I've never heard a rock/pop singer with such perfect pitch. Never misses a note, spot on. And how can anyone so insanely talented even exist? Singer, lyricist, arranger, pianist, showman - if he was only ONE of them he'd be amazing, but all FIVE? How can one person be so musical?
LOL, you can hear Billy missing notes pretty often in the live performances, especially in the later part of the shows as his voice gets tired. It's normal, no autotune.
@@MatthewBillyJoelBootlegs yes and I think his best songwriting is in that period '77-83 with those 5 albums. There was some good stuff before and after but it was more patchy, so that's his golden era
This concert singlehandedly turned me from a casual greatest hits fan to a genuine hardcore fan. It would be a perfect concert if the encores were included (Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, Get It Right The First Time, Souvenir).
Wow, does this bring back a flood of memories of a great concert! Thanks for posting this. I saw Billy Joel at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Thanksgiving night 11/22/1979, only three days before this Houston concert, so this is practically the same show. As in the Houston show, the opening number was 'Only the Good Die Young.' And after that number, Billy gave a similar greeting and gesture to the crowd: "Happy Thanksgiving, Nashville! And here's my Iranian Salute!" Although Billy's salute to Iran was a fun, lighthearted jab and a huge crowd pleaser, in retrospect it was a bittersweet occasion. Iran had illegally taken the 52 American Hostages less than three weeks earlier, on 11/4/1979. Hardly anyone could have imagined at the time that the Hostages would not be released until 14 months later, or that 44 years later the insane Iranian government would continue to grow progressively into the menace to world peace and state sponsor of terrorism that is is today. Sorry to end on such a serious note. This is not to put a damper on the memories of a great show by a great performer and his superb band.
@DaveinMilwaukee My Vancouver neighborhood is dominated now by people either directly from Iran or descended from people who came from there. I graduated high school in 1979. I’ve returned to Vancouver after 30 years in East Asia and nowadays when I see old friends I sometimes say…imagine if I told you when we finished school that within six months an event on the other side of the world would fundamentally change this place for the rest of our lives. Anyway, I saw Billy Joel on the Glass Houses tour at what was arguably his peak. It reminds me a lot of this show. He could really bring it.
Good stuff - don’t apologize. At this point the reference and historical perspective is priceless to those of us from that time. Most of the world wouldn’t understand the context, but here it’s as appreciated as it is right on point.
@@MatthewBillyJoelBootlegs Yes he played all of his hits and favorites up to that time. He played 2 songs that were going to be on his 1980 album "Glass Houses". He's such a great performer!
After Glass Houses debuted You May Be Right, in subsequent concerts after the album was released, a glass shatter sound effect would play, then Liberty (or Chuck, currently) would count 4 by hitting the snare and then launch into the song.
with fingers crossed that one day the full, uncut version of Encore will one day appear or if it hasn't already appeared somewhere on the internet, I have a good feeling about that
I remember like 8 years ago reading in that facebook BJ completely retold group that Get it Right the First Time was a song Billy ran around stage with a microphone on. Since then, I've always wanted to see it so I got my fingers crossed too!
@@sithlordmikeyp yes, there is a small piece surfing on the internet, which shows excerpts of him performing this song ruclips.net/video/LkbCP9qEBLU/видео.html skip to 07:59 :)
Him sitting down or running around while performing this song would be equally amazing!! I also hate that official concert videos cut more than 75% of the show out. I guarantee every fan wants to see the entire show & would willingly pay a bit more to see it. The reason they don’t release the entire show is because it would cost them a lil more $ for additional tape. As if they’d lose money doing it. The sales would make that extra money spent on more tape irrelevant! How don’t they see that?
In 1979, Iran was proving America to be very weak, most likely a big reason why Carter lost the election . Billy gives the “Iranian salute” . Too bad he isn’t likely to do that today, as it is unlikely any entertainer would dare do today,Iran is still a big enemy of the u.s. but it’s politically incorrect,or “not woke “ to say it . I like Billy, he’s funny, gifted and I have all his albums on vinyl and cd , since 84 I’ve seen him at least 10 times, even met him once briefly and have his autograph. I like him, but I wish he and others would speak out against our enemies today .
