Billy Joel - New York State of Mind (from Tonight - Connecticut 1976)

Billy Joel “New York State Of Mind" live from Billy Joel Tonight, 1976
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Available for the first time digitally, Billy Joel Tonight is one of the earliest official video documents of Billy Joel in concert, recorded live at the University of Connecticut over two nights in 1976. Here, Billy and his band play songs from the recently released Turnstiles, plus favorites from his growing catalog of classic songs.
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Lyrics:
Some folks like to get away,
Take a holiday from the neighborhood
Hop a flight to Miami Beach or to Hollywood
But I'm takin' a Greyhound on the Hudson River line
I'm in a New York state of mind
I've seen all the movie stars in their fancy cars and their limousines
Been high in the Rockys under the evergreens
I know what I'm needin', and I don't want to waste more time
I'm in a New York state of mind
It was so easy livin' day by day
Out of touch with the rhythym and blues
But now I need a little give and take
The New York Times, the Daily News
It comes down to reality, and it's fine with me cause I've let it slide
I don't care if it's Chinatown or on Riverside
I don't have any reasons
I left them all behind
I'm in a New York state of mind
Oh yeah
It was so easy living day by day
Out of touch with the rhythym and blues
But now I need a little give and take
The New York Times, the Daily News
Who, oh, oh whoa who
It comes down to reality, and it's fine with me cause I've let it slide
I don't care if it's Chinatown or on Riverside
I don't have any reasons
I left them all behind
I'm in a New York state of mind
I'm just taking a Greyhound on the Hudson River line
Cause I'm in a, I'm in a New York state of mind
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[@EnricoPallazio]

This isn’t sound. This is a state of mind.

[@GYccUsefultips]

I've been listening to Billy Joel since i was 9 years old..53 at the moment.And the one thing i noticed right away was that Billy Joel has the talent to be among the best singers and musicians in the world.I remember hearing everybody singing along and dancing HONESTY whenever i saw a party when i was a kid.Billy Joel's songs are classics..This super star is my favorite..America's best solo singer..Thank you Mr Billy Joel,your songs are to infinity and beyond..

[@riccardoangeli802]

Io sono italiano ... Ma seguo Piano Man da oltre 40 anni ... Nessuno gioca con ogni tipo di musica .... Ha la musica nelle sue mani ... Talento completo

[@thetruth72667]

The greatest modern songwriter to ever step foot on this earth! On top of that there’s not a close 2nd!!! I defy anyone to tell me any different…. Oh yea he can play his ass off! He knows when to keep it sparse & when to PLAY PLAY!! He can play & WRITE in any style. His pitch control singing is amazing. That’s all him on “For the longest time” creating an entire singing group by himself! I’m serious man hands down the best ever!!!

[@georgeellis792]

Billy Joel is a legend

[@jtal19]

Peak Billy Joel. 1976 was a great year for everything and Billy is at the top of his game!

[@liz326522]

He really was! 1976 was the best, wasn’t it?😊

[@kenperkins7921]

The SUPER 70S WONT BACK DOWN

[@hanson2205]

One of Billy's iconic masterpieces we will someday look back upon and say damn he was something

[@danbytp]

Who needs to look back...we all knew it 40 years ago!!!

[@gmoney9794]

F*** yeah!

[@davidwebb091370]

some songs are both perfect and immortal ... this is one of them!

[@smiley8449]

He has been my best singer since 1978. I cannot find anyone better than him. 😊

[@jamesbannon2328]

The talent for a 27 year old is incredible!

[@kilgoretrout6136]

I know !

[@mcfly4959]

i’m in awe at how incredible this performance is

[@robindew9072]

Killer sax playin. That man has skills too. Love that sax

[@bobdewey8540]

1976....Billy Joel in his prime, one of his best songs, awesome NY anthem!

[@murph3001]

Proof that great songs will always be great ___

[@lisamoroney3036]

My mother saw him when he was just up and coming at The Bottomline in NYC .

[@adamo2872]

I love you and your music!

