Billy Joel - Scenes from an Italian Restaurant (Live from Long Island)

Billy Joel “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant" Live from Long Island
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Lyrics:
A bottle of white, a bottle of red
Perhaps a bottle of rose instead
We'll get a table near the street
In our old familiar place
You and I, face to face
A bottle of red, a bottle of white
It all depends upon your appetite
I'll meet you any time you want
In our Italian Restaurant
Things are okay with me these days
Got a good job, got a good office
Got a new wife, got a new life
And the family's fine
We lost touch long ago
You lost weight I did not know
You could ever look so nice after
So much time
Do you remember those days hanging out
At the village green
Engineer boots, leather jackets
And tight blue jeans
Drop a dime in the box play the
Song about New Orleans
Cold beer, hot lights
My sweet romantic teenage nights
Brenda and Eddie were the
Popular steadys
And the king and the queen
Of the prom
Riding around with the car top
Down and the radio on
Nobody looked any finer
Or was more of a hit at the
Parkway Diner
We never knew we could want more
Than that out of life
Surely Brenda and Eddie would
Always know how to survive
Brenda and Eddy were still going
Steady in the summer of '75
When they decided the marriage would
Be at the end of July
Everyone said they were crazy
Brenda you know you're much too lazy
Eddie could never afford to live that
Kind of life
But there we were wavin' Brenda and
Eddie goodbye
They got an apartment with deep
Pile carpet
And a couple of paintings from Sears
A big waterbed that they bought
With the bread
They had saved for a couple
Of years
They started to fight when the
Money got tight
And they just didn't count on
The tears.
They lived for a while in a
Very nice style
But it's always the same in the end
They got a divorce as a matter
Of course
And they parted the closest
Of friends
Then the king and the queen went
Back to the green
But you can never go back
There again
Brenda and Eddie had had it
Already by the summer of '75
From the high to the low to
The end of the show
For the rest of their lives
They couldn't go back to
The greasers
The best they could do was
Pick up the pieces
We always knew they would both
Find a way to get by
That's all I heard about
Brenda and Eddie
Can't tell you more than I
Told you already
And here we are wavin' Brenda
And Eddie goodbye
A bottle of red, a bottle of white
Whatever kind of mood you're in tonight
I'll meet you anytime you want
In our Italian Restaurant

[@CaptainAmaziiing]

Mad props to the guy on sax. Two instruments, backup vocs, and he played air guitar on his sax when there was nothing else for him to do. 10/10.

[@josezuniga5974]

Mark Rivera is his name

[@aheendwhz1]

And he's still touring with Billy today.

[@connormurphy7873]

goosebumps when I hear his little part at 5:45

[@henrymarks2237]

Are you not counting air guitar as an instrument?

[@AntoineWG]

@@henrymarks2237 Alto sax, soprano sax and air guitar make 3!

[@nigel.a.v.909]

If Billy doesn't get his own movie called "piano man" I'll lose faith in this world.

[@Ilovekghimothy]

NAV 4M ikr

[@kencummings953]

It will be called New York State Of Mind.

[@nigel.a.v.909]

@@kencummings953 whatever be the name, but we need a movie!!!

[@mathewkirk1748]

He deserves it, but he wouldn’t want it. As he said himself “I’ve had my say....”

[@danielasbjrnsson7500]

It should be called My Life

[@damongiefer3621]

This song is everything. Its fast, its slow, its powerful, its soft, its big, its small. Perfection.

[@jacksondicken9819]

Couldn’t have said it better

[@michele9271]

and it's a STORY.... I think it may be one of the best songs. You're right - this song is EVERYTHING - PERFECTION

[@anncronin8344]

Perfect performance !

[@iluvjake1000]

Just fell in love with this song all over again...

[@4EyedAnimation]

Its a 1 song rock opera

[@daniolam8113]

Billy's Bohemian Raphsody

[@robynstewardson]

Yep, bet he was told it was too long!

[@DarthFox]

more like Queen's Scenes from an Italian Restaurant

[@kencummings953]

More like Billy's Jungleland.

[@seanscanlon9067]

@@DarthFox Scenes was later though.

