Billy Joel - New York State of Mind (Audio)

[@talaixero]

Billy Joel manages to make me nostalgic for a city I've never visited.

[@babycaykz]

He is the best hands down ❤

[@elizabethorfalo]

Ones of my Joel's favs, never been to NYC

[@katevand]

Go, it's a great city

[@chriskellison3468]

Spent to many hard but happy days there. There all the same concrete and steal, lost souls.

[@sicasni]

try go there for once in your life.

[@dougnewman3935]

the NYC he was singing about is long gone, sadly. it was an amazing place.

[@anoriginalname8695]

Please tell me all about it

[@timkaczmarowski8151]

yah when i went in 2012 and 2019 i sadly didnt hav to worry about getting mugged or knifed or shot, oh well

[@debbieweber8314]

I grew up on LI in the the 60s & 70s. Great memories. Those days are gone.

[@pablom7213]

Join the club new york is gone. It's all real estate now. Some way somehow you have to make a payment to walk down the pavement.. tear it down and build it expensive thats been the motto for last 20 years. And it killed nyc culture and people.

[@Loaf_of_Cat]

​@@timkaczmarowski8151 you probably went to a rich part

[@mmrw]

This song will always hit so hard for anyone from New York who's spent time away from home

[@katevand]

My aunt who lived in Jersey City bought his greatest hits CD while visiting home in Indiana, and she said it was a total mistake, because listening to his music made her miss home SO much.

[@janeweisner8364]

My husband loves this song, he grew up in Queens. NY Knicks, and NY Mets fan thru and thru.

[@andrewirl2524]

Today marks 46 years since this album released, Billy’s music is truly timeless

[@texastoast5202]

Damn!!!! Thanks for making me feel old

[@marieblue]

“New York State of Mind” (1976) was influenced by singer-songwriter-pianist Ray Charles, with whom Billy Joel did a duet in 1986 on the latter’s “Baby Grand.” Joel grew up in Long Island, near New York City. He had just returned after living in LA for several years. He authored this on the day he moved back from California to New York. He was taking a Greyhound on the Hudson River line when he started writing the song in a notebook. And as soon as he got home, he went to his piano and completed the music and lyrics in about an hour. The tune is about his love for New York, which he missed while he was away. In 2017, the artist said that “New York State of Mind” was HIS FAVORITE FROM HIS ENTIRE OEUVRE, because it “became a standard.” A STANDARD INDEED… WITH AN OUTSTANDINGLY CLEVER TITLE‼️ 💜🎹💛

[@edwardhoppe4294]

I thought I detected a little Ray Charles.

[@janeweisner8364]

This was “Our Song” while dating my husband who grew up in NYC. We would drive into “The City” to visit family, see a show, eat good deli, visit Barnes & Nobles Used Book Store in Manhattan, every couple of months listening to this song on tape player.

[@shmikeymo]

On Broadway now sitting in my hotel room about to go out and wander the big city. Had to play this to get in the right state of mind.

[@danielmorgan3590]

I hope yu experienced the New york state of mind

[@Musicman369]

shmikeymo .... Use to live in jersey, go to New York alot miss it at time.

[@MultiJaylea]

be careful out there.

[@richardturner6981]

shmikeymo I hope you have a great time! Try Albany also!

[@dsimms561]

Try Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" also

[@ssdivizion]

This song is optimistic,inspiring and describes New York in the best possible way, poetic and beautifully...

[@meilikecheese7078]

you skipped the part wheres its full of garbage and polution

[@vincefrasier7950]

like Trump ! lol

[@shermadlanders9936]

i agree. it is inspiring. i often dream of going to nyc one day

[@ssdivizion]

Shermad Landers I wish you nice trip to N.Y. Shermad,many greetz from Macedonia

[@shermadlanders9936]

Miki Mecov thank u. Maybe I will come over to Southern Europe and visit Macedonia some day. ;-)

[@Jeff-BronxBombers]

Song makes me cry every time. Reminds me of my dad, rest in peace. He would play this song and so many others on regular rotation on Sundays back home in Syracuse, NY, when I was growing up. So grateful for the music that I was exposed to back in the ‘80s as a kid.

