Billy Joel - Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out On Broadway) (from Old Grey Whistle Test)

[@lindaroper2522]

Right after Piano Man came out, he did a show at a small club in Memphis. I remember going upstairs so that I could look down at his hands. I can't even describe it. Brilliant.

[@jmdaley5]

Can you try to describe it? Please!!

[@georgiegirl110]

@@jmdaley5 i watch them with each piece they're shown. simple: chewed down nails, no elegance to his fingers or manner, grace BUT he is a fantastic piano player. I've got all the frippery, but would trade it all for his way of the genius of playing,

[@jmdaley5]

@@georgiegirl110 Thank you Catherine. You are very lucky.

[@LostCaper]

@@georgiegirl110 It must of been amazing. I am 60 years old now and was a fan since I was 17. Never seen his concert thou. He is awesome and he brings alot of great memories back to me.

[@johnrcolmer]

Lafayette's Music Hall in Memphis

[@patrickkampmeyer699]

He doesn’t get enough credit for his voice. Incredible.

[@manco828]

I find it hard to believe that Billy Joel is underrated in any sense. One of the all time greats.

[@danielduggan5405]

Totally. This song is great example of how good his vocals really are - my favorite Billy Joel song.

[@xmisterpilgrimx4869]

@@manco828 in Patrick's defense, it has become very trendy in recent years to try to retcon Billy Joel as overrated - even The Boys gets in on it, making fun of Hughie for liking Joel, and his explanation is "I used to listen with my mom and it brings back memories", when the only real explanation needed is "yes, because he's fantastic, that's why he's one of the highest selling artists of all time".

[@Ludi1403]

Melts my heart...

[@Saltfly]

He’s not underrated. He sells out every stadium he plays.

[@tehbombshell1]

Remember thinking 2017 was the future?

[@WDEMMEL]

2017 was supposed to be a Hillary Presidency. Anything happening now, was planned to happen on her watch with a communist SCOTUS in place.

[@jasonfagan1454]

Fux

[@WakaWaka2468]

@@WDEMMEL Hillary is Satan himself

[@martyncivil45]

He's not far off tbf? The world is fucked!

[@PerryVillanueva]

So did I but he did it for NYC. And unlike the end of the song, we are not going anywhere. We are still in NYC since 1975!

[@JDubs-23]

My wife and I are heading to Madison Square Garden on April 27, 2024 see Billy Joel live. I cant wait.

[@AddisonHughes955]

How did you like the show? I haven’t seen him in 7 years; hoping to get back one more time!

[@JDubs-23]

Great show! Played for over 2 hours. His voice sounds great. Still two shows left at Madison Square Garden

[@paulhohn-b1v]

You must wait while the masterbaits

[@TheSteve1126]

My personal favorite song of his. His love for NYC and the way people were ready to give up on NYC drove him to write this masterpiece

[@pauluszacharias9073]

Hai mr.Vince how are you with the other,s friend in RAW . Salam damai dihati untukmu bersama keluarga besar McMahon. Salam dari Indonesia.

[@not-so-smartaleck8987]

Screw NYC (not to mention the Yankees), I'm sick of hearing about it!! 🙄 There's a LOT more to the good ol' USA, besides NYC & LA/Hollywood per se. SMH

[@tamra9396]

My personal favorite too. Speaks my life.

[@Ruth58969]

❤

[@CommunityFan]

​@not-so-smartaleck8987 Dude, Billy is from NYC, they were literally just telling NYC "to go down the gutter", he moved back to NYC to stand with it.

[@paoloanselmi4701]

Liberty De Vitto on drums and Richie Cannata on sax. Two legends.

[@robertsevers6251]

They were my favorites!

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

EXACTLY FUCKING RIGHT

[@davidgrout1056]

The drums make this song! Boo to the director who didn't put a camera on Liberty. Just one quick shot of his hands at 1:24 wtf

[@greenenergybuilding]

Was sad when billy ditched these guys. Got to see them twice in australia. Absolutely brilliant.

[@xmisterpilgrimx4869]

Richie Cannata truly is legendary. His versatility is unbelievable, but it's how he handles that damn sax that elevates him to godhood.

[@cheesepuffguy]

If it wasn't for Billy Joel I couldn't pick a favorite artist

[@doalwa]

Billy Joel, Prince and Queen are my holy trinity of quality music…at least, Billy is still alive.

[@nannamielche9607]

I will take my Turnstiles album to my grave. I love every second on it and it is the spine of my musical body. Thank you, Billy

[@memoryhero]

I discovered Turnstiles in '94 while I was raking leaves. My friends had gone off to college and I wound up coming back home after being "on the run" for several weeks. I somehow got ahold of the Turnstiles cassette and played it endlessly while I raked the fallen leaves in October, alone in my hometown. It is stand alone awesomeness. This song included.

