Billy Joel - Prelude / Angry Young Man (from Tonight - Connecticut 1976)

Billy Joel “Prelude/Angry Young Man" Live from Connecticut, 1976
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Lyrics:
There's a place in the world for the angry young man
With his working class ties and his radical plans
He refuses to bend, he refuses to crawl
He's always at home with his back to the wall
And he's proud of his scars and the battles he's lost
And he struggles and bleeds as he hangs on the cross
And he likes to be known as the angry young man
Give a moment or two to the angry young man
With his foot in his mouth and his heart in his hand
He's been stabbed in the back, he's been misunderstood
It's a comfort to know his intentions are good
And he sits in a room with a lock on the door
With his maps and his medals laid out on the floor
And he likes to be known as the angry young man
I believe I've passed the age of consciousness and righteous rage
I found that just surviving was a noble fight
I once believed in causes too
I had my pointless point of view
And life went on no matter who was wrong or right
And there's always a place for the angry young man
With his fist in the air and his head in the sand
And he's never been able to learn from mistakes
So he can't understand why his heart always breaks
But his honor is pure and his courage as well
And he's fair and he's true and he's boring as hell
And he'll go to the grave as an angry old man
There's a place in the world for the angry young man
With his working class ties and his radical plans
He refuses to bend, he refuses to crawl
He's always at home with his back to the wall
And he's proud of his scars and the battles he's lost
And he struggles and bleeds as he hangs on the cross
And he likes to be known as the angry young man
#BillyJoel #LiveMusic #SingerSongwriter

[@tomaszrogowski8052]

Do you people have any idea how impeccably timed this had to be !!! Especially live!!! Billy is the 🐐

[@benmcgeehan]

I am 50 years old now and the more I move through my life the more this song becomes my theme song.

[@marthaedwards5492]

One of my best memories was seeing this live in 1979! So, yes absolutely…and I’m not a musician ❤

[@brainsareus]

The King

[@jhonbon2654]

@@OwlWhite12 you're just another example why I'm not religious. But I'm not atheist.

[@HiEverybody]

Greg Elchert lmao

[@mikemancini313]

-Elvis Presley-

[@isimensministry]

I had the privilege of blowing my last 5k promoting this concert at Connecticut College's Palmer Auditorium in December 1976. Still remains a highlight of my life. Greatness was all over the board and a few months later The Stranger came out with Just the Way You Are. There will never be another like him.

[@sixtieskid062]

I could watch Liberty Devitto play drums all day long.

[@robertsevers6251]

GOAT

[@Drchainsaw77]

I can't. Never thought much of his playing, although admittedly it's better live than on record.

[@joelalexander4513]

@@Drchainsaw77 nor should you. Master drummer lol

[@jtal19]

Amazing! Why doesn't this over 10 million views? Music today can't even come close to this.

[@alexanderwillis77]

because skill doesn't matter anymore. autotune ruined the music industry now most people suck

[@vomitingconfetti7187]

The drummer is a monster! Excellent arrangement and performance by Billy and the Band!

[@josephjenkins4284]

I actually saw this concert live in 1976 in New Haven Ct. It was awesome. Thanks for the memories

[@TRXLLGE]

Joseph Jenkins Damn, You’re old

[@JdDiehl]

WindowsXP Gamer Really?

[@josephjenkins4284]

Let's just I've seen a lot. I can guarantee my life has been far more interesting than yours will never catch up to mine. Ive been all over the world and had the opportunity to see every great band live. You'll never have that. I'm not done yet. 😎

[@josephjenkins4284]

@@JdDiehl THANKS Jordan.

[@ChrisLengyelMagic]

Was this at toads or the old arena?

[@dixiehixrealestate]

His piano in this video is unreal. His fingers are a blur. Such talent! And his voice too. A truly remarkable talent.

[@DrakeMayeGlazer]

Ive listened to angry young man 10000000 times and I’m gonna be honest, this is my favorite version. The intro is so smooth. Liberty is so fucking good. Billy’s voice in his early was so fucking good. And i find it so cool that he’s playing this and nobody knows the lyrics cuz he just released the song

[@thomasparkin8126]

Clip it Gaming it sounds exactly like the album version- pure brilliance

[@willritter4076]

Billy in the late 70s was the absolute zenith of 20th century music... I'd be honored if some Billy Joel fans would check out my acoustic piano & vocal performances of ALLENTOWN and VIENNA on my channel in tribute to the master. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and peace.

[@daveedward6925]

Billy screwed over Liberty

[@jordan_mcarthur7591]

in the 70s and early 80s was billy’s PRIME. what a legend

[@howtodoitdude1662]

@@daveedward6925 you don’t bite the hand that feeds you.