[@daveswife1225]

Love him ...the entertainer He completely ROCK'S the house

[@danielbeyrus3234]

Billy you are realy the piano man

[@BobDenard05]

Where's the glass of wiskhey on the piano?😉 And the jar for the tip? I really dig this song....

[@thaddeuscashin3271]

One of the finest sax players still playing today in Glen Cove.

[@jeannineasselin2804]

Really love Billy Joël . My favorite! His music makes me feel good. He’s a complete and genuine artist. What else is there to say?

[@ruthfeeney9441]

Love this Billy Joel great singer

[@MTDfan1]

This rendition reminds me of The Isley Brothers.

[@anam.caballerowilson9421]

He does not care if chinatown or whatever. Oh such a legend! I care.

[@KeefsCattys]

Big city music.. Wonderful version, his piano playing is so great on this .

[@RosieGlass2020]

This video doesn't have nearly enough views. This is Billy Joel at his deepest essence.

[@doogboy]

so great!

[@robindew9072]

Just listen to his piano skills. Man!!!!

[@agussusanto5397]

Thanks Billy Joel you’re the living legend ❤👍

[@GYccUsefultips]

This song is one his best ones

[@NoName-ge6wc]

Billy the icon.

[@Clemelety]

I love Billy Joel

[@koheikamiki4740]

やっぱいちばん好き

[@riccardoangeli802]

Adoro Piano Man specialmente quando gioca con le note ... Talento

[@beckyantekeier6792]

now my kids hum all his tunes! thanks Billy Joel. Your the Best.

[@EKAdventures51]

The greatest piano song ever, thank you Billy, my mind wakes up even today 2024 with this song in my "song in the morning," thank you Billy Joel for songs that fill my life with Joy

[@valeriaplant4566]

Brazil 🇧🇷❤️ love you.

[@luisafederer6071]

Me encanta Billy joel.

[@teresapaulacostapintodesou6448]

This is one of your original masterpieces!! Blessed are the ones that contribute to culture and good taste!

[@petergreen2552]

So damned good and laid back. Billy Joel the maestro of piano bar cool

[@robindew9072]

Seen Billy Joel 3 times in concert. Never disappointed. The man has dynamite skills

[@coinexplorer]

Hot damn!!! Greetings from America

[@paulelliott3220]

Wonderful song from the incomparable Mr Joel Great performance from way back

[@robindew9072]

Totally awesome song. His piano skills are totally spectacular. No one like Billy Joel

[@riccardoangeli802]

Adoro quando gioca con le note ... Il più talentuoso della musica Pop-Rock-Soul

[@maxfiolet1176]

Favourite number

[@sandragutman]

Yes he is a legend

[@susanneill1821]

Billy is the best! Love the addition of this 1976 live concert

[@riccardoangeli802]

Il più completo artista ... Talento

[@sheylayupanqui7749]

aqui desde Bolivia, mis aplausos para esta hermosa canción!

[@miked501]

Class

[@anniepinto5632]

💘 song . it rocks my soul

[@grahamallen934]

Classic Song of...Life Explained in New York City ..Anything is Possible..

[@elisabethvaleregopeyonbeth3504]

Que saudade dessa musica....esse cantor e pianista e maravilhoso

[@brown-tea.2024]

何で、ビリー・ジョエルはこんなに格好良いんだろう！！！最高♪♪♪

[@carloshombredeblues932]

Saludos de México un gran musico👏👏👏👍👌

[@kenperkins7921]

The 70s have there own Super Space ship!!

[@DeyvydsCruz]

Colombia 🇨🇴

[@daveidmarx8296]

Um.. you might wanna check your spelling. It's "Columbia"

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

No not if you are in Colombia! We use anglicized spellings for many countries, cities. For instance, it is la habana, not havana. Please try to remember that the united states does not own the Americas. Just saying...

[@thunderblah286]

Love this song

[@sandile13809]

He does a really funny bit to transition into the song

[@daveidmarx8296]

On the Souvenir promo LP and on the boot 5-CD/1-DVD 'Billy Joel Rarities' set.

[@petergreen2552]

Great sax player.

