Billy Joel - New York State Of Mind (from Old Grey Whistle Test)

Billy Joel “New York State Of Mind" from Old Grey Whistle Test
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Shortly after Billy Joel earned his first U.K. Top 40 hit with “Just The Way You Are,” he and his band travelled to England for an electrifying performance recorded for the hit BBC series The Old Grey Whistle Test. Ahead of his first headlining show in the country, Billy performed all the hits from The Stranger plus additional classics from his repertoire.
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Lyrics:
Some folks like to get away,
Take a holiday from the neighborhood
Hop a flight to Miami Beach or to Hollywood
But I'm takin' 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 Rockys under the evergreens
I know what I'm needin', and I don't want to waste more time
I'm in a New York state of mind
It was so easy livin' day by day
Out of touch with the rhythym 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
I don't care if it's Chinatown or on Riverside
I don't have any reasons
I left them all behind
I'm in a New York state of mind
Oh yeah
It was so easy living day by day
Out of touch with the rhythym and blues
But now I need a little give and take
The New York Times, the Daily News
Who, oh, oh whoa who
It comes down to reality, and it's fine with me cause I've let it slide
I don't care if it's Chinatown or on Riverside
I don't have any reasons
I 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, I'm in a New York state of mind
#BillyJoel #LiveMusic #NewYorkStateOfMind

[@thomassoue2332]

He wrote them, he composed them, he arranged them and sang them.

[@floordoctor]

Lost on most.

[@lmc2664]

A real musical genius.

[@stevenj2108]

He's just a class act and don't forget no auto tune just pure musical and vocal skills

[@nihilisticbarbie]

My childhood hero was truly talented 😤

[@treborffud4026]

A genius is the word your lookin for there buddy

[@bcsadman]

I’m 73 years old. They don’t get any more original than Billy Joel. He IS “The Piano Man”. How I wish I could see him in concert one more time.

[@randysgurl7469]

Just saw him a few days ago in Cincinnati, Ohio…..AMAZING!!!

[@valfareinwindir]

You did? You saw him? I really want to know!

[@debspeelman]

I’ve seen him several times but yeah, me too.

[@bcsadman]

I took my two sons to your concert in St. Louis back in the 80’s. I wanted them to experience a true musical artist, not just noise. After your concert, my oldest son was so excited he couldn’t sleep that night. They couldn’t stop talking about the concert. We went again to several years later when you were back in St. Louis. Thanks for all the great times.

[@nolaninnes_._._._._]

If you go to new york you can see him

[@RhymesWithCarbon]

The cigarette transfer to the ashtray without skipping so much as a note is badassery to the nth degree

[@UndertaleFan424]

This performance is flawless from start to finish, and that sax solo is top notch.

[@zerozilch]

Lisa Simpsons music teacher 😊

[@UndertaleFan424]

@@zerozilch Dewey Largo?

[@maybedrinkin3241]

I love the expression on the Sax guy's face when Billy gives him a little praise. Stoic. Confident but humble. Like we haven't actually heard him REALLY play.

[@eddiemoney6625]

NYC. LEGEND….,

[@gazman58]

The Great Richie Cannata.

[@jhoust22]

the best version of this song ever recorded.

[@carlosconesa]

Agree.

[@josephabrams4002]

Was thinking the same thing😎😎

[@loricrockett-owens5117]

Don't know if I have heard other versions I just absolutely love his version❤️

[@boardmanfan]

That was a very much different version than I've ever heard before and probably his best version. That was wicked good. And Richie Cannata can make that saxophone smoke!

[@TheSandyFeet]

@John Houston..Billy wrote it so I suppose he did it the way it was suppose to sound. It was his song after all.

[@jeffsutton4784]

He’s one of the best musicians of all time. Being able to play like that and still sing so soulfully is a God given gift.

[@le_th_]

...and to write those lyrics...compose that music...and play it...and sing it soulfully. ALL OF THAT is what makes him a truly talented musician and performer.

[@Christian-kh3mw]

❤

[@jfbravoc]

He worked friggin hard so you can believe that it's a god given gift...

[@turdferguson12]

@@jfbravoc It’s certainly a gift. Most people can work at it from now until the end of time and never achieve his level of musicianship. You are born with it or you are not.

[@anthonyangeli256]

Billy was classically trained on the piano. Many rockers were including Elton,.

