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  • Twostep2000RVM
    Twostep2000RVM Posts: 95
    one of my favorites as well.

    tomorrow is today, and got to begin again are the two most underrated songs he has.
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  • Save Me
    Save Me Posts: 147
    Some cool Billy updates. First is a eulogy he wrote in Rolling Stone for legendary producer Phil Ramone who passed away a few days ago. Phil produced Billy's albums from The Stranger through The Bridge. Some incredible stories from back in the day in this great piece.

    http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/billy-joel-pays-tribute-to-phil-ramone-he-was-the-king-20130403

    2nd, while it's not as great as hearing about a new album, this could be the next best thing. Billy wants to do album concerts. This I would absolutely love. Says its for the longtime fans. I've been to over 30 Billy shows and this would be awesome. Would love to see The Nylon Curtain done complete in concert. We should know more about his plans after his 2 festival gigs this month but this would be great.

    http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/billy-joel-considering-complete-album-concerts-working-with-elton-john-again-20130404
    "The Wild is chasing after me. Hot on my trail won't leave me alone. All I can see is your blood right in front of me, and I can't kill The Wild." Me
  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    Save Me wrote:
    Some cool Billy updates. First is a eulogy he wrote in Rolling Stone for legendary producer Phil Ramone who passed away a few days ago. Phil produced Billy's albums from The Stranger through The Bridge. Some incredible stories from back in the day in this great piece.

    http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/billy-joel-pays-tribute-to-phil-ramone-he-was-the-king-20130403

    2nd, while it's not as great as hearing about a new album, this could be the next best thing. Billy wants to do album concerts. This I would absolutely love. Says its for the longtime fans. I've been to over 30 Billy shows and this would be awesome. Would love to see The Nylon Curtain done complete in concert. We should know more about his plans after his 2 festival gigs this month but this would be great.

    http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/billy-joel-considering-complete-album-concerts-working-with-elton-john-again-20130404
    I was just about to post the one about the concerts. I really hope he finds those gigs to be a success. I really want to see him live. I wouldn't mind hearing "Turnstiles" or "52nd Street" in full. I'll make sure to learn every song of his on the studio albums so I'm not like "What song is this?" during the show. If we can't get a new album, at least a tour would be great to have.
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
  • youngster
    youngster Boston Posts: 6,576
    I did a full run through of his albums last month and you knos what: River of dreams is a really good album. I was really into Billy back in 93 when it came out and my dad bought it for me ( I was 11). That song got so cheesy that i shelved the whole disc for the last 20 years. Let it spin last month and was pretty impressed.
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  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    youngster wrote:
    I did a full run through of his albums last month and you knos what: River of dreams is a really good album. I was really into Billy back in 93 when it came out and my dad bought it for me ( I was 11). That song got so cheesy that i shelved the whole disc for the last 20 years. Let it spin last month and was pretty impressed.
    Currently going through his albums now. Just started "Glass Houses" now. Such a great opener. I love "River of Dreams" and "Lullaby," but that's because I haven't listened to the album yet. Billy has always been one of my all-time favorites for over ten years but I am not just starting to listen to his albums. My dad has most of them on vinyl and I'm just now starting to listen to them. :fp:
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
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  • Save Me
    Save Me Posts: 147
    That's awesome. You guys should start at the beginning with Cold Spring Harbor. The evolution from piano based singer/songwriter to full on rock star is incredible.

    I too love the River Of Dreams album. No Man's Land, Great Wall of China and Famous Last Words are really great tunes and Shades Of Grey is one of my all time favorite Billy songs.
    "The Wild is chasing after me. Hot on my trail won't leave me alone. All I can see is your blood right in front of me, and I can't kill The Wild." Me
  • riotgrl
    riotgrl LOUISVILLE Posts: 1,895
    Save Me wrote:
    That's awesome. You guys should start at the beginning with Cold Spring Harbor. The evolution from piano based singer/songwriter to full on rock star is incredible.

    I too love the River Of Dreams album. No Man's Land, Great Wall of China and Famous Last Words are really great tunes and Shades Of Grey is one of my all time favorite Billy songs.

    Agreed. So many great gems on CSH but BJ live is even better, especially for this album. WIshing I was able to see him at Jazzfest but really hoping that he does a tour!
    Are we getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?

    Seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned...

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  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    Happy Birthday, Piano Man!
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
  • Save Me
    Save Me Posts: 147
    64 years young. I listened to some Cold Spring Harbor yesterday. Man I still cannot believe the lyrics on that album were written by a 21/22 year old. Insane.
    "The Wild is chasing after me. Hot on my trail won't leave me alone. All I can see is your blood right in front of me, and I can't kill The Wild." Me
  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    "Miami 2017" is on the page.

    http://www.billyjoel.com/news/billy-joe ... erformance

    (Dallas, Texas – May 23, 2013) Billy Joel, together with AXS TV and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, are releasing his 4-song 2013 Jazz Fest broadcast performance exclusively on BillyJoel.com to fans worldwide. This extraordinary event launches today and will continue for the next 3 weeks with Joel posting one song, in set order to his website. Joel’s performance, and the opportunity to make it available beyond the festival, encapsulates the vision of AXS TV and Jazz Fest’s partnership to bring music fans everywhere a true live music experience with the spirit of Americana and New Orleans culture.