[@howtodoitdude1662]

Amazing how he plays without looking down at his hands. True talent!

[@nathanmusic5657]

HowToDoItDude it’s all muscle memory

[@betacall9634]

They don’t call him the “Piano Man” for nothing:)

[@APTKC2025]

Every concert pianist in the world plays that way. In fact every concert musician plays their instrument that way. Looking at what you are doing would be a hindrance/distraction.

[@kapwapoedolomitetalabritne8841]

Seen it all the time at 42 street

[@Tekknorg]

@@APTKC2025 good he is not everyone

[@AllenKey19]

I used to listen to this song every single day when I was in the deepest darkest chapter of my life. I have no idea why, but it gave me some strength, maybe some happiness that was almost impossible to find back then. I adore it to this day, but it now carries with it a tinge of the pain I felt every day. I love it, and I appreciate it as a reminder of what I came through

[@jbru9576]

When people like Billy Joel, Elton John, and Don Henley stop touring and playing music who’s gonna replace them? Pop artists just aren’t like this anymore.

[@jbru9576]

jon castro yeah I agree. Modern music isn’t bad or worse. It’s just these types of performers seem to be a dying breed.

[@Synchronicety]

music is deep down in my heart, Don Henley... yes! I've heard the CIA bought him. If thats true! Amy Winehouse was murdered!

[@mossga]

Look up Badly Drawn Boy - 'Silent Sigh'

[@mossga]

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[@mossga]

@jon castro kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKGYnJSDjrqcbpI Some still keeping up the good fight

[@b10n1cdad]

Such an amazing song. Even for people who have never been to the places he is singing about, we can relate entirely. Love it.

[@jamiepasquariello2652]

The places he's talking about speak for the world

[@jtal19]

The piano riff at the end is classic ! Why is Billy Joel not given the respect he deserves? Seriously, this guy has made so many great songs that are enjoyable time after time, and his lyrics are clear and relevant. We need a Billy Joel musical movie like Mamma Mia, or a biopic done right(not like rocketman). I could help write the screenplay.

[@isthatchrisk]

Lol not given the respect he deserves?? Pretty sure he is one of the most respected musical icons there has been...

[@mattrobledo4871]

@@isthatchrisk I think he means, it’s a shame he’s not an icon like Freddie Mercury, Elton John, or David Bowie, despite that he’s just as, if not more talented than them (at least more talented Elton). And the sad truth is because, he never felt the need to present himself as more than he is. He’s just a guy. No elaborate showmanship, not an abundance of lights and costumes. He’s just a New Yorker, who performs his songs. Without having to do all that. Which makes him more talented, at the expense of losing some iconography

[@mattrobledo4871]

I think why Queen works is because it’s not all just Freddie Mercury, there’s input on all ends, but Freddie being the most lively, is what sold their music. Elton John had a lyricist, which made all of his songs 1/2 of him. So to compensate for the other half he’d do all the costumes and lights so that he’s performing his music in the most personal way possible. Billy Joel never wrote anything that didn’t come from the heart, therefore he was the most genuine and needed only to share that with his audience, and because of how genuine he was, the music spoke for itself and entertained because the man behind it was clearly all in it. That’s what makes Billy Joel so special

[@laurieeno2118]

Agreed. His best songs still shine decades later.

[@RayFromLA1]

do it brother... i believe in you...

[@Nortonius_]

The voice. The piano. The band. The HAIR. Legend! 🤣

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

Especially the hair! Lol. And the organ beside the piano! Hardest working musician!

[@angelwolfplays6456]

I can't get through this one without breaking down in tears. I get chills from the last verse.

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

When he played Miami 2017 during the pandemic for that fundraiser, I seriously started crying in my living room. Such a scary time. But as usual NYC gets up off the floor every time and keeps on fighting. Thank you, Billy Joel. When your city needs you, you answer. 🌆🎶🎵🎶🌆

[@kevinmyers8643]

Last comment 4 years ago?! This is one of the best songs in history. Listen to the words

[@elainemeyer5062]

*** Update: As of now, the MOST recent comment was about 10 days ago, but I just replied to one today. I do understand what you were saying in yours!

[@josephobray1124]

Iconic song from Billy!!! He is unbelievable as a song writer and performer I have seen him several times and it is better each time I am there!! True Long Islander as I am!!!! God Bless Billy!!

