Billy Joel - The River of Dreams (Live From The River Of Dreams Tour)

In 1994, Billy Joel went on a global tour in support of his 1993 album River of Dreams. Watch here as Billy and his band perform 'The River of Dreams' off his 1993 album River of Dreams at the concert in Frankfurt, Germany.
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Lyrics:
In the middle of the night
I go walking in my sleep
From the mountains of faith
To a river so deep
I must be looking for something
Something sacred I lost
But the river is wide
And it's too hard to cross
And even though I know the river is wide
I walk down every evening and I stand on the shore
And try to cross to the opposite side
So I can finally find out what I've been looking for
Billy Joel's official KZbin channel features music videos, live performances, interviews, TV appearances and more. Best known for his first hit song, 'Piano Man', in 1973, Billy has written and recorded thirty-three Top 40 hits in the United States. He is a six-time Grammy Award winner, a 23-time Grammy nominee and one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, having sold over 150 million records worldwide. Billy Joel is the sixth-best-selling recording artist and the third-best-selling solo artist in the United States.

[@muffassa6739]

2024 and who's still loving this masterpiece 😊😊😊❤❤

[@tmalone2530]

He’s an incredible musician and piano player but his singing voice has always been criminally underrated

[@neilbeaton9498]

Underrated? Umm no

[@TheNolanWolfe]

@@neilbeaton9498you know, I don’t hear much about his voice. Don’t get me wrong, it’s literally fantastic and mesmerizing, but I have yet to hear some incredible enthusiasm towards his voice. I love it nonetheless 😅

[@Alfred-fu1ev]

By you ?

[@jshum02]

I love his top and he can morph his voice into any style and sound but you talk to him and it sounds like he can't stand it

[@johnm178]

I disagree. Never heard/read a single negative word about his prime singing voice. Why is he always on the radio and Bob Dylan isn’t really? They’re both amazing artists and writers but Billy sounds amazing and it’s easier listening as opposed to Bob’s more rough folk sound

[@djdelugach2402]

This classic Billy Joel song is the very definition of timeless. Gospel meets Tropical...Just a beautiful way to get the word out...

[@tracykingston9668]

Great way to put it, and the gal on bongos is really into it. Super performance by all. One of the best vids on YT. And free. There used to be a vid of a sea turtle hatching in the sand and instinctively crawls slowly to the water, and makes it by the end of the song. Brilliant work. Worth a watch if still up.

[@富士山日本一-k8i]

1993年の8月、アメリカ旅行中にボストンでこのツアーのライブ観ました。僅か30ドルでした。アンコールでのピアノマンで涙腺崩壊しました。

[@MisterDavidWeinstein]

This song is so much better when he does all the parts, not letting the band sing parts of the chorus for him. (He does the same thing STILL ROCK AND ROLL and it never sounds right.)

[@douglaskiambi1785]

Crystal Talafiero looking absolutely lovely playing the percussions

[@devonhughes3805]

Bass player KILLIN' IT

[@Poekoe1975]

God I love this song.... Awesome.. And Billy Joel is one of the coolest cats ever to walk the face of the earth. He's unflappable. A one of the last real icons

[@19kilo241]

Love how he briefly added “lion sleeps tonight”

[@tonjametanoia]

Yeah really fits the song as the song itself actually sounds like it could be from Lion King

[@juniormichel212]

Crystal Talefiero-Pratt is extraordinary. What energy!!

[@umjammerlammy6977]

Hands down one of my favorite songs. It's sorrowful yet so full of hope. Billy Joel is a master of his craft, and he knew when to stop releasing albums. Self awareness is rare among world class musicians

[@edwinabeat]

My grandmother died three weeks ago and I chose to play this at her funeral because she used to dance with my brother and cousins and I to this song. I asked permission to organise her funeral because she was my best friend, confidant, and I simply just adored her. She loved this song. As the only Granddaughter, I felt it was my duty to organise a celebration of her life. I couldn't cope with my dad and his brother trying to organise a ceremony for her by themselves and didn't want them to choose the outfit she wore in her coffin. I chose a watermelon pink dress I knew she'd adore. She looked so beautiful and at peace. I spoke a eulogy and then my Dad did then I chose this song to pause and reflect on her views. I cried my eyes out because I knew she would like an upbeat song at her celebration. My Dad held my hand and told me I had made the most beautiful celebration of his mother's life he could ever imagine. There are a lot of reasons why I chose this song, and maybe some family members didn't love it, but it was true to her spirit. I hope she loved it. Thank you, Billy.