[@MrDSzekeres]

❤

[@MrDSzekeres]

😘

[@small_ed]

Great jazz influence. One of Joel's masterpieces.

[@yousefbhoyroo6960]

He's JAZZ MAN GENIUS

[@farhanyulianto3574]

Performance of Jemimah in Indonesian Idol 2021, with song: New York State of Mind (Billy Joel), it's really nice, kindly watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJzHnJxplpKBmac

[@comediclips-6932]

such an underrated album yet possibly my fav

[@srincident]

I've been a Billy Joel fan since the late 70s when I was a young boy. Grew up on him in the 80s. Now, my stepdaughter is an actress in NYC. We are always in a New York State of Mind and love it.

[@marcsmarketforecasts1186]

This song touches me unlike any other song that I have heard over the course of my sixty years. You can almost taste the ambiance of New York City in the song itself. You can feel his love affair with the city in his lyrics. The melody is truely on another level. If this song doesn't take you away with him then you are missing the intent of of the entire song. You can almost picture riding on the subway watching the scenes of New York unfolding against the bright lights of the city at night. Truely special and I am not even from New York.

[@sarahmcleod7511]

It really was a privilege to see him perform life. Being quite young(19), most of my friends don't appreciate or understand my love for his music and to be honest, I feel bad for them because they are seriously missing out.

[@3479able]

I can understand that, I'm 15

[@laureleaf6084]

i am 15 too and i completely agree

[@laylakessler8582]

same here, i'm 18 and i only recently discovered his music for me. i really love it

[@meow7901]

I'm 13 and all my friends listen to is R&B love songs /:

[@inkoinfinity2]

Trash There's nothing wrong with r&b

[@IOxyrinchus]

To me, this is one of Billy's best songs, the song really paints a scene in your head. Fantastic

[@naaemhassan9714]

So Vivid!

[@kenlakier820]

Man.

[@SeanLives]

It doesnt get any better than Billy Joel

[@kalanijean]

I'm taking my first trip out of Oregon in July to go to New York just to go see Billy in MSG with my grandpa. A birthday gift to us both from my fiance. I have to say that's the best present you can ask for. I can't wait to play this while I walk around New York. Omg.

[@muddyshoes4517]

It's 9/11/21 - had to play this to remember. And to appreciate. ❤ from California

[@daveduggan2399]

I used to visit the city for a fast paced pizza and beer binge, taxis from place to place. Non stop laughter, being lost in a concrete jungle and not caring. This song is important to me.

[@rachelpaul4542]

This song reminds us all to visit New York

[@PomazeBog1389]

No point now. If you were lucky enough to do so from 1990-2006, it was a phenomenal city.

[@jamesdesarno4399]

I saw Billy Joel in 1980 at Madison Square Garden. I still have the ticket stub from that show. Living in Jersey now, but always in a New York State of Mind.❤❤

[@almag6723]

no postcards or photographs, no matter how much smartly crafted could they be can picture the city that never slepps so well like this iconic song. even a blind man could imagine New York after hearing this masterpiece.

[@JohntheManc]

I love this because of my elder brother. Thanks David. Love you

[@birdzilla106]

Piano Man made me aware of Billy Joel. This album made me a lifetime fan. Seeing him at Rider College in my sophomore year awakened me to just how awesome he is as a performer. 45 years later, it's still in my top 5 shows of all time.

[@johnpiepmeyer5366]

Praying for all those in NY affected by the virus.🙏🏼I’m in New York State mind right now. Thanks to all the doctors, nurses who are on the front lines...

[@BaggeyTrowsers-w2n]

This aged well

[@adamdickson1404]

Any man that could write 'Always A Woman To Me' and this wonderful song must be given the credit he deserves. Genius.

[@pcs9007]

His voice was simply stunning I love it...

[@SuperHolliem]

!;#

[@ieattapes]

Chit Su his voice isn't really remarkable; he's just an average singer either an unremarkable voice. He sings in tune. And that's part of the charm of his music: it's written by an everyman, for the everyman.