[@Bacalao2929]

We were heading to Kanas to visit my uncle so before we left my father go into the Broadway records which is now a Dominican restaurant, buy some cassettes for the trip we worshipped Billy Joel, we only listen to wcbs , I got the the Stranger for Christmas and st Peppers, I miss my father so much when I hear this song, it reminds me of him.he took us to play baseball everyday, we would practice in ps 105 gym,

[@iknowyouseeme3233]

I await the day another musician takes Billy's place as number one ... I'll probably be waiting a while

[@benbuchanan5844]

Wait for the longest time! 😂

[@iknowyouseeme3233]

@@benbuchanan5844 lol

[@BoUrnNe26]

While there are plenty of bands out there that still create awesome music, I honestly don't believe there will be another modern singer/songwriter like Billy Joel.

[@oaktree1628]

Elton is just as good, arguably even better, and has a higher vocal range and is better theatrically.

[@lekid5332]

N M Joel is a much better song writer. He can write in any genre and his melodies are all memorable, even the lesser cuts. And he’s a more versatile singer and a much better piano player

[@manco828]

The intro alone could be a hit.

[@katepinks9726]

Gone down memory lane tonight, and this is like meeting a much-loved friend. ❤

[@rodneyclarke6477]

Such an ode to New York. She may be bruised but she's not broken. Here's to better times ahead. Billy you knocked it outta the Park!

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

🗽🌆🎶🎵🎶🌆🗽

[@daniellecurran2688]

I love Billy.I grew up on this music

[@junebermingham9300]

Like a fine wine ""BILLY " You get better with time,,,, love you!!!!

[@13Skaree]

The skill of playing together so clean is lost on modern music

[@DavidH-fz8ky]

Genius! Time and again he proved it and still is doing in 2024. Many decades of salvation from all the junk "music" infesting our world. Thank you Billy Joel.

[@jeffreydemarco2822]

They called the carriers from Norfolk to watch the mighty bridges blow. Far out.

[@MrJomakie]

The drumming is profoundly amazing and a driving force I have never heard a drummer play like this. Except when I saw Billy play live. His musicians and himself are superior to what you normally find. whew.

[@eddiehauser6661]

Ya LIberty Devito was his longtime drummer, he is awesome

[@terrencegaffney-ob9ce]

Of the 11 times I've seen him, this was the first, he opened for Starship at the Niagara Falls Convention Center in '77. Absolutely blew them off the stage. My favorite song by him that night.

[@twwtjohns]

Saw Billy on Thanksgiving day 1982 and remember it like it was yesterday. Phenomenal!

[@joshuataylor6475]

Hands down the best live version of this song. Turnstiles is my all-time favorite album and it's just about as great of an album as you'll ever hear. This song is an absolute classic.

[@jimhanold9026]

I had the pleasure of seeing Billy Joel live in concert FOUR times-twice in Houston, Texas (September, 1982/April, 1987)-and twice in Oakland, California-January, 1990/December, 1993! He put on one hell of a show!

[@garyspence2128]

It must have been 1982 when I saw him in Austin, Tx, at the Paramount. Great show, and this song was so epic. Smell of weed in the air, back in the day. He's been so prolific over the years, that some of these early masterpieces have been forgotten by some. But not by us boomers! Great SONGWRITER, piano man, and almost underrated as a singer, if that's possible. Sad to hear that he's not writing songs any longer. Oh well, all-time great...

[@bigredfreak2]

I wonder if Billy, in 1978, singing about 2017 think he would be the superstar he is now in 2022. Absolutely crazy.

[@ChiSportsNut18]

1976.

[@robbieb2011]

As a born and raised NYer who worked downtown NYC from 1999 - 2020 and almost died on 9/11. Went through the 2003 blackout, road that dirty subway for 30 years, nd now living in Florida this song is about my life.

[@ShSy-ni6zq]

As a Jewish guy who , during 9-11 very calmly walked the streets of😮 ....The Greatest City in the World 😮... Billy called this- and it still and I believe always will be , science fiction Rock and Roll..? I don't know BUT AMERICA WILL NEVER DIE! G- D BLESS THE US ❤❤❤ 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jeffreydemarco2822]

You can say that again. I have been living in New Jersey and New York all my life and I hope to see the man 1x at least

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello there,how are you doing?

[@ernestcassler2505]

Classic ❤❤❤

[@christopherpalmer376]

This should honestly have been named "Miami 2020"

[@gingercube1]

Great idea!

[@lancemurdoc6744]

It is methaphorical story about the downfall of an corrupt and decadent society. So maybe today it is up to us to "keep the memory alive".

