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Billy Joel - New York State Of Mind (from Old Grey Whistle Test)
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Күн бұрынBilly Joel “New York State Of Mind" from Old Grey Whistle Test
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Shortly after Billy Joel earned his first U.K. Top 40 hit with “Just The Way You Are,” he and his band travelled to England for an electrifying performance recorded for the hit BBC series The Old Grey Whistle Test. Ahead of his first headlining show in the country, Billy performed all the hits from The Stranger plus additional classics from his repertoire.
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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
#BillyJoel #LiveMusic #NewYorkStateOfMind
@dmmichael5117 14 күн бұрын
I cannot stop watching this!😎 Anyone else? 2024
@stephenherring6219 8 күн бұрын
Hell yes!!!
@DouglasF68 3 күн бұрын
Since 78 @ 10 I absolutely adore this Man. 🎹 1 reason I live in NYC NOW.❤
@thomassoue2332 4 жыл бұрын
He wrote them, he composed them, he arranged them and sang them.
@floordoctor 4 жыл бұрын
Lost on most.
@lmc2664 3 жыл бұрын
A real musical genius.
@stevenj2108 3 жыл бұрын
He's just a class act and don't forget no auto tune just pure musical and vocal skills
@nihilisticbarbie 3 жыл бұрын
My childhood hero was truly talented 😤
@treborffud4026 3 жыл бұрын
A genius is the word your lookin for there buddy
@RhymesWithCarbon Жыл бұрын
The cigarette transfer to the ashtray without skipping so much as a note is badassery to the nth degree
@greglivo Ай бұрын
years of practice!
@Chez8922-kf6cy Ай бұрын
No. Cigs are so not cool. Gross. I don't see the bad boy charm at all after I watched my father die of lung cancer. FFS his tumor was in his lung and you could smell it in his breath. It made you puke. He stunk up a whole car with the smell of death. F U smoking is so immature.
@wauliepalnuts6134 18 күн бұрын
Good point, Tarbon.
@kdevinturner8778 7 күн бұрын
Piss off. Better than any Rickles insult.
@wwtrevaeww 5 күн бұрын
The OG Piano man, his music will forever be my go to make my soul dance. He has made my spirit sing since i was just a girl.. Mistakes are okay, we are only human after all made me fearless to try new things and to fight like my life counted on it!
@UndertaleFan424 2 жыл бұрын
This performance is flawless from start to finish, and that sax solo is top notch.
@zerozilch 9 ай бұрын
Lisa Simpsons music teacher 😊
@UndertaleFan424 9 ай бұрын
@@zerozilch Dewey Largo?
@maybedrinkin3241 6 ай бұрын
I love the expression on the Sax guy's face when Billy gives him a little praise. Stoic. Confident but humble. Like we haven't actually heard him REALLY play.
@eddiemoney6625 4 ай бұрын
NYC. LEGEND….,
@gazman58 3 ай бұрын
The Great Richie Cannata.
@bcsadman 2 жыл бұрын
I’m 73 years old. They don’t get any more original than Billy Joel. He IS “The Piano Man”. How I wish I could see him in concert one more time.
@randysgurl7469 2 жыл бұрын
Just saw him a few days ago in Cincinnati, Ohio…..AMAZING!!!
@valfareinwindir 2 жыл бұрын
You did? You saw him? I really want to know!
@debspeelman 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen him several times but yeah, me too.
@bcsadman 2 жыл бұрын
I took my two sons to your concert in St. Louis back in the 80’s. I wanted them to experience a true musical artist, not just noise. After your concert, my oldest son was so excited he couldn’t sleep that night. They couldn’t stop talking about the concert. We went again to several years later when you were back in St. Louis. Thanks for all the great times.
@nolaninnes_._._._._ 2 жыл бұрын
If you go to new york you can see him
@jeffsutton4784 3 жыл бұрын
He’s one of the best musicians of all time. Being able to play like that and still sing so soulfully is a God given gift.
@le_th_ Жыл бұрын
...and to write those lyrics...compose that music...and play it...and sing it soulfully. ALL OF THAT is what makes him a truly talented musician and performer.
@Christian-kh3mw Жыл бұрын
❤
@jfbravoc Жыл бұрын
He worked friggin hard so you can believe that it's a god given gift...
@turdferguson12 Жыл бұрын
@@jfbravoc It’s certainly a gift. Most people can work at it from now until the end of time and never achieve his level of musicianship. You are born with it or you are not.
@anthonyangeli256 6 ай бұрын
Billy was classically trained on the piano. Many rockers were including Elton,.
