Green Day - Wake Me Up When September Ends @ Irving Plaza in NYC 9/15/12

This is Green Day playing "Wake Me Up When September Ends" at Irving Plaza in New York City on September 15th, 2012. The opening act was Lipstick Homicide.
Here's the setlist for the night:
1. Welcome to Paradise
2. Murder City
3. Know Your Enemy
4. Nuclear Family
5. Stay the Night
6. Stop When the Red Lights Flash
7. Carpe Diem
8. Let Yourself Go
9. Kill the DJ
10. Oh Love
11. Holiday
12. Burnout
13. Hitchin' a Ride
14. Scattered
15. Letterbomb
16. Highway to Hell (AC/DC cover)
17. Crazy Train (Ozzy Osbourne cover)
18. Brain Stew
19. St. Jimmy
20. Boulevard of Broken Dreams
21. 2000 Light Years Away
22. Only of You
23. Disappearing Boy
24. Stairway To Heaven (Led Zeppelin cover) (during Disappearing Boy)
25. Sweet Home Alabama (Lynyrd Skynyrd cover) (during Disappearing Boy)
26. Christie Road
27. Coming Clean
28. 409 in Your Coffeemaker
29. J.A.R. (Jason Andrew Relva)
30. Brat
31. Stuck With Me (starts with attempt to play 86)
32. At the Library
33. Paper Lanterns
34. When I Come Around
35. She
36. F.O.D.
37. King For A Day (bits of "Shout" by the Isley Brothers, "Jet Airliner" by Steve Miller Band, and "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" by the Rolling Stones)
38. Wake Me Up When September Ends
ENCORE
39. American Idiot
40. 99 Revolutions

[@mariobrenes4264]

Billie was supposed to play the solo, Jason starts playing it immediately after noticing Billie is unable to do it. That’s band chemistry.

[@metarock3054]

Yup. Both moved to em chord.

[@jayess8714]

Interesting. Though I haven't seen Billie play the solo on this song since Bullet In A Bible

[@rakaaira]

🔥🔥

[@Sizzlingfoil231ProductionsLtd]

@@jayess8714Yeah, He stopped playing the solo after 2006 I think.

[@mappingoutthesky]

I knew that the 'daddy' part was coming and still I felt like a knife in my chest when I heard it

[@hokagoband]

It feels like watching a movie When the main character dad dead😭

[@123Babalulu]

his father would be proud, my god he's such a good person I mean, he's the best person I've ever meet

[@oobernoober7617]

You hear that, take that Dave Grohl. Billie Joe Armstrong is the nicest guy in punk rock, you can keep being the nicest guy in rock but now you have someone up there with you

[@tyde4610]

Oober Noober bro shut up

[@IceSpoon]

There are many moments where you can see White, Freese and Tré are checking on Billie and seeing if he can continue. That's brotherhood.

[@user-gi1kl9do6w]

I just wanna hug him. Billie crying literally breaks my heart.

[@EnergeticSpark63]

hey

[@bigsirenguy]

When he pointed up at the beginning, and said "daddy", I nearly cried!

[@glizzie0731]

Billie once said that singing this song is so difficult that he literally doesn’t know if he can sing the next line

[@MsNewsted]

Well that just tore my heart out! After he yelled "Daddy" he could not even hardly sing from crying :( :( :(

[@charlieiannini3502]

2:44 breaks my heart every time

[@MrScrubby55]

Especially how he nods his head more frantically to hide the tears

[@AlexToti]

This...this is why I want to devote my life in music. There's no other thing or job where you can put so much emotion into. Everyone is pouring their soul into every move and I think this is the most beautiful thing that we can witness in this world. Raw emotion.

[@steevekruger2417]

He starts crying, I start crying, the whole universe bursts into tears due to the death of someone over 30 years ago

[@EnergeticSpark63]

hey

[@dannydark5802]

At first I was wondering what Billie was pointing at at 0:15 then I realized, he's pointing up at his father in heaven, like "This is for you" FUCK ;-;

[@simonpema3018]

There's nothing worse than seeing my hero crying and not to be able to hug him.