[@nbilger4229]

Exactly

[@Craig-ib7gk]

You will never see a better live performance of this piece than this recording. His band was a tight as they would ever be, his vocals absolutely peaked, and his playing off the charts.

[@carlosconesa]

Carnegie Hall 1977 is better IMO. There's no video, tho.

[@brianaduncan1611]

I could not agree more! I have paid an obscene amount of money to see him live four times! I don’t think I paid enough!! Insane talent this guy

[@laserbeamlightning]

What year was this?

[@SJohnTrombley]

@@laserbeamlightning probably '83.

[@andrewfitzgerald9118]

Carlos Conesa Carbonell theres video for some songs

[@raboin1]

Sax man earned his pay.

[@PatrickButlerP]

@Arthur Kitchen Is this true??? :0

[@seanscanlon9067]

@Arthur Kitchen Which one, he's had four? The sax player Mark Rivera is still in the band today and is the longest serving member, so Billy must be very understanding then.

[@joshuafuller7849]

He always does.

[@lutherjames5285]

Totally

[@fredlin6303]

Mark Rivera

[@joeslider6663]

My favorite Billy Joel song ever. My now-wife and I initially bonded over this song. Celebrated our 25th anniversary last December 2023. Oh, and we named one of our twin daughters, Alexa Rae, after Billy's own Alexa Ray.

[@TXPride]

Billy Joel ranks this song as his best song ever.

[@davidgoldman4530]

“Cold beer, hot lights, my sweet romantic teenage nights”.........what an awesome line.

[@janetives5470]

I hope it’s reflective of his personal life, because he’s had an up and down one , it seems. It seems like pain and artistry go together with some. But the result is meaningful to the audience.

[@reginav.2947]

looks like his hand was hurt, bandage and he keeps shaking it like it's cramping up, and yet still puts on an amazing performance.

[@OBS-ip2hy]

regina v. I'd have to double check but could be after the motorcycle accident

[@LaraTang]

just hurt after those octaves haha

[@nolandavis1129]

He’s the piano man for a reason

[@lovinsnotfun-eranymore5213]

I to noticed that immediately . As it reminded me of myself playing back around 1998 - 2000 and having to shake my hands to wake them up = calcium blocking circulation in the wrists = Carpal Tunnel Surgery . I had both wrists operated on - it took a few months with hand-wrist exercises . . and I have had little problems getting back playing multiple instruments ever since . Thank Gawd !! . . cuz everybody Knows THAT " I LoVe My Music "

[@danger2374]

It was right after his motorcycle accident

[@dudusrex5219]

Fun Fact: That guy on the sax sang and played in tons of billy joel songs, whether music video or audio. He still plays live with Billy today.

[@lucyfoster4082]

Dudus Rex What is his name?

[@dudusrex5219]

@@lucyfoster4082 Mark Rivera

[@robynstewardson]

Very close relationship: Mark Rivera.

[@LukenUSee]

He's a boss

[@seanscanlon9067]

He had only recently got the job as the newest band member at the time of this tour, which might explain his enthusiasm and he had not even played on any Billy Joel recordings yet. And now he is the longest serving member in Billy's current band.

[@aidanscorner847]

Just met Mark Rivera today. He came to my bar for a glass of red before a movie. He was incredibly polite. After picking my jaw up off the floor I played it cool and said “oh you look familiar” he said “where do you think you know me from” I said “ever been to the garden” he laughed and said “yeah I’m a gardener I work with flowers”. I will never forget this interaction!

[@selfproclaimedintrovert5676]

Ah yes, the good days when you actually went to a concert to watch and listen to the music without thousands of cell phones in the air recording it.

[@sigspearthumb2313]

Could you imagine being there for this concert? That’d be amazing.

[@adamsasso1]

Meme God I very possibly was...

[@MattOBuck]

I was and it is because of God I have been able to see Billy Joel live close to 100 times.

[@adamsasso1]

Matthew O'Buck and TicketMaster

[@MattOBuck]

@@adamsasso1 funny! Haha. I am 56 and began going to concerts in 77. Elton John just about as many times!