[@kdawg4821]

This live performance sounds even better that the recorded version

[@ilsetrouveque6855]

Agreed !

[@jr820thebeast5]

i really does

[@timway9932]

thank the bass player....Tom Wolk

[@eddymunoz9789]

Creo que la chica negra no había nacido, cuando grabaron esta canción antes, y el bajista es genial¡¡¡¡¡

[@ryansmurda1552]

Totally!

[@acash93]

That hand drum

[@bojang6475]

RIP Tbone, great bass player!

[@JerryLai11B]

Played with Billy Joel, Christopher Cross, Daryl Hall......a legendary session bassist.

[@rhythmdroid]

Bass player is GROOVING. Great tone and embellishments.

[@timway9932]

Tom "T-Bone" Wolk. sadly passed away Feb, 2010 at the age of 58. FAR too young.......

[@TheHatMusic]

Fantastic performance from Billy, as expected. IMHO, better than the album version. Also, that bass player is incredible!!!

[@mariagiuliasclippa9895]

Well I'm feeling exactly like superb Billy Joel in The Rivers of Dreams. So much pain and tears going on for me now. But Hope. Thank you Billy Joel. Much love from Italy.

[@billmccomb4629]

Music heals. Let music, all music, into your life.

[@alexduper2018]

Gosh, what a voice!

[@jeromelange7401]

One of the greatest songs that EVER Lived by one of the last MUSICAL GENIUSES living on earth !

[@joeljohnson8214]

Yes thank you!

[@chpk9843]

It was so full of soul I forgot I even know the lyrics.

[@juanpablobelardo6905]

These lyrics hits me hard...i felt like something in my life is missing but can't figure out what...

[@charleswiethop7188]

Truly a understatement!!!

[@lil18thletterking77]

Jesus Christ..maker of heaven and earth

[@adebimpeolaoya7191]

@@lil18thletterking77 I felt a void in me for so many years and I couldn't quite put my finger on it. When one blends with the creator of heaven and earth, life really is, complete. That's what some would call attaining Nirvana

[@giaannymontoya3524]

Jesús

[@charlesreggio3244]

Talk to God every day you find it he is what is missing

[@christineyetman640]

Music really is the universal language...love you Billy

[@exemplary_vegetable]

What a great song! :D And what a voice! One of the greatest male vocalists of the 20th century, no question.

[@nedleyolpal]

I first heard this on the radio in my car in 1993, it was the only uptempo song that ever gave me goosebumps, from the first time hearing til now, I am a life long fan of Billy Joel for years before and always looked forward to his next album, what style is he going to choose this time I thought. This song style is an homage to the do wop era, but the lyrics paint a much deeper picture of disappointment, fear and self doubt, it was written because his ex manager and brother in law ripped him off, Billy said he lost faith in people and his own judgment, while he always liked to see the good in everyone, he said some people are just no dammed good. But what a song he created from a dream. One of the greatest songs ever written and performed, An Innocent Man being the greatest, followed closely by Vienna. I saw this concert tour in 1994 in London his voice and performance was phenomenal Seen him 10 times in concert, I’ve seen many great artistes live, but when it comes to Billy Joel there is no one better.

[@jameswaterman3624]

Great lyrics, professional band and pure inspiration. Seen it live a dozen times and always gives me chills

[@doodlebug414]

At 2:44 when he just lets the audience sing. What a wonderful moment.

[@Morten_Nielsen1979]

Wonderful music. Sounds even better than the record. From 3:04 to 3:15 is some seriously great singing.