[@fioreemeri6520]

0:10 I thought I had the KZbin Accelerator on 2x lol

[@phinphan1467]

Fiorella Emeri 😂

[@kenarts11]

😂😂😂😂

[@jaredschroeder]

I think that’s the way Billy prefers listening to music on KZbin

[@eddyvideostar]

To Fiorella Emeri: No KZbin accelerator, nor any kiddie gaming stuff -- not even Franz Liszt could duplicate this high level, high-class riff. This was pure music back in the day, being true to the cameras and ears of the public.

[@bradleymarshallmusic]

Angry young man reminds me of the melody from Brenda and Eddie in Scenes from an Italian Restaurant

[@LadyhawksLairDotCom]

I hear hints of "The Ballad of Billy the Kid" in there, as well.

[@UKBIGBLUENATION1]

That is without a doubt, my favorite song by Billy Joel. 👍👍

[@JRBUISEXCAVATING]

It’s Brender and Eddie, get it right next time.

[@Ali-dp7ib]

SAME

[@-RandomBiz-]

There was more musicianship in that prelude than in the last 5 years of pop songs.

[@khurramakhteronline]

Very well said, God bless you

[@prismc.8464]

Amen.

[@502deputyify]

5 years??? I’m only 38 and just really “found” Joel Holy shit the Talent!!

[@alistairkentucky-david9344]

@@502deputyify You just found Billy Joel? What is that like? I'm genuinely excited for the world of fantastic music you're about to discover!

[@confusedasyou4249]

While I disagree with this sentiment; it is a great song

[@leokimvideo]

Young and ON FIRE

[@patrickscully4786]

I cannot imagine having to master this drum line. What an absolute nightmare! Phenomenal musical talent on display. Does anybody REALLY play instruments like this anymore? We need a rock n roll revival!

[@happy17761492]

It was just yesterday when we were so young. Music like this will never be played or made ever again.

[@fishelbresler3870]

Great music for sure, but you might also consider that before Billy Joel came along, there were people who said, "There'll never again be music as great as the music of my youth..."

[@Matsi990]

@@fishelbresler3870 Let’s be honest, music nowadays is shit, trash. I prefer this era.

[@Mitchellcraft27]

@@Matsi990 Let's hope music turns around

[@user-io9dl5uh1r]

Billy and his band were tight!!!

[@zacharymordente]

that beginning piano, he broke physics

[@The_Real_Indiana_Joe]

I read somewhere that Billy was teaching a robot to play piano. It quit.

[@sethkallin2932]

You can watch that with the sound off and it's still entertaining.

[@rodritchison1995]

By God, that's a wake up start to a concert.

[@kilgoretrout6136]

Right!?

[@jennifertracykessler2474]

Magic. Soulful. Authentic. More than satisfied my craving for some old-school music by a legendary storyteller, vocalist and insanely talented pianist. Billy with your baby face and vintage heart, gratitude for this posting. XO

[@gardentractor]

Geniuses! All Of Them!!!

[@MatthewMS.]

Greatest open to any song 🎵 ever

[@IronWolf123]

Damn the first notes make Billy more than just a Piano Man, but the Emperor of the Piano

[@paulelliott3220]

Magnificent from the one and only Billy Joel Wonderful song, wonderful album and some great playing with his band Doesn't get any better

[@chuckbaranoski4788]

Cameraman surely did not appreciate how hard the song is to play on the piano or he was bored so he focused on the band! Truly an awesome piano part!

[@roseolson2680]

WOW, LOOK AT THOSE HANDS PERFORM, TOTALLY ON FIRE IN THIS CONCERT PERFOMANCE THE BEST!!!

[@shark8160]

The drummer is the angry young man definitely

[@decacards5250]

Liberty is an underrated drummer.

[@robertsevers6251]

GOAT

[@vpaczkowski]

His technique reminds me of animal from the muppets

[@fbayer72]

@@vpaczkowski I believe that Muppet was replicated after Liberty !!

[@broadwaychris]

I used to go see Billy Joel just to see Liberty DeVitto.

[@2v_5r84]

@@fbayer72 No that was Keith Moon

[@ScarsUnseen24]

I love Liberty on drums!

[@futurof7967]

Esto es buena música.

[@mehurtzalot]

I was there also. It was awesome!

[@billadams9986]

I have 3 different snippets from this song that I use as my alarm tones. No way to sleep through this.

[@adambeauregard1021]

When covid ends seeing him again is going to be one of my top priorities. He is a living legend and this is my favorite song from him.