[@paddymcgibson8939]

@@MattOBuck Do you live near Long Island? I've seen many of our famous Cali locals 100 times....Billy? A dozen. Need more! Only one bad show, and that was the venue's fault. Staged in a baseball stadium, they turned the stage so the Billy freaks (that would be me) who paid for top tier tickets got the worst seats! Too big a venue!

[@noahklan7405]

What I love about this performance is that everyone on stage seems to be having the time of their lives

[@FT-64]

Playing with people of that skills level would be a LOT of fun, indeed. I don't think they were faking it or just acting.

[@ihavenoname4778]

Right?....electric

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

Keep in mind that Billy Joel is playing through intense pain. That's why his fingers are taped and he is shaking his hands every now and then. This was after that motorcycle accident that injured his hands. Playing through pain AND having the time of his life!! 🎵🎶🎭🎵🎶

[@bogotaangela6908]

@@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288 ? @#BrenderAndEddystone?

[@donreed]

Enjoy it while you can. The bill later on will be a killer to pay.

[@casper1959]

This has to be one of the best live performances of any song by any singer, ever. Absolutely Fantastic.

[@user-hr1cp7wd3p]

Unbelievable

[@pittstaffio]

I believe this was NYE at Nassau Coliseum early 90s. I was there. I remember the guitarist in the red shirt....hubba hubba

[@anguslean4058]

He is one of the greatest live performers you will ever see.

[@Spongebobfacts441]

@@pittstaffio It was in 1982 or 1983 I'm pretty sure

[@janetglover999]

Absolutely. I hear Billy Joel is ending his residency at MSG this year 2024. Amazing song writer and entertainer😊

[@GlennTwiddle1]

The World in 75: "Wow, that Bohemian Rhapsody song was so good. No one will ever come close to that masterpiece." 2 years later, Billy: "Hold my red"

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

"Shine On, You Crazy Diamond", is 1975, although, the late Syd Barrett was not Bohemian, nor was he a Homosexual. He might have worn tasteful, form fitting Women's Clothing and asked his Pink Floyd brethren to "Break" some "Free" Bread, at an Italian Restaurant. Who the hell, has not.

[@char8405]

I've been thinking how this song reminds me of Bohemian Rhapsody, but make it Billy Joel :p so many layers and change ups, and tells a story. So damn good.

[@theshimmyking1514]

@@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113 bro why are you coming in here commending someone for not being gay

[@ramonmoreno8014]

@@theshimmyking1514 heteros are rare today

[@spezifisch4468]

Queen is my absolute favourite band ever and I will never like anyone even close to how I like them, but I have to admit this masterpiece is way better than bohemian rhapsody.

[@russpilgrim7774]

So, what we have here is a true American Master. Billy writes his superb music, plays excellent piano, has a strong lead voice and surrounds himself with wonderful musicians. In other words, Billy Joel is the complete package. And, everything he does is at a very high level. Billy is up there with people like Paul McCartney and a few others. Unlike lesser performers, Billy understands music theory, and uses complex chord and melody structures. This leads to his songs having a unique feeling and sound, unlike some (Elton John comes to mind) where after a while, everything starts to sound the same. I grew up in Bethpage, Long Island, near Hicksville where Billy grew up. As a musician (my band was "Russ & the Vibrations) I was aware of who Billy was and that he was really good. It was gratifying to see someone become wildly successful because of their talent and hard work, as opposed to making it because of who you know. Billy is the real deal, and he has remained down to earth in spite of his success. He deserves his success and hopefully can share his gifts with the rest of us for many years to come. One word to sum up my feelings---------BRAVO Billy.

[@cathalg312]

Whatever else you said may be true but NO WAY is he anywhere near Paul Mcartney.

[@francispoivre8903]

Elton John and Billy Joel are on the same boat. Great songs. Great performers. The Beatles are not bad either. It's not a question of technique. Music theory often gets in the way of pure inspiration. I don't like Billy Joel for his skills as an instrumentist. I like the attitude and the world he is creating. The top musicians cannot write an interesting song. Legendary songwriters are pure amateurs.