    The legendary performer opened his set telling the tens of thousands of fans in the crowd along with the viewers at home that “New York takes its inspiration from New Orleans,” referencing the kindred cities hurricane disasters, as he kicked off his 4-song broadcast set with "Miami 2017 (Seen The Lights Go Out on Broadway)." "Big Man on Mulberry Street" followed. Joel continued his nod to the culture and music history of New Orleans with his third song saying, “We haven’t done this in a long time, but we’ve gotta play this song in New Orleans,” as he and his seven piece band performed the 1974 instrumental "Root Beer Rag." Joel closed his television performance with a rousing rendition of fan favorite "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant" from 1977’s The Stranger that also included the Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans.
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
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  • Save Me
    Save Me Posts: 147
    Watched that last night. That was great though I don't like when he starts right on the lyric and doesn't play the opening piano piece.

    I just read this great interview with him in the NY Times. Covers a lot of stuff.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/26/magazine/billy-joel-on-not-working-and-not-giving-up-drinking.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&

    Also he just announced a full concert date in Dublin at the O2 in November. His 1st announced full BJ concert of the year. Fingers crossed that more dates will be announced and in the US.
    "The Wild is chasing after me. Hot on my trail won't leave me alone. All I can see is your blood right in front of me, and I can't kill The Wild." Me
  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    Save Me wrote:
    Watched that last night. That was great though I don't like when he starts right on the lyric and doesn't play the opening piano piece.

    I just read this great interview with him in the NY Times. Covers a lot of stuff.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/26/magazine/billy-joel-on-not-working-and-not-giving-up-drinking.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&

    Also he just announced a full concert date in Dublin at the O2 in November. His 1st announced full BJ concert of the year. Fingers crossed that more dates will be announced and in the US.
    Yeah, I didn't like him starting with the lyrics right away. The piano intro is legendary.

    Thanks for the NY Times interview. Will give it a read.

    I'm in the same boat with you; hoping for more dates and US dates!
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    Save Me wrote:
    Watched that last night. That was great though I don't like when he starts right on the lyric and doesn't play the opening piano piece.

    I just read this great interview with him in the NY Times. Covers a lot of stuff.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/26/magazine/billy-joel-on-not-working-and-not-giving-up-drinking.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&

    Also he just announced a full concert date in Dublin at the O2 in November. His 1st announced full BJ concert of the year. Fingers crossed that more dates will be announced and in the US.
    Great interview. Thanks for sharing.
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
  • Bathgate66
    Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    Not sure if anyone watches " American Restoration" on History,
    but Billy Joel is involved in the upcming episode
    and what I assume is an old motorcycle .
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  • Bathgate66
    Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    Bathgate66 wrote:
    Not sure if anyone watches " American Restoration" on History,
    but Billy Joel is involved in the upcming episode
    and what I assume is an old motorcycle .


    " Its a matter of Rust "
    aires tonight on History Channel 10PM Eastern.
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  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    Bathgate66 wrote:
    Bathgate66 wrote:
    Not sure if anyone watches " American Restoration" on History,
    but Billy Joel is involved in the upcming episode
    and what I assume is an old motorcycle .


    " Its a matter of Rust "
    aires tonight on History Channel 10PM Eastern.
    Thanks for the heads up!
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    3 dates in the UK have been announced for October and November.
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
  • Save Me
    Save Me Posts: 147
    That's huge! Probably dipping his toes back in overseas. I would expect US dates hopefully early 2014.

    Also he was on the PBS broadcast of an award presentation to Carol King which aired last night. I DVR'd it. He did King's Locomotion and supposedly knocked it out of the park.

    Going to watch that and the American Restoration episode tonight. So glad Billy's back in the spotlight. Looks like he's lost some weight as well which was much needed.
    "The Wild is chasing after me. Hot on my trail won't leave me alone. All I can see is your blood right in front of me, and I can't kill The Wild." Me
  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    Save Me wrote:
    That's huge! Probably dipping his toes back in overseas. I would expect US dates hopefully early 2014.

    Also he was on the PBS broadcast of an award presentation to Carol King which aired last night. I DVR'd it. He did King's Locomotion and supposedly knocked it out of the park.

    Going to watch that and the American Restoration episode tonight. So glad Billy's back in the spotlight. Looks like he's lost some weight as well which was much needed.
    I forgot to set the DVR for that Carol King special. Hopefully it's on again.
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
  • Save Me
    Save Me Posts: 147
    Here's Billy's performance of Locomotion. He sounds amazing! So youthful! After this he did a duet with James Taylor. Billy sang harmonies. It was good too. There's a link under this video on youtube if you want to watch the full show. I was only into the Billy parts.

    http://youtu.be/FkHKc3LYW8I

    PS: A funny sidenote is that's Danny Kortchmar (produced River Of Dreams) on guitar to Billy's left.
    "The Wild is chasing after me. Hot on my trail won't leave me alone. All I can see is your blood right in front of me, and I can't kill The Wild." Me

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