Bruce Springsteen w. Billy Joel - New York State of Mind - Madison Square Garden - 2009/10/29&30

25th ANNIVERSARY ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME CONCERT
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band w. Billy Joel - New York State of Mind - Madison Square Garden, NYC - 2009/10/29&30

[@magicpen6666]

Not even a joke. The two greatest American singer songwriters of all time. On one stage. How's that for talent?

[@andrewpayne3298]

Guess that's because Leonard Cohen is Canadian 🎉

[@WorldwideWyatt]

I love Bruce and Billy but Bobby is the greatest American songwriter. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@scottschmid2389]

Just pure KICK ASS and y’all know its true and fine… Cause you’re in that NY state of mind…🎶

[@benwilson6559]

@@WorldwideWyatt I’d disagree but hey that’s why they’re called opinions.

[@AgustinGaudiano]

Gtfoh. Billy Joel is a god but Bruce Springsteen is a giant lump of suck. Bill’s a nice guy and gets along with everybody, even bottom dwellers like Springsteen

[@cosmicliki1971]

The best storytellers. Billy and Bruce... Nobody tells and sings stories about simple people the way they do...

[@philmccracken414]

bob dylan

[@BryanOKelleyCox]

Randy Newman

[@harrysmith9039]

Are we forgetting Bob Dylan existed here??

[@johnhutchinson9509]

@Tom Holtackers elton dont write his song stupid

[@MrCaelant]

Bruce fucking nails the vocals. What a performance by both these legends

[@ronlewis9374]

What an era! Two Legends!

[@davidjessee7701]

Class of 85... Grew up on Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen!!! This was Awesome!!!!

[@drummerboyjac]

I think this is one of Springsteen's finest moments as a vocalist. Not saying that his own stuff isn't great, but he really added something to this performance with his vocal ability. A very fresh take on an old classic.

[@flarrfan]

I hope you've heard the Western Stars album...

[@balletvaria]

yes they both have great vocals

[@balletvaria]

he brings all that was and is the shor

[@balletvaria]

he brings all that was and is the shore

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

There are few things more boringly predictable in the world of music quite like people who hear an artist they prefer sing a song by another artist and say that the artist they prefer was the bright spot or somehow better. Typically I can see where they’re coming from with the statement like that, especially when they add in their own bias. But in this case? No. Bruce Springsteen can’t sing anything out of his typical range. But this was all over the place. And they had the echo on his mic turned so far up that anyone could sound good singing this. I’m not trying to be a dick.. But cmon. These two vocalists are in entirely different categories from each other. Bruce is a fantastic songwriter and performer. I would never take anything away from him. But as a vocalist, he’s not fit to Billy Joel’s shoes

[@jcconklin8718]

Ive never been a Bruce fan, Billy is my man! But what a smooth, beautiful duet. Bruce's singing was top notch here. A pleasant surprise!

[@marklevasseur9611]

Bruce is a great singer!

[@zoepi9]

springsteen and joel? This might be the best duo ever. EVER. Amazing artists.

[@parakeethunter5176]

+Ζωή Π i agree!

[@WarlordFeyd]

+Matthew Edward Hall This live performance just blew me away--'Nuff said.

[@bherber]

+Ζωή Π Except that Liberty Devitto should be behind the drums, not Max Weinberg.

[@zoepi9]

Bryan Herber yes, absolutely agreed. but eitherway, the duo was great

[@bherber]

+Ζωή Π Billy has ditched so many of his musicians. Lib was with him for 30 years. His original bass player, Doug Stegmeyer actually killed himself in 1995 because he was so depressed that Billy dumped him after he was so loyal to him.

[@8888prodigy]

Both still rocking at 74! Great to see

[@austinchaseofficial]

The two GREAT American Songwriters performing together? Yes please. 👏🏻

[@SuperCapsfan101]

The Boss and the Piano Man, with a double shot of Mark Rivera sax. Oh hell yeah!

[@0427alf]

Bruce respects the song by singing exactly right

[@jacko9138]

This would be an amazing tour

[@jonsson5616]

this is the awesome part of the internet...

[@GrafficGuy]

I was surprised at how well Bruce nailed the vocals, his own style without imitating Billy...very nice.

[@thelevisullivan]

And that’s saying something because when Billy does this song, he’s imitating Ray Charles.

[@dumitavi1]

@@thelevisullivan I would disagree here.

[@petesimone5295]

Very well said. What a complement.

[@Blueridge1961]

Why should he be imitating Billy... ??? He is imitating Tony Bennet!!!