[@mariagomes-cq5js]

So much better

[@alexmckenzie8491]

Russ - you are 100% right. What fabulous talent! It reminds me of my days in Paris and Brussels in the 1970s, and now it brings tears to my eyes since it is so evocative. Few of us are endowed with such a gift. Alex

[@m.r6993]

Oh man this is sheer undiluted classic talent! Always has been & will be my favourite ❣️

[@Hazwaste63]

No auto-tune. No choreographers. No half-dressed backup dancers. No laser light show. Just pure musical talent. G*d how I miss this.

[@craniostomy]

Since no one was dancing, choreography is a moot point.

[@mikewallace1270]

Hazwaste63 also no lip syncing and pre-recorded backing tracks.

[@scottr3175]

Ok boomer

[@jeremyadlermusic]

Scott R I’m 20, studying music, and have worked my ASS off since I was five to get where I am. The best concerts I have ever seen are the ones like this, where it’s just good, live music and great musicians. There’s nothing wrong with the new way of performing concerts. But I’m my opinion, 90% of the time it’s just a cover for the fact that the artists can’t sing it as well live as the studio recording. There are some very good live singers, like Bruno Mars, Ariana, Gaga, Beyoncé, etc, and even they have to put on a ridiculously overproduced show because apparently just music itself doesn’t cut it anymore. So, Mr “Ok boomer,” maybe try keeping the insults to yourself next time. Thanks.

[@jeremyadlermusic]

100% agreed.

[@user-xm4vt2kl8b]

As musicians, there are moments when performing live where everything lines up perfectly. If you’re lucky enough in this world to experience that, it is a rush of euphonium you can’t describe. You can feel it from Billy and his band at the end. Hands down one of the best live performances I have ever seen in my life. Bravo. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@juliansw3110]

Completely agree

[@danielcolehour6454]

There aren't words to describe how amazing this is. Takes me back. Thanks Billy. Killer band.

[@johnlampe3258]

The first time I saw Billy in the late 70's in St. Louis. I expected a guy, a piano, a cigarette smoking on the piano next to a cocktail glass: An intimate evening with a piano crooner with an almost invisible backing band. Holy Shit could those guys rock! Billy was all over the stage, jumping on and off the piano, Liberty was smashing the drums, Richie Cannota was a sax god! The energy on stage, the complexity of the music, Billy's voice from sweet to growl, in his prime. Amazing. Just amazing.

[@MrReham1058]

Same here in 81 Allentown Tour Had no Idea ...

[@user-wt6fv5bx8f]

wish i was there

[@TomandBoo]

Went to several of Billy's shows over the years. ALWAYS a GREAT night out.

[@xmisterpilgrimx4869]

Yeah, that would have been around when they did the Old Grey Whistle Test recording, I think, and yeah, if you go expecting just "the piano man", you were in for a shock. Joel, Richie, and Liberty were all absolute beasts and in their prime.

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

Love the growl!

[@Speedstack21]

I need to see Billy Joel live before he retires.

[@emijimenez7729]

Speedstack21 you’ve got about 5 years, he’s on tour right now but I don’t think it’ll be his last

[@AntoineWG]

My wife got tickets for my birthday a few years ago to his show at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The show was absolutely fantastic. The whole audience was singing along with every song and the energy was amazing. If you have the option, see him in an old ballpark like Wrigley. He says they're his favorite places to play.

[@bawbremy]

Bucket list

[@lukanovak1492]

same

[@lisaboje3640]

He puts on a really good show. When I saw him in 2006 in Syracuse, he played close to 3 hours. No opening band, just him rocking all night.

[@gmo709]

They took this song to its limits and then brought it back down and landed it gently. Amazing performance!!!

[@brianwade879]

It's a good ride.. 🎵

[@anniecrestani1121]

A wonderful description of a fantastic structured song reminds me of a musical song baci x

[@williamking6306]

Billy Joel is a hell of a musician, and you may have noticed that his side men are the best at their position. He wouldn’t settle for less. And they all want to reach a little higher to please him. And We are the beneficiaries of all that. Damn I’m always impress.

[@ChadBest-ug8uo]

I think this might be one of finest compositions ever. It sounds amazing live.

[@siryeets9087]

Love him😂 he looks dead at the camera and says “yeah I know I messed up” he’s so real

[@mtthwskdmr2]

He's actually looking at his drummer. Billy has said that if he ever forgets the words, he looks at his drummer.