@BrianBorges-ez3ls Жыл бұрын
Lifelong fan, as I'm in my last year of cancer, I'll share a moment of serendipity (google it). Took a bus tour to NYC on Gray Coach (Apr20-23/84) when I was 16. Awesome. At tour's end, our Greyhound bus was travelling up the Hudson river line as Manhattan was lit up like Paris. I was listening to my walkman when the radio played this song. An absolute highlight of my life and one I haven't shared til now (who would believe me?). Thank you, Mr Joel, for one of those moments of life that make life worth living.
@kdevinturner8778 7 ай бұрын
You have a New York state of mind and you should not change your bloodline. OK with me. Such a lovely song.
@BrianBorges-ez3ls 7 ай бұрын
@@kdevinturner8778 Wow! I can't believe this got a hit after all this time! Thank you very much! I hope you're looking forward to his new single as much as I am!
@jill-anneveldhuis4608 6 ай бұрын
🤗
@jaichandola4947 6 ай бұрын
A fine life.
@violetta507 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful memory!
@maryannmccarthy1824 Жыл бұрын
The sax player is FIRE 🔥 ❤
@billyjoel1 Жыл бұрын
thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards my tracks ❤️may God bless you.
@michaelestrada1972 Жыл бұрын
If memory serves he also played for the beach boys at one point
@bfarm44 4 ай бұрын
And the reason I picked up a saxaphone so many years ago. Of all the instruments I can play it is by far my favorite
@Svlli1983 3 ай бұрын
Don't you mean..FYRE?!! 🎷🔥
@Tammyperry1 5 күн бұрын
One badass sax player there! and kinda of cute too.
@SauravGupta2075 4 жыл бұрын
No tech. No gadgets. Masterful composition. Kickass orchestration. And the man. An experience.
@klash3532 4 жыл бұрын
I mean... There is no autotune or other stuff but there are obviously tons of gadgets and technology involved here lol
@richarddecredico6098 4 жыл бұрын
Nagger please ... he's a fucking hack.
@smokingterd53 4 жыл бұрын
Then what is a piano
@Enigmatism415 4 жыл бұрын
That Mini Moog...
@barbaramccroy8663 4 жыл бұрын
, all your comment s are great and beautiful and too smart fir me.... ouch, but I love and I love Billy Joel! I love N.Y. I love the saxophone 🎷♥️ and Governor Andrew Cuomo!!✌️
@jhoust22 5 жыл бұрын
the best version of this song ever recorded.
@carlosconesa 5 жыл бұрын
Agree.
@josephabrams4002 5 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same thing😎😎
@loricrockett-owens5117 5 жыл бұрын
Don't know if I have heard other versions I just absolutely love his version❤️
@boardmanfan 5 жыл бұрын
That was a very much different version than I've ever heard before and probably his best version. That was wicked good. And Richie Cannata can make that saxophone smoke!
@TheSandyFeet 5 жыл бұрын
@John Houston..Billy wrote it so I suppose he did it the way it was suppose to sound. It was his song after all.
@stevenmeadows6917 Жыл бұрын
A Billy Joel song is pretty much the ultimate theatre of mind..... you can close your eyes and his songs will take you to the place and time in the song. Very few artists can do that, he's amazing
@manco828 Жыл бұрын
Pink Floyd
@stevenmeadows6917 Жыл бұрын
@@manco828 Pnk Floyd what?
@manco828 Жыл бұрын
@@stevenmeadows6917 PInk Floyd are famous for creating 'theater of the mind' with their catalog. Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall.
@stevenmeadows6917 Жыл бұрын
@@manco828 I think you mean 'theater of high' from all the weed smoke lol.
@thedeucemonkey2331 Жыл бұрын
Paul McCartney...wrote what he saw and experienced... A scenario you can relate to... I see it in Billy's and Sir Paul's songs....
@claudiosalas9859 3 ай бұрын
As a 28 year old native New Yorker to me Billy is the best artist to ever come out of New York!!!!!!
@evilmothericebearkillerbir6016 3 ай бұрын
57 from long island
@doktormcnasty 3 ай бұрын
But what about Rico? Where does Rico rate in that list where Billy Joel is #1?
@martinbaez5743 2 ай бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏👏 un abrazo hermano desde Veracruz México.
@claudiosalas9859 2 ай бұрын
@@martinbaez5743 Saludos hermano yo tambien soy Jarocho! Un abrazo.
@martinbaez5743 2 ай бұрын
@@claudiosalas9859 ....es una bendición SER JAROCHO!🙏👍😄
@christheiss4511 3 жыл бұрын
This should be considered as an historical document.
@toddgilpin7089 2 ай бұрын
Damn right.
@GEMSofGOD_com Ай бұрын
It is
@brendalee2681 24 күн бұрын
Absolutely.
@andypxrt 4 жыл бұрын
Would love to see him sing this in Central Park after the virus ends! Bring it!
