BILLY JOEL "THIS NIGHT" LONDON JUNE 1984

[@TheRealDrJoey]

After that modulation on the last verse this song is SO freaking high, and Joel's all over it! He has such excellent timbre and complete control you don't even notice what an incredibly high voice he has. BTW, the music to the chorus was written by Beethoven, who gets a credit on the album. the original version was Karl Haas's theme for "Adventures in Fine Music."

[@robertomoi2044]

No he isn’t underrated. No he isn’t underestimated. The guy is and always has been highly revered and is a true legend. This song is my absolute favourite of his and he sings it so perfectly. God bless Billy Joel.

[@agod747]

Very well said and I totally agree

[@riccardoangeli802]

Giusto ... Per PianoMan la musica un gioco facile

[@empireentertainmentevents1353]

Nobody mentioned how awesome the Backup Vocal harmonies were?? WOW!

[@scrabbler85310]

Billy Joel and Ludwig van Beethoven. What a combination! Who could ask for more? Terrific stuff.

[@boddie2008]

Billy Joel is an absolute legend, but let's not overlook his band, who, to a man and woman, are absolutely perfect in everything they do. Hats off to them all.

[@ゆきキラキラひかる]

ビリー・ジョエル、最高😃⤴️⤴️ 今から約３０年前頃かなぁ。。。神戸にビリーが来日したときに コンサートに行ったこと、ビリーのステージでの歌声、楽しいパフォーマンスが忘れられません‼️ This night 🎵は　中でも大好き🍀😌🍀 Thank You🎵

[@MrPattermike2]

This was my wedding song, there will never be anyone as cool as Billy Joel

[@mikepolsky]

He credited Beethoven on the album notes btw.

[@melissawright1979]

His Album "An Innocent Man" 1983 is one of my favourite albums of all time x

[@AmiMusicTree]

Some musical trivia - the theme from the chorus; ("this night is mine - it's only you and I - tomorrow is a long time away - this night can last forever") is taken from Beethoven's Sonata No. 8 Pathetique 2nd movement Op 13. He credits lovely Ludwig in the album notes. It's really a beautiful melody and I think Billy has done it justice with a successful borrow from an obviously inspiring composition.

[@adamkraemer9193]

In as far as the entire Innocent Man album was a nod to '50s and '60s songs, his use of a classical melody is (sort of) obviously an homage to "Lovers' Concerto" by The Toys (1965), which was basically a Bach minuet.

[@lyallg7925]

One of my favourite classical pieces.

[@robertoetojo5861]

He gave 110% to sing this song

[@emsteph]

My fiancee and I first heard this song in concert at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto on Dec 11 1986. It was the last song of the show and we both immediately said this was to be our wedding song. It was beautiful and we both still love it 22 years later!! Thanks for sharing.

[@SCharlesDennicon]

What a performance, my gosh. Billy Joel will always be criminally underrated.

[@robertomoi2044]

SCharlesDennicon he’s never been underrated by anyone.

[@bonesidedowngoof8168]

Roberto Moi oh yeah he has!!

[@ribbs13]

Are you nuts? Billy Joel is far from underrated, he is respected by his peers and loved fiercely by his fans who never strayed from him...You need to do some reading on Mr. Joel. You just don’t sell out Madison Square Garden whenever you feel like it. Only Billy Joel can do that. He will be remembered as a music legend.

[@ms25risa4]

Underrated? I didn’t know that a Legend (Mr. Joel) can be considered underrated 🤔🤨🧐.

[@SCharlesDennicon]

@@ms25risa4 In many European countries like mine (France), he is. :)

[@paulanderson8863]

Doesn't get better than this. The music mould was shattered to bits when they made Billy Joel.

[@genchan205]

"I believe this is the best live version" I agree!

[@kk-qb3cj]

I agree

[@markcordwell2035]

The little thumbs up at the end,he knew he nailed this song,fabulous artist

[@ribbs13]

Are you nuts! Billy Joel is far from underrated, he is respected by his peers and loved fiercely by his fans who never strayed from him...You need to do some reading on Mr. Joel. You just don’t get to play and sell out Madison Square Garden whenever you feel like it night after night. Only Billy Joel can do that. He will be remembered as a music legend and one of the greatest singers of our lifetime. #QUARANTINE2021

[@richardturner7847]

I was There remember it very well

[@田代修作-k5j]

すばらしい！クラシックをポップスに？いや、ポップスになるクラシック。どちらにせよ、両者とも、すばらしい！

[@margaretpariera7996]

Billy Joel is so sweet. I wish him the best, he earned it.

[@larschristensen9367]

For some reason this song always sends shivers down my spine. Wonder why, well it must be because it's one hell of a great song! :-)

[@Michelle-he1fq]

Fantastic song, amazing backing vocals. Love how he says situa-tion ❤

[@TheRealDrJoey]

That's the old doo-wop coming through.

