"Vienna" Billy Joel@Madison Square Garden New York 6/2/19

Vienna, Billy Joel, Madison Square Garden, New York, June 2nd, 2019; MSG Residency; 64th Consecutive Monthly Show at Madison Square Garden

[@kadoharp]

This is a disgustingly underrated song. Maybe not to Billy Joel fans but to everyone else they need to be blessed

[@bschutt_4437]

My favorite song😌

[@marjoriecohn3868]

Might be my favorite Billy J song. Can't believe it wasn't a hit. "Just a track" he said. Crazy.

[@BoojeeRedneck]

@@marjoriecohn3868 his best songs weren’t the “hits” that’s what most don’t get get about our love for him

[@theID2]

you know what? everyone else makes the same assertions about THIER favorites. do you care about THEIR music choices?

[@Capsule71420]

I just came across this song on an Instagram post today / right now, & it touched my soul. Such beautiful lyrics.

[@FolstrimHori]

sooo glad the audience picked this song out of the two.

[@HiEverybody]

FolstrimHori I prefer this song but I’ve seen him perform it live four times now so now I wanna hear just the way you are

[@kikialdrich277]

Hi Everybody I’m going to see him for the first time in 2 days. I’ve had his albums since the 70’s. Maybe my only chance to see him. I would totally love to hear them both, but Vienna is my all time favorite of his. Very envious of your 4 times seeing him. I can imagine your situation as well. He’s just too good at them all!

[@HiEverybody]

KiKi Aldrich he generally plays Vienna so hopefully you’ll hear it.

[@fanaticaldueling6337]

@@kikialdrich277 I'm headed to the Arlington show tonight too. Have fun!

[@Cashiyado]

@@kikialdrich277 did he play the song??

[@revel8n387]

Billy Joel’s Vienna was, and remains, one of my personal anthem songs. Highly underrated, its exclusion from his Greatest Hits albums was near betrayal. Adopt this song, folks, because it’s all about lyrics, soul, and story…

[@billyjoel786]

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

[@katherinep708]

yesss. I've been listening to the song since I was a "juvenile" myself so eager to grow up. now I'm an adult it's just so❤️

[@MajerliActually]

Vienna is without a doubt one of the greatest songs ever written

[@maranatha9769]

Speaks volumes to young adults who think the grind of life needs to start right after school. Live a bit before you are consumed by the whirlpool of debt that life brings you.

[@maisiemaisie123]

I adore this song, I'm in the middle of doing a lot of very tough exams at the moment, I listen to this song every day, it really helps :)

[@headintheclouds22]

Maisie O'Connor me too!!!

[@alexfletcher8465]

word

[@maisiemaisie123]

@@alexfletcher8465 ?

[@mcal3602]

Therapeutic

[@maisiemaisie123]

@@mcal3602 Very much so

[@zzzzaddy]

First heard this song from 13 Going on 30. Ever since, it became my anthem of life. Thank you Billy for this beautifully written song. Extremely underrated song of yours... ♥️

[@efeklau6502]

Same ❤️

[@tobiasdahlgren9567]

Same hehe 🙌

[@yupimthatgirl4371]

Same here!!

[@mairapena6632]

Same ❤

[@nkanyisongqulunga8642]

I first heard it in The Politician on Netflix

[@tmalone2530]

I was at this show! Had nosebleed seats and couldn’t see a thing - HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE! I love Billy!

[@emogirly]

So lucky!!!

[@maryannvitelli5818]

Oh, hell... The Whole World Loves Billy. 💛

[@leecolby8996]

Sometime the best concertd are often seen from the top row.

[@paulnigro3080]

Me too, was so proud of the audience to pick this song. It was a blast!

[@gregkopacz2136]

I just saw him in Houston last weekend and by far the greatest concert I've seen. Same thing here. My brother and I were in the nosebleeds but absolutely amazing!

[@allisonmalone4618]

They picked Vienna just because it speaks volumes to so many people

[@shewhowanders4978]

“We can’t do every song” “Why not?” THIS IS A MOOD

[@1anda2anda3]

I heard that as well! I was like, "yeah, really. Why not?" 😂

[@joefaz1026]

"we can't do every song" "why not" LOL

[@averyjoe1431]

This is for my dad, he loved Billy Joel. He died in 2018, it never get easier but I'm happy he's left us with good taste of music, specifically this song. ❤ I feel in a way he's singing his heart out dedicating it to not only me but also my brothers. I miss you sm daddy. Happy Father's day!❤

[@taylorwilbanks9277]

Me and my nana sang this song my whole childhood. She died in 2018 too. I just bought tickets to see Billy and Stevie nicks. I can’t wait to sing this song at the top of my lungs to her ❤️

[@TheTrouserPuppetsOfficial]

I absolutely gets easier. You should see a Psychiatrist for medication. You shouldn't be in such agony

[@DontTalk2Me]

I just discovered billy joel right now, i heard one of mac millers leaked song and he sample a billy joel song but i didnt really give him a look, until I downloaded one of his song by accident which so happens to be this song, it took me 19 years to hear this mans beautiful music, i fell in love with his sound thank you

[@danielwafford148]

Find music from the 70's and appreciate it.