[@MJ-oi5wb]

when did that happen? I watched it twice and don't see it

[@joelataxi6155]

M J 2:06

[@joeylau7578]

he said "Yeah I know I saw it"

[@billyjoel-onefinalserenade2982]

I think he says "I know how it goes"

[@trelkel3805]

Those left hand octaves at high speed while having an injured thumb would be murder.

[@LukenUSee]

When you're in your element, in the zone, you're indifferent to the pain, right

[@sidthesloth12]

This is my dad's favorite Billy Joel song...and slowly, over the years, it's becoming my favorite as well. It's got everything good about Mr.Joels songwriting rolled into one. It's sad to think kids in the future may not get to experience this pure bliss of music. May his music never die

[@joeylau7578]

billy looks at Liberty when he forgets the lyrics. 2:10 he says "Yeah I know I saw it" hilarious

[@tomquigley1924]

I believe he said" I know what I said"

[@Ravprot]

the sax guy sounds mighty good

[@louisparkes8666]

His name is Mark Rivera.

[@michaelmesler1135]

Fuck yeah he does

[@michaelmesler1135]

Sorry I was at 421 when I commented got me all pumped up

[@Leatherfacet]

"The sax guy" You better watch your mouth friend! 😉

[@joeyy6590]

from 4:20 to 4:40 is when Billy fully transcends himself into The Piano Man

[@0mnicide]

Doesn’t even look like he’s playing the keys and just smashing them out of pure adrenaline yet somehow he nails every note.

[@lukasmorris980]

@@0mnicide i mean your not wrong

[@FanboyFilms]

He's treating his piano the way Steve Vai treats his guitar. You gotta wonder how long those instruments last.

[@bradleygoddard2216]

How the keys aren’t flying off the piano as he goes ape shit on it is a wonder to me...

[@johnemmerton7045]

Reminds me of Schroeder from the Charlie Brown cartoons.

[@ar-15techtipsinunder5minut8]

I'm 64 years old, still love this song !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bjays1992]

I'm 90 and still love the song. Reminds me of my favourite italian restaurant which is no more.

[@bitterbold]

This song is like a theatrical play. Awesome songwriting and performance. But then again, hey, it's Billy Joel. What else would you expect.

[@gijijia]

I have no idea why but I started tearing up during the intro when the guys raised their glasses to the crowd.

[@billyjoel8842]

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[@geniusdrummer643]

@@billyjoel8842 wow u are the fakest billy Joel I have ever seen lol. U only got 1 sub and it’s prolly ur mom

[@maddisonwest3808]

Me too

[@maddisonwest3808]

I wish these people lives on and on

[@billyjoel9359]

Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards my music 💗

[@josephl.2398]

I'm 15, I love Billy and his music. Everytime I try to listen to one of his songs, I end up listening to 3 of his albums. I wish I could have seen him live when he was in his prime.

[@soyeux27]

You're a deep soul, Joseph L.

[@Undertaker67203]

Young people like you give me hope for the future of music.

[@josephl.2398]

@Craig Brill I hope I can.

[@paddyman33]

@Snaggle Toothed That's fantastic advice..it's magic isn't it.? Nearly 30 years now,and I wouldn't change a thing.

[@neilpwalker1]

Just seen him at Wembley, and he’s still got it !!! Willingly pay to see him again. Make sure you do !!!!

[@chriskelly5099]

Possibly the best bit of sax playing ever

[@hpvetterli]

Billy Joel, one of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time! We are already looking forward to welcoming Billy for the 3rd time in New York for his very last show at MSG on July 25, 2024.

[@GuadalupePicasso]

Man, I just saw him last week at MSG, and, while he’s certainly not the young man in this video here, he still absolutely crushed it, playing 30 songs for 2.5 hours.

[@jeffwoodroffe2850]

Man remember concerts they were so great 😂 I haven't been to a good one since i saw billy at MSG in 2014

[@wendymartin8619]

My daughter and I are seeing him this June... Can't wait ( had the tickets before COVID)

[@GuadalupePicasso]

@@wendymartin8619 my MSG show was his last one before the lockdowns!!!!