@JoeyVictorVideos 4 жыл бұрын
andypxrt amen brother
@douglaspack9982 4 жыл бұрын
SOoo TruE.. (nice)
@lindamathies8975 4 жыл бұрын
We need him. He brings the heart and soul to our lives.
@robbenner7083 4 жыл бұрын
www.bitchute.com/video/LVoDSy9zPqIm/?fbclid=IwAR0TjPwfIJGYjenRsjJGUAm8sEIXZBFXY_q__iwoc_CpzmzqWxI-w72MmJQ
@Stringzippy 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. I'd fly from UK to see that. Love this guy so much. Music for my heart n soul
@perfectionbox 3 ай бұрын
i'm a simple guy. I hear a good sax player, i stop and listen. 🥰
@iamsparta7436 3 ай бұрын
😊
@z90012 Ай бұрын
Me to can't beat a bit of sax
@tonysmario817 4 ай бұрын
this man was the coolest cat that ever became a famous rock star. real talent.
@brissiegeoff 5 жыл бұрын
There’s rock, jazz, pop, reggae, soul, blues, and then there is Billy Joel music. It is its own genre and we love it. Thanks Billy.
@geertsmulders-dinh7982 5 жыл бұрын
You got the words out of my mouth
@dominickcastiglione5908 5 жыл бұрын
Long live BILLY and Long Island New York spoken from a Long Islander
@Jack-ku3bt 4 жыл бұрын
The genre you're describing is called soft rock, and Billy is king among many
@onie4024 4 жыл бұрын
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@razitum5986 4 жыл бұрын
Damn right!
@SeanHollingsworth 5 жыл бұрын
I love the "low budget smoke machine" comment of his at the very beginning. ;-)
@lovemetwotimestwo 5 жыл бұрын
Got me one of those.....
@keepkalm 5 жыл бұрын
It really has a good effect about 5-6 minutes in!
@murphyhastings1457 4 жыл бұрын
@James Michael Campbell joe
@klash3532 4 жыл бұрын
@grimble Yes I'm sure then only reason Billy Joel was this good was because of smokes...
@JeanetteFaith 4 жыл бұрын
@grimble I want a cigarette!
@ytpremium7649 Жыл бұрын
Luckily I was born in NYC and I know EXACTLY what this song is talking about
@ashocck8065 2 ай бұрын
@@DameTremonti With this personality, you should have at least been good looking.
@user-ym9nu3ji2g 3 ай бұрын
Used to listen to this when i was stationed in Okinawa. 1982 83. It put me back on my block 112 street .Richmond Hill Queens .NYC.
@markmcarthy596 3 ай бұрын
Nice fish 🎣 in Okinawa
@jonp341 Ай бұрын
During that same year, I was a 3rd grader in Brooklyn NY. Now living in Queens NY. Billy Joel is a legend. Thank you for your service sir.
@bruceweigle7597 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not a New Yorker but DAMN i love this song!! The sax gives me goose bumps every time:)
@rhizomorph-music 3 жыл бұрын
This song will straight up turn you into one. I felt it, and I'm from California.
@shalom968 2 жыл бұрын
@@rhizomorph-music haha, I know, right!
@RyNotBread 2 жыл бұрын
I feel that, I'm from Philly but I love this song like I'm from New York lol
@Sbaunz 2 жыл бұрын
Listening to that sax you feel New York
@la7dfa Жыл бұрын
Lovely no matter where you are from. Lovesongs for your hometown is never wrong.
@tiffanypage9077 4 жыл бұрын
Billy Joel is one of coolest kats ever, he is an American ICON
@somedude2630 4 жыл бұрын
Tiffany Page agreed. Good gracious you are stunning. Sorry. Someone told me to say that...
@tiffanypage9077 4 жыл бұрын
@@somedude2630 Sunglasses on baby no body does it better someone told me
@somedude2630 4 жыл бұрын
Tiffany Page you go gurl
@keviningles5580 4 жыл бұрын
Super cool Tiffany
@thegootch2098 4 жыл бұрын
He is a big shot
@bendennis7730 3 ай бұрын
I’m struggling to keep up with the comments because I agree with so many - Billy Joel was and still is the sound of New York to most of us - love you man
@mojogypsy 2 жыл бұрын
Billy’s doing some serious channeling of Ray Charles in this performance!
@dougpeters1625 3 жыл бұрын
You cannot overstate the career that this man has had. his catalog of songs is mind blowing.
@mkfort 3 жыл бұрын
He's the 7th highest selling artist in America, was just passed by Michael Jackson
@josephgreen2824 9 ай бұрын
Thanks Captain Obvious
@user-yx7dp2pl8t 4 жыл бұрын
Billy let his fingers do the dancing, never heard a piano sound so crisp
@samnic1998 4 жыл бұрын
check out bill evans
@theawesomewillyt 3 жыл бұрын
Luca Stesak. Trust me
@johnholmes912 3 жыл бұрын
can't hurt that he's playing a Bechstein
@robertoogle2866 2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Joel, I’m a native New Yorker, growing up in the 70s and 80s. My musician friends and I couldn’t get enough of you back then. It still warms my heart to hear you sing this, and makes me proud of my roots. Thanks.