[@maryannmccarthy1824]

The sax player is FIRE 🔥 ❤

[@billyjoel1]

thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards my tracks ❤️may God bless you.

[@michaelestrada1972]

If memory serves he also played for the beach boys at one point

[@bfarm44]

And the reason I picked up a saxaphone so many years ago. Of all the instruments I can play it is by far my favorite

[@Svlli1983]

Don't you mean..FYRE?!! 🎷🔥

[@user-ym9nu3ji2g]

Used to listen to this when i was stationed in Okinawa. 1982 83. It put me back on my block 112 street .Richmond Hill Queens .NYC.

[@markmcarthy596]

Nice fish 🎣 in Okinawa

[@christheiss4511]

This should be considered as an historical document.

[@toddgilpin7089]

Damn right.

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

It is

[@brissiegeoff]

There’s rock, jazz, pop, reggae, soul, blues, and then there is Billy Joel music. It is its own genre and we love it. Thanks Billy.

[@geertsmulders-dinh7982]

You got the words out of my mouth

[@dominickcastiglione5908]

Long live BILLY and Long Island New York spoken from a Long Islander

[@Jack-ku3bt]

The genre you're describing is called soft rock, and Billy is king among many

[@onie4024]

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[@razitum5986]

Damn right!

[@perfectionbox]

i'm a simple guy. I hear a good sax player, i stop and listen. 🥰

[@iamsparta7436]

😊

[@z90012]

Me to can't beat a bit of sax

[@claudiosalas9859]

As a 28 year old native New Yorker to me Billy is the best artist to ever come out of New York!!!!!!

[@evilmothericebearkillerbir6016]

57 from long island

[@doktormcnasty]

But what about Rico? Where does Rico rate in that list where Billy Joel is #1?

[@martinbaez5743]

👏👏👏👏👏👏 un abrazo hermano desde Veracruz México.

[@claudiosalas9859]

@@martinbaez5743 Saludos hermano yo tambien soy Jarocho! Un abrazo.

[@martinbaez5743]

@@claudiosalas9859 ....es una bendición SER JAROCHO!🙏👍😄

[@freedomjovega-tirado6062]

I'm from New Orleans. My husband Puerto Rico.. He grew up in Brooklyn.. This is our song.

[@dougpeters1625]

You cannot overstate the career that this man has had. his catalog of songs is mind blowing.

[@mkfort]

He's the 7th highest selling artist in America, was just passed by Michael Jackson

[@josephgreen2824]

Thanks Captain Obvious

[@chrisfrench3491]

The man is a genius.... I grew up listening to his music.... long live king Billy.

[@behringerm]

I am commenting in 2024, after the covers, the Tony Bennet performances, and the Stephen Colbert & Alexis Ray Joel covers. This is the most soulful rendition I have heard.

[@SauravGupta2075]

No tech. No gadgets. Masterful composition. Kickass orchestration. And the man. An experience.

[@klash3532]

I mean... There is no autotune or other stuff but there are obviously tons of gadgets and technology involved here lol

[@richarddecredico6098]

Nagger please ... he's a fucking hack.

[@smokingterd53]

Then what is a piano

[@Enigmatism415]

That Mini Moog...

[@barbaramccroy8663]

, all your comment s are great and beautiful and too smart fir me.... ouch, but I love and I love Billy Joel! I love N.Y. I love the saxophone 🎷♥️ and Governor Andrew Cuomo!!✌️

[@SeanHollingsworth]

I love the "low budget smoke machine" comment of his at the very beginning. ;-)

[@lovemetwotimestwo]

Got me one of those.....

[@keepkalm]

It really has a good effect about 5-6 minutes in!

[@murphyhastings1457]

@James Michael Campbell joe

[@klash3532]

@grimble Yes I'm sure then only reason Billy Joel was this good was because of smokes...

[@JeanetteFaith]

@grimble I want a cigarette!

[@fadedsteve33]

That sax is OUTSTANDING

[@stevenmeadows6917]

A Billy Joel song is pretty much the ultimate theatre of mind..... you can close your eyes and his songs will take you to the place and time in the song. Very few artists can do that, he's amazing

[@manco828]

Pink Floyd

[@stevenmeadows6917]

@@manco828 Pnk Floyd what?