[@edwinreyes8106]

Glad you found it and enjoyed.

[@pridzkiss]

TOOK ME 28 YEARS TO REALLY OPEN MYSELF TO HIS CRAFT THIS MAN IS A GEM

[@AdamS235]

I love Mac Miller, one of my favorite artists of all time. The first song I ever remember hearing in my life was piano man by Billy Joel, and I still remember that it was song I ever heard. If you really like Mac Miller, I think you’ll enjoy everything by billy Joel, two multi dimensional talents. Check out his albums river of dreams and strangers

[@Sam-yx9ry]

In what song does Mac sample Billy Joel please?

[@ajwrotny]

If I saw this live I would probably cry not gonna lie

[@billyjoel786]

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

[@mcal3602]

He's so humble for a legend

[@adamz0037]

@@billyjoel786 shut up fake billy

[@aksampson68]

I was at that very concert, the 4th time seeing Billy at MSG in fact, and I'll definitely go back again before he wraps up this run, just to hear this song again. Keep playing please Billy. 🙂

[@lovepinkroses1760]

2019 BC -before Covid. I bet no one at this concert ever imagined a future with entire world is on lockdown. Seize every moment, Vienna waits for you. Billy Joel, legendary!

[@billyjoel786]

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

[@Rock65x]

I love how he gave them a choice between A-Side Just The Way You Are... or B-Side Vienna. Proves which song is stronger in the hearts of real Joel fans.

[@larryboy2405]

STILL HAVING A VOICE, AN STYLE SO UNIQUE.. I LOVE HIS WORK.

[@neikuokhezhie7391]

Musicians don't retire. God bless you with a long life Uncle Billy.

[@aidanwhite493]

I'm baffled veinna wasn't a hit

[@sammalone7352]

Aidan White grossly underrated song.

[@davidwolfhope]

It is a hit bro

[@michaelpalmer6854]

@@davidwolfhope it's a hit to Billy Joel fans. Sadly not to the rest of the population. Deserved way more spotlight

[@MissFormald3hyd3]

The Stranger in general was a bop.

[@christianhafer9819]

I don't think it was released as a single. I'm sure if it was released as a single, it would've been a top 10, easy. He even says that, actually.

[@mikkhail]

One of my bucket list goals is to watch him live

[@butterflyflipperdipper3371]

This mans mark will be on earth forever 🌎 ♥️

[@billyjoel786]

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

[@FosterMedia]

I hadn't heard of this song until 6 months ago, when my fiancee started playing it to our baby boy. He's now 5 months old, today, and he cant sleep without hearing this song. It's safe to say i know the lyrics pretty well by this point. Such a great some.

[@JoyMarcusSTL]

One of the greatest singer songwriters of our time.

[@junebermingham9300]

Never tire of Billy! Thank you Steve!

[@Rick-nx3iy]

Oooooo man... He still got that spark even when he's old.. Truely blessed

[@billyjoel786]

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

[@julianafayeporal9552]

my favorite billy joel’s sooonggg ❤️

[@PureBlood42]

What a song! I was 12, but my sister's 9 yrs older than I, so I was exposed to a lot of good music at a tender age. Thank you Mr. Joel.

[@cyrilbrocard]

Billy is ageing (like us all), but his voice isn't, and neither is his best material. A classic.

[@SeanHollingsworth]

I love the backstory of this song. The entire backstory of this song is on his Complete Hits Collection that was released in 1997. The album has some really good insights into the origins of various songs. :-)

[@touchmesama1466]

That song talk to me so much such a masterpiece

[@Leo-dn9un]

witness a living Icon, a piece of rock n roll history and all round great guy. Love you Billy!

[@53787philip]

Our generation (I’m a 90’s kid) should have this song as an anthem! I love this song and every time I listen to it, it’s just IMPOSSIBLE to do it just once, that’s a masterpiece!

[@crymearvr7676]

this has been such a comfort song for me as i'm doing my game developer certification exams, university midterms and graphic design course

[@juanc898]

This song changed my life.... appreciate it Billy!