@bored-trader Жыл бұрын
Everyone was mesmerized by the sax solo, they didn't know what to do until Billy broke the silence
@petergreen2552 5 жыл бұрын
Shades and a ciggy. Joel looking bad ass here. Great tune.
@hekkoCZ 5 жыл бұрын
That's 7:38.
@cubswin6779 5 жыл бұрын
The only Billy I know that is truly a Billy Bad Ass! Ok, maybe Billy The Kid as well.
@richarddecredico6098 4 жыл бұрын
CRINGE FUCKING CITY
@mmmthe1184 4 жыл бұрын
Richard DeCredico what do you mean cringe city
@kbrodeur 4 жыл бұрын
@@richarddecredico6098 wait, it's bad ass, he looks JUST like bruno mars here. let's get real, he's kicking ass 100%.
@donsailing1356 4 ай бұрын
Another thing about Billy that I admire, besides his unbelievable genius, is that he is a shining example of determination and motivation and confidence. What’s oftentimes more important than a college degree, or even a high school diploma, is simply going all out for whatever interest you have. For him to quit high school to follow his dream of playing music…..not knowing what degree of success lay ahead….gives me goosebumps! Doing what he loves…… what he has a passion for…. is something most people never achieve.
@mozuku2389 3 ай бұрын
ピアノの前奏を聴いただけでマンハッタンの夜景が目の前に広がります🌃 中学生の時「Honerty」を聞いてからビリーの曲が大好きです✨
@giulianom.8570 4 жыл бұрын
I lived in NYC for only 5 years, 50 years ago. But I'm still in the New York state of mind.
@sageywavey 4 жыл бұрын
Giuliano M. The New York you lived in is stone cold dead.
@michaelklein6244 4 жыл бұрын
Some here the feeling stays forever it seems
@anhlee5087 4 жыл бұрын
Same here. I have been away from NYC since Jun 2001 and it's wont fade away.
@stephenriggs8177 4 жыл бұрын
Never lived there, but it always feels like home.
@KurtRichterCISSP 4 жыл бұрын
@classiccarz Ain't it amazing all the people you disagree with are responsible for everything you don't like, and nothing's ever the fault of people like you. Must be very comforting.
@kevinnelson66 5 жыл бұрын
Rich Cannata does the Lord's work with that sax.
@ninahagen1453 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was looking for the sax player's name.
@dannyboylan2342 3 жыл бұрын
Yep I was looking for his name too thanks!!!
@WonsPhreely 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah he's really good! How come we dont hear more about him when they talk about classic players?
@chona2103 3 жыл бұрын
🎷ooooh i love how billy joel pointed at him in the end thinking like 💭 you sonofabeets nailed it! Rich just did a mini concert and billy was just so proud of him.
@seanswinton6242 2 жыл бұрын
Seeing this at 10 years old back then made me switch for clarinet to saxophone. I saw that girls liked it. Springsteen, Bowie, Ronstadt,and many others had saxophone on their records.
@chrisfrench3491 Жыл бұрын
The man is a genius.... I grew up listening to his music.... long live king Billy.
@erskinecooney1859 Жыл бұрын
Saw Billy Joel in summer of ‘76 backing up Jefferson Starship (still with Kantner, Slick & Balin). Before the concert thought Billy was just another middling top 40 artist. Blew my socks off. He’s one of the giants of American music, as this video clearly shows. Geniuses like him don’t come along often.
@aquamarine99911 4 жыл бұрын
I was never a big Billy Joel fan back in the 70s. But this seriously impressed me. He's a better piano player than I remembered. Like, a serious player. It's funny when he really goes full on Ray Charles with his voice. I think it was his good friend Paul Simon who once said that Billy could imitate anyone, which could be a detriment because it made it harder for his natural voice to come out.
@markfrommaryland3825 3 жыл бұрын
I read long ago some critic pointing out that he was, in his opinion, subpar on his left hand while nimble with his right. I hear the nimble, I don't hear the subpar. He is, and was, a fine player of great skill and expressiveness.
@aquamarine99911 3 жыл бұрын
@@markfrommaryland3825 Actually, that might have been Billy himself. I remember him saying exactly that in an interview - by way of mentioning that he couldn't play Bach-y contrapunctal style - and was watching for it here. And, like you, I don't hear an atrophied left hand at all.