[@1997jankuschef]

Seriously

[@armanelgtron4533]

3:51

[@Bridge3]

YES ! 👍 One of my FAVORITE songs ! Billy Joel and the band sounded so good performing this LIVE in concert ! OMG ! 👍 #RiverOfDreamsBillyJoel #BillyJoelAndTheBand 🎶🎶🎶🎶 I call the song, 'In The Middle Of The NIGHT'. 😃 LOVE♥️ that song ! 👍

[@jermainamburayan580]

The song says that he is looking for something spiritual that he lost along the way and i believe he did find it as he writes in the last verse of this song. Love this song because it resonates with most us, when we question the very faith that we used to fight to believe and keep that faith alive to carry on..

[@imperia777]

I want to like this multiple times :)

[@johnalferio1983]

just went to his concert in Cleveland 4/1/14 and he is still absolutely AMAZING! He still sounds almost exactly the same and is still a great entertainer! He truly is an outstanding performer one of the few left.

[@Ari-fu8tk]

I WAS THERE TOO! It was awesome.

[@Yesica1993]

Oh, wow! I had read some article last year(?) that said he was retiring or something!

[@chang_ohta5183]

This tour was the first time for me to go to Billy concert (at Budokan,Tokyo,Japan). I was elementary school student. Now I'm 37 years old.But even now, I still clearly remember his great performance and that I was moved to tears by this song.I hope he comes to Japan again...

[@markrocovich2234]

He sings a homage to the Cadillacs from the 1950's by putting the lyrics from "Gloria" at the end of the score..Never fails to make me tear up...

[@Wushutigercranekungfudragon]

It's my mother name I know what u mean😢

[@osvaldojoseecheverriacolla2231]

oh how I love this song, Remember high school 1993

[@newgabe09]

Brilliant, what a gem of a song and brilliant live version. Dancing round the house, good times..

[@davidwolcott7171]

What a great drummer

[@robincampbell3050]

That's because he is Liberty DeVitto

[@syjansky]

My 17 year old son told me this was his favorite song by BJoel but I didn't recognize it by the title. But, yeah, I do remember it now and it is now one of my faves too!!

[@jilliansmaniotto2326]

crystal taliefero is such an incredible musician holy shit

[@tracykingston9668]

She is into this song 110% and mesmerizing moves.

[@princessalice111]

Love this song , it is just so beautiful, so full of lovely lyrics, and I just love the religious content I never was really a Christian but this is so angelic .

[@chrism65324]

It's amazing, and Joel is an atheist

[@tracykingston9668]

@@chrism65324 Now, there's some irony. LOL Good song though.

[@hennagaijin100]

@@chrism65324 He's a Jew

[@imhuntinwabit7625]

@@hennagaijin100 No.. "Although Joel's parents were Jewish, he was not raised in that religion. He attended a Roman Catholic church with friends. At age 11, he was baptized in a Church of Christ in Hicksville. He now identifies as an atheist."

[@pseudoname3159]

​​@@tracykingston9668Well, during the pre chorus/ bridge 2:34 there's the line where he says "not sure about life after this, God knows I've never been a spiritual man..."

[@ilsetrouveque6855]

My favourite version of this song, his voice was better than ever, incredible ! The other guys were great too, all of them. Such a wonderful version, this one, I love it

[@southpawje]

F, who am I kidding... this is gold from start to finish...I dare you not to dance wherever you are, at the least you’ll be tapping your feet

[@TWLML420]

I remember this was one of the first CD’s I owned in the very early 90’s . I haven’t heard this song in probably 25 years or more and now I can’t stop listening to it

[@pattybeck1458]

You can't beat Billy Joel.

[@tapasprinsen]

My God, that voice!

[@andrewlongoria5531]

The singer songwriter. Long may they live.

[@Matthewb1996]

This is fucking brilliant!

[@charlescrisp2814]

Great song my all time favourite by Billy Joel

[@francinesicard464]

+Charles Crisp Mine too.

[@gwendolyn0515]

This is one of my favorite songs ever, love it.