[@allmurdock1691]

Slow down, you crazy child You're so ambitious for a juvenile But then if you're so smart, then tell me Why are you still so afraid? Where's the fire, what's the hurry about? You'd better cool it off before you burn it out You've got so much to do And only so many hours in a day But you know that when the truth is told That you can get what you want or you get old You're gonna kick off before you even Get halfway through When will you realize, Vienna waits for you Slow down, you're doing fine You can't be everything you want to be Before your time Although it's so romantic on the borderline tonight Tonight, Too bad but it's the life you lead You're so ahead of yourself that you forgot what you need Though you can see when you're wrong, you know You can't always see when you're right. you're right You've got your passion, you've got your pride But don't you know that only fools are satisfied? Dream on, but don't imagine they'll all come true When will you realize, Vienna waits for you? Slow down, you crazy child And take the phone off the hook and disappear for awhile It's all right, you can afford to lose a day or two When will you realize, Vienna waits for you? And you know that when the truth is told That you can get what you want or you can just get old You're gonna kick off before you even get half through Why don't you realize, Vienna waits for you When will you realize, Vienna waits for you?

[@noahq2130]

"Slow down, you're doing fine, you can't be everything you want to he before your time" gets me every time.

[@davidi5725]

How tf can a man write lyrics so damn beautiful?!

[@lisabellamy8424]

@@davidi5725 if the backstory is true, he wrote this one for himself.

[@ianjohnston5859]

I remember watching 13 going on 30 for first time and I was like Wow I listened to Stranger for years never stood out now it's my favorite song of his

[@susanscottfarrell3713]

Marvellous.... My late teens, in a nutshell.... Piano man, scenes from an Italian restaurant..... A few years of Mr Joel... Fantastic

[@30aGameChanger]

❤❤❤ 🎹 man I love your soul and your talents! god bless you Mr. Joel 🙏

[@Airestotle09]

One of the greatest songs ever written Thank you Billy Joel

[@JupiterTechnology12.000]

This Song Was Written 20 Years before i was Born But its Still one of my Favorite Songs Vienna is a Lovely City

[@gordonchassin8202]

This song has so much meaning to me ❤️❤️

[@coaatzinsanchez967]

In Mexico 2020 he played both, it was wonderful

[@RZN]

Drums lowkey out here killin the vibe

[@AveRay_]

yeahh.. not really a drum song

[@SirVillain]

Not quite my tempo

[@JWJ1550]

This is a time when Ringo is needed.

[@malinl7329]

One of my all time favourite songs, lyrics really speaks to me and what I’ve been through with being burnt out in my early 20s

[@allentargain8122]

What a Iconic song,thanks Billy

[@Cashiyado]

Smart crowd

[@evintually]

love this song very much

[@vitaliysavchyshynatvitaliy9877]

I love Bill he’s one of my favorites!

[@SSSS-qk6jc]

Voice is preserved beautifully

[@tomelrick8609]

One of the greatest performers of all time..

[@h0pesfall]

The real King of Pop!

[@laurat017]

My Favourite! What a dream it would be to see him live!

[@EricFontenelle]

Damn! Looks like he's still preppin for winter... god damn tho he still sounds incredible

[@teteulima3479]

Billy,forever and ever!!!!

[@francesrogers6993]

My favorite song ever

[@Tojodogboy]

Masterpiece… thank you Billy!

[@KIMBYAWOON]

What a tough choice. I love both, like I need both songs in my love.

[@billyjoel786]

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

[@Sarah-rn1nw]

Absolutely incredible 🧡

[@mountainjoe]

i love this song

[@Basement_CNC]

such on honor to live in vienna

[@matteofortuni5228]

This song is beautiful ❤

[@mcal3602]

Lyrical GENIUS

[@AEKarys]

Thank you for this! I'm going to see Billy in Wembley in a few weeks. I hope we get the same choice and I will scream for Vienna :)

[@KyleCourounis]

You do realize that he has played it at about 99.7% of his shows over the last 5 years. It's become a staple, and it's in his top 5 favorite of songs he's written, so it's not surprising that he plays it so much... Edit: he's played it at 118/155 shows since 2014.

[@AEKarys]

@@KyleCourounis Thanks and yes I watched a interview of Billy confirming that Vienna is one of his favourite songs. I'm so looking forward to seeing him play. He's a real legend.

[@KyleCourounis]

@@AEKarys Indeed! Seen him a number of times now, and he always puts on a great show!

[@AEKarys]

@@KyleCourounis I last saw him play live in 1990 - The Storm Front Tour. I've been a fan since circa 1988.

[@KyleCourounis]

@@AEKarys Nice!