[@gfraiche39]

Never doubt Da Boss

[@LetsCast]

If I am ever down, all I need to do, find a Billy Joel song.

[@bradleymoser7033]

wow, just fuckin amazing

[@ppsayl1235]

Devlyn DeAugustine Agreed, my brother.

[@johnnyM809]

Just how amazing is Bruce Springsteen here ?...singing one of Billy Joel's best songs. Great stuff.

[@FreeSociety1]

Billy Joel totally outclasses Springsteen by miles and miles. He is operating in a whole different league here. Joel incorporates jazz, blues, gospel, rock, & R&B soul styles effortlesslly & simultaneously.

[@deewojo5576]

Who could ask for more , the 2 best song writers and singers.....................

[@EnginesandElbowGrease]

I've never been a huge fan of Bruce Springsteen, but this just shows that he really has an incredible voice.

[@tjoad95]

I love Bruce and yes this song really shows how good his voice is

[@HamiltonRb]

LaPavoniMac I'm the opposite, love the Boss and just ok on Joel, but they are both legends.

[@tyronejackson3714]

yes indeed

[@bernhardmichaelfux308]

But, one thing can be seen: The Boss is slim an Sporty, and he`s ability to sing is quiet better than Joels. Joels Voice suffers from the overweight he has. Bytheway, a slimmer Billy Joel is certainly still a handsome Boy - despite his Age, but the bigger the Richmans Stomach is, the less he has enough Air to sing. The same as Peter Gabriel. See and listen to Peter Gabriel, and you rec that he has Problems to breathe as easily when he was Young. and this is a hard Chaellenge for every "natural" Singer, because they have not the Technique a fat Pavarotti had. So, don`t misunderstand me hereby, i never would dislike Peter or Bill, but they have an easier live, and it is way more easier for them to perform when they are 10-15kg lighter. So we can see when the Boss sings here with the Pianoman. PS: I am Fat by myselve. 180cm tall, and 145kg. I know by heart what this means ;-)

[@jb0579]

LaPavoniMac I agree, but consider Dylan, a genius by any standard. Voice only adds a nuance...

[@ixcuincle]

It's too difficult to choose favorites between Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen. Great to see both of my favorite artists performing a duet together.

[@paulmsandbergable]

I've listened to this roughly once a week for the last ten years and I never get tired of it.

[@FL-ls5hg]

Two R&R LEGENDS together!

[@leuchtturm3816]

just...WOW !

[@danilofratangelo3784]

speechless... glad for having born on the same planet as you guys, thanks for everything

[@danishplays3240]

One of the best duets ever

[@andrechampsaur5469]

I wasnt aware of Mr Streengsteens vocal capacity. Wow!

[@johnnyM809]

Two of the greatest songwriters of all time performing a great Billy Joel song superbly..

[@columbusstone]

First time seeing this. This was absolutely awesome. 2 icons together.

[@TheGlobalfrog12]

Fuck me!!! What amazing vocals by Bruce ... on easily the greatest song ever written about New York ... 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@NextenBlade]

Love that Billy does it in a different key just to suite Bruce's voice

[@thelevisullivan]

That’s the key Billy normally does the song in nowadays to accommodate his aging voice. He does it in the original key whenever he does it with his daughter Alexa.

[@youbigtubership]

That save when they started to sing over each other, but then instinctively turned it into a call-and-response motif was pure performance genius.

[@BenjiDarius]

Where?

[@youbigtubership]

From @5:45

[@BenjiDarius]

@@youbigtubership yooo I didn't even notice!

[@Rnyargd]

When I woke up this morning, I did not know that this would be exactly what I needed.

[@MsJoanneS1]

Who knew Bruce could sing a Billy Joel song? Actually, I should've known -- because Bruce Springsteen can do anything. ;)

[@gauravarya5649]

Born to sing

[@1manfactory]

Lovely. Never heard The Boss sing so clear to compete with The Piano Man. GREAT GREAT GREAT

[@chriscianciolo5823]

He has a ton of great vocals but most people judge him by BITUSA

[@tatumrblanch]

my two favorite artists EVER 😤

[@AppleshyJedi]

This is one of the greatest pairings. Both are legends in their field. Both are amazing singers and musicians. And both KICK ASS!

[@tugginalong]

I’ll give Bruce props too. He did a great job on this one.

[@angelomangubat3786]

How can anyone not love this????????