[@coloraturaElise]

I beg to differ, ieattapes, I think his voice is interesting...he uses so many different colors and styles, but without distorting the correct vocal placement. And he's STILL doing it at 70, up in that tenor range. So he and his voice are remarkable!

[@tormorelikebore]

@@ieattapes i would largely agree but his range is incredibly remarkable, he goes fairly low and then shoots up into the upper range insanely fluidly and easily and that is just pure talent and skill

[@vincemcconeghy6262]

Bullshit. The vocal on this track is exceptional.

[@Naza_44]

Billy Joel is one of the greatest things to ever happen to music. A real legend! 👌

[@angelagokool9514]

I love ❤️ Billy Joel! For people who are either mine or my sister’s age, he’s a staple of our generation. I haven’t been to New York that many times but I’ve watched a lot of Sex and the City and this song just reminds me of that show, especially since they’ve referenced it before.

[@ricardovelasco3976]

Very probably the finest Song ever composed in honour of any City in the World; especially considering that New York City has quite possible had more Songs written about it than any other.

[@danielmorgan3590]

Yes I totally agree

[@pimposki6232]

As for that other song, that's called NY State of Mind. And they're completely different entities, with no common ground. It's like asking somebody whether they prefer the colour red or chicken pakora.

[@MrJohnisthename]

I left my heart in san francisco

[@Ledgebagasour]

@@pimposki6232 its gotta be chicken pakora for my money

[@greatrome9219]

@@MrJohnisthename I love that song too

[@goober8160]

So hard to find just recordings of Billy's stuff and not just live performances, which are never the same...glad I found this!

[@gladimmeandnotyou]

+alex stein This is not the same because it's fake. It's sped up!

[@Michael-dp9kf]

+Fred Thompson is it really, its on his own vevo

[@tayzedlubber4429]

+Fred Thompson YOUR A FAKE, COME OUT OF THE CLOSET ALREADY!

[@calvinschaefer7701]

True.

[@paddymacgibson4264]

Fred Thompson No, it is not sped up.

[@thierysalvador9848]

Une voix américaine si agréable durant les 70's et les 80's.

[@joellepoyer2188]

A chaque fois que je l entends, elle rappelle ma 1ere fois à NY, inoubliable... merci Billy ❤

[@matthoranofficial]

As someone from New York state, this song has a special place in my heart because I come from up North, closer to Ottawa Ontario. There's more to New York than just the bottom half.

[@r.khalil9168]

My beautiful friend sung this at a concert in 1984. This is for you Alex. I love you.

[@truthseeker4666]

I'm 33 now. Worked in NYC for 11 years.... First time hearing this song 01/30/18... A very beautiful song!

[@lupcokotevski2907]

Also try the art song 'New York Tendaberry' (1969) by the Bronx genius Laura Nyro, Rock Hall of Fame, Songwriters hall of Fame.

[@bobthebear1246]

@@lupcokotevski2907 Ah...Laura Nyro...😍

[@lupcokotevski2907]

Bob, absolutely. Cheers.

[@debbiederosa7250]

WOW, you found a treasure & need to hear more of his songs !!!

[@yousefbhoyroo6960]

Ha ha . Man you miss the 70s & 80s Great era for music

[@revolversmoke]

To me Billy Joel's music is the essence of America through music. I can just imagine cruising through the evening New York cityscape whilst this song plays.

[@rncbshef84]

And Paul Simon

[@grantk932]

Always brings tears to my eyes……..if you’re not from the greatest city in the world, you just wouldn’t understand.

[@Christopher-h2u]

From new york born and raised..Now Florida...Love NYC

[@j.a.k.c9510]

My uncle used to play this so magnificently, I miss him.

[@JanELuft]

Perfect. New York is blessed to have had you reach out in it's darkest hours... back when many walked away. You didn't give up. That's real love.

[@timbouis7864]

Classic Stuff..... from one of the all-time greats. His music will definitely live on forever.

