Billy Joel "Surprises" MSG NYC 3/21/14

First time live ever! Billy Joel "surprised" Madison Square Garden in New York City with a performance of this 1982 song from The Nylon Curtain. This garden residency is proving to be very interesting.

[@leelinnell8581]

A very underrated gem. Wish he played this more. Same with 'She's Right On Time'.

[@peterfroloff]

Yes

[@elaineferreira5535]

I agree, The nylon curtain is one of The Best album, so many great songs.

[@maradonatotti5142]

THE VERY FIRST TIME PERFORMANCE EVER ! Love it Billy !!!!

[@mungo0211]

This is my all time favorite billy joel song..this and laura..the nylon curtain is his masterpiece...im.a huge beatles fan and it still gives me goosebumps

[@ym61]

This is such a great song from what is probably his best album. When I first heard it I thought it was John Lennon

[@iambarrykatz]

When he wrote the Nylon Curtain album, he says he was inspired by Lennon's death.

[@andrewyoung2796]

The album cuts are as good or better than the hits

[@maybeimjustadreamer7]

First time ever! So glad Billy is pulling out some of the "rare" stuff for this tour and for the MSG residency.

[@magnolialeaf8705]

That's why Billy and Sir Paul are frieds...

[@Wehiremonkeys]

This song was a very pleasant surprise for me when I played the "You're Only Human" 12" single I found cheap that day, it was a far better song than I ever imagined it could be.

[@josephsnearline2022]

I was at this show. I remember he played this just before he brought out Brian Johnson. I feel privileged to have been there to hear this live. I really like the arrangement they did. The string quartet was a nice touch.

[@miscellanyman263]

Billy is so obsessed with Paul McCartney haha

[@davidjunto1008]

This song, and this album, is Billy's tribute to John Lennon... But close..

[@John-du6ec]

Droll McCartney/gone lennon

[@howtodoitdude1662]

I love the chord progression of this song, so unique!

[@ScottlandShaffner0423]

Thanks for posting this gem!

[@savedbyjesusblood]

He should have played this on the Nylon Curtain tour.

[@manuelde2788]

thanks for sharing.its really amazing song

[@RobertNebelMedia]

Thank you for sharing. I just love this track and the added string section is awesome! Still there is nothing like actually being there.....

[@sithlordmikeyp]

Man I bet this sounded great with Lords of 52nd Street. Not bad here, but back in 82 with his better band I'm sure it was top tier.

[@officergregorystevens5765]

If Tommy would turn his damn amp down, use a different tone.. and not dominate the nuance or kill it rather when it comes to the suspended and extended chords Billy's playing here..

[@joshuazollar995]

Yeah, well that's another reason I kinda dislike Tommy

[@scottharrisohn6972]

His favorite album

[@howtodoitdude1662]

The album he’s most proud of.

[@riccardoangeli802]

Nessuno ha così tanti pezzi belli come Piano MAN

[@Pauleyh2]

Great live song

[@06dreamliner]

great song!

[@JayDeeIsMyName]

So, when is Billy gonna re-record this one with Sir Paul? I mean: that's it free hitpotential right there.