@prafullaghildiyal2796 2 жыл бұрын
And song writer as well telling good stories
@bryancarter1747 2 жыл бұрын
He had many influences the late great Ray Charles was definitely one of them but I'm sure he was burdened from it those that can do those that can't talk about those that can
@bryancarter1747 2 жыл бұрын
I was also impressed with his piano and the sax the tone was like butter
@juanpedroarbulu5589 4 жыл бұрын
just here to say thank you Billy, you've made my life happier with your music.
@cubswin6779 3 жыл бұрын
I'm married because of Billy, definately made my life happier!
@VALLI02 3 жыл бұрын
Bien dit, moi aussi
@nicolajanecesmecik3473 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely 🫶
@Huhgundai399 5 ай бұрын
I wish times were still like this; everything is about ego now. It sucks
@ajohn6104 2 жыл бұрын
7:38 I fucking love that moment. It shows Billy's humility. He's stayed with his band for years now.
@nevrens 5 жыл бұрын
Man, that's some horn playing.
@matthewzarris9177 4 жыл бұрын
Yes. He's blowin!
@reeffeeder 4 жыл бұрын
So horny
@pauledmonds3249 3 жыл бұрын
There's no way, no way we will ever see this level of talent and humour again.
@santinovanaria8907 3 жыл бұрын
😂 haha
@psycoticreaction9135 Жыл бұрын
Yes we will.....AFTER COMPUTERS STOP DICTATING WHAT IS PLAYED ON THE RADIO AND PUSHED COMMERCIALLY!!
@le_th_ Жыл бұрын
Outside of Prince, I would have to agree with you.
@soofitnsexy Жыл бұрын
taylor swift?
@TigerPrawn_ Жыл бұрын
@@soofitnsexy Umm...
@jeffmansur8875 Жыл бұрын
He's the best ever love him and im 65 years old
@TechSucht 3 ай бұрын
Listening to this song makes me want to go back to NYC.
@contemporaryschoolofpiano 4 жыл бұрын
That's what you call a truly legendary chord progression.
@tandjbiz 3 жыл бұрын
Ohhhhhhhh that sax player..... Playing straight jazz lines at speed, completely in the pocket when the band is silent, and hitting every major not of the melody on time, in between his lines. Absolutely amazing. Nice work.
@thesolitaryadventurer Жыл бұрын
Richie Canata is his name I think. Wonderful player. Sax is missing these days, such a brilliant instrument.
@ambercrombie789 Жыл бұрын
Hope you got to see him live. Whoa!
@fernandojorgerenart2638 Жыл бұрын
If JFK airport greets you with a giant ad containing the title of this song, you really get to realize how quintessential Billy Joel is to the Big Apple! They’re just synonyms! An extraordinary artist matching the same greatness of his city!👏👏👏🙌🙌
@jill-anneveldhuis4608 6 ай бұрын
All these years later ( about 40 ) I am getting chills!!!! ❤
@petergreen2552 5 жыл бұрын
The old grey whistle test was the benchmark of proper live music. So many great acts played on it from Lynyrd Skynyrd,U2,Talking Heads,the Undertones, Specials and the piano man here.
@neilpiper9889 5 жыл бұрын
We were so lucky to have a TV programme like this on the BBC back then.
@rudimarramirez8723 4 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget Argent
@MrYoYoBoBoChaddyInsaneZhangII 4 жыл бұрын
Peter Green There are also the npr tiny desk concerts now.
@markfrommaryland3825 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrYoYoBoBoChaddyInsaneZhangII Amen. They're a godsend for finding and watching talent that is not yet well known. I also recommend the website "Song Exploder" for same, plus they get interviewed about how they built the featured song. There are some old songs and a focus on movie and TV themes that is also appealing, but mainly, it's acts with a growing following that are not yet big.
@theflyluciano7877 3 жыл бұрын
Did U2 play here!?
@PorterUk 5 жыл бұрын
His one-handed runs at 4:30 to 5:00 are the reason I learnt to play piano. This classic OGWT episode is worthy of a release and one of the best gigs I have ever witnessed. His band were completely in sync and honed after a solid European tour. Probably the most capable that Billy ever was - just entered his peak period. Still had that elastic voice capable of hitting any notes.
@bcummings2187 5 жыл бұрын
This is liquid smooth 🔥
@Dahlia10 2 жыл бұрын
Agree
@clareclements 2 жыл бұрын
I have it on DVD . I saw him in 52 Street tour 25 Feb 1979 Bristol Colston Hall U.K. . Takes me back to that night every time
@Tactical_Therapist 10 ай бұрын
I’m not even from New York and this is a gut punch of emotions! What a legend!
@michaelhatch1994 Жыл бұрын
As long as there is a New York, there'll be "a New York State of Mind"...which fine by me.
@fadedsteve33 3 жыл бұрын
That sax is OUTSTANDING
@upsidedahead 4 жыл бұрын
I don't think that sax ending was planned, but I love how Billy just embraced it. What a moment 💞
@chrisnolan5607 4 жыл бұрын
Richie Cannata on sax.
