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

[@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

[@RhymesWithCarbon]

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

[@greglivo]

years of practice!

[@Chez8922-kf6cy]

No. Cigs are so not cool. Gross. I don't see the bad boy charm at all after I watched my father die of lung cancer. FFS his tumor was in his lung and you could smell it in his breath. It made you puke. He stunk up a whole car with the smell of death. F U smoking is so immature.

[@PomazeBog1389]

Good point, Tarbon.

[@kdevinturner8778]

Piss off. Better than any Rickles insult.

[@wwtrevaeww]

The OG Piano man, his music will forever be my go to make my soul dance. He has made my spirit sing since i was just a girl.. Mistakes are okay, we are only human after all made me fearless to try new things and to fight like my life counted on it!

[@strangedoc8523]

and tears in my eyes...

[@josephgrumet]

No doubt about that!!!!

[@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.

[@randysgurl1314]

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

[@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.

[@tonysmario817]

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

[@BobBaker-v9v]

Lol... WTF are you smoking

[@The_Oh_Gee]

Facts

[@christheiss4511]

This should be considered as an historical document.

[@toddgilpin7089]

Damn right.

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

It is

[@brendalee2681]

Absolutely.

[@MrDandanhesourman]

This is so random and out of the subject at hand, but I appreciate your use of "an" before the use of "historical". There are not many out there that know how to use "an" before a word that begins with the letter h.

[@BobBaker-v9v]

WTF? LMAO And you SHOULD STOP SMOKING CRACK and REJOIN the REAL WORLD

[@dmmichael5117]

I cannot stop watching this!😎 Anyone else? 2024

[@stephenherring6219]

Hell yes!!!

[@DouglasF68]

Since 78 @ 10 I absolutely adore this Man. 🎹 1 reason I live in NYC NOW.❤

[@waynemoores]

Oh yeah

[@msavage138]

About a million people are watching this in 2024.

[@SusanneKrys]

Yeah​@@msavage138

[@maryannmccarthy1824]

The sax player is FIRE 🔥 ❤

[@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?!! 🎷🔥

[@Tammyperry1]

One badass sax player there! and kinda of cute too.

[@deanevans2505]

I prefer the clarinet but to each his own. The sax is cool too!​@@bfarm44

[@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,.

[@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.

[@gps9715]

The 70s were something else.

[@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!

[@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!!✌️

[@Huhgundai399]

I wish times were still like this; everything is about ego now. It sucks

[@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!

[@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.

[@jiggyquinn5635]

I abhor the politics of New York! But can't resist the magic of Billy Joel.

[@r3tr0actiongamer24]

Great story b00mer

[@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

[@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]

www.bitchute.com/video/LVoDSy9zPqIm/?fbclid=IwAR0TjPwfIJGYjenRsjJGUAm8sEIXZBFXY_q__iwoc_CpzmzqWxI-w72MmJQ

[@Stringzippy]

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

[@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....

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@anneolsen4181]

Still Best Ever, cannot thank or thank God for you, enough!

[@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%.

[@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.

[@jeffmansur8875]

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

[@jill-anneveldhuis4608]

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

[@CHayden07]

How ironic that nowadays, every musical act goes out live and tries to "sound like the album," when back then the magic was already there live and you tried to capture it on the album.

[@locotx215]

Such an underrated comment right here . . . .spot on! James Brown LIVE! Willie Nelson LIVE! Mazz LIVE! Aerosmith LIVE! Sade LIVE! Nina Simone LIVE! Led Zeppelin LIVE!

[@napoleonhochiminh]

@@locotx215 I think it is the listener who always wants to hear it just like the album

[@zachary3590]

Amen.

[@utub1473]

@@napoleonhochiminh Thing is... with music like this it was always so changeable that the nice thing about hearing it live was that any mistakes or slips adds character, and if they did things better than it was memorable. Joel did some more interesting things with the piano intro here, and if you're seeing this live you're gonna think "Boy am I lucky to be one of the few people who experienced the song THIS way"

[@MeredithAnne88]

I love the magic of live recordings.

[@mdmusic2130]

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

[@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!🙏👍😄

[@michaelcorleone7598]

No matter what genre of music you’re in to, everyone can appreciate Billy Joel 😎

[@BobBaker-v9v]

Ridiculous

[@chrisfrench3491]

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

[@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 🫶

[@fadedsteve33]

That sax is OUTSTANDING

[@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

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

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

[@GolfChef99]

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

[@endurance38]

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

[@stdomingoblues1187]

The most New York feeling song ever

[@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.

[@Tactical_Therapist]

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

[@freedomjovega-tirado6062]

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

[@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.

[@soofitnsexy]

taylor swift?

[@TigerPrawn_]

@@soofitnsexy Umm...

[@bored-trader]

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

[@nevrens]

Man, that's some horn playing.

[@matthewzarris9177]

Yes. He's blowin!

[@reeffeeder]

So horny

[@ricpr]

Tell me Billy Joel doesn't pay any taxes in New York. Just how many of us have never been to New York, yet we see it as Joel describes it, then go see it because of his music? A true story teller.

[@JTRocks4Ever]

He lives on Long Island.

[@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

[@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!👏👏👏🙌🙌

[@AnthonyGuilaini]

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

[@jonp341]

During that same year, I was a 3rd grader in Brooklyn NY. Now living in Queens NY. Billy Joel is a legend. Thank you for your service sir.