@@alistairkentucky-david9344 OMG this is so embarrassing ! i don't know why i said vienna haha. i didn't even notice, but you're right i meant just the way you are. best song ever !
What an amazing performance but you can tell he was struggling a bit in just the way you are, just the early stages of aging and losing his crystal clear voice
This source comes from another one that has a better quality and the correct radio. But maybe because of the compression, idk, it has this quality. It's so much better than the previous one that was on RUclips already, this is just like a low copy of the master tape. Hopefully, someday we will get the original masters in full HD.
@@MatthewBillyJoelBootlegs I just wish they would upload all of these historical recordings from the master videotapes. It's not like you can purchase them anyway. I saw master tape and got my hopes up. :) Thanks for sharing this.
The lossless version of this video:
drive.google.com/file/d/1djQpmBaBLXbIN_41WIhJY-du9VK2XESu/view?usp=sharing
I was at this concert...
front row center. I went as a guest with an acquaintance, free of charge. Once in a lifetime !!
I've never heard a rock/pop singer with such perfect pitch. Never misses a note, spot on. And how can anyone so insanely talented even exist? Singer, lyricist, arranger, pianist, showman - if he was only ONE of them he'd be amazing, but all FIVE? How can one person be so musical?
Absolutely, he's crazy astonishing, I'm jealous... 😀
Thx a lot for sharing this amazing show 👍
@@Diomede-Lefortyou left out composer! He didn’t really arrange on his own. He says so.
LOL, you can hear Billy missing notes pretty often in the live performances, especially in the later part of the shows as his voice gets tired. It's normal, no autotune.
Paul McCartney? Lou Gramm? Freddie Mercury? Never heard of them ...?
And a stunning whistler nonetheless
His classics were coming out in abundance in that era. He was in his prime between 1977-1983. Great to hear Glass House songs before they came out.
@@TheMLMGold he is a master, he understands the music very well, so everything he does is perfect
@@MatthewBillyJoelBootlegs yes and I think his best songwriting is in that period '77-83 with those 5 albums. There was some good stuff before and after but it was more patchy, so that's his golden era
This concert singlehandedly turned me from a casual greatest hits fan to a genuine hardcore fan. It would be a perfect concert if the encores were included (Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, Get It Right The First Time, Souvenir).
This is a gem from the late '70s when Billy was at his creative best with a crisp voice.
My mother-then age 34-saw 30 year old Billy Joel live in concert in the "Summit" in Houston, Texas on November 25''th, 1979-she had a great time.
Yeah loved this era.Great music from Billy Joel
Hard to believe this time existed before Glass Houses was out. Quintessential Billy Joel album.
My very first concert!
Great show 🎉golden era for Billy -such a good performer ❤
One of the best versions of big shot ever
Billy Joel was my first ever music purchase! I wish I still had the cassette tape!
Right in the middle of his recording career and he was young.
He’s amazing, then and now!!!❤
This is such a great concert, the song mix is incredible. Also nice to hear a somewhat unplugged version of glass houses songs.
Wow, does this bring back a flood of memories of a great concert! Thanks for posting this. I saw Billy Joel at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Thanksgiving night 11/22/1979, only three days before this Houston concert, so this is practically the same show. As in the Houston show, the opening number was 'Only the Good Die Young.' And after that number, Billy gave a similar greeting and gesture to the crowd: "Happy Thanksgiving, Nashville! And here's my Iranian Salute!"
Although Billy's salute to Iran was a fun, lighthearted jab and a huge crowd pleaser, in retrospect it was a bittersweet occasion. Iran had illegally taken the 52 American Hostages less than three weeks earlier, on 11/4/1979. Hardly anyone could have imagined at the time that the Hostages would not be released until 14 months later, or that 44 years later the insane Iranian government would continue to grow progressively into the menace to world peace and state sponsor of terrorism that is is today.