@carlreed691 4 жыл бұрын
Ofcourse it was planned
@paulprichard7432 3 жыл бұрын
Joel has new talent participate in almost all of his performances. I saw him a few years ago as MSG. He even had his daughter sing. I didn't know it went back to his early career.
@dee_dee_place 5 ай бұрын
I play this song on a loop when I'm homesick.
@healthychick9450 Ай бұрын
Im home sick right now. been a year and a half. i miss it eveyday. Born and raised, lived all my life there. no place like it.
@lightblueeyedgirl1442 Жыл бұрын
I still get goosebumps every time I hear this. I so miss the northeast.
@jaimetorres950 9 ай бұрын
come back
@tenglesfoly001 5 жыл бұрын
He will be a man of history of music, of course still now.
@babeb5588 5 жыл бұрын
He's da king of music.
@MaxZ_FX 5 жыл бұрын
@@babeb5588 no lol, kings of music are still Chopin/Beethoven/Mozart, etc but the king of 20th-century music for sure.
@Strimbles 4 жыл бұрын
comment english is good speak
@richarddecredico6098 4 жыл бұрын
He will soon be forgotten. He's a fucking hack that stole most of his songs.
@markcole1400 4 жыл бұрын
That has got to be the best version that Billy ever played anywhere of that song. Man it just kicks. Old Grey whistle test whispering Bob Harris 1978
@Dahlia10 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite version of this song. I can feel it,music is fantastic Soo jazzy.
@bryancarter1747 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I totally agree
@ricpr Жыл бұрын
Tell me Billy Joel doesn't pay any taxes in New York. Just how many of us have never been to New York, yet we see it as Joel describes it, then go see it because of his music? A true story teller.
@JTRocks4Ever 2 ай бұрын
He lives on Long Island.
@boris90 9 ай бұрын
Billy Joel's "New York State of Mind" is an incredible masterpiece that showcases his exceptional talent as a musician, singer, and songwriter. The way he effortlessly blends soulful vocals with his piano skills is truly a gift from above. At my 32 years of age, I can attest that there's no one more original and iconic than Billy Joel. Even though I'm not from New York, this song, especially the sax solo, gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. Billy's music is like its own genre, and it's something we all cherish. His songs have the power to transport you to a time and place, a true testament to his amazing artistry. Long live the legend, Billy Joel! 🎹🗽🎵🔥
@thomasnelson5758 4 жыл бұрын
This is the definitive version of this song for me. He does piano riffs and licks here that I haven't seen in any other live video of NYSOM, be it from this era ('78-80) or modern performance. Love his Ray Charles vocal inflection too, it's perfect here. And Richie nails the solo here compared to the Live at Carnegie Hall performance.
@freedomjovega-tirado6062 3 жыл бұрын
I'm from New Orleans. My husband Puerto Rico.. He grew up in Brooklyn.. This is our song.
@michaelfierstone3948 Жыл бұрын
I remember this like it was yesterday. Taped it on VHS and watched it again and again. The Stranger is a great album. I was lucky enough to see him in London for this tour - theatre role Dury Lane if my memory serves me right. Loved Liberty Devito on drums. Only Ben Folds comes close musically and with his lyrics.
@alonsoloya8416 9 ай бұрын
That sax is just unbelievable 🥹
@johnsegelke4385 5 ай бұрын
It's good sax, but to say it is great is an overstatement. It rambles, in fact, while never proving unpleasant.
@TheGlobalfrog12 3 жыл бұрын
So few artists today have the ability to not only sing but play an instrument and write gems like this ... The music today lacks soul, feeling and genuine talent
@TJ-kk5zf 5 жыл бұрын
so strange that I have aged right along with this man and that I used to look like this in the 70s too
@jackbrainwashar3756 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah but probably uglier
@Savrawars 4 жыл бұрын
@@jackbrainwashar3756 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@williammassey8514 4 жыл бұрын
Me too. Except I was an inch taller. Sans talent. LOL
@mrpussinboots4252 4 жыл бұрын
@@jackbrainwashar3756 Reason for being so negative?
@Piaseczno1 4 жыл бұрын
Still great to be alive, I hope.
@yankeeladee02 5 ай бұрын
🩶🖤 One man was given many gifts in this life and he gave them back to us. It’s nearly impossible to pick a favorite Billy gem, but this is probably mine, but I also might equally LOVE the duo, “Baby Grand” with the late, great legend, Mr. Ray Charles. Thank you, Piano Man… We love ya, pal.🩶🖤
@coreysmorgan8488 4 жыл бұрын
I have never had the pleasure of seein Billy Joel live, but my sister has. She has lierally attended 60-70 concerts in her life and she said tjat Billy Joel was hands down the best show. Quite a statement there.