[@alexliftsheavyweight]

I cried when he screamed "Daddy!"

[@VarshaSeetharaman]

"Summer has come and passed The innocent can never last." That part is just so... *sobs*

[@NovacaineRebelxx]

This song is & always will be my favorite Green Day song. Billies dad would be proud of him for how far him & the rest of the band has came since 1989. Rip Andy Armstrong.

[@OlicElfArmy]

When he screams "Daddy" at 2:44 and sings at 3:23 is where I fucking lost it. This is the epitome of why I love this man so much. He has so much passion. I cannot even imagine how he feels. RIP andy armstrong

[@TheHouseOffice]

This show was also the same week as the 30th anniversary of Billie's dad's death and in an interview he said he got SO DRUNK this night that he blacked out and the following day he woke up in a park.

[@Fullents]

link?

[@jives11220]

Fullents Rolling Stones magazine

[@ashwinniranjan61]

TheHouseOffice his dad died on the 1st of september and this video was on the 15th so that’s two weeks after just saying

[@ashwinniranjan61]

santiagoisokay says on google he died on the 10th

[@brandonh7980]

@santiagoisokay His father died on the 16th September, this performance of wake me up when september ends had gone into the early morning hours of the 16th September making it exactly 30 years since his fathers passing

[@eloiselimbert7001]

when he screams daddy I burst into tears im 13 and still have my daddy I feel so luck and I love billy I feel so strongly for him rip Andy Armstrong....

[@anders6836]

if you really loved him you would know how to spell his name ;) :P

[@TheRoomGamer]

Anders6836 i have no idea how people misspell billie...

[@eloiselimbert7001]

auto correct

[@3GLoveNetwork]

Everyone knew this was a bad time. What a week before iheart? You can see the tension in the band... Oh Billie. You have my heart like a fucking hand grenade.

[@X2Lazy2WinX]

3GLoveNetwork I don't really think there was tension in the band. Other videos show them having a lot of fun during this very same concert. This is usually the only song in their set where every member gets really serious. HOWEVER, I agree with you saying it was a bad time because Billie Joe was more than likely under huge amounts of stress. The IHeartRadio fest was coming up, Uno was coming out in a week, this concert was on the anniversary of his fathers death (hence "30 years has gone so fast"), plus he had been abusing prescription drugs and was getting pissed drunk every night...

[@austinbuley5937]

I think it's just the song like they said all the other songs from this concert show them having an awesome time

[@insomniachell4261]

I could feel it in his voice that he wanted to cry, oh baby :(

[@saratemelkova1339]

2:46 MY HEART

[@LoveMusic05450]

It annoys me when some people say he almost cried. It’s obvious towards the end that he is really crying he was barely able to finish the song

[@robynfletcher9932]

this will always be my favourite green day song its so heartbreaking

[@katandcha13]

You just wanna run up on stage, give him a hug, and tell him everything's gonna be alright, his dad would be proud

[@hapki9]

My great grandfather passed away Sunday September 21, 2008. This song hits home for me because my great grandfather was like my father.

[@kittycuba1]

Oh my god. I started crying when he screamed. Such a beautiful song. Rip Andy ♥

[@kittycuba1]

Oh my god. I started crying when he screamed daddy. Such a beautiful song. Rip Andy ♥

[@oyaalpan9304]

me too

[@japsukka321]

such an emotional performance. oh man, thank you Green Day. speechless.

[@shinobikid14]

I can't believe he was able to get through that! Emotional performance.

[@martintemelkov]

Absolutely breaks my heart...tears come in my eyes when I listen to him struggling to play and to sing after the solo...

[@MonkeBrain07]

This guy is my fucking hero. His songs helped me cope with depression and when I hit the breaking point and was thinking about suicide, I played Boulevard of Broken Dreams on repeat for half an hour and it gave me back my will to live. I owe my life to this man and seeing him cry his eyes out like that broke me.