[@michaelmaier9018]

I'm from Austria and this just reminds me of my first (and only time for now) in NYC and America in '14. The first time seeing the Manhattan skyline from the cab - Empire State, Chrysler Building, One WTC etc... unforgettable memories and a fantastic, utterly perfect song by Mr. Billy Joel.

[@ΣπυρίδωνΔούκας]

An Austrian huh, I imagine you're probably a fan of Billy Joel's album... Vienna.

[@michaelmaier9018]

@@ΣπυρίδωνΔούκας Haha yes, you're right! I love to play that song on the piano myself, a great tune. Cheers man

[@debbiederosa7250]

I live in US & have never been to NY, but always wanted to go !!! But you don't nee to be from NY to understand this song !!! It is about wherever you are from & LOVE !!!

[@billyjoel8842]

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[@davidmaholchic6146]

Billy Joel covers the 50s 60s and 70s so effortlessly just beautiful

[@rickrandall3174]

"...but I'm taking a Greyhound on the Hudson River Line" --> my favorite verse in this GREAT song

[@Cygnus75]

I LOVE this man, oh my God. He's a wonderful artist. Wonderful.

[@OldLadyRocker]

This man never ceases to amaze me. Ive been listening since the mid 70's & every time i reach deep, im just amazed.

[@elsbethmcewan633]

I love love love Billy. Grew up with his music. Besides the Beatles , Billy is my favorite.❤️

[@drabanddour]

I love this song so much. Especially the intro. This song is so beautiful, and I tear up every time I hear it. It’s just a masterpiece. One of the greatest Billy Joel songs.

[@billyjoel8842]

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[@mnm7684]

Miss quality songs like this. Thank goodness, I can listen to the older stuff.

[@billyjoel8842]

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[@alexandervinicious8345]

Please I mean no offense or any insult, i understand here might not be the right place to do this but it wouldn't mind I wish am your friend, am sorry for infringing on your profile,do you mind be friend.... 💕 💕 💕 I don't mean to be rude commenting on your post without your permit, i understand here might not be the right place to do this but it wouldn't be a bad idea to meet you if your wouldn't mind I wish to know you more better God bless you 💕💕...........

[@patchadams1473]

The sincerity in his voice and lyrics is amazing even after all these years, great stuff, thanks for posting!

[@shivaranjanmenon1543]

Wow.Such natural lyrics,such simplicity,such feel.Man.He's a legend....

[@elizabethgroves3968]

You still got it Billy, thank you

[@italianstallion9148]

You say that when someone gets old... Not when they're in their prime.

[@billyjoel8842]

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[@captainbeyond7959]

I ain't never been to New York; but this song makes me wish I had been there at least once!

[@JoshuaMayneSport]

+Clement Parkhill I went last year and the city encapsulates you, just like this amazing song encapsulates the city. It really is an incredible city and I really recommend that you go.

[@captainbeyond7959]

Well, I'd like to go, but there's a lot of places I haven't been that I'd like to go. And since I don't have much do re mi; I'll just have to wait for the next go round. (whatever that may mean)

[@ladyjatheist2763]

if you can get there, you should go. It's amazing, especially at new years' eve. :D

[@kevinzhang3313]

It comes down to reality

[@Darasilverdragon]

as a native New Yorker... it's a real wild place, man. One minute you're taking in fine art at MOMA, the next you got a guy in rags tryin' to convince you to give him twenty bucks so he can pay the little green men in the sky to leave him alone, then a moment later you're gesturing aggressively at a cab that just ran a red and nearly flattened you and twenty other people crossing the street, and suddenly you're chilling on a bench in central park and just watching clouds pass over folk walking their dogs and playing with their kids, not a care in the world. No other place like it

[@GUN-hm8xf]

Thanks for uploading the original…! I’ve been looking for the Richie’s sax version but every songs are almost replaced by the new one. I strongly prefer the old.

[@bobthebear1246]

One of the greatest songs ever recorded, let alone one of Billy Joel's greatest...and most frequently covered.

[@BrendanBrady-zw7lp]

I have major depressive disorder and this song has been helping me cope with my emotions. But mostly Jesus.