[@manco828]

@@stevenmeadows6917 PInk Floyd are famous for creating 'theater of the mind' with their catalog. Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall.

[@stevenmeadows6917]

@@manco828 I think you mean 'theater of high' from all the weed smoke lol.

[@thedeucemonkey2331]

Paul McCartney...wrote what he saw and experienced... A scenario you can relate to... I see it in Billy's and Sir Paul's songs....

[@bruceweigle7597]

I'm not a New Yorker but DAMN i love this song!! The sax gives me goose bumps every time:)

[@rhizomorph-music]

This song will straight up turn you into one. I felt it, and I'm from California.

[@shalom968]

@@rhizomorph-music haha, I know, right!

[@RyNotBread]

I feel that, I'm from Philly but I love this song like I'm from New York lol

[@Sbaunz]

Listening to that sax you feel New York

[@la7dfa]

Lovely no matter where you are from. Lovesongs for your hometown is never wrong.

[@tiffanypage9077]

Billy Joel is one of coolest kats ever, he is an American ICON

[@somedude2630]

Tiffany Page agreed. Good gracious you are stunning. Sorry. Someone told me to say that...

[@tiffanypage9077]

@@somedude2630 Sunglasses on baby no body does it better someone told me

[@somedude2630]

Tiffany Page you go gurl

[@keviningles5580]

Super cool Tiffany

[@thegootch2098]

He is a big shot

[@BrianBorges-ez3ls]

Lifelong fan, as I'm in my last year of cancer, I'll share a moment of serendipity (google it). Took a bus tour to NYC on Gray Coach (Apr20-23/84) when I was 16. Awesome. At tour's end, our Greyhound bus was travelling up the Hudson river line as Manhattan was lit up like Paris. I was listening to my walkman when the radio played this song. An absolute highlight of my life and one I haven't shared til now (who would believe me?). Thank you, Mr Joel, for one of those moments of life that make life worth living.

[@kdevinturner8778]

You have a New York state of mind and you should not change your bloodline. OK with me. Such a lovely song.

[@BrianBorges-ez3ls]

@@kdevinturner8778 Wow! I can't believe this got a hit after all this time! Thank you very much! I hope you're looking forward to his new single as much as I am!

[@jill-anneveldhuis4608]

🤗

[@jaichandola4947]

A fine life.

[@violetta507]

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful memory!

[@ernesthastie-gg7kn]

He is totally in control of the piano that's what makes his music unique

[@andypxrt]

Would love to see him sing this in Central Park after the virus ends! Bring it!

[@JoeyVictorVideos]

andypxrt amen brother

[@douglaspack9982]

SOoo TruE.. (nice)

[@lindamathies8975]

We need him. He brings the heart and soul to our lives.

[@robbenner7083]

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[@Stringzippy]

Absolutely. I'd fly from UK to see that. Love this guy so much. Music for my heart n soul

[@user-yx7dp2pl8t]

Billy let his fingers do the dancing, never heard a piano sound so crisp

[@samnic1998]

check out bill evans

[@theawesomewillyt]

Luca Stesak. Trust me

[@johnholmes912]

can't hurt that he's playing a Bechstein

[@robertoogle2866]

Mr. Joel, I’m a native New Yorker, growing up in the 70s and 80s. My musician friends and I couldn’t get enough of you back then. It still warms my heart to hear you sing this, and makes me proud of my roots. Thanks.

[@TechSucht]

Listening to this song makes me want to go back to NYC.

[@giulianom.8570]

I lived in NYC for only 5 years, 50 years ago. But I'm still in the New York state of mind.

[@sageywavey]

Giuliano M. The New York you lived in is stone cold dead.

[@michaelklein6244]

Some here the feeling stays forever it seems

[@anhlee5087]

Same here. I have been away from NYC since Jun 2001 and it's wont fade away.

[@stephenriggs8177]

Never lived there, but it always feels like home.

[@KurtRichterCISSP]

@classiccarz Ain't it amazing all the people you disagree with are responsible for everything you don't like, and nothing's ever the fault of people like you. Must be very comforting.

[@petergreen2552]

Shades and a ciggy. Joel looking bad ass here. Great tune.

[@hekkoCZ]

That's 7:38.

[@cubswin6779]

The only Billy I know that is truly a Billy Bad Ass! Ok, maybe Billy The Kid as well.