[@GR_BackingTracks]

This is probably my favorite Billy Joel song, if i had to pick one...

[@jeancarl3822]

Amazing he wrote it 25+ years ago and it rings true for 9/11 and for the Covid shutdown, He is a genius. Not just his background as a child prodigy pianist. his lyrics and story telling ability are amazing. How can he make me feel I relate to every song ( ok I was the naive Catholic school girl who started much too late.) even if it’s about something that never happened to me. I know he went thru a lot in his life am glad he came out the other side is still around to share his gift. He makes me love NY!

[@clausderenda5777]

Great comment! 👍

[@davidlp3019]

One of the most underrated Billy songs imo

[@mikedavidrivera]

Nothing about this guy is underrated. Lots of people saying this, I wonder if they know the words actual meaning?

[@mattg629]

Never understood why this song wasn't a #1 hit for about 50 weeks. It punches me in the gut every time. I always loved his social commentaries the best. May we keep the memory alive.

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

This is the song that literally made me cry during the pandemic when he played it for a fundraiser from his piano at home. Talk about a gut punch. 🗽🎶🎵🎶🗽

[@smoocifilms6169]

Crazy to think we’re already almost 6 years past 2017

[@frankho99]

Isn't this just totally fresh. Isn't it a treasure. It is such a strong attack on the imagery with the feel of the city the tough the rhythm of the watery river around the big city and an anthem to the greatness of Americana.

[@Paradroidx]

Is it about a war on New York? Interesting

[@laurieeno2118]

Well said.

[@quietguy-rx6kv]

@@Paradroidx If I remember correctly, he wrote it around the time when NYC was going broke and had been given a big middle finger by the state when they asked for financial help. The song was written as sort of a future history story, in the form of people who had moved away reminiscing decades later about how the city figuratively collapsed as a result. So, not so much a literal war as an accelerated decay because of economic forces.

[@frankt285]

@@quietguy-rx6kv Adds up perfectly to these times..

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

Actually the middle finger was from the feds. "Ford to City: Drop Dead": famous headline from The Daily News. So the city floundered for years while it clawed its way out of bankruptcy. Disgusting. No understanding that supporting the city that contains the financial infrastructure of the nation at Wall Street is a worthwhile endeavor. Disgusting. That's the frustrated angry growl you hear in Billy's voice as he sings this.

[@deanpapadopoulos3314]

A genius.

[@nguerra8644]

Been a fan for 40 years! Brilliant musician. Saw him once in the late 1980’s. Great show.

[@jimdartouzos2127]

Billy Joel.....One of The best ....Singer-Songwriter-Keyboardists....Ever.....An Amazing Musician.

[@JohnKiernan-f8s]

Nothing to touch this guy , no more to say, end of,,,, the whole package is our billy, ♥️☘️☘️🇮🇪🇮🇪👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@JohnDarling-xq6ej]

Absolutely agree, what a song this is. + Richard Marx done the greatest cover of all time to this masterpiece.❤

[@williammunson2508]

I'm 27 now, and it's fascinating how as I get older, I've come to appreciate Billy Joel more and more. I heard this song recently, and was absolutely stunned just imagining that massive skyline in Manhattan being blown to smithereens.

[@きよみにしおか]

なんて素敵なコーラスでしょう。大好き❤曲です。 バチを持ってドラムを叩くビリーに😘… 楽しい映像を見せて頂き有り難うございます😊😂😂❤❤

[@ladywunderkind9390]

This song has always given me such a haunting feeling. Billy's been my favorite ever since I was eight, my dad loves his music.

[@josephlogue7170]

How is this not one of the best records ever? By one of the best performers ever? Saw him twice in 1990 and then again at Wembley some years later! Genius doesn't cover it!

[@manco828]

Turnstiles is a great record.

[@charliethecabbie211]

I was at this concert. The man is incredible live!

[@brehojojordan7259]

What a masterpiece. Billy and his band, (Richie and Liberty shine so much on this one), were unstoppable. A true force of nature. I’ve probably listened to this song more than any other in my life; it is so good and so addictive. 🎹

[@joseluisromero6224]

Billy has been of the greatest icon of rock & pop music. I have always admired his self-effacement & his oustanding talent.

[@billhart9832]

So Incredible to see preserved the youthful energy, the clarity, and passion that made him (you) one of the best in an era of so many superstars. This song is epic!

[@juliansmalley1575]

Best piano player in the world Billy

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello there,how are you doing?

