ELIO PACE - Root Beer Rag - 'The Billy Joel Songbook® Live' (Official Video)

Winner of the 2019 'Best Long Form Music Video' award at the 17th annual Independent Music Awards in New York City.
Order the award winning 'The Billy Joel Songbook® Live' on DVD or double CD now at www.eliopace.com
In 2013 and 2014, Elio was invited to ‘fill Billy Joel’s shoes’, starring in five very special reunion concerts in the USA with Joel’s original 1971-72 touring band, recreating the historic WMMR Sigma Sounds live recordings. Following on from the huge success of these American shows and along with his magnificent 6-piece band, in March 2014, Elio embarked upon the debut 70-date UK & Ireland tour of his brand new show, THE BILLY JOEL SONGBOOK®; the world’s first EVER national, theatre concert tour celebrating the incredible songs and career of Billy Joel.
This powerhouse of a show, was filmed and recorded live on 2nd November 2015 during its second, critically-acclaimed national tour and features over 30 Billy Joel classics including the massive hits, 'Uptown Girl', 'Just The Way You Are' and 'My Life' as well as fan favourites such as 'Captain Jack', 'Goodnight Saigon' and 'Piano Man'.
'The Billy Joel Songbook® Live' DVD and double CD beautifully showcase the electrifying concert performances of the dynamic Elio Pace.
(C)&(P) 2018 ROSA RECORDS
Words & Music by Billy Joel
For more information please visit www.eliopace.com

[@ayokay123]

FINALLY....somebody who not only tries to do an accurate cover, but to do it at Billy Joel's original tempo when he was a kid. Perfectly accomplished! THANKS!!!!

[@JanBinnendijk]

If he plays that even faster...smoke will start to come out of that piano.. , he plays it well.. doesn't miss a note, even though it is extremely fast.. you can hear every Single note..

[@zoemennuti]

If I attempted to play this on my clarinet, my lungs would most likely expire

[@mikehoj2420]

Pretty Awesome, Elio!! When I was 12, I convinced my teacher to let me play root beer rag at her classical recital...circa 1982

[@mikehoj2420]

Didn't get much of an ovation at the time, but still one of my favorites!!! Would love to see you if you come to the States

[@YonOtto]

This is amazing.

[@barbaralewis2964]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@neilmacpherson6583]

I think this is faster than Billy Joel. Brilliantly played.

[@draco4569]

It definitely is, and that in and of itself is impressive.

[@RyanMonty]

Watch Billy play it live in the 70s. Look up the old grey whistle video.

[@Wookie8058]

@@draco4569 This is faster than Billy's STUDIO version.. But not as fast as I've heard Billy play it. He did a fairly good job with it tho, I'll give him all of that!

[@Matsi990]

Nah, listen to old grey whistle, or other 70s performances, they’re probably at the same time .

[@db90990]

Amazing 🎹 Talent, skill 👍

[@royezmichel9925]

A great musician !!

[@billyedamame2017]

You are the best🎉

[@tim05519]

Way to go baby... u guys tore it UP!!!

[@1981TURBOTRANSAM1]

👌👌👌👌👌

[@gracielaelisabarrios7108]

Excelente,me encantó 🎵🎶🎹🎵❤️

[@janosszalai223]

Igen lassú még gyorsabban játszd!!!

[@lst4493]

faster than billy ? good good

[@danielmarra1555]

I didn’t know Liberty played bass guitar?

[@chrisclement8200]

I can do the glissando parts.

[@QalinaCom]

what a waste to play it in such speed

[@rosarecordsonline]

If it's good enough for Billy himself 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJuYqHd9ra6Np7Mfeature=shared