drummers.

[@eacomedyalt]

His enthusiasm makes you feel joy

[@Apefather]

Amazing video! This song is dedicated to everyone who lost a loved one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo I also write songs for families who lost their loved one's as a tribute to them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4jRppyno56frMU

[@CET081466]

I've heard this song countless times, but it never gets old! The groove and vibe of the song is so potent. And the lyrics are so hysterical and cutting and spot on! The band of Cannata and DeVito and Javors is also so ridiculously tight and loose all at the same time! I can't be more effusive! Joel's catalogue is vast and the little hits that nobody talks about are some of his brightest gems! CET

[@rc.8324]

That was an awesome post my friend I couldn't have said it any better!!!! And just on a side note, I grew up literally 8 blocks from his mother's house

[@eacomedyalt]

SRSLY WHY THIS SONG IS NOT CONSTANTLY PLAYING EVERYWHERE IS A MYSTERY TO ME AND YES I AM YELLING AND YES I LOVE THIS VID IT SLAPS

[@Apefather]

Amazing video! This song is dedicated to everyone who lost a loved one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo I also write songs for families who lost their loved one's as a tribute to them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4jRppyno56frMU

[@zapwatt]

Yeah, tight and loose at the same time, like Cheap Trick.

[@tulllguy]

RIP bassist Doug Stegmeyer

[@scottharrison3391]

Billy at his peak.

[@Apefather]

Amazing video! This song is dedicated to everyone who lost a loved one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo I also write songs for families who lost their loved one's as a tribute to them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4jRppyno56frMU

[@scottvelardo700]

❤️ Liberty DeVitto Doug Stegmayer Russell Javors David Brown Richie Cannata Billy Joel Billy did the writing, but this band was a magical combination of players who worked their butts off, and apparently had a blast. So, so, so good. Thanks 🙏

[@tulllguy]

this is his best band

[@Apefather]

Amazing video! This song is dedicated to everyone who lost a loved one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo I also write songs for families who lost their loved one's as a tribute to them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4jRppyno56frMU

[@天倉正裕]

Absolutely.

[@erikmiller7526]

Songs in the attic has another great version. Probably my favorite album of all time. Every one a live banger. Legend.

[@ianandlauren6958]

Songs is such a fantastic life record. His band was ON FIRE. And super tight. It’s probably my favorite Billy Joel record.

[@Lorenzo-fm4ov]

This is fucking brilliant..

[@kevinwatts661]

Such a tight band. Jeez, this is amazing.

[@ivartillotson835]

At 3:04 Liberty becomes the finest air pianist ever.

[@femwynn6292]

That was one of my fave parts of the video.. You could tell that he really got into it

[@rickbrockel8482]

This is one of my all-time favorite songs. Inspired me to moved from Wisconsin to California. It is truly a Hidden Gem

[@andrewfox368]

Rick Brockel The whole message of Billy’s song was that California was a shallow, obnoxious place filled with shallow, displaced midwesterners. I think you got the wrong message from it bud! 😆 Hope you’re having a good time wherever you end up, both states are gorgeous.

[@caseysullivan3556]

Amazing.

[@battarang]

He wrote this song for Rod Stewart to sing (he had his voice in mind) but was to intimidated to present it to him.

[@Apefather]

Amazing video! This song is dedicated to everyone who lost a loved one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo I also write songs for families who lost their loved one's as a tribute to them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4jRppyno56frMU

[@mickjagger149]

Favorite version of my favorite billy Joel song! Absolutely electric.

[@timothysarris9742]

That drummer is quite good!

[@my8osprive]

yeah, DeVitto is a legend.

[@romeosyne]

at 2:59 i love billy, bug-eyed and hammin' it up like none other

[@billycmo]

Amazing Live Performance.The synergy between Billy, Lib ,& Richie is Magical. Miss These Guys.

[@Apefather]

Amazing video! This song is dedicated to everyone who lost a loved one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo I also write songs for families who lost their loved one's as a tribute to them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4jRppyno56frMU

[@tulllguy]

shout out to guitarist David Brown, who doesn't get much mention.

[@ビューティーフォレスト]

I've been thinkin' that David Brown is the best lead guitarist of Billy Joel band.

[@angelanicol6721]

This song came out when I was born. I love you Billy Joel❤

[@richardeells3655]

Man, could Billy rock in his heyday! Saw him live twice and he really pours out every ounce of energy on stage. Only The Boss outdoes him. On this song, he turns that Fender Rhodes into a Fender Strat. Rock on, Billy - we love you!

[@1970piano]

Not a Fender Rhodes but a Wurlitzer Piano. 😉

[@daikiik]

Los Angelenos All come from somewhere To live in sunshine Their funky exile Midwestern ladies High-heeled and faded Drivin' sleek new sports cars With their New York cowboys Hiding up in the mountains Laying low in the canyons Goin' nowhere on the streets With the Spanish names Makin' love with the natives In their Hollywood places Making up for all the time gone by Los Angelenos All come from somewhere Cuz it's all so easy To become acquainted Electric babies Blue-jeaned and jaded Such hot sweet schoolgirls So educated Tanning out in the beaches With their Mexican reefers No one ever has to feel Like a refugee Going into garages For exotic massages Making up for all the time gone by Hiding up in the mountains Laying low in the canyons Goin' nowhere on the streets With the Spanish names Makin' love with the natives In their Hollywood places Making up for all the time gone by Los Angelenos All come from somewhere It's so familiar Their foreign faces

[@jamespaul3654]

Wish I had paid more attention to how good this song and this whole album is. In my experience the passage of time reveals more and more.