@philschopshop4591 4 жыл бұрын
His backup singer is renting a house, from my family.
@matthewtomczyk 3 жыл бұрын
i was going to go to his concert in charlotte in april but it got rescheduled due to covid 😭
@MichelleInMinneapolis 5 жыл бұрын
Does the audience actually know this song yet or is this their first time hearing it? I loved that there's no "Oh, I love this song" applause or noise from them when the piano starts. Sometimes I wish I could go back and hear a classic song for the first time.
@MrMassivefavour 4 жыл бұрын
Brits dont do that shit.....or at least didn't before they got inflicted with 'US audience syndrome' nowadays even brit chat show audiences clap like morons when a celeb mentions how old they are of how long they've managed to keep married for!! Shame really!!!
@DavidChristieCareerCafe 4 жыл бұрын
Listen to Equinox by Coltrane. I just discovered it, maybe that’s a taste...
@Matsi990 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe bc this was broadcasted on TV and applauses where just at the end … Just like Musikladen and the other TV appearance.
@wgb01001 3 жыл бұрын
This was filmed in Germany. They’re all German.
@oldcougar65 3 жыл бұрын
I went to some folk club in the mid-70's to see JD Souther. He played "A New Kid In Town" a couple months before the Eagles released it.
@rypreuss2323 Ай бұрын
Absolutely brilliant, I hear a little Ray Charles Influence, but he took it further I had the pleasure to get personally invited, after a Madison Square Garden Comcert, to celebrate in a NY Restaurant, in the 90"s Thank you, what a genius ❤
@lindavitellaro8535 25 күн бұрын
Hi How did you get "personally invited" to meet HIM after a concert?, if you don't mind me asking
@dale9724 Жыл бұрын
What talent. And he never puts on airs.
@davidanthony6408 4 жыл бұрын
I can almost breath in and exist in that time period right now. A sunny day in the fall, a cool night in the big city, a jack and coke, my solid state stereo system with tower speakers, I think I'm there man, no LCD screens, a weak TV signal on my new 24" TV, waiting for the right time to call my favorite girl, checking the phone to make sure it's on the hook, thinking about the next track to play on my turntable, just got the best diamond needle for it. I might even make a song list for a new cassette recording. I'll just grab my leather jacket, splash some Jovan Musk, grab a few quarters in case I decide to make a call, get in my metal car and head out, check out the scene, lower the windows and take in the night. Digital distraction free. All me and the world around me. Get back home in time for the Tonight Show and a TV Dinner.
@fortyminutes 4 жыл бұрын
Great. Thanks
@JB-vv4zn 4 жыл бұрын
I'd pay a lot of money to have one night again as described. I could hear, feel, and taste every word.
@drschaffranietz4252 4 жыл бұрын
very cool. nostalgic. but gone for good. what lasts is the heart feeling. i hope all you guys of this great generation live happy lives. Best wishes from Duesseldorf
@GeoMacropulos 4 жыл бұрын
Poetry.
@user-wi2ev2pp1y 4 жыл бұрын
i was definitely born in the wrong generation, wish i could have experienced this
@gauravarya2071 5 жыл бұрын
This one transports me to New York, even if I've never been there ; Just perfect melody by Billy 😘
@7710MiMi 5 жыл бұрын
NYC is calling me..and ill back someday ik
@seamus4393 5 жыл бұрын
Well said
@HarrisTheHypnotist 5 жыл бұрын
@@7710MiMi your mom is calling me
@gauravarya5649 5 жыл бұрын
@@HarrisTheHypnotist stfu
@ribusgan 5 жыл бұрын
Woody Allen and Billy Joel made me realise that I'm a New Yorker who lives exactly on the other side of the world.
@stdomingoblues1187 2 жыл бұрын
The most New York feeling song ever
@CryptoChef99 Жыл бұрын
We were so lucky to grow up with music like this & many other iconic rock bands etc..... It will never happen again.
@brianbrick4110 4 жыл бұрын
This is Billy Joel at his absolute best! Amazing!!
@Christian-kh3mw Жыл бұрын
❤
@lindamast1865 4 жыл бұрын
needed to hear this; so sad what NY is going through; prayers for the country too
@-Ricky_Spanish- 4 жыл бұрын
Save your prayers. New York is doing way better than they were back when this was recorded. Pray for Birmingham, AL or Houston, TX if you feel the need to pray. NY doesn't need it.
@fjtransmission 4 жыл бұрын
Shame we are stuck with criminals and corrupt politicians like deblasio and andrew cuomo who have never done anything in their lives other than hold political office
@ruthlesshack1279 4 жыл бұрын
@@fjtransmission The only POS criminals are are the ones that worship the Orange POS narcissist LIAR, like YOU, Bunkerboy lover. Eat shit and Fuck off...