[@sonykroket]

perfection.

[@srtjhsrzdfhkgdf9961]

大好きな歌なので聴けてよかったです！観られてよかったです！

[@petergreen2552]

Brilliant live performer. Seen him 3 times. This track is SO bloody good!

[@eliascrookshank]

I saw Bill Joel somewhere north of thirty times in the eighties. It was always a kickass performance, and I was never disappointed. This song was always a crowd pleaser.

[@BassManDan1018]

We just used to expect this kind of phenomenal musicianship from our pop stars. Crazy how much it’s changed.

[@angiemelanie]

I love you Billy

[@aboltonskydivejunkie]

V SINGER!! " WE DIDN'T START THE FIRE" One of my favorite songs!!

[@haroldsnorman]

Love you Billy bob

[@haroldsnorman]

Thank you for making it easier for us veterans like you Man!!!!

[@jimhanold9026]

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

[@robertsevers6251]

First time was Oct 30, 1982, Kansas City, MO, last time was Target Field Minneapolis, MN, July 28, 2017, I won free tickets! My total is nine times live over 15 years and 4 states! Would not have missed a one! I left one out Face to Face Ames, IA, have forgotten the year, but it was August and about Woodstock time, so he suddenly decided to do his Joe Cocker imitation of With a Little Help From My Friends. Also I saw the touring version of Movin' Out. So, 10 times in 15 years!

[@SUSAN-gm3wt]

billy のピアノ....amazing!!

[@Delorean198]

There will always be a place in the world for the angry young man and I swear this man used to to everything himself

[@davidschmidt6013]

Seriously, this kind of stuff Billy wrote without even trying...and modern kids listen and go "...wha.... ???" Does everyone else realize how incredible this band is? We're talking atomic-clock tight...

[@anon6116]

The entire album was and still is just right. Love listening now just as did when it was released.

[@timmmahhhh]

People use the term underappreciated way too much, but one place it clearly applies is the Turnstiles album as it's overshadowed by The Stranger and the others.

[@mehdib.628]

Great time for music. Thanks for sharing. He's great. I can't believe his manager ran off with all his money once. What a jerk.

[@connorcrabb2811]

yeah, skimmed 30 mil off him, it was his ex wifes brother

[@rockbertoqc]

Great, great tune by one of the greatest. BTW, nothing like the original Billy Joel Band.

[@hunterlawrence4895]

You are really right.

[@billyjoel2917]

Hi, pretty fan, i know this is like a dream to you.Thank you for being a fan🌹🌹

[@siddsoft1]

The ultimate piano man,,,, Gods own creation

[@KyleCourounis]

Ah, yes. These were the days where Billy used to play the MiniMoog himself! Vary noice!

[@ewq7676]

He sings so effortlessly. At his top.

[@kurtflahavin5994]

Angry Young Man is a legendary song by a legendary singer.

[@RobWatsonWebidextrous]

Who else came to this video to actually verify what you heard happening on Spotify/CD/record was indeed this fast in a real performance and not redubbed somehow? My gosh, that piano at the beginning. What a master! This is true performance.

[@taeganmack4372]

Not to verify it was dubbed, I believed he was this fast but wanted to see it happen

[@jonnywishbone4805]

This is great stuff

[@drwooly]

I STILL say there is nobody better at the keys than Billy Joel. He and Elton John are the two at the top of the Rock and Roll Mountain at keyboards.

[@FrankMultari]

I love how the synth solo at 3:30 he barely looks at his lead hand.

[@electricmohair]

I like how in every live performance of this song, he always looks around at the audience during the piano part at 0:38

[@user-go2ww1kg8c]

Billy Joel My favorite cool singer ... Poetic lyrics are good too ...

[@martyslevin2932]

😃this song and all of Billy Joel music make me wish I stayed with piano lessons. Not that I would have been so good, but just to try to play some of it.

[@dr.susanwerkheiser4321]

Happy 71st Birthday

[@waltermameli2026]

Hands on Fire.....Billy Joel.....Drummer Supreme.....Liberty DeVitto.....Hardcore Long Island Rock n Roll.....

[@curelop]

I just love Billy Joel!!

[@playerplague3870]

My fav

[@MatthewMS.]

It’s really cool how time and clothing style changes but music is so timeless

[@jimmirza4212]

Liberty is a beast on this!

[@lawtonblandford4100]

Never was Billy Joel as great as this, with his original band!