[@tnsteelerfan86]

One of the great American poets n an amazing talent he shared with the world. N were all better for it 🤟😎

[@wlochatybilly]

EXCELLENT from Poland.

[@RoShiKi01]

Soul touching song, phenomenal musician…

[@alcadey9547]

I love the way the crowd just pick up the planned brake. class

[@Cheeky_Sheikhy]

Now THATS how you do it.

[@berdellfleming5074]

we all searching. Crystal girl you can play those drums!!

[@dorothytovio6975]

Goodness I just wish I was here at this concert.. Billy Joels performance is flawless and my gosh the other musicians were perfection 👏👏👏

[@truthcanhurt4800]

For some reason I really wanted to hear his bongo players voice more. I have a feeling she has a very strong singing voice.

[@Yesica1993]

Rock on, Lady Percussionist! (I want to be her when I grow up!)

[@Kaktuskastl]

Yesica1993 oh yes, nobody is shaking the balls like she does! ;-)

[@GSKim-pv5ey]

Yesica1993 Her name is Crystal Taliefero.

[@Yesica1993]

Z Kim Very cool, thank you!

[@WoodJack99]

Yes, and Crystal is still performing with Billy today. She rocks, as does Billy, of course!

[@JulyN78]

That's a good plan. She is beautiful, poised, seems cool and is a great musician. Not bad at all to try and be like her.

[@arisbancairen6717]

I heard this song first way back high school ‘twas 94 my dads friend played this and I asked whose singing that one,he said Billy Joel I said to myself I got to buy me a record of that so I did played it at home and dad asked..you know billy? And he told me about of him and up till now still listening to it ,even when dad passed away and so as my friends dad whom I heard it first thanks billy.

[@laurogimenes]

Icone da música. Sempre fantástico!

[@lewsnyder7799]

One of his best for me.

[@joselperla8778]

Que belleza toda esa gente coreando esa canción a una sola voz. Toma eso Reguetón.

[@kathyadams8491]

I remember hearing this song for the 1st time....i was truly touched and still am when i hear it. It brings on the goosebumps immediately ❤❤❤ thank you for your music

[@i-like-Whales]

Welcome 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@abbyrolon4862]

Once again a great song :)

[@dianabernal8457]

Si fuera a un concierto de este hombre...creo que moriria de felicidad....lo amo❤❤❤❤

[@002lisamarie]

Great song.

[@bastienmalek]

It feels 90’s good

[@samenders1074]

Pretty sure Billy Joel is hitting A5's here, significantly higher than the album version, incredible.

[@jondunmore4268]

No, he's hitting B5 ("we're all carried ALONG, by the river of dreams"), which is what he does on the album version. It is actually 1 tone higher than your summation and it sounds more powerful because it's in the live context. We can SEE the effort going into it. I love it. his voice is better than most people give him credit for. It's not just the highs, it's the soulfulness and grit. A true rock and roll voice.

[@samenders1074]

I'm about a year late, but I was actually referring to that super high note at around 3:54, I suppose it would have been more accurate to say he hits "an A5," plus I don't think he actually does those screams on the album version. I find Billy to be an incredibly underrated singer, especially since he apparently doesn't even like his own singing voice: it's crazy that the same guy sings songs like Stiletto, Zanzibar, Vienna, Don't Ask Me Why, and Tell Her About It, they all sound so different to me. This guy never goes for the same vocal style twice, I love Elton John just as much as I love BJ, but you can pretty much always tell when Elton is singing on a song, whereas BJ is much more fluid.

[@elizabethwitt2621]

​@@samenders1074beautifully said. 👏👏

[@Didamina101]

​@jondunmore4268 thats a b4 not a b5.

[@subrate2410]

God Bless you

[@francinesicard464]

My feet are getting itchy when I hear that song!

[@richardshultis9626]

One of his best!

[@DiddyKatt]

Love this song 😁😁

[@mrtharaka100]

GUTSY AND REFINED PERFORMANCE BY SIR BILLY..THANQ SIR..FROM SRI LANKA..

[@JanELuft]

That was really wonderful. I felt like I was along.