[@johnHofweber]

thankyou Mr. Joel for your beautiful evocation of NY

[@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.🩶🖤

[@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!

[@johnsakach9894]

1978. 29 year old Billy J. Man those were the days. I'd love to go back and tell young me some things.

[@mozuku2389]

ピアノの前奏を聴いただけでマンハッタンの夜景が目の前に広がります🌃 中学生の時「Honerty」を聞いてからビリーの曲が大好きです✨

[@dale9724]

What talent. And he never puts on airs.

[@mojogypsy]

Billy’s doing some serious channeling of Ray Charles in this performance!

[@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.

[@williamdunshee7345]

HAD BOUGHT MY 1ST SPORTSTER 1979 & SEEMED TO HEAR HIM WHERE EVER I WENT ?? PIANO MAN HAD MADE IT HUGE

[@1waynewonder]

You can't buy class.... This is how you deliver

[@brianbrick4110]

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

[@Christian-kh3mw]

❤

[@danlo5]

Moved to NYC for my first job out of college, and this song was playing on my cab ride into the city from JFK. Even for a kid coming to New York with big dreams, picturing this scene as a movie had me thinking, "No way -- this is so hacky." This song makes me think about those years and how lucky I was to call NYC my home at such a perfect time in my life.

[@MichelleInMinneapolis]

Does the audience actually know this song yet or is this their first time hearing it? I loved that there's no "Oh, I love this song" applause or noise from them when the piano starts. Sometimes I wish I could go back and hear a classic song for the first time.

[@MrMassivefavour]

Brits dont do that shit.....or at least didn't before they got inflicted with 'US audience syndrome' nowadays even brit chat show audiences clap like morons when a celeb mentions how old they are of how long they've managed to keep married for!! Shame really!!!

[@DavidChristieCareerCafe]

Listen to Equinox by Coltrane. I just discovered it, maybe that’s a taste...

[@Matsi990]

Maybe bc this was broadcasted on TV and applauses where just at the end … Just like Musikladen and the other TV appearance.

[@wgb01001]

This was filmed in Germany. They’re all German.

[@oldcougar65]

I went to some folk club in the mid-70's to see JD Souther. He played "A New Kid In Town" a couple months before the Eagles released it.

[@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

[@Ianrobinson981]

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

[@gwynnielsen5081]

This is far and away Billy Joel's best song because he is a New Yorker himself.

[@TechSucht]

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

[@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.

[@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! 🎹🗽🎵🔥

[@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.

[@craigbeale8540]

Wish id appreciated this music back then. Thank god for old videos of superstars in their youth.

[@dee_dee_place]

I play this song on a loop when I'm homesick.

[@healthychick9450]

Im home sick right now. been a year and a half. i miss it eveyday. Born and raised, lived all my life there. no place like it.

[@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!?

[@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

[@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.

[@kdevinturner8778]

Real and authentic. Thank you, Mr., Billy Joel.

[@lightblueeyedgirl1442]

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

[@jaimetorres950]

come back

[@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 😭

[@robertcameronjones]

This guy is an absolute God. What a treasure. Too bad he hasn't written music in 30 years.

[@RandyNelson-k7s]

Jokes on you now;)

[@robertcameronjones]

@@RandyNelson-k7s He took my comment to heart, I see!

[@robertcameronjones]

@@RandyNelson-k7s He took my comment's constructive criticism to heart. You're welcome!

[@vocal77]

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

[@CrazyChemistPL]

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

[@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

[@MarqueeMarkVI]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@charliehustlemusicny]

When everyone had an afro ‼️💯 Love you Billy .... you are NEW YORK ‼️‼️💯👊

[@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

[@ajohn6104]

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

[@michaelfierstone3948]

I remember this like it was yesterday. Taped it on VHS and watched it again and again. The Stranger is a great album. I was lucky enough to see him in London for this tour - theatre role Dury Lane if my memory serves me right. Loved Liberty Devito on drums. Only Ben Folds comes close musically and with his lyrics.

[@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

[@carlosmanuelgomez6961]

Beautiful versión and magnificed song, thank Bolly ❤❤❤

[@IvoryMelodies86]

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

[@louisuliano2610]

Everyone's talking bout how great Piano Man, but this is far superior

[@max_mittler]

so it goes with popular music and radio hits

[@markhorsey7898]

Lucky enough to have seen him three times in the UK. Looking forward to seeing him in Cardiff in Aug ‘24 with my daughters who have discovered his music as a result of my obsession. Long live Billy Joel 🎉

[@markhorsey7898]

I’m taking my daughters too! And also seen him three times. First time Wembley in the 1980s. Sound track to my life ❤

[@charlesjenkins1225]

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

[@AmandaHugandKiss411]

I am glad people have not forgotten about Billy Joel's unbelievable talent. His music is so refreshing to listen to.

[@billyjoel786]

Hello Amanda, Is nice meeting you here. How're you doing?

[@AmandaHugandKiss411]

@@billyjoel786 I am fine thank you. Ironic handle 💞

[@billyjoel786]

@@AmandaHugandKiss411 Hello Amanda!

[@AmandaHugandKiss411]

@@billyjoel786 yes, what can I do you for? Are you Billy Joel?

[@ricou3773]

I'm in a Billy Joel state of mind tonight, all of a sudden I want to board a greyhound bus and crisscross upstate NY. With a particular song from a particular New Yorker in the earplugs, it goes without saying.