[@cam_reed]

First visited NYC in June 2016. The days were hot and city was buzzing, full of life and wonder; I fell for it instantly. As soon as I visit again, I’m playing this as I walk the blocks.

[@zaziou711]

I remember that it was the music that played in the taxi that took me from the airport to Manhattan. The city was taking shape against the light of this beautiful end of the day, I discovered New York for the first time in my life to the beautiful voice of Billy Joel. The girl I loved was waiting for me a few blocks away. The perfect song for this perfect moment. This music is the most beautiful memory of my life. Of course I never experienced this magical moment, I've never been loved by a girl, I've never had the chance to travel anywhere, but still this music makes me experience this moment every time I listen to it. Thank for all Billy Joel, thanks for the moments, thanks for the magic. The one that spread out of your music is real.

[@catwalk8041]

こんばんは^ ^ ビリージョエルさんの歌沢山ありますが、 昔からこの歌が、大好きです。 歌詞では、オネスティーが、大好きです^ ^ upload ありがとうございます🎵🎹😊💕

[@buzzdavis]

World class groove from Billy. Definitely a personal favorite, but it must be near the top of his numerous releases. Great, great artist.

[@carjack22]

Classic late night song. I was in NYC 4 years ago to the day. Such a city and this song brings it back

[@terryboren4186]

Thanks for the post even if your not from New York you can have a state of mind. I think this song is timeless

[@carolynzaremba5469]

Always makes me miss New York.

[@carolynzaremba5469]

I still get weepy when I hear this song. I lived in New York in the 1980s. Uptown, downtown, upriver, the whole thing. The Village. The Upper West Side and Brooklyn. The Lower East Side in the hot summer of 1983. I remember it all when I hear this tune.

[@chriskellison5400]

A musical genius!!! Nothing more to say...........

[@josejperez7758]

What a city ! Love New York

[@marceloA1313]

We love you Billy Joel . All your fans .long life for you .

[@jean-pierrehenrie8908]

New York state of mind. LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@hypernova366]

This song is one of the few that makes me feel any emotion so strongly, its amazing to listen to after something important ends

[@nicoleschretlen2347]

this piece has just the right of everything, especially of New York

[@crazzymike11]

Billy Joel greatest artist of ALL TIME! BEEN TO 3 OF HIS CONCERTS AS A TEENAGER. THE BEST

[@PERSACC1]

Lucky

[@Joe-ey7cu]

My wife and I went to Broadway to see The Goodbye Girl in'93. I wasn't crazy about the city but we had a fun day. I lost her to covid 3 years ago but I would gladly go back to NYC and in time if only to find her. RIP🎉

[@Joelster-og4pf]

This should be an “official anthem” for New York.

[@darrellcampbell7521]

New York is my favourite city and this song takes me there

[@shivaranjanmenon1543]

After 5:14, how he plays with the tune,man. That's an eargasm right there, that's beauty.

[@laurie9708]

I grew up playing this masterpiece on my bedroom stereo in the early 80s. Nothing compares, and nobody else can sing it like Billy.

[@Genkimark]

Probably the best song about NYC ever written.

[@sabael53]

Classic, one of a few truly classic songs that still sound amazing all these years later

[@danielbrissenden2555]

Has any artist ever captured the feel of a place with a song? Billy Joel-- musical genius!

[@chriswalther7329]

He does it perfectly with Scenes from an Italian Restaurant as well as New York State of Mind

[@こやましげあき]

数年経っても色あせない曲ですね😃名曲です😆🎵🎵

[@richardtaylor8165]

A class song from a class act.

[@한수민-h2j]

I was listening to this song near brooklyn bridge. Then an italian greyhound passed by literally at the phrase 'taking a greyhound on a hudson river line'... best moment ever. Love this song so much

[@bigboi889]

This song will forever inspire me to do something with my life and be known as someone, so thank you Billy Joel for inspiring me.

[@paulisaac78]

Classic song from a classic album. Turnstiles is my favorite Billy Joel album.