Sorry to end on such a serious note. This is not to put a damper on the memories of a great show by a great performer and his superb band.
@DaveinMilwaukee My Vancouver neighborhood is dominated now by people either directly from Iran or descended from people who came from there. I graduated high school in 1979. I’ve returned to Vancouver after 30 years in East Asia and nowadays when I see old friends I sometimes say…imagine if I told you when we finished school that within six months an event on the other side of the world would fundamentally change this place for the rest of our lives.
Anyway, I saw Billy Joel on the Glass Houses tour at what was arguably his peak. It reminds me a lot of this show. He could really bring it.
I was at that Nashville show as well. I remember the Iranian salute 😂
Good stuff - don’t apologize. At this point the reference and historical perspective is priceless to those of us from that time. Most of the world wouldn’t understand the context, but here it’s as appreciated as it is right on point.
voice is perfect live...just perfect
Awesome! What a gem!
thisooooooo goooooood! happy (almost) birthday to The Piano Man!
First time seeing Billy in concert was this tour for their stop in Austin, tickets were a birthday present from folks.
I was there with my friend John :-) 8th row, center stage. Great memories!
Amazing! He plays Scenes From An Italian Restaurant?
@@MatthewBillyJoelBootlegs Yes he played all of his hits and favorites up to that time. He played 2 songs that were going to be on his 1980 album "Glass Houses". He's such a great performer!
Did he ever get you free drinks?
Also love the introduction to it
Woah!! Glass houses pre release!!
After Glass Houses debuted You May Be Right, in subsequent concerts after the album was released, a glass shatter sound effect would play, then Liberty (or Chuck, currently) would count 4 by hitting the snare and then launch into the song.
観られてよかったです！
Absolutely in love with the way he extends the intro to My Life here, that's how I'm going to be playing it from now on
Omg, how much I love this show!
Billy and his band did a really great performance!
I need a time machine so badly! :D
Thanks as always!
I cannot thank you enough for posting this gem.
I Love you Billy joel.
THANK YOU FOR THIS!!
This is great. Thank you.
I have never seen this before. this is freaking awesome. THANK YOU YOU FUCKING ROCK
What a performer!
with fingers crossed that one day the full, uncut version of Encore will one day appear or if it hasn't already appeared somewhere on the internet, I have a good feeling about that
I remember like 8 years ago reading in that facebook BJ completely retold group that Get it Right the First Time was a song Billy ran around stage with a microphone on. Since then, I've always wanted to see it so I got my fingers crossed too!
@@sithlordmikeyp yes, there is a small piece surfing on the internet, which shows excerpts of him performing this song
ruclips.net/video/LkbCP9qEBLU/видео.html
skip to 07:59 :)
Him sitting down or running around while performing this song would be equally amazing!!
I also hate that official concert videos cut more than 75% of the show out. I guarantee every fan wants to see the entire show & would willingly pay a bit more to see it. The reason they don’t release the entire show is because it would cost them a lil more $ for additional tape. As if they’d lose money doing it. The sales would make that extra money spent on more tape irrelevant! How don’t they see that?
@@thetruth72667 Yeah, kinda makes ya wonder doesn't it? How can they NOT see that?
You did it! Great job.
In 1979, Iran was proving America to be very weak, most likely a big reason why Carter lost the election . Billy gives the “Iranian salute” . Too bad he isn’t likely to do that today, as it is unlikely any entertainer would dare do today,Iran is still a big enemy of the u.s. but it’s politically incorrect,or “not woke “ to say it . I like Billy, he’s funny, gifted and I have all his albums on vinyl and cd , since 84 I’ve seen him at least 10 times, even met him once briefly and have his autograph. I like him, but I wish he and others would speak out against our enemies today .
Love Billy Joel!
Great versions of Stiletto, Zanzibar and The Stranger.