[@dzlordthor]

@@wendymartin8619 just saw him in Charlotte NC last month, 8th row. My ears are still ringing. Amazing concert. I hope you enjoy it! He is a master at his craft.

[@wendymartin8619]

@@dzlordthor we were debating to trade our tickets for Nc As she's in SC now. Decided she'll fly home for visit and we'll have both here instead

[@ShawnaGraham50]

Just watched the Steven Colbert interview and he said this was his number one song.

[@jolesgarcia4812]

same here.......

[@bawbremy]

Echo

[@daniolam8113]

Billy's bohemian rhapsody

[@omniscientomnipresent5500]

Me too.

[@robynstewardson]

Steven colbert? I can't choose! Miami 2017, Downeaster Alexa, Baby Grand with Ray charles, LOVE the lyrics to his version of Brahms Lullaby. Too, too many good'uns.

[@TheArne]

I love how Billy and his band are playing just as much to everyone on stage as they're playing to the crowd. Simply awesome!

[@user-hr1cp7wd3p]

Unbeatable

[@ellievisionog]

"Cold Beer Hot Lights, My sweet romantic teenage nights" ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@waltermameli2026]

The song is about a restaurant in Syosset, Long Island.....a very Italian restaurant.....Christianos i believe.....

[@nealmarshall2264]

That sounded better than the record. Amazing talent!

[@larrywiesner893]

Billy Joel is one the greats of our time. Thanks Billy for all of your music.

[@js33412]

Do any of you know that he trained to be a concert pianist? That is why he is so good at music theory, chords, and the fingerwork. I wish I knew him - he is a distant cousin of mine.

[@iwanttolaughtoday]

ONE OF THE BEST MUSIC VIDEOS EVER TOP 5...?

[@jaelie8398]

I kinda wish Billy Joel would make a sequel to this song... Brenda and Eddie 50 years later

[@arubaguy2733]

I played in a band in and after high school. Often the crowd is so pumped and connected that their energy bleeds off into you as a performer. You feel an intense rush and finish in clothes soaked with sweat. And it's one glorious thing to experience. We played a lot of gigs for free. The crowd payback was more than enough. Those sweet romantic teenage nights.

[@elainemeyer5062]

I’m 70ish now, but oddly I 🩷 Billy Joel 🎤 + 🎹 music MORE now than when I was younger! Unfortunately I missed out on his most recent concert in my area bc of being overseas on the dates 😥. He’s not only THE ‘Piano Man’ but a 👍 singer too imo!

[@dee_dee_place]

I met Billy Joel in person when he played a free concert at my University. He was so lovely. I found out he went to Bklyn College the year before my big Sister. He asked me what I thought of his beard because the drawing of him that I asked him to sign showed him clean-shaven. I replied, "For truth." He said, "Yes." I answered, "Not much." He proceeded to tell me, "My GF doesn't like it either, so I guess I'll have to shave it off." His GF at the time was Christie Brinkley, The Uptown Girl. As I walked away, he called out to me, "Go luck on your finals tomorrow", & I said, "Thanks, I need all the good wishes I can get." Do you know what stood out the most about Billy Joel & that concert? His saxophonist, Richie Cannata, got a Standing O for his solo on "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant". Joel jumped on top of his piano & started clapping along with us. When Cannata finished, Joel told him to continue to play because that, pointing to us, is for you. Cannata played for another 5-10 minutes, & then Joel jumped off from his piano, sat down, & waited for the intro back into the song. That's one generous musician!

[@sovannpen]

This is awesome. Imagine a Broadway musical of Billy Joel music.

[@calisondaix]

This is a great idea 🎉

[@ek6919]

How I miss artists that can sing without the help of autotune. Just pure talent.

[@scottvelardo700]

Dang. How many years later, and watching it on a cell phone, and dang if that energy still doesn’t come through. That middle instrumental section - jeez.