[@jayburdification]

You can’t stop this band. You can’t even hope to contain them.

[@BobCat623923]

My goodness if they have this show recorded then RELEASE it!!!

[@Apefather]

Amazing video! This song is dedicated to everyone who lost a loved one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo I also write songs for families who lost their loved one's as a tribute to them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4jRppyno56frMU

[@mihi4]

The record has been out for ages, it's called "Songs in the Attic"

[@BobCat623923]

@@mihi4 LOL....I'm referring to them releasing a video of the complete show this is from...perhaps in a Legacy release of Songs In The Attic - after all this year marks the 40th anniversary of SITA.

[@mihi4]

@@BobCat623923 aaaah, sorry, misinterpreted "recorded" :D Would be a really great video, yes! PETITION! ;)

[@BobCat623923]

@@mihi4 I know...but I wouldn't know who to contact to do it....I've been bitching about "Live From Long Island" being on the shelf wasting away for years only released as a VHS for God's sake!!..yet they put out those endless Best of compilations. Sony/Columbia have the live archival material to make an awesome Legacy release of several of his albums....notably Songs In The Attic. If I can think of these why can't they??

[@MisterBorzage]

You were killing it, Billy! Much respect!

[@Horiatis76]

Play this at my funeral, it doesn’t get better then this!

[@JohnnyFerrado]

My man! We grew up in the same town! Great guy, met him several times! 😎😊

[@genesis0932]

outstanding writing. one of the masters.

[@jeanetteupchurch5617]

What a COMPOSITION

[@Micki2929]

This is my absolute favorite Billy Joel song. Such a great groove!

[@WheelzOfFortune]

Song and performance is amazing, but wtf is Billy yelling at the end lmao

[@Noemii04]

No todo se obtiene con dinero sino con inteligencia paciencia y experiencia podrás conseguir todo pero siempre habrá alguien que lo dará todo por nada sin esperar nada a la gente se le valora por lo que es no por lo que tiene

[@FilmEditingstuff1996]

This song was officially released in 1974, however this performance was recorded in Sparks, NY in 1981.

[@JohnR1130]

He had a smoking rock band behind him

[@EyeShotFirst]

Seriously though, that's something I can't get across enough. The piano man puts on an intense show. You go to see Billy, but you get floored by the people that he shares the stage with.

[@ivymcneil684]

Yes - wow such energy

[@CHill-lg6mj]

More drums and bass, less power chords please. The released version on record is better. What is so hard about highlighting drums and bass?

[@Apefather]

Amazing video! This song is dedicated to everyone who lost a loved one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo I also write songs for families who lost their loved one's as a tribute to them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4jRppyno56frMU

[@privysorrow5120]

I can't get this and Sleeping With the Television On out of my head.

[@KATKattalestv]

How did I miss this? EXCELLENT. As a person who has lived in LA, I APPROVE these Lyrics! I regret missing Billy Joel at the helicopter hanger in NY due to rain b4 the world went in confinement. BJ is a GENIUS! Thank You for all the Wonderful music & poetry.

[@smilingontime]

Its too good

[@franksessions4346]

I Play this song every week / day My Favorite

[@UltimateDisneyFan28]

Wow Doug and Liberty make such a difference with all due respect to the current line up

[@AlexM-mr8of]

Billy, total class act performing in a suit & tie

[@fideltorres6380]

Darn that sounds good .. play it again Sam.👍🏾

[@theresam8741]

This performance makes me crush on Joel.

[@Noemii04]

Su cabeza la tenia chinita pero cómo comprederas todo sé acaba no somos perfectos y somos bulnerables ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TRCOnline1]

Way back when when we had hair Memories we hold so dear The best music for anyone who dared to hear Good times gone by But these vibes never die

[@ditty4]

He is the best of all time

[@thomasnelson5758]

Songs in the Attic tour 80/81 right after Glass Houses dropped was the band at their peak. Right before Richie Cannata left. They're at full force here

[@feministewynn471]

why haven't I heard this? NICE!

[@rc.8324]

Probably because you're too young... But very hot though! ; )

[@darkwingduck-cv7tx]

Everything fits: 1. The musical giant Billy Joel 2. His great and charismatic band 3. Brilliant, sarcastic, politically incorrect lyrics (for instance 2:56: ”Their foreign faces”). Simply great - thanks for posting! Rgds from Germany

[@angiemelanie]

I love this song 😍❤

[@mrjv61]

Wishing they would remaster this concert, Please...

[@DJ_Black_Tourmaline]

this band was really great.

[@TheTranswaves]

Another hidden treasure!