[@jpboucher1039]

Wahou!!!! Even if I am french and living in the close south-east of Paris, when I listen to this monument, I feel like a true new-yorker. The fact that I was born on 9/11/71.

[@Wolfie66]

It doesn't get any better than this! Love The Piano Man and The Boss!!

[@CBDM777]

Royalty!

[@alisimpson3188]

Dang :D

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some fans of the Nylon Curtain album (often called Billy Joel's finest work) would check out my acoustic piano & vocal cover of ALLENTOWN on my channel in tribute to the Master. Real live acoustic with no editing. Thanks and please pardon the promo.

[@yankeespy3]

Two of my favorites. I haven't heard Bruce sing this well in a long time.

[@guygirard9892]

Springsteen is one of the greatest voices ever and with Billy J ...this is an outstanding performance

[@Eeza07]

This is just amazing. They play so well off each other.

[@Cheryl_Haydon]

I do believe I would have given my right arm to see this live...I love both of these artists.

[@chummyflex6587]

The boss Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Mark Rivera on stage America has given the world a lot in entertainment.

[@katecalnan72]

This is what happens when the gods come down from Olympus.

[@7togaman]

we are not worthy

[@TomEbbsjamasteroids]

No it's what happens when the ocean turns to shit

[@travisbrooks6172]

They go to New York:)

[@michaelkraefting]

right on babe

[@theedjgh]

Bruce showing off his crooner chops for the doubters out there. The Boss can sing!

[@bridgetriley8242]

Your damn right he is ! I loveeee it

[@marialemming8135]

Fantastic, simply stunning! THAT's the way to express feelings in music! They're both great artists!!!!! Not to forget the saxophone player!

[@fandersson1644]

5:45 - So professionally done by both of them. Not many people can mess up and on the drop of a hat and solve it like that.

[@gfraiche39]

Bruce N Billy Knocked it outta the park as expected

[@ediutama6681]

Such a magic rarely produced in this digital age! They're real talent...

[@Galarn20]

I just love that they both had so much fun with this.

[@Chris-wq3pe]

Bruce STILL has one of the best rock and roll voices out there. THE BOSS!

[@kroakie4]

The Boss and The Piano Man. Nice!

[@Faheydoug]

This is just outstanding work all around...two of the best artists of their generation trading vocals back and forth...these two men are the best in their time...

[@slf1800]

became a big fan of both of these in the early eighties but never imagined they would perform together, incredible!

[@molly9230]

May I have a LOVE button for this, please? Two of my VERY favorites on one stage. ❤

[@timsears951]

this was so excellent ....have never heard Bruce sing so well in this style of singing ...well done Bruce..

[@AliOsman1]

Who’d have believed it? What a couple of brilliant old crooners - excellent stuff!

[@tomgeauvreau7099]

Fan of Bruce. Didn't know he could belt it out like that vocally. Puts me in a New York state of mind! Billy too!

[@shahbanomalik7802]

Two very underrated artists, in my opinion.

[@Zebradeen]

???????????? What?? ???????????? By whom????

[@vincentmack37]

Shahbano Malik 😂😂😂underrated

[@petefaders]

There are a lot of Billy haters. They're usually creatively bankrupt people though, and know only a few hits.

[@dansfilms7901]

Are you mental

[@Blueridge1961]

No matter which drugs you are consuming... take less of them... !!! Joel and Springsteen underrated... !!! You really made my day :-)))

[@jbijouc6915]

Amazing! And I love the sax player!

[@footballgirlz1]

the boss and the piano man could it get any better?

[@danielmarkulic9399]

Daisy : Clarence could be on sax 😟

[@brianmullins7430]

Love me some billy

[@annuvynarawn392]

only if 'ol blue eyes rose from the grave

[@WVUer21]

Maybe Paul McCartney playing bass, but, that's probably about it for me.

[@piotrd.4850]

@Tom Holtackers Damn.... that would make even Queen play as viable support group...!

[@JimMLINY]

Two masters of their craft in a most excellent way!

[@mostrimmolly]

I would have peed my pants seeing this live! Honestly.

[@domenicobizzarro839]

I really can't understand who criticize this performance. Yes, you can have your own idea but, fuck in hell...How can't you realize that their voices are coming out from their dephts and that this version it seems more "dirty" than others just because is much more "soul" and authentic???!? This is a fuckin orgasm. The saxophone player is a fuckin God. Bruce and Billy ARE..