@fjtransmission 4 жыл бұрын
No criminal acts over here only the carrer criminals like andrew cuomo and william wilhem jr
@ruthlesshack1279 4 жыл бұрын
@@fjtransmission #Bunkerboy lovers are the biggest CRIMINALS of all. Blow it out your ass, spineless trumpturd.
@DaveG.-qv3iu 4 ай бұрын
Simply, one of the BEST from my Era. 60's & early 70's. Lots of GREAT musicians from the Dayton Ohio area, too!!🎉
@endurance38 11 ай бұрын
I loved when Garth Brooks invited Billy Joel on stage at Central Park.
@relentless3735 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely one of THE best performances of all time! No autotune...♥️ Just pure organic talent 🕺🏻
@billyjoel8842 3 жыл бұрын
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@relentless3735 Жыл бұрын
@Billy Joel Your house baby 🤣🤪💕💋
@relentless3735 Жыл бұрын
@Billy Joel While I am very friendly, I am not quite sociable, how can I help you?
@relentless3735 Жыл бұрын
@Billy Joel Right, I am going to post me cell number all over The Wide Web, seems logical, right?
@solojohno1 Жыл бұрын
@@relentless3735 Yeah, this guy needs to be blocked. "Joel Billy" using the same picture as "Billy Joel" and then creeping on people. I'll report him.
@IvoryMelodies86 3 жыл бұрын
That Tenor Sax solo though... "Well said" indeed!
@johnsakach9894 2 жыл бұрын
1978. 29 year old Billy J. Man those were the days. I'd love to go back and tell young me some things.
@vocal77 Жыл бұрын
He has written many songs, but among them, I think this is the best song that fits his identity the most.
@warrenwhite4532 5 жыл бұрын
Another beautiful piece of art by Billy Joel as usual
@BobDenard05 5 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna pour a glass of bourbon, and sip it slowly.... I'm travelling back again in time. Thanks a lot sir, for taking me with you on your journey.👏👏👏👏👏
@hollyzukowski4216 2 жыл бұрын
I saw him back in 1978 at a college right after his album 52nd Street came out. Incredible experience. Always wanted to go again. Makes me proud to be a Long Islander.
@skilletborne Ай бұрын
Billy taking a 6-week vacation while the sax player did his thing
@charlesjenkins1225 3 жыл бұрын
This is a Perfect rendition .. And as a Life Long NYer. This SHOULD be the State Official Theme Song.
@williammassey8514 4 жыл бұрын
When talent not pyrotechnics mattered. You actually recieved your monies worth. Loved how BILLY got up and acknowledged the SAX PLAYER. This man was one helluva ENTERTAINER!
@MarqueeMarkVI 9 ай бұрын
That’s some wickedly hard sax playing at the end. Very impressive.
@kaylene2508 Ай бұрын
The piano and the sax = New York State of the Mind.
@CrazyChemistPL 3 жыл бұрын
There's something unique in Billy's understanding and feeling of music.
@howtodoitdude1662 4 жыл бұрын
What makes him stand out as a great performer, is his emotions. It’s felt through his words, vocals and piano playing!
@averiskonsept 11 ай бұрын
Still gives me goosebumps how cool Billy is. Perfectly at home behind the keys. Had the privilege to see him with Sir Elton and it was the most memorable rock show I've ever been to and its not even that close. Love his music; a personal favorite is this particular performance. (36 y/o here)
@Merri1961 10 ай бұрын
Oh wow....was that Detroit because I was there with those two.....❤ Billy
@alonzobishop3671 Ай бұрын
This man is an American treasure…
@bobyorke 4 жыл бұрын
In the days when we all smoked, anywhere!
@louisuliano2610 4 жыл бұрын
Everyone's talking bout how great Piano Man, but this is far superior
@max_mittler 3 жыл бұрын
so it goes with popular music and radio hits
@huskiefan8950 11 ай бұрын
How about some props to this fantastic sax player(whoever he is) 😮
@DezzaBibb Жыл бұрын
I have to have this playing on headphones when just taking a stroll through the city. Billy Joel songs are a must!!
@BillyJoel-mv1qf Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I really do appreciate you been my fan and I will love to hear from you
@lolo-gn5tr 8 ай бұрын
My dream! I hope to listen to this while walking through NY streets. Maybe during the Manhattanhenge. The very thought is so dreamy! 😁
@doublebo7 11 ай бұрын
Wow he starts it very high and just when I thought that he’ll struggle he hits it clean, great performer. Old grey whistle test was a legendary show but now is iconic
@brettboyce9045 5 жыл бұрын
I can never get enough of that sax, thanks for the reupload
@mrobligatory.5234 5 жыл бұрын
Why do I see you every where
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