[@richarddecredico6098]

CRINGE FUCKING CITY

[@mmmthe1184]

Richard DeCredico what do you mean cringe city

[@kbrodeur]

@@richarddecredico6098 wait, it's bad ass, he looks JUST like bruno mars here. let's get real, he's kicking ass 100%.

[@Tactical_Therapist]

I’m not even from New York and this is a gut punch of emotions! What a legend!

[@bored-trader]

Everyone was mesmerized by the sax solo, they didn't know what to do until Billy broke the silence

[@juanpedroarbulu5589]

just here to say thank you Billy, you've made my life happier with your music.

[@cubswin6779]

I'm married because of Billy, definately made my life happier!

[@VALLI02]

Bien dit, moi aussi

[@nicolajanecesmecik3473]

Absolutely 🫶

[@erskinecooney1859]

Saw Billy Joel in summer of ‘76 backing up Jefferson Starship (still with Kantner, Slick & Balin). Before the concert thought Billy was just another middling top 40 artist. Blew my socks off. He’s one of the giants of American music, as this video clearly shows. Geniuses like him don’t come along often.

[@jill-anneveldhuis4608]

All these years later ( about 40 ) I am getting chills!!!! ❤

[@nevrens]

Man, that's some horn playing.

[@matthewzarris9177]

Yes. He's blowin!

[@reeffeeder]

So horny

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

That's what you call a truly legendary chord progression.

[@fernandojorgerenart2638]

If JFK airport greets you with a giant ad containing the title of this song, you really get to realize how quintessential Billy Joel is to the Big Apple! They’re just synonyms! An extraordinary artist matching the same greatness of his city!👏👏👏🙌🙌

[@MarqueeMarkVI]

That’s some wickedly hard sax playing at the end. Very impressive.

[@tandjbiz]

Ohhhhhhhh that sax player..... Playing straight jazz lines at speed, completely in the pocket when the band is silent, and hitting every major not of the melody on time, in between his lines. Absolutely amazing. Nice work.

[@thesolitaryadventurer]

Richie Canata is his name I think. Wonderful player. Sax is missing these days, such a brilliant instrument.

[@ambercrombie789]

Hope you got to see him live. Whoa!

[@brianbrick4110]

This is Billy Joel at his absolute best! Amazing!!

[@Christian-kh3mw]

❤

[@ytpremium7649]

Luckily I was born in NYC and I know EXACTLY what this song is talking about

[@ashocck8065]

@@DameTremonti With this personality, you should have at least been good looking.

[@donsailing1356]

Another thing about Billy that I admire, besides his unbelievable genius, is that he is a shining example of determination and motivation and confidence. What’s oftentimes more important than a college degree, or even a high school diploma, is simply going all out for whatever interest you have. For him to quit high school to follow his dream of playing music…..not knowing what degree of success lay ahead….gives me goosebumps! Doing what he loves…… what he has a passion for…. is something most people never achieve.

[@CrazyChemistPL]

There's something unique in Billy's understanding and feeling of music.

[@kevinnelson66]

Rich Cannata does the Lord's work with that sax.

[@ninahagen1453]

Thanks! I was looking for the sax player's name.

[@dannyboylan2342]

Yep I was looking for his name too thanks!!!

[@WonsPhreely]

Yeah he's really good! How come we dont hear more about him when they talk about classic players?

[@chona2103]

🎷ooooh i love how billy joel pointed at him in the end thinking like 💭 you sonofabeets nailed it! Rich just did a mini concert and billy was just so proud of him.

[@seanswinton6242]

Seeing this at 10 years old back then made me switch for clarinet to saxophone. I saw that girls liked it. Springsteen, Bowie, Ronstadt,and many others had saxophone on their records.

[@mdmusic2130]

An amazing City deserves an amazing song…. 🏙️ ❤️🗽

[@boris90]

Billy Joel's "New York State of Mind" is an incredible masterpiece that showcases his exceptional talent as a musician, singer, and songwriter. The way he effortlessly blends soulful vocals with his piano skills is truly a gift from above. At my 32 years of age, I can attest that there's no one more original and iconic than Billy Joel. Even though I'm not from New York, this song, especially the sax solo, gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. Billy's music is like its own genre, and it's something we all cherish. His songs have the power to transport you to a time and place, a true testament to his amazing artistry. Long live the legend, Billy Joel! 🎹🗽🎵🔥

[@stdomingoblues1187]

The most New York feeling song ever

[@4_I_M_A_RainDog2]

Doesn't matter about genre...there are just some musical events captured on video that are just special....this is one.