[@eamonngaynor5762]

Billy Joel's music brings back memories that you could only find in heaven yet his music brought heaven to earth and there is plenty of it

[@marilynsmart4095]

I was sent here after listening to Beethoven’s Pathetique! Glad I did. Thx

[@finelimit]

Not only is this the best live performance of This Night, it's the best Billy Joel song ever. Thanks very much for posting.

[@Palomitz]

The vocal end of the song shows how great Billy was, not only as a piano player, but as a singer. The ending just blows me away!

[@TheRealDrJoey]

Absolutely! The song is already up there pretty good on, "It's only YOU AND I..." but that modulation in the last verse goes from F to Bb!! Try and sing along with that!

[@lynnemarhong8813]

Love him!! My fave male artist!!

[@richardstephen9822]

Nailed it! One of the tightest live performances I have ever seen!

[@hermitmcdermitt999]

Billy was on fire that night! How I'd love to get my hands on a copy of this show!

[@oohnumques]

I love this song. Its got that oldies-style sound. This and "Longest Time".

[@1981DMC]

Amazing stuff. What an absolutely cracking song. Highly underestimated artist. So much depth and feeling in these lyrics too. This has to be one of my all time favourite Billy Joel songs.

[@emmav.6190]

Un fenomeno!!❤❤❤

[@MSY187]

Incredible song, by an incredible musician. I know he is appreciated, but it won't be until he is gone that people realize he is one of the greatest songwriters of his generation. Thanks for this great video.

[@hollpoll]

A man with his talent must have that much musical creativity going round in his brain yet he has refused to record any new material for over twenty years, that is very very sad IMO, thanks for watching.

[@bsyt2011]

No... You are not alone. There are a lot of us out here. Keep the faith! 🎹

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

And now that faith has been rewarded! 🎶🎵🎶

[@flash67]

4:13 - and on is so good

[@davidg.sperry6525]

A masterpiece.

[@jmortiz271]

Thanks for posting. This is my favorite song of all time!!

[@jillhealy3568]

DADDY THANYOU FOR RAISING US WITH MORALS AND RESPECT LOVE HOWIE AND JILL

[@rosalinhares5488]

wonderful Billy Joel Great song Espetacular

[@ronherrera8327]

Billy Joel, magnificent, and the harmonies don’t get any tighter than that!

[@riccardoangeli802]

Billy ... Il migliore in ogni tipo di musica !!! Talento eclettico !!!!

[@lauramcnally1805]

BJ A national and world treasure! He has always given Elton a run for his money!!

[@kane8989893]

wow, yes, indeed this is the best version on youtube. Listen so rich voice and energy!

[@nicolel.stoltenberg6297]

Billy- you know , music was my first love- in general - your music is topping it all.

[@singerplayerjen]

Love the harmonies in this one!

[@ms.capricorn4540]

Do wop music, excellent.

[@srtjhsrzdfhkgdf9961]

I like this concert! Thank you so much!

[@おひで-g2s]

so sweet song!

[@arielsterling2614]

At this moment I'm in need of something beautiful and I've come to the right place.

[@fieldingm1969]

Billy himself was mighty pleased with this performance, judging by his reaction at the end.

[@Jdemas123]

As an aspiring musician this song is a favorite of mine as I was in high school when the Innocent Man album ws released. As I grow as amusician I plan on doing a version of this great song myself one day soon. Thank you for posting it.

[@spalf73]

@hollpollFunny you should find this on an old video - I kept this on video for 23 years, even several years without having a video recorder. Tragically when I moved in with my now wife she accidently chucked it out!! Still devastated and have looked all over for a copy since. Not even a big Billy fan but this particular concert just captured him and his band at a the peak moment and in inspiring form.

[@まさとうえむら-g5w]

イノセントマン の中で一番好きかも なぜか ビリーザベストに入ってない😭

[@sunitafisher4758]

🌸 "This Night" Didn't I say I wasn't ready for a romance Didn't we promise We would only be friends And so we danced Though it was only a slow dance I started breaking my promises Right there and then Didn't I swear There would be no complications Didn't you want Someone who's seen it all before Now that you're here It's not the same situation Suddenly I don't remember the rules anymore This night is mine It's only you and I Tomorrow Is a long time away This night can last forever I've been around Someone like me should know better Falling in love Would be the worst thing I could do Didn't I say I needed time to forget her Aren't you running from someone Who's not over you How many nights Have I been lonely without you I tell myself How much I really don't care How many nights Have I been thinking about you Wanting to hold you But knowing you would not be there This night You're mine It's only you and I I'll tell you To forget yesterday This night we are together This night Is mine It's only you and I Tomorrow Is such a long time away This night can last forever Tomorrow Is such a long time away This night can last forever

[@rosalinhares5488]

Wonderful song and performance Billy is a magnífico artist incomparavel

[@imasterhiro]

Double thumbs up !!