[@randolphholt8717]

You just gotta go to NYC and play this stunning masterpiece of a song.

[@richardbrooks333]

I want to say something profound......I don't know if I can.........This man named William Joel....has been blessed by the Lord Yahweh.....Old Testament....look it up for yourself There... I said it.......we are so lucky to have had him in our lives....

[@fionaphillips3458]

Was in New York in the mid eighties and this songs brings that trip back, good memories of a very different world, time, place thanx for posting.

[@waynemoores]

From Nova Scotia. Made it to NYC for the first-time last month. What a perfect song. Saw him in Boston last fall with Stevie Nicks.

[@terriandrews5651]

Saw him with Elton John on “Back 2 Back Tour” in Birmingham. I was in the best possible company, and it was awesome to see the legends in their duality tickling the ivories as only they can!!! 🦋💜🎶💙🦋

[@yorkemar]

joel is a master piano player and love all the instrumentation in this.

[@krussell1608]

My friend sung this in our school's Spring Concert the other day and she was phenomenal! This song is great!

[@TweekingCat]

I’ve been to New York 5 times to visit my friend and I always listen to this song as I’m riding my bus into the city 🌃

[@UlyssesTorres-ou6gl]

Im from long, island raised brentwood 70,s and 80,s he is the one .

[@ArchiMcGoebel]

that was a perfect studio gig - and you are a singer - man you impressed me so much ... thank you Billy Joel

[@jesusdelgado7585]

I was born and raised here this is played by me to the point that ppl in thier 20s where I live love my oldies but this song gets to new comers even if they know no English they put translation and they love it at least where I live

[@amyparra1881]

When you sit alone, quiet time, jotting down your thoughts and feelings.. New York State of Mind comes across to a southern gal. Billy made a masterpiece to everyone no matter who you are or where you hail from.

[@JoseMartinez-og2hy]

i think this is his best song…yep, i know he's written loads of greats…but somehow, this sums up everything billy joel is. well, all i can say as an untalented, average joe bloggs is THANK YOU!

[@alexandervinicious8345]

Please I mean no offense or any insult, i understand here might not be the right place to do this but it wouldn't mind I wish am your friend, am sorry for infringing on your profile,do you mind be friend.... 💕 💕 💕 I don't mean to be rude commenting on your post without your permit, i understand here might not be the right place to do this but it wouldn't be a bad idea to meet you if your wouldn't mind I wish to know you more better God bless you 💕💕...........

[@FredPickett-q8z]

One of the best Entertainers We ever had.

[@donaldo4677]

He is beyond Awesome I've listened to his music for 20 years and God willing 20 more

[@lauryliepolito52]

Some folks like to get away Take a holiday from the neighborhood Hop a flight to Miami Beach Or to Hollywood But I'm taking a Greyhound On the Hudson River Line I'm in a New York state of mind I've seen all the movie stars In their fancy cars and their limousines Been high in the Rockies under the evergreens But I know what I'm needing And I don't want to waste more time I'm in a New York state of mind It was so easy living day by day Out of touch with the rhythm and blues But now I need a little give and take The New York Times, The Daily News It comes down to reality And it's fine with me 'cause I've let it slide Don't care if it's Chinatown or on Riverside I don't have any reasons I've left them all behind I'm in a New York state of mind It was so easy living day by day Out of touch with the rhythm and blues But now I need a little give and take The New York Times, The Daily News It comes down to reality And it's fine with me 'cause I've let it slide Don't care if it's Chinatown or on Riverside I don't have any reasons I've left them all behind I'm in a New York state of mind I'm just taking a Greyhound on the Hudson River Line 'Cause I'm in a New York state of mind

[@davidobrien18]

Laurylie Polito

[@dearamora3064]

Laurylie Polito k

[@laurettecangialosi1028]

I play this when I'm homesick. Haven't be able to go back to NY in almost 11 years.

[@raywhittington1368]

Laurylie Polito. Thanks for posting this! We fans can all somehow relate to the words in this song.

[@thomasforsha8239]

Way to recite lyrics. So original!