[@terrorbilly4707]

The best band he ever had

[@daveswife1225]

My fave entertainer ❤

[@daveswifey]

@Billy Joel thank you angel I have loved your music since 2nd grade.. Glass houses 8 track I got for my 8th birthday I'm 51 now It's my dream to see you in concert Very sick and not sure I'll ever get the chance but just wanted you to know I love your music for all of my life Greatest hits volume 3 is my fave Love it Love all of your music 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 Much love Blessings tenfold

[@c5d53g2e]

How could anyone dislike this?!!!!

[@adammiller8133]

Hipsters how get offended every time “Uptown Girl” comes on because they think it’s just some pop junk and haven’t heard anything else. Not hating on Uptown Girl, just saying some people do.

[@hensenstratovdiehard231]

$7()710 people (

[@siddsoft1]

Billy u r the Best,,,, love

[@ScottlandShaffner0423]

WOW !!!

[@hunterlawrence4895]

Wow

[@billyjoel2917]

Hi, pretty fan, i know this is like a dream to you.Thank you for being a fan🌹🌹

[@teamtwe]

LOVE that Intro! He has the best timing and rythmn. Divine gifting!

[@edgargarcia413]

Muy buena canción como todas, lo seguimos esperando en México...

[@ellianafernandez6026]

Yo mejor me hice el proposito de viajar a verlo y el mes pasado fui a NY. No me arrepiento de haber puesto en jaque mi estabilidad financiera de todo el 2019 jajaja. valio la pena.

[@bob15479]

@@ellianafernandez6026 encantado

[@randyubriacosr6580]

Saw them at THE 100th at MSG a few short years ago- Spectacular ! As is THIS !!!

[@lucreziadomizi]

simply love lt😍

[@Stratelier]

I hear a version of this on the overhead music at work, and the extended piano prelude never ceases to impress.

[@maryannmccarthy1824]

Obviously love Billy but also DAMN that drummer ❤❤❤❤

[@choppersquonk]

I didn’t know he played the synth part too… the man’s amazing

[@riccardoangeli802]

Il migliore di tutti i tempi. Di sicuro il più completo e versatile songwriter

[@alk61695]

I wish he would play that live right now. He did briefly a few years ago but I missed it.

[@sammcbride2149]

I've always liked this song and this album.

[@jtal19]

Love the fist pound at 1:53. This song is epic!

[@Clemelety]

I love Billy Joel

[@benjordan1916]

Love you

[@Wookie8058]

Outstanding tune!! Liberty is an absolute monster on the drums! OMG. Outstanding artists, ALL of them. Mr. Joel is a genius, hands down!

[@Diomede-Lefort]

Ah I love Liberty's gesture, so stylish and personal, yea he's a f... drummer !

[@DutchOvenChef]

Oh my! The Piano Man does his masterful work! So awesome to see concerts from the 70's!

[@danger2374]

Billy and the band at the top of their game. Look at his fingers fly over that piano!

[@jerrensnow2393]

Jam'ing...

[@carloshombredeblues932]

Saludis de México ✌💃💃👏

[@brettkoeshall2325]

This is actually one of my favorite Billy Joel songs.

[@simonhill6776]

This guy's crazy where the Hell is he from outer space hooked I was 4 when these guys were laying this down rock and roll opera this is better than meat loaf never thought I'd say that ever

[@matthewmcconahan897]

Watch at 2X

[@Rup869]

This truly was beautiful

[@ianmorton4136]

Just incredible !!!

[@christheiss4511]

Dammit. This is still so fucking good.

[@ruthfeeney9441]

The piano man a legend

[@mikemcconeghy4658]

Now THIS is a theme song for 2020. And I loved seeing him beat those piano keys.

[@ianmcnamee5243]

Great 👍 this is going to be running through my head all day !!!!

[@tomaszrogowski8052]

This is godliness in its finest hour!!!

[@lilloo3358]

Saw this amazing man in concert at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland in the 90s. A master showman.

[@jimmirza4212]

Cannot get enough of this track.

[@riccardoangeli802]

Che dire ... Talento energia classe musicalità .... Piano Man ... Per lui la musica è un gioco facile ... Un divertimento... In Italia non abbiamo mai avuto un artista che nemmeno si possa avvicinare a LUI

[@grumpygramps5350]

Well what can I say about this genius that ain't already been said 🤔 I I can't think of of a song Billy released that I have liked 👏

[@seanscanlon9067]

Did you mean have not liked?

[@merycarvalho6218]

Iove you beautiful Billy ❤️💋💋❤️😘

[@Bbillyjoell]

Hello, how are you doing..I trust you're a great fan of mine 😊... and truly appreciate you , may God bless you in abundance

[@SUSAN-gm3wt]

argee

[@dirtybirdfarms442]

Amazing Talent !!!