[@miceoncrack7839]

The fact that he can still creep going is incredible he is an incredible person

[@montster13]

Exactly the same here, singing while he was crying and still gets through it. if i was there i would just break down crying. Love you BJ

[@DevilsDaydream]

This absolutely breaks my heart - can't imagine the pain he goes through this day each year and hope I never have to...

[@brettfriedman587]

3:22 is just heartbreaking. Similar to the bullet in a bible performance.

[@ansrhl9448]

nothing more saddening than seeing your hero cry :'( ..

[@alyssa.andie23]

This broke my fucking heart. We all love you Billie 😭😭❤️

[@sweetchildren80]

I bawl my eyes out every time I watch this.

[@peacemyguy5332]

I just recently lost my mother, I'm so glad to be able to come to this song/video. I know how he feels

[@ballerroblox652]

"DADDY!!!!!"2:44 😭made me cry and felt his pain.

[@jimmy9439]

Even though it has nothing to do with me hearing Billie scream Daddy and trying not to cry made me burst out in tears.

[@oobernoober7617]

Do you think almost making me cry is cool like that. It's not, it's the most awesome and heart warming thing I've seen from Green Day 💚💚💚

[@charlottepearson3167]

Did he scream .... Daddy? ;-; *cries*

[@jacobnelsen2786]

My dog died today from Heart Failure. She just turned 12. Almost a month after her birthday. She was my favorite dog in the whole world and my first dog. I miss her so much. Rest In Peace Ella

[@tenochcamacho8907]

I'm so sorry for your loss, my dog fluffy passed away when she was 15 😔

[@vnctmrn]

that daddy part really had me. rest in peace.

[@hhartley1399]

His dad would be so proud of Billie. RIP Andy Armstrong, well done for keeping singing Billie 3

[@hector_nimrod]

After 8 years Still brake my heart this video

[@RockmnX37]

We love you Billie! Always

[@giuliaxd444]

This broke my heart... for sure your father is proud of you and he would love this song.

[@MVictoriaDeStefano]

His dad was a jazz drummer that played in a band and his song redefined punk rock and was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame. If he was my son, I would come from heaven and say: I love you and you make me feel proud of you every day.RIP andy Armstrong

[@tomthinsagolshem.8354]

His voice is shaking😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@ashclifford]

I think he was expecting Billie to play it, but then realised and nailed it!

[@MultiPelti]

Hearing Billie screaming "daddy" at 2.44 kills me

[@spenceandjj]

I've never seen him this bad playing this song :"( oh my God don't cry Billie I love you!!!! Wish I was there to run up to him and give him the biggest hug :"(((

[@kiera5870]

Poor baby he wanted to stop and just cry and when he said daddy I lost my shit

[@cdubb203]

Awww 😓❤️❤️

[@123Babalulu]

You can feel the pain in his words, you can feel it

[@mig29fullcrum60]

Congratulations Billie !!!!!!!! You re the best !!!!!!!

[@nawa786]

why is there a MiG commenting on this video?

[@mig29fullcrum60]

@@nawa786 Because the music Is universal! Greetings!

[@missgreendayfan]

I wanna give him a hug

[@barmyleavis]

breaks your heart just listening to it

[@rakaaira]

🔥

[@alfieengland]

Was that someone in the crowd singing along harmonies? You can hear it from around 3:36 - 3:50 It sounded awesome

[@saemiftikhar9520]

It sounds so chilling

[@AceGames45]

I think it was Jason Freese

[@theevildrummingsithlord1492]

@@raddydydy What the...how do you know this?

[@theevildrummingsithlord1492]

It could even be Jeff Matika. He's playing guitar.

[@theevildrummingsithlord1492]

@@raddydydy That's strange. Then it's clearly a fan that knows this song really well.

[@theevildrummingsithlord1492]

I wonder how the rest of the band deals (for lack of a better word) with Billie breaking down onstage like that.