@@TheMLMGold have you heard Big Shot or You May Be Right here? It's incredible
@@MatthewBillyJoelBootlegs yes good versions but those others stand out for me.
Man I was thinking about this concert earlier! Thank you so much
Fun fact: this building is now occupied by Lakewood Church and Joel Osteen, starting about 23 years after this concert.
I love your RUclips channel
Piano Man il più eclettico e brillante songwriter
Am I the only one who really wishes the guitar solo on all for leyna should have been added on the studio recording??
I wish the same.
Thanks friend!!!
All for Leyna without the synth solo, but a guitar solo? what now? weeeeeirrrdddd. it's good though.
37:42 - 37:48 --> Early, initial formation of "Baby Grand??!" 😲
This should get an official release in some form or fashion...say a Legacy release for 52nd St or Glass Houses??
5:15
the audience cheering when vienna starts at 1:22:45 ... exactly
Just the Way You Are?
@@alistairkentucky-david9344 OMG this is so embarrassing ! i don't know why i said vienna haha. i didn't even notice, but you're right i meant just the way you are. best song ever !
@@nyumie Haha. All good! I just got excited reading your comment thinking that I'd missed Vienna. Both are such fantastic songs.
👍
He is one of only a few that I’ve seen. He, Paul McCartney and I’d say Elton John , but he doesn’t write his own music
Elton writes his music, Bernie Taupin writes the lyrics first.
Is this the same in-house cameras that filmed Queen as well? 😅🤔
Yes! Is the same Cameras!
Queen - Houston '77 is another badass show
@@MatineeIdyll129 Queen on another level 😮💨
What an amazing performance
but you can tell he was struggling a bit in just the way you are, just the early stages of aging and losing his crystal clear voice
That’s what happens when you smoke cigarettes
…and do drugs
@@michaelleonard2813 Hey!! Don't be knocking no drugs. I happen to actually enjoy drugs. When I can find them, that is .....
and, play + sing your ass off every nite, then sleep in a hotel, then get back on the bus and do it again. x1000. :)@@michaelleonard2813
how's belly joe now can anyone feed mee some info..last time ive seen him was in riality channel in t.v. with his motor bike....🎸🎷🎹🎺🏍️🏍️🏍️
This new mix kind of irritates me. It's hard to explain, but it feels like whenever the drums/bass hit, the rest of the noise gets lower.
The same thing for me :[
But the best that I can do, even is better than only a channel.
I’m pretty sure this this is a result of the noise reduction. The raw version of the concert I have doesn’t have it
@@BillyJoelLostTapes Could you share that raw version pls? I would love to hear that version
@@Matsi990 will get it to you soon when I get the chance… it’ll be a bit so sorry for the wait
@@MatthewBillyJoelBootlegs "even is better than only a channel"
Does this mean something?
Has to be 1980
It’s 79…this is a well known show.
Great performance, slightly dodgy visuals and sound.
No me gusta mucho el sonido, pero la calidad del video. Wow, es buena. Lástima que este en 16:9, y no en su formato original. 4:3
Shut up
You don’t understand the musicianship
Is Billy on the coca cola here?
I guess we will never known. One where he is legit on coke would be Tokyo 1984. You can hear in his voice that he is really high.
audio quality sucks
Its better than a lot of others
Am i the only one who thinks the sax is out of tune at 6:20 ?
Billy is playing along with the organ that gives it that strange sound.
The sound is so boxy and thin sounding, not fitting for a video of this quality IMHO.
Master Tape? Really?
This source comes from another one that has a better quality and the correct radio. But maybe because of the compression, idk, it has this quality.
It's so much better than the previous one that was on RUclips already, this is just like a low copy of the master tape. Hopefully, someday we will get the original masters in full HD.
@@MatthewBillyJoelBootlegs I just wish they would upload all of these historical recordings from the master videotapes. It's not like you can purchase them anyway. I saw master tape and got my hopes up. :) Thanks for sharing this.
LIBERTY!!!!!!