[@m16d08]

What a beautiful song!!!

[@clarebovingdon4357]

Amazing performance

[@bonesidedowngoof8168]

Can you imagine having been there?

[@MichaelAronson-is1ck]

A snapshot in time from Wembley Arena. Wish I was there but great that it was a TV special.

[@rosalinhares5488]

Absolutamente Maravilhoso. wonderful Billy Joel

[@heidilueck1543]

Billy is just breathtaking. He talks about how he feels like women always took advantage of him for his money, and he is finally married to someone for what he believes is true love. I don't know the details of his personal life, but I can only imagine what it must like to be so talented that you never know if you can trust people to want to be with you for who you are or what you have become.

[@zuketroop1]

I saw him perform at the long gone Cap Center in Landover, Maryland October 10, 1986 14th row (floor seat) and he ended that show with this song. Incredible!!

[@ecapa0020]

Billy Joel always gave credit to his backing singers for their great harmonies.

[@doalwa]

Man, he really wrote some wonderful melodies back in his prime!

[@adamkraemer9193]

To be fair, Beethoven wrote the chorus.

[@doalwa]

@@adamkraemer9193 it’s like Steve Jobs once said: Good artists copy, great artists steal.

[@petermerelis]

that's all Beethoven in this case

[@seanscanlon9067]

@@petermerelis It is only the chorus, which is credited to Beethoven in the album liner notes.

[@musgrave6886]

great live take on one my faves from the album!

[@おひで-g2s]

so cool! my best song!

[@u1samuelsson]

Joel at his best . This hole concert is super.

[@spikeydewd01]

he looks like such a boss in this video. GO BILLY!!!!!!!

[@alvinejenkins9123]

Love this song

[@ltdurham]

Great performance

[@badgernet1]

This was fantastic. I remember this Gig.

[@stevephla]

Billy + Beethoven is a great combo. Man, he was in good voice here.

[@hid_058]

great song

[@JosephHero1000iz]

Billy was thinking in the mode of the 60's song "Lover's Concerto", which is based on a Bach Minuet. Since someone already copped a Bach melody, Billy figured he'd cop a Beethoven melody (and a very beautiful one at that!) The whole "Innocent Man" album is based on his favorite Motown and Stax albums from the 1960's.

[@rosalinhares5488]

Espetacular Billy joel Incomparebol beleza e talento.

[@rosalinhares5488]

Great artist Great band magnífico

[@oldieschick16-virgo824]

I love this song :-) thanks for posting

[@CriticalListener]

This is such a wonderful song. Thank you so much for posting it!

[@musicteacher3269]

I would be interested in hearing more songs from this concert. I really like Billy Joel!

[@lo-gj5lc]

it's only you and i のとこ、 鳥肌たつほどロマンチック

[@alanfox7312]

I saw this on BBC 1 years ago when this first aired

[@dirkbogarde44]

Remember seeing this broadcast on BBC 1 , was a really great concert.

[@おひで-g2s]

何時までも名曲。

[@alfieritube]

Billy Joel ratio written songs/masterpiece is incredible

[@rio514]

最高！ The best of his, the great performance. Thank you for posting.

[@peacec47]

Our frist night together will feel like this

[@thebaron1979]

My parents have got this whole concert on recored VHS - Awesome...

[@MatthewBillyJoelBootlegs]

Are you still having the source?

[@nickg2954]

The BEST!!

[@gotsuandeath]

100% agree >>I believe this is the best live version of this song...

[@hansypansylou]

this is my favourite song in the whole world. Wedding song

[@jillhealy3568]

MY HUSBAND WOOED ME TO THIS SONG!

[@jillhealy3568]

THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN MY WEDDING SONG!

[@enicahe6674]

I agree

[@NickJay]

Brilliant and great harmonies too. I'm watching this (and the others) over and over. Still can't find anyone with the dvd tho unfortunately ... yet. ;)

[@kk-qb3cj]

Magnifico

[@krisdouthwaite6363]

He did just that!!! but with a touch of Beethoven's help on this one ;-)

[@Moonlampje]

OMG! How cute can someone be :D Awesome vid, thanks for sharing!

[@dannygaddam2414]

He is the masterpiece.

[@ainsliebrockett]

fuckin spot on! had this concert on betamax. used to watch it after pub in 84 aged 20! happy, happy days

[@jillhealy3568]

YOU WERE SO ROMANTIC!

[@VirgilDavis]

Genius Pathetique touch!......

[@Rickykeyspiano]

***** I heard that too! haha Beethoven was one of his major influences.

[@大和久吉]

太棒了。