[@weaesq]

Thanks for sharing this video. I have this on CD instead of LP so I never wore it out from all those playings.

[@riccardoangeli802]

Non ci sono parole, nessuno sarà mai più come Piano Man ,da giovane era stratosferico ... Talento ritmo musicalità

[@timothysarris9742]

In my opinion this is the best song he did!

[@riccardoangeli802]

La sua più grande dote e' il fatto che si percepisce il piacere di fare musica .... Qualsiasi tipo di genere musicale .... Il miglior songwriter di tutti i tempi .... Piano Man

[@edulirio]

I'm brazilian and I'd like to know what the people who live in LA think about this "homage"...😂. Great Billy.

[@IaMoDiNaRy]

The things I've missed *shaking my head sadly* Oh, to have been there .....

[@ForceMaximus84]

Can we get the whole Sparks concert in album form, please?

[@lostcauseforkl]

Liberty kicking ass

[@femwynn6292]

I love how Billy gave the stank face at the beginning haha he sure was feelin that music.

[@DennisWassill]

Like a lightning 🌩 bolt 🔩...beautiful

[@boiling16]

words and music gota put this in my top 5

[@rasalghul9331]

More than ever we need Billy Joel to come out with a new album. The music world is full of bullshit autotuned shit.

[@scooty9272]

it really is bullshit auto tuned shit

[@alejandrokova7197]

What a genius!

[@ecomarinebd]

The drummer enjoyed the most!

[@xav8rdan]

David Brown. Damn.

[@nagaslrac]

I don’t know how I’ve missed this until late 2021 but I think this is my new favourite BJ concert.

[@AMEER-114-]

You think that one song is a concert... Anything wrong with that?

[@nagaslrac]

@@AMEER-114- This isn’t the first time you’ve revealed what a dullard you are, is it?

[@TonysMusic1974]

This is my favorite Billy Joel song :-) Too bad he doesn't play it anymore :-(

[@CrazyTrained]

YOU'RE ALL FUCKING WRONG! It WAS originally released in 1974, but on Streetlife Serenade!

[@franksessions4346]

Latina ladies are Loyal Loving Family GOD Every Day

[@Horiatis76]

As I sit in my living room knowing this song is so great I wonder if I ive even known by those I call friends.

[@howtodoitdude1662]

Billy considers himself more of a keyboardist than a pianist. Makes sense, he’s more of a band player than a soloist.

[@TonysMusic1974]

There used to be a shithole called "Sparks" in Deer Park on Long Island too. I saw Dream Theater there in 1992

[@riccardoangeli802]

In tutti i tipi di musica le sue performance sono il massimo Piano Man is The Best

[@franksessions4346]

Just got back from the diamond Backs game against the dodgers father's day Sang this song with my brown brothren FN classic

[@AMEER-114-]

No sense made as usual.

[@srtjhsrzdfhkgdf9961]

観られてよかったです！ありがとうございます

[@TriangleSoftDhaka]

I told my friend, at school, this man is spelling the city wrong! Those days at school!

[@brendagonzalez4226]

i love him so much in this song!!

[@daliacorreia3085]

Shout out to all the Taurus Musicians and people who have many Gemini planetary aspects in their astrololgy chart!

[@dischargesummary8794]

a real gig 🤟...

[@Mo-MuttMusic]

I love the live version of this. Shawn R., Mo-Mutt Music

[@MrTickus11]

Definitely not 1974. This is from Songs in the Attic in 1981 but an amazing performance nonetheless.

[@scottharrison3391]

1980

[@coltedge2001]

@Connor Stancil Better than the album version. This was much more rockin"

[@야-j3v]

💯❤

[@bancosyn4951]

Quin·tes·sen·tial Rock N' Roll

[@manco828]

This was written back when Los Angeles was still an interesting place. Now it's just another urban hellscape. At least Billy gave us this time capsule.

[@bearmassaro]

Actually this is from "Streetlife Serenade"

[@retrolovers9579]

When Los Angles become Los Angelenos.

[@CrunchyFrog47]

I'm sorry, but Dan A is right... this clip was culled from the concerts recorded for Songs In The Attic in 1981... you can tell by the band and Billy's hair (which was a lot longer in 1974) The original studio version was on Streetlife Serenade in 1974, but this is not that version.

[@miked.8175]

You are incorrect. This performance is from July 1981 @ Sparks; Long Island, NY...a full year after the material on Songs In The Attic was recorded. Those recordings date from June and July 1980.

[@coltedge2001]

@@miked.8175 The best version of this song. The way they performed this song live was rockin'

[@battarang]

Yes. :)

[@sithlordmikeyp]

Wonder if this whole show was recorded

[@colindonald365]

yes it was, just look up "Billy Joel Live at Sparks 1981"

[@miked.8175]

The entire gig at Sparks was recorded on multitrack tape, and also shot on video...in monochrome fashion.

[@sithlordmikeyp]

@@colindonald365 I've only ever seen a couple other songs on video from this show. There's a full two hour concert which is what I'm curious about- if they have the entirety on tape stashed away in Sony's vault somewhere.