[@aWildJosh213]

This song has officially scarred me for life... 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@rmhd7550]

For real

[@miceoncrack7839]

I cried when I watched this

[@SbaddyBaddy]

That hurts a lot ;( ♥

[@miceoncrack7839]

He is a really strong person

[@joserenoj8562]

Lyrics Wake Me Up When September Ends Green days Summer has come and passed The innocent can never last Wake me up when September ends Like my father's come to pass Seven years has gone so fast Wake me up when September ends Here comes the rain again Falling from the stars Drenched in my pain again Becoming who we are As my memory rests But never forgets what I lost Wake me up when September ends Summer has come and passed The innocent can never last Wake me up when September ends Ring out the bells again Like we did when spring began Wake me up when September ends Here comes the rain again Falling from the stars Drenched in my pain again Becoming who we are As my memory rests But never forgets what I lost Wake me up when September ends Summer has come and passed The innocent can never last Wake me up when September ends Like my father's come to pass Twenty years has gone so fast Wake me up when September ends Wake me up when September ends Wake me up when September ends

[@stuartthehuman5280]

3:05 This is an emotional performance and all, but calm down Mike

[@nawa786]

He’s slapping Bass better than Davie504

[@anthonyvukmanich9357]

I'm not trying to be rude, I think he's just trying to show emotion for his best friend. Billie Joe has said Mike is his only friend that met his father before he died.

[@v-g-z3689]

@@anthonyvukmanich9357 That´s exactly what it is, Mike is that kind of guy, he expresses emotions for his friend with his playing.

[@billieLD]

2:44 I just felt like my heart had been ripped appart...

[@summerrae1999]

Hearing biilie scream daddy breaks my heart /3

[@bulletgirl85]

I think this was the most heartbreaking thing I have ever seen. RIP Andy Armstrong

[@LexFerraro]

Lost my mom a year ago today. Put this on to cry my eyes out.

[@ginny3491]

OH MY GOD I CANT STOP CRYING

[@NewStatements]

"daaaadddyyyyyy" 2:44 :'( rip andy armstrong

[@NeverEvenRaced]

Raw emotion...

[@v-g-z3689]

When you look at Tré's face, you know something is wrong.

[@miguelgomez6891]

Hey who left a bowl of onions here?

[@josealbertourbinasoberanis3558]

Does somebody have it on HD , this is so Great :'(

[@gennytassieri5781]

Talento puro..... special one.

[@katandcha13]

Aw Billie! You did well to carry on singing :'(

[@majkeldzekson6515]

Billie... OMG :(

[@chaaaake]

3:19 oh Billie... buddy...

[@jacobnelsen2786]

This song fits me at times

[@greenadevick]

3:18 only 10 seconds but hurts a lifetime

[@audraymarchand8801]

I can't stop crying! We Love You Billie Joe

[@aKidnappedDuck]

I just read his interview with Rolling Stone magazine, and he said he was drunk here, too.

[@maragarcia3758]

3:23 OMG, I JUST CAN`T STOP CRYING...... AFTER ALL, HE`S JUST A LITTLE KID THAT WANT HIS DADDY :(

[@yadreck._.]

2:42

[@carys4937]

The way Jason did the solo for billie because he couldn’t handle it

[@TheFlashback98]

soooo fuking emotional! :'(

[@Beatles2134]

Omg this is so sad I'm crying I just can't D':

[@DumboEscuero]

Daddyyyy!!!!!! :O :'( fuck :'(

[@CaisNotSoReal]

Makes me cry to see him so upset :'(

[@zoem5530]

fucking love them so much :'(

[@Spirakosss654]

R.I.P daddy...i love you....

[@VincentOhGeeZ]

Real Green Day watches in 360p an is fucking happy of that.

[@Robbinator7]

Yeah he did.... this was 30 years since the day his father died.... hence the emotional voice and scream

[@mrexpai6482]

Im crying when Billie call his daddy😢😢😢seriously it is so sad😭