[@Roger-hp1yg]

Theses people are Lucky to have seen him in concert I just wish I could.

[@nikkawick312]

This is one of the saddest songs I have heard. Billy Joel never says in the song that he ever crossed the river. The upbeat tone is deceptive because it sounds like a cheerful song.

[@Anthony_Stuart]

that depends how you interpret the metaphor of the river

[@owenjones2376]

The way he leaves it open is what makes it inspiring! It's up to you to finish it.

[@jaredf921]

Perhaps ‘the river of dreams’ may never be what we’d hope them to be; but we are ‘still carried along’ by them...

[@moodylicious]

@@jaredf921 that's beautiful. You sir, are a poet at heart.

[@bernardkucel8872]

Maybe...but it's fantastic rhythm makes me so happy and energized ever time I listen to it...

[@lburns7952]

Gotta love Billy Joel.............!

[@Riviers]

Billy Joel is the grand.

[@undertakerpitt]

Maybe the River of Dreams was the friends we made along the way

[@sharonah]

Amazing ...

[@ShartSydePhil]

OMG it's Robin Quivers 😍😍😍

[@Jonathan-lh8us]

I love this song

[@alecboyce1998]

In the early '90s, my grandpa visits a friend's farm (Horton's farm) in Glastonbury Connecticut. He hears they're filming parts of the River of Dreams music video inside the barn and goes over there for a visit. He proceeds to chat up Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley. Keep in mind, my grandpa has no idea who they are. He calls my mom, living in New Hampshire at the time, and tells her about the experience. She is understandably livid and asks him, "Dad, don't YOU KNOW who BILLY JOEL is? He says, "No, but his wife was awfully nice!" My mom tells me this story years later, and is shocked at how clueless he is about the cultural zeitgeist. Some people are just in the right place at the right time, I guess.

[@AppalachianRocks]

So much nostalgia

[@kingpleasure]

One of the best songs ever. Real music with real lyrics that mean something and don't repeat the same purile banality over and over ad nauseum like most current rock/pop. A real star not a plastic inflatable doll like Bieber/Cryus/Thicke etc.

[@victoriawilliams1222]

Always loved this song ,nothing like it💕❤️💕❤️

[@simonbar7665]

Big like❤

[@EMMUSIC-ho8yu]

ETERNO..

[@XYLouMoon]

Elle me donne toujours la pêche, merciiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Billy Joël!!

[@mariagiuliasclippa9895]

Hi, Breast Cancer Stage 1. Love from Italy to my husband Thomas in America.

[@JMK820]

I like how he keeps looking at a lyric sheet to a song he wrote

[@Pixygon]

To be fair, remembering the correct order of the “Mountains of Faith,” “Valley of Fear,” etc. lines is quite difficult.

[@tylerpurta1366]

That’s probably to remember the notes he needs to play

[@tmalone2530]

You'd do the same if you've written hundreds of songs; clearly you have no talent.

[@raini9434]

It was a pretty new song at the time so I’m guessing he hadn’t played it as often as songs like piano man and My Life or its only rock n roll to me for instance. It isn’t uncommon for artists playing new material to have a guide to reference until they get comfortable with the arrangement in a live setting. Yes he wrote it and arranged it but it was a new song to the set list so he probably figured having a sheet there to reference was better than not having it and risking forgetting something or blanking on stage and completely botching the song

[@moodylicious]

@@raini9434 it is very cool to think, this is a newly birthed song for them and not one that's already been sung three hundred times.

[@Fernanda-zc5vx]

God i love you billy

[@joselperla8778]

Es una canción preciosa y me dan muchas ganas de llorar de emoción.

[@pablo27461]

LOS MEJORES TEMAS DEL MUNDO SON BUENOS EN CUALQUIER IDIOMA!!

[@sethrumsey4861]

Eeeeeeeeeeeee ahhhhhhhhhh ahhhhhhh

[@ryanwilson8178]

This is great

[@JulyN78]

I luuuuuuuuv this song!!!

[@mcCafe93]

real music

[@camilabernal7570]

Hay canciones buenas y después está este himno