[@racefan601]

One of my favorite Billy Joel songs

[@gregchapman5556]

The greatest song ever written and recorded. I still get goosebumps and I’m 53🙄

[@katiegrundle9900]

i second that

[@Dreamstalker8002]

It's in my top five all-time ever songs and those top five are in no particular order

[@davidboyle1193]

Captain Jack is better

[@tabathaburden]

Yes Billy! And Mark Rivera on that saxophone 🎷 blown away by the talent more and more everyday

[@bobgunther860]

I think that was Richie....

[@tabathaburden]

@@bobgunther860 on the studio recording of it I believe it was Richie, but here that’s definitely Mark

[@jordanmungo917]

"A couple of paintings from Sears" It's always interesting how time passes and things go away. Like in a few years nobody being born will have ever heard of Sears, yet when I was growing up in the 2000s Sears was a super relevant place

[@mikeyates7931]

By the power vested in me as a Proud Italian Man 🇮🇹 I hereby bestow upon , Mr. Billy Joel the title of Honorary Italian 🇮🇹

[@wallypeanuts8278]

Liberty!

[@mvtaylor25]

So what did we learn from this kids? Billy Joel is one of the best live performers ever.... and that glass of wine really knows how to dance.

[@donaldmark6362]

Hello 👋how are you doing today?

[@cpad007]

Billy Joel is like Led Zeppelin: so many great songs that the favorite is the one currently playing!

[@monalisa2703]

Such a great Man!

[@jamessollazzo2966]

jew-gino joel!!!

[@robindew9072]

This is Billy Joel's best song ever. His piano playing and that sax. May so awesome 😎

[@kaptep01]

2:03 "engineer boots, leather jackets and teet blet bleeds" followed at 2:12 by "I know what I said!" to the band who's probably laughing at him a little bit. I love this guy haha

[@garrybro12791]

One of the best songs ever written. I listen to it in Glasgow and it immediately transports me to an Italian restaurant in NY city

[@lfcusa1153]

Boom 💣👍

[@ritacal557]

It is a treasured song. I have a very old friend who loves it too. We went to school together and on her 50th birthday I bought her a bottle of white and a bottle of red and inside the card it said ‘meet you anytime you want at our Italian restaurant’ and we both broke down and cried. To have friendships span generations you feel a song like this.

[@ziania]

I’ve never had the pleasure of seeing Billy Joel perform live, but this song makes me want to see him even more.

[@mickyunit]

He's GREAT! Love how he engaged the audience! You MUST go experience him live 😊

[@chasgorman1086]

I saw him once , on The Stranger tour in 1978, in Philly. One of the best concerts I ever saw.

[@andersmagnusson8829]

Piano man will always be the most famous, but for me, THIS one edges it ! !

[@adamsauers3734]

I remember as a kid in the early nineties finding The stranger in a thrift store. When I got home and put it on the turntable I knew every single song. I didn't realize who I've been listening to for so many years on the radio

[@louisskulnik7390]

I miss restaurants.

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

Because of your comment, I have a joke for you. A woman drives into a gas station to buy gas. After paying for the gas, she takes out a can of oil from the trunk of her car. She asks the worker to put it in for her. He explains, "We only put oil in cars if the customer bought the oil from us." Then she goes to complain to the manager. The manager asked the woman, "Ma'am, when you go to a restaurant, do you bring your own steak and eggs and say 'Here, cook them for me?"

[@louisskulnik7390]

@@bmoshareholderappleshareho855 😂 I work in a French Quarter oyster bar. We don't get to pop off at guests at will, but we also take no guff off anyone.

[@janetives5470]

It’s not a good idea to piss off a restaurant worker, especially before you get the food, or so I’ve heard.

[@danger2374]

I love watching concert footage of an artist when they are at the absolute peak of their powers and popularity. Like, the biggest they will ever be. This is that concert for Billy.

[@marcesto9431]

Still an incredible song. IInstantly takes me back to high school. What an amazing era of music!

[@m.h.1593]

I just grew up with Billy Joel playing in my dad’s car. First time watching him live. I’m in awe. So much talent and charisma.

[@sunnavailable]

I saw Joel live years ago when he could do a backflip off a piano. The man still has a lot of energy.

[@chriskelly5099]

Still the goddamn best performance on KZbin you will ever see . 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@younowhythatis6381]

The greatest piece of music ever performed. Absolute perfection.