[@tonysmario817]

this man was the coolest cat that ever became a famous rock star. real talent.

[@pauledmonds3249]

There's no way, no way we will ever see this level of talent and humour again.

[@santinovanaria8907]

😂 haha

[@psycoticreaction9135]

Yes we will.....AFTER COMPUTERS STOP DICTATING WHAT IS PLAYED ON THE RADIO AND PUSHED COMMERCIALLY!!

[@le_th_]

Outside of Prince, I would have to agree with you.

[@sooparticular]

taylor swift?

[@TigerPrawn_]

@@sooparticular Umm...

[@tenglesfoly001]

He will be a man of history of music, of course still now.

[@babeb5588]

He's da king of music.

[@MaxZ_FX]

@@babeb5588 no lol, kings of music are still Chopin/Beethoven/Mozart, etc but the king of 20th-century music for sure.

[@Strimbles]

comment english is good speak

[@richarddecredico6098]

He will soon be forgotten. He's a fucking hack that stole most of his songs.

[@lightblueeyedgirl1442]

I still get goosebumps every time I hear this. I so miss the northeast.

[@jaimetorres950]

come back

[@waynemoores]

Finally made it to NYC. It was just as awesome as this song is. Thank you Billy.

[@markcole1400]

That has got to be the best version that Billy ever played anywhere of that song. Man it just kicks. Old Grey whistle test whispering Bob Harris 1978

[@Dahlia10]

My favorite version of this song. I can feel it,music is fantastic Soo jazzy.

[@bryancarter1747]

Yes I totally agree

[@aquamarine99911]

I was never a big Billy Joel fan back in the 70s. But this seriously impressed me. He's a better piano player than I remembered. Like, a serious player. It's funny when he really goes full on Ray Charles with his voice. I think it was his good friend Paul Simon who once said that Billy could imitate anyone, which could be a detriment because it made it harder for his natural voice to come out.

[@markfrommaryland3825]

I read long ago some critic pointing out that he was, in his opinion, subpar on his left hand while nimble with his right. I hear the nimble, I don't hear the subpar. He is, and was, a fine player of great skill and expressiveness.

[@aquamarine99911]

@@markfrommaryland3825 Actually, that might have been Billy himself. I remember him saying exactly that in an interview - by way of mentioning that he couldn't play Bach-y contrapunctal style - and was watching for it here. And, like you, I don't hear an atrophied left hand at all.

[@prafullaghildiyal2796]

And song writer as well telling good stories

[@bryancarter1747]

He had many influences the late great Ray Charles was definitely one of them but I'm sure he was burdened from it those that can do those that can't talk about those that can

[@bryancarter1747]

I was also impressed with his piano and the sax the tone was like butter

[@bendennis7730]

I’m struggling to keep up with the comments because I agree with so many - Billy Joel was and still is the sound of New York to most of us - love you man

[@Poemsguitar]

I can't agree more! When I think of the traditional smokey old NYC jazz club, off the beaten path, yeah man, I think of Billy.

[@alonsoloya8416]

That sax is just unbelievable 🥹

[@johnsegelke4385]

It's good sax, but to say it is great is an overstatement. It rambles, in fact, while never proving unpleasant.

[@johnHofweber]

thankyou Mr. Joel for your beautiful evocation of NY

[@upsidedahead]

I don't think that sax ending was planned, but I love how Billy just embraced it. What a moment 💞

[@chrisnolan5607]

Richie Cannata on sax.

[@carlreed691]

Ofcourse it was planned

[@paulprichard7432]

Joel has new talent participate in almost all of his performances. I saw him a few years ago as MSG. He even had his daughter sing. I didn't know it went back to his early career.

[@hollyzukowski4216]

I saw him back in 1978 at a college right after his album 52nd Street came out. Incredible experience. Always wanted to go again. Makes me proud to be a Long Islander.

[@petergreen2552]

The old grey whistle test was the benchmark of proper live music. So many great acts played on it from Lynyrd Skynyrd,U2,Talking Heads,the Undertones, Specials and the piano man here.