[@marinfamily2010]

Saw him at Hard Rock in Hollywood, FL in 2009. He opened his concert with this song and that piano riff in the beginning was one of the most beautiful sounds I have ever heard. Hollywood is 20 miles north of Miami therefore the concert song opener

[@Cundalini3192]

The 77 Blackout, the Icing on The rotten cake we called " The City " because even as bad as NYC was we loved it !! ❤😢

[@ruthfeeney9441]

Great singer xx

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello there,how are you doing?

[@stellaaplin7899]

Love so many of Billy Joels music

[@minsterhill]

Thank you Mr. Joel! More of the oldies the better for me. And I mean 1972-73 or even earlier oldies my friend.

[@kareneverett125]

LOVE THIS SONG !!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@kapwapoedolomitetalabritne8841]

Human piano the piano man Mr Billy Joel

[@jeffreydemarco2822]

He is a great guy and writer and pianist. He kicked butt in this song.

[@rcf1958]

This is one of my favourite songs, it is totally wonderful. What more can I say about Mr Joel and his band. This man is a true legend.

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello there,how are you doing?

[@jdarrell208]

I can remember loving this song in College in the 70’s. It seems so fortuitous given how NYC is struggling so terribly now. His voice lyrics and piano are still amazing to me. Time warp! :)

[@davidboyle1193]

Because of Biden

[@jamiepasquariello2652]

Too many people get caught up about his ability to PLAY piano. We need to talk about his ability to WRITE piano music. This man is a composer like Beethoven, Mozart, etc. The greatest talent of our time

[@selftrue670]

What a great f-ing song...and performance.

[@dfrancer]

He makes it look so easy.

[@MrPattermike2]

I love how at 1:38 you see him smile at his band because he knows how good this sounds

[@angiemelanie]

You're the best Billy! ❤😍

[@ShedeasVideos]

It's a difficult decision, but do believe this song is my favourite!!!

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello there,how are you doing?

[@paulelliott3220]

Love this song Wonderful version at the Whistle Test with his awesome band

[@ZoeSummers1701A]

By the stars, how much I love your work, admire you talent and am inspired by you. I wish i could let you know how much your music has meant to me my entire life.

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello there,how are you doing?

[@angelanicol6721]

In 2022 this is my favourite. I love him. It's on my bucket list to meet Billy... Bless you so much XO

[@jrgrimm6091]

"They turned our power down, drove us underground, but when we right on with the show" 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@rdnagle9949]

I woke up with this song in my head, brought it up on KZbin, and it brought me back so many years ago when I couldn't get enough of Billy Joel. It choked me up with joy. Thank you, Mr. Martin for being there for our journey in life.

[@jeffmansur8875]

The best concert ever

[@Cindrbell]

Genius!!

[@LUCASBEINHOWER]

Perfect a sweet masterpiece

[@thaithommy]

Bill is a special Person for me...., because in his Songs... ONE LOVE ONE GLOBE And Humanity

[@stevenperry8303]

We were at MSG in Feb 2020 and heard him sing this. I’ve always loved Billy but never really knew this song-now it’s one of my favorites.

[@travisharrilchak7222]

This song is top 3 of his for me, and rotates frequently to #1

[@alexelmagnifico]

What I would give to watch Billy play live... Unfortunately, he is not well known in Argentina and will probably never tour in these lattitudes... Best of the best.

[@cubswin6779]

He is a true treasure for sure. I've been lucky enough to see him solo and once with Elton. Amazing concerts!

[@kattiedeanthomas8409]

I think he’s fabulous

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello there,how are you doing?

[@mdeegs4662]

Probably my fav Billy song, it was so telling after 911

[@RocketDave1988]

One of his best.

[@ret4350]

Such a talent.

[@MuMu-fu7qe]

Genius song

[@barbaravanwhy4564]

Singer-songwriter musician frontman dancer incredible

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

Oh yes! But... dancer? Are you sure? Lol 🎶🎵🎶

[@WALES1154]

World class!

[@genepoole1771]

Another classic. BJ was the USA's version of Elton John, a piano playing songwriting singing tour de force putting out one quality song after another all the way through the 70s.

[@Saltfly]

True American icon

[@はまはまお-j8f]

最高な曲です。本当に

[@douglaswright1047]

Myself and grizzly seen billy joel and sir Elton in Iowa performance was great.

[@benjaminortega6579]

That band is F... Tigth!!!Great song! its amaizing to hear old bands sound that good , with out auto tune and all the Tech....just great stuff!

[@claudiasmith8913]

💘 Joel.

[@richeaton7436]

Liberty!

[@stellaaplin7899]

love this song, has slow time and build ups and I like the difference in the energy it gives

[@thaithommy]

Such goooood lyrycs.... I love him😊❤