[@patricklasslett6427]

I think this is the definitive performance of this song. I haven’t seen or heard a performance that tops it. It’s stellar in numerous ways. Full of power, emotion, fun and precision. Just great. This is what you strive for when you perform.

[@stephenhatwell8607]

Right on Patrick .. I’m using this performance in a staff training about excellence 👍

[@4EyedAnimation]

Billy Joel with a very underrated singing voice.

[@lindaloxterman307]

His concert poster hangs in my living room💕

[@NoName-ge6wc]

A pop masterpiece. Gets better with age.

[@LaraTang]

I'm 16 and I love Billy Joel and his music. I'm playing this video right now and it's my 8th time in a row playing it back to back just sat at my laptop at 2:30am. Scenes Italian is my favourite song and one of the greatest songs ever written in my opinion. It's sad music will never be like this again. I want to make sure I see Billy live but he just came to the UK so probably won't again for years. If you're reading this, I honestly love anyone who loves Billy Joel so have a great day

[@billyjoel8842]

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[@Dominicabbate1]

Greatest songwriter who’s ever lived

[@JasondenHollander-qj5hp]

Back when songs told a story not just a flippant thought

[@JoAnneHanahan]

Saw Billy live in a theater in Pgh when his first hit was rising the charts....it was like sitting in this crowd.....he was fabulous and he's never stopped....thanks Billy for all the great songs

[@LexAveExp]

Billy Joel is such a great performer all live no lip syncing !!!

[@AntoineWG]

No lip sync, no auto-tune, no light show, just raw talent.

[@Knightswhosaynee]

Billy has a lovely voice, honest and powerful like his writing.

[@kathybeitel8258]

Pure American rock, Pure Talent = Pure Joy

[@Jon-zf3dq]

How have I not seen this before? Incredible performance

[@gregamerson9172]

Otherworldly performance 👍👍👍 Even the glass of wine on the piano is keeping perfect time. Rock on big bill❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@mycatisabastard2361]

He is an amazing storyteller in every single one of his songs.

[@thedudeabides3930]

It's great to see him with his own people, the Long Islanders. This is my favorite performance of this one. Rippin sax, that soprano sax solo was so intricate. Jammin.

[@alisasteinberg2650]

One of my all time favorite songs

[@racing747]

I grew up in 70s in Queens NY fortunate enough to have this man in my life with his music. Billy Joel's songs will always resonate with me for as long I live. Thank you God for blessing me growing up to this amazing man's music and talent which I love so much.

[@douglayton3498]

The song takes me in a magical journey every time I hear it. I even had my own vision of what Brenda and Eddie looked like. Still have this on vinyl and it still sounds amazing.

[@ihavenoname4778]

I love your comment...agree with my whole heart x

[@tomdiodati5028]

I believe this is the reason his music is so popular with boomers. His music was the soundtrack of our lives as we came of age and began our lives on our own. His songs still bring us back…

[@paulukee]

⁠@@tomdiodati5028and the millennials who grew up listening to Billy because of their Boomer parents. LOVE Billy!

[@txcatlady]

That guy on the piano is pretty good. I predict he'll go far.

[@marydeaton4691]

My favorite Billy Joel song when performed live. It is like 1970's teenage opera.

[@jerry3579]

At the time this masterpiece was out, I actually had a cousin Eddie who married a Brenda!!

[@mikeyates7931]

Absoluteamente Bellisima 🇮🇹 Molto Bene , Seniore Billy Joel 👍 Salute , Paisano 🇮🇹

[@pietermonnier]

Mark Rivera, my fave saxist of all time, man I got to see him in person at MSG in 2017 and he's even more awesome. Joel is so lucky to have him in his band, one of my favourite Billy Joel songs of all time. Cheers all.

[@JimboeMamaidofPH]

I really love Mr Billy Joel's live performances.

[@derekmyers3258]

It doesn't get any better than this. It just doesn't. This is my childhood and my fondest memories. This is my life.

[@ilonatorraca685]

Long Islanders support and care for other Long Is 🍎landers. 💗🤗

[@ilonatorraca685]

I've traveled all over the world 🌎 and Long Island is the best place to live..we have everything here.