[@nicoleshovlin7194]

In 2024 this song is keeping me going I wish he could know that

[@joeytribianisantossilva1107]

Mais algum Brasileiro que ama essa música?🇧🇷

[@billyjoel786]

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

[@yvesberg]

Sim, eu também adoro esta música. Tentando aprender no piano para poder tocar e cantar junto…

[@isaibong4477]

his best song

[@mountainjoe]

i love this song!

[@paulboss3859]

All time Favorite

[@acersteel3735]

I love this song

[@janekintz2337]

Love this song!

[@christibelle7]

The best mix!!

[@billyjoel786]

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

[@alessandrorigobello7551]

Masterpiece

[@Full_Deflection]

Easily top three Billy Joel songs and he’s written some amazing music.

[@YellowHead-vy5ov]

0:51 "Can't do every song" buddy: 'Why not?' relatable bro. relatable.

[@WyattWorkingmanfit]

Thanks for sharing my man!

[@beethockmtee8565]

I love camp bass man.

[@danielwells5895]

And the crowd goes WILD!

[@user-vc5tw4pg5w]

I was at this concert!

[@aliceondrey7129]

Im from Vienna

[@martingarvey4935]

The Stranger is now everyone's best friend....

[@user-do4sq3pq9w]

Ain't lost his touch!

[@aresee8208]

As far as I can tell, Joel does this choice thing a lot despite knowing the answer ahead of time. Vienna or X. Cue the distinctive piano intro.

[@RayFromLA1]

Electric... saw him at Dodger stadium... loudest show ive ever been too... lol...

[@toscanoplaster5603]

I love this song . I think the sound is not quite right. My dad wore out the record needle playing this album when was 13

[@matthewnegrete6230]

I wanna know who disliked, and why!?

[@tizzelhd8108]

Their fingers slipped aside from the like button

[@Nayops23]

1:52 ^ Slow down you crazy child, your so ambitious for a juvenile but then you’re so smart tell me why are you still so afraid🎤🎶

[@veronikaviol4656]

Slow down, you crazy child You're so ambitious for a juvenile But then if you're so smart, well, tell me Why are you still so afraid? Mm Where's the fire, what's the hurry about? You'd better cool it off before you burn it out You've got so much to do And only so many hours in a day But you know that when the truth is told That you can get what you want or you can just get old You're gonna kick off before you even get halfway through, ooh When will you realize Vienna waits for you? Slow down, you're doin' fine You can't be everything you wanna be before your time Although it's so romantic on the borderline Tonight, tonight Too bad, but it's the life you lead You're so ahead of yourself that you forgot what you need Though you can see when you're wrong You know, you can't always see when you're right, you're right You've got your passion, you've got your pride But don't you know that only fools are satisfied? Dream on, but don't imagine they'll all come true, ooh When will you realize Vienna waits for you? Slow down, you crazy child And take the phone off the hook and disappear for awhile It's alright, you can afford to lose a day or two, ooh When will you realize Vienna waits for you? And you know that when the truth is told That you can get what you want or you can just get old You're gonna kick off before you even get halfway through, ooh Why don't you realize Vienna waits for you? When will you realize Vienna waits for you?

[@theID2]

keyboard solo made me laugh.

[@robertwoodroffe123]

Ualtra Vox 1978’ Auckland! 😊 Jolly bowel Billy Jowhl

[@jayaychare7318]

Drummer needs a stylist

[@kingcampus.]

H

[@ghfj5655]

Sou o comentário brasileiro que você procurava

[@Minoneg]

Billy the wizzard

[@conallbrown3819]

I just gave you 1k likes x

[@decafdankdoge]

Why does he look like a dad named hank

[@al4n534]

anyone knows in what key is this performance? I know the original key is B flat but in this version which one is it?

[@isabellemohl5378]

sounds like it might be in F or G flat

[@anylife_photography]

Take the phone off the hook and disappear for a while. How many people will do this in the 2020's?

[@fabsouza11]

It reminds me 13 going on 30....

[@markm.3297]

Why does Vienna wait?

[@darakshanasadsheikh4375]

Vienna has to.

[@donaldharris8826]

It's like the # 3 , It is the place of Furtherness on into Maturity onwards into Completion ! ! !👍😎 DDH 8-18-2020.

[@nedleyolpal]

It’s a metaphor for a whole life lived inspired by a trip to visit his father in Vienna and after seeing an old lady 80 years old sweeping the streets feeling useful he was moved to write this

[@vaughnscrapper1722]

@@nedleyolpal nice google search but u still fucked it up thats not the meaning

[@david10101961]

When interviewed Billy ranked Vienna as his 5th favorite of all of his songs. (see kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHa7gpSuis-Yqac from around 4:40 onward)