[@maryhuhnke8496]

Being an Italian New Yorker and a Springsteen fan this was like the "Families" had a meeting and differences were pushed aside! Yeah, it was just like that!! Damn..Doesn't get any better than that!! 🎧😎

[@marcyjeckert182]

Brings back the 80s and a New York state of mind😄

[@veritasetlibertas7889]

@@maryhuhnke8496 Well said!!!

[@mcmccrane]

Just brilliant....and yes Bruce was great on vocals

[@msMVPherself]

the sax player here is awesome..

[@robertzhang9942]

David Sanborn?

[@fotohosk]

Mark Rivera, from Brooklyn!

[@robertzhang9942]

fotohosk Thanks!

[@msMVPherself]

You are very welcome! I sure loved Clarence BUT you have a great talent! Heck I got a big ole' heart too!

[@jeffreyglenn9469]

Mary Westerfield Mark is Billy's Sax Player, He's Great, But He's Not The Big Man..

[@kenscar]

God damn when he played those first few chords I would have lost my MIND. What a moment. Thank you for posting this - the internet is good tonight

[@sandyhughes5681]

OMG so wonderful

[@TheJediKenneth]

Two living music legends, standing together on the same stage performing, is so special.

[@robertsicc]

This is possible my all time favorite duet between 2 of my all time favorite performers.. AWESOME SONG!

[@Hallelujjaa91]

I Think Bruce Springsteen looks like the kindest guy i the World.

[@asifsaifullah1990]

If anybody asks me who is my most favourite singer, I can't tell. There must be two; Mr. Joel and Mr. Springsteen.

[@johnheppenstall4904]

Bruce, Billy and the E Street Band. Mind blown. Senses very happy. Thanks boys!

[@seanscanlon9067]

And Mark Rivera, the sax player from Billy's band.

[@da.reverend]

This one gave me chills…the right kind of chills.

[@balerjohnson3099]

You know when your soul is touched .

[@mrbob424]

I was at this show even though i was in the last row of MSG it was a special night. 2 of my 2 favorite singers on stage at once.

[@tankmaster1018]

2:19 wow!!! That was some spectacular singing right there...

[@jacko9138]

Paints such a beautiful image with his words

[@ronen160]

wow - first time seeing/hearing this! what an amazing duet!!

[@francorusso222]

Two legends of the music. Two songwriter wonderful

[@nivess7324]

They are great together !!

[@rexbound1679]

Love it real music😎👍🎸🍺🏄‍♂️

[@raptorbirds]

That sax player gets me every time!!!! Sick solo!

[@martinaneueroth4254]

best rendition I 've ever listened to :)

[@nicolefortin4771]

I m a fan of Bruce Springsteen abd Billy Joel. There voice together is just a gift for the heart.

[@brandonbryan6551]

Noticed the sax player here played sax for Billy at Shea during his last concert there. Great player!

[@MrChelseatel]

must admit ...this is a great " LIVE " version.......keeping it real.

[@mikeblankenship9074]

two greats giving us an unforgettable memory

[@Troubleshooter125]

Got to love what The Boss brought to Billy's original handiwork here. This was a genuine treat, something I didn't anticipate discovering when I went searching on this wonderful work. Thank you, Billy. Thank you, Bruce. Thank you both ... a whole lot.

[@nervecentre]

These guys are just beyond brilliant. You absolutely need to smile. Thank you

[@AlanHope2013]

Agreed. Some performers just make the world a better place. That's a special gift they don't even know they have. They just do their thing. Though I suppose when the millions flow in they get the gist.

[@letolethe3344]

Two of my favorite performers ever, together. Thrilling. Thank you, Bruce. Thank you, Bill.

[@kahi106]

この動画の👍はどちらに向けてるかはわからないですがビリーが好きです。もちろんブルースも大好きです😁

[@sharmangalloway7]

Wow this was amazing. Love these guys individually but together they are a force! Kudos and much love to them both.

[@SLFinSF]

just does NOT EVER get any better than this. The read deal -- squared.

[@tristanfabriani616]

Watch Live at Yankee Stadium circa 89-90 and you will see how good Billy's voice was when he was younger. Those high notes like he's singing while shouting.

[@KerstinJohannes]

+Tristan Fabriani I know what you mean. Just hear him sing "Shout"!

[@justasimplesomeone]

Wow - what a Big Song - with two Massive Big Music Power Houses! Just imagine the Energy of that live!!! Must have been seriously awesome. Gives me the tingles all over! Love this!

[@sfl8646]

How can you not love this masterpiece?

[@martindouglass3248]

AND David Sanborn on sax? 😳 Wow - absolutely fantastic!