[@neilpiper9889]

We were so lucky to have a TV programme like this on the BBC back then.

[@rudimarramirez8723]

Don’t forget Argent

[@MrYoYoBoBoChaddyInsaneZhangII]

Peter Green There are also the npr tiny desk concerts now.

[@markfrommaryland3825]

@@MrYoYoBoBoChaddyInsaneZhangII Amen. They're a godsend for finding and watching talent that is not yet well known. I also recommend the website "Song Exploder" for same, plus they get interviewed about how they built the featured song. There are some old songs and a focus on movie and TV themes that is also appealing, but mainly, it's acts with a growing following that are not yet big.

[@theflyluciano7877]

Did U2 play here!?

[@TheGlobalfrog12]

So few artists today have the ability to not only sing but play an instrument and write gems like this ... The music today lacks soul, feeling and genuine talent

[@KennyEvansUK]

Wow, this is a great piece of history. Billy's playing here is so on point, so sharp, so vibrant. The whole band are killing it with the way they play with this song, it's a masterclass in live performance. Saved for posterity.

[@mosriteminioncause7741]

This is the apple at its ripest...that moment in time where everything is perfect ... the voice, the inflection, the interpretation, his mastery of the keyboard...you can try but you will not find a better delivery of this song by Billy Joel...this is the man at his very best.

[@warrenwhite4532]

Another beautiful piece of art by Billy Joel as usual

[@howtodoitdude1662]

What makes him stand out as a great performer, is his emotions. It’s felt through his words, vocals and piano playing!

[@albertmonteros9919]

Never been to New York but listening to this as if I'm walking in the New York of Billy Joel. Amazing music man

[@averiskonsept]

Still gives me goosebumps how cool Billy is. Perfectly at home behind the keys. Had the privilege to see him with Sir Elton and it was the most memorable rock show I've ever been to and its not even that close. Love his music; a personal favorite is this particular performance. (36 y/o here)

[@Merri1961]

Oh wow....was that Detroit because I was there with those two.....❤ Billy

[@thomasnelson5758]

This is the definitive version of this song for me. He does piano riffs and licks here that I haven't seen in any other live video of NYSOM, be it from this era ('78-80) or modern performance. Love his Ray Charles vocal inflection too, it's perfect here. And Richie nails the solo here compared to the Live at Carnegie Hall performance.

[@PorterUk]

His one-handed runs at 4:30 to 5:00 are the reason I learnt to play piano. This classic OGWT episode is worthy of a release and one of the best gigs I have ever witnessed. His band were completely in sync and honed after a solid European tour. Probably the most capable that Billy ever was - just entered his peak period. Still had that elastic voice capable of hitting any notes.

[@bcummings2187]

This is liquid smooth 🔥

[@Dahlia10]

Agree

[@clareclements]

I have it on DVD . I saw him in 52 Street tour 25 Feb 1979 Bristol Colston Hall U.K. . Takes me back to that night every time

[@CryptoChef99]

We were so lucky to grow up with music like this & many other iconic rock bands etc..... It will never happen again.

[@charlesjenkins1225]

This is a Perfect rendition .. And as a Life Long NYer. This SHOULD be the State Official Theme Song.

[@imannonymous7707]

He was my first major concert. We travelled 5 people in a chevette . Ugh! 5 hours each way. .I was 12...all worth it! he didnt dissapoint ....

[@mtrzaska7590]

Legend

[@brettboyce9045]

Three Dog ahoooooooo

[@yankeeladee02]

🩶🖤 One man was given many gifts in this life and he gave them back to us. It’s nearly impossible to pick a favorite Billy gem, but this is probably mine, but I also might equally LOVE the duo, “Baby Grand” with the late, great legend, Mr. Ray Charles. Thank you, Piano Man… We love ya, pal.🩶🖤

[@minhsuantsai1242]

I love this so much Billy! Can’t wait to see you in NY 2024!❤

[@brucedillinger9448]

You know what? If you've just watched this....you've just witnessed perfection!

[@IvoryMelodies86]

That Tenor Sax solo though... "Well said" indeed!

[@endurance38]

I loved when Garth Brooks invited Billy Joel on stage at Central Park.