[@Rikopelo]

Is the BEST if the world

[@chrisisaiahs3682]

He is a genius great catalog and they had and to go out with Christie Brinkley was amazing she was my dream girl when I was super young good for Billy keep on keeping on ☮️

[@cigarbuttmutt6023]

best version IMHO.

[@anam.caballerowilson9421]

Pink shirt 💓cast away song

[@1229mama]

1番好きな歌♪

[@RobTheSmog]

Best song ever. End of.

[@losangeles1954]

Tear my heart out! ♥ my NYC

[@Edition1x]

Need that money jar

[@Nae395]

Goosebumps

[@angiemelanie]

😍😘 ❤❤

[@mariaeduardadebessabessi439]

Some folks like to get away Take a holiday from the neighbourhood Hop a flight to Miami Beach Or to Hollywood But I'm taking a Greyhound On the Hudson River Line I'm in a New York state of mind I've seen all the movie stars In their fancy cars and their limousines Been high in the Rockies under the evergreens But I know what I'm needing And I don't want to waste more time I'm in a New York state of mind It was so easy living day by day Out of touch with the rhythm and blues But now I need a little give and take The New York Times, The Daily News It comes down to reality And it's fine with me 'cause I've let it slide Don't care if it's Chinatown or up on Riverside I don't have any reasons I've left them all behind I'm in a New York state of mind It was so easy living day by day Out of touch with the rhythm and blues But now I need a little give and take The New York Times, The Daily News It comes down to reality And it's fine with me 'cause I've let it slide Don't care if it's Chinatown or up on Riverside I don't have any reasons I've left them all behind I'm in a New York state of mind I'm just taking a Greyhound on the Hudson River Line 'Cause I'm in a New York state of mind

[@bison2022]

I met billy when his band was the hassles.

[@user-ou2pq7cn7n]

🙏☕️

[@moniquebernadettepainter]

He is

[@howtodoitdude1662]

He is excellent in improvising. Why he doesn’t do it more often?

[@moniquebernadettepainter]

❤️😊

[@camillycosta9274]

❤

[@lwoods7283]

Nice tailored shirt,lol,...ntm that sax!

[@jefffeinstein1]

[@br1anf1ora]

And all my mom does is listen to you lmfaooo

[@jordan_mcarthur7591]

some folks like to get away take a holiday from the neighborhood hop a flight to Miami beach or to hollywood i’m taking a greyhound on the hudson river line i’m in a new york state of mind i’ve seen all the movie stars in their fancy cars and limousines i’ve been high in the rockies under the evergreens but i know what i’m needing and i don’t wanna waste more time i’m in a new york state of mind. was so easy living day by day out of touch with the rhythm and blues now i need a little give and take the new york times the daily news it comes down to reality and that fine with me cuz i’ll let it slide don’t care if it’s china town or on riverside i don’t have any reasons i’ve left them all behind i’m in a new york state of mind. ... it comes down to reality and that’s fine with me cuz i’ve let it slide i don’t care if it’s china town or on riverside i don’t have any reasons i’ve left them all behind i’m in a new york state of mind i’m just taking a greyhound on the hudson river line cuz i’m in a- i’m in a new york- state of- mind yeah, yeah, yeah, yea

[@Henry22220]

Why the hell is this video so recent?

[@junebermingham9300]

IT HAS BEEN Digitalised for us to enjoy,,, 😃

[@JohnSmith-sm5wb]

Does anyone know the riff he played to get into “it was so easy”

[@rosalinhares5488]

BILLY has a especial and unique charm. He is incredible all their songs have their unique and beautiful style. huntglay beautiful. He is amazing. Brasilian fan. Love Billy Joel

[@jacoblangley7558]

Just an A minor blues scales, (C major pentatonic)

[@robertsevers6251]

Richie Canata at his bestl

[@felicerucci5447]

4:17 - 4:47

[@bryanjohnablay7973]

Is it only me who resembles Bruno Mars to Billy Joel style

[@DrakeMayeGlazer]

Dad?

[@daveswife1225]

Yes ...jk I'm a mom

[@br1anf1ora]

Lmaoooo

[@br1anf1ora]

Your in a family guy episode

[@coZyLos]

you’re*