[@myronlarimer1943]

Live is always better than studio. It is real, raw and feeds off the audience. Music is all about the performance, in that moment. This is priceless! Thanks, Billy…

[@tangobango9653]

This song ‘grows’ on you...gets into your bones.

[@bobyorke]

In the days when we all smoked, anywhere!

[@Ianrobinson981]

Pure genius. Music from a distant past at its very best.

[@deirdremcquade9690]

Goosebumps!

[@BobDenard05]

I'm gonna pour a glass of bourbon, and sip it slowly.... I'm travelling back again in time. Thanks a lot sir, for taking me with you on your journey.👏👏👏👏👏

[@Aaron48219]

Early Billy is best Billy. I'm 42 and grew up to your music. If not for you, I never would've had any appreciation for the ivory keys. Still rocking my stereo you magnificent bastard!

[@vocal77]

He has written many songs, but among them, I think this is the best song that fits his identity the most.

[@ilonatorraca685]

Love this rendition with the piano and saxophone. True Billy Joel. Thank you.

[@jedvinso]

Billy puts me in the N.Y. spirit with this one. first and only time I went to New York was 1999 when the original Yankee stadium in the Bronx was around and everything was true new York fashion I was 8 went to that stadium, experienced the statue of liberty,empire state building, and stood in front of the world trade center I'll always remember and never forget god bless new york

[@lindamast1865]

needed to hear this; so sad what NY is going through; prayers for the country too

[@-Ricky_Spanish-]

Save your prayers. New York is doing way better than they were back when this was recorded. Pray for Birmingham, AL or Houston, TX if you feel the need to pray. NY doesn't need it.

[@fjtransmission]

Shame we are stuck with criminals and corrupt politicians like deblasio and andrew cuomo who have never done anything in their lives other than hold political office

[@ruthlesshack1279]

@@fjtransmission The only POS criminals are are the ones that worship the Orange POS narcissist LIAR, like YOU, Bunkerboy lover. Eat shit and Fuck off...

[@fjtransmission]

No criminal acts over here only the carrer criminals like andrew cuomo and william wilhem jr

[@ruthlesshack1279]

@@fjtransmission #Bunkerboy lovers are the biggest CRIMINALS of all. Blow it out your ass, spineless trumpturd.

[@nikonikolic1365]

What a fantastic artist. Gotta love Billy Joel. What a song!!!! Superb!!!!

[@jeffmansur8875]

He's the best ever love him and im 65 years old

[@coreysmorgan8488]

I have never had the pleasure of seein Billy Joel live, but my sister has. She has lierally attended 60-70 concerts in her life and she said tjat Billy Joel was hands down the best show. Quite a statement there.

[@philschopshop4591]

His backup singer is renting a house, from my family.

[@matthewtomczyk]

i was going to go to his concert in charlotte in april but it got rescheduled due to covid 😭

[@WolfyGanger]

I’d comment but, seriously, what the hell can you say? A master class by incredibly gifted musicians that literally takes my breath away... and brings a bittersweet tear to the eye. And Billy, you’ve been my home for many, many years. Thank-you. ❤️

[@ajohn6104]

7:38 I fucking love that moment. It shows Billy's humility. He's stayed with his band for years now.

[@rocketeerPM2500]

Takes me straight back to Sydney (NSW State, Australia) in the 1970's. The 'Piano Man' LP hit our airwaves in 1974. And half a century later Billy Joel's music still rocks. Timeless.

[@davidmitchell1959]

Mans a bloody music genius! Has been for years. Written so many brilliant songs with such brilliant music. He is up there with the best of all time.

[@barbara6103]

I LOVE NEW YORK ❤ The City that raised me. 🗽

[@gz9520]

Been there once. Wont ever go back.

[@dianemartin152]

SAME HERE..IN PA NOW...WISH I was THERE

[@tonygairomusic911]

I love you, Billy Joel. Always have. Always will. I am a professional musician and have been my entire life because of you. And I am a pro sax player, in particular, in large part thanks to Richie Cannata. Liberty is still one of my all-time favorite drummers too. Thank you all - Russell Javors, Doug Stegmeyer, et al - for inspiring me to do what I am so fortunate to get to do for a living. As Jerry Seinfeld always says, "I've never had a job." And Billy, it's down to you that I spent my teenage years in coat and tie, jeans and sneakers! You are the greatest! I love you!