Billy Joel’s still got it at 73 years young! Melbourne Dec 10, 2022

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  • @James-tf8vg
    @James-tf8vg 2 года назад +3

    There's only one Billy Joel. Fantastic!!!. say goodbye to Hollywood

    • @nikita-dh5je
      @nikita-dh5je 2 года назад

      Billy is touring America with Stevie Nicks next year, she's his new Elton John I guess, I wonder how they will interact? He had to cancel MSG for health reason, hope he is ok.

  • @ericgiddio1259
    @ericgiddio1259 2 года назад +17

    There are moments in one's life that you'll never forget. Seeing Billy Joel will be one of those times. He is a consummate performer and gave 200%.

  • @chrisphoenixmusician
    @chrisphoenixmusician 2 года назад +10

    Billy Joel, the one and only. A crazy amount of crazy good songs and still doing them a lot of justice on stage. A living legend!

  • @gareth4045
    @gareth4045 2 года назад +9

    Was brilliant! A long drive with my pregnant wife, 20 hrs driving, but worth it such a great experience. A real professional. I hope when I am his age I can show such enthusiasm and skill😊

  • @TheCurrey
    @TheCurrey Год назад +1

    Got to be lucky to get tickets to the show with my wife. Especially wanted to make sure she got to see her favourite artist and we did. Seeing her smile and hear her favourite song of Billy’s being played was just magical. Kills me that we’re separated now.
    Such a wonderful show, the atmosphere and seeing a living legend doing what he does best.

  • @justAnotherJapanese
    @justAnotherJapanese Год назад +1

    Australia never ever stops attracting so many artists. I wish I could visit there someday.

  • @jaiduangban5955
    @jaiduangban5955 2 года назад +1

    I was there with my friend, it's was a great night even we are not his fans but he was great. 👍👍👍👍 We are very enjoy it.

  • @kingmarshmusic
    @kingmarshmusic 2 года назад +2

    Scenes from an Italian Restaurant was a particular highlight!

  • @peteroreilly7065
    @peteroreilly7065 2 года назад +16

    I was sitting in my car at work in 1973 and heard ‘if I only had the words’ from the just released Piano Man on the John Laws radio show. I rushed out and bought the vinyl album and took it to every party and told my mates this guy is going to be a super star and my mates laughed at me - no one had heard of him except me and John Laws. The rest was history. I did the same thing with ELO but that’s another story.

    • @shanethemuzz5060
      @shanethemuzz5060 2 года назад

      🤣🤣🤣.. yeh, right. For the braggers alone.

  • @kingmarshmusic
    @kingmarshmusic 2 года назад +6

    Sure does still have it! Marvellous concert - and Tina Arena was wonderful too!

  • @annelivalkama7451
    @annelivalkama7451 2 года назад +6

    I was there! I'm five rows from the stage, it was my wish to see him live that I thought I have to go to New York but he came to Melbourne. It was a magical night!

    • @ToeRingAdventures
      @ToeRingAdventures  2 года назад +1

      Wow you had the best seats in the house !

    • @annelivalkama7451
      @annelivalkama7451 2 года назад +1

      @@ToeRingAdventures It was worth all of it for the amazing night! I love Billy Joel's music as it was the music of my teenage years and helped me through so many events in my life. He was my first crush, 1983-95 Billy by the way I'm not into old men, so to see the man who I looked up to really made me happy.

  • @alexanderjefferies7740
    @alexanderjefferies7740 2 года назад +15

    Living in New Zealand I went and saw him in Auckland on the 3rd. Extraordinary experience, and absolutely worth the expensive ticket.
    As a professional pianist, despite being a classical pianist Billy Joel was always one of my idols growing up. Have loved his music ever since the first listen. She’s Always a Woman and Vienna were my highlights but he made Piano Man sound so fresh it was amazing. My dad often made me play piano man and the song had begun to feel dull to me but his performance rekindled the joy I had when I first heard it.
    Extraordinary showman and memories I will forever remember as I continue my journey as a musician!

    • @girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288
      @girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288 2 года назад +1

      Yes, I still remember the first time I heard piano man on the radio. I was working alone in the darkroom and into the weird red/yellow light comes this song and this story and this voice. Awesome memory.🎶🎵

    • @rebeccamain4813
      @rebeccamain4813 2 года назад +1

      We were also at the Auckland show. Such a amazing night. One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to!

  • @roxy5588
    @roxy5588 2 года назад +26

    I was there, the concert was incredible. One of the best I've ever seen! Billy rocked it! And the girl that did River Deep Mountain High was brilliant.

    • @jamesshepley2742
      @jamesshepley2742 2 года назад +4

      Crystal Taliefero, she was amazing. She's been Billy's back up singer since 1989

    • @Mia-vm6pl
      @Mia-vm6pl 2 года назад +2

      I saw him in New York last month at Madison Square Garden. Best concert I've ever been to.

    • @shanethemuzz5060
      @shanethemuzz5060 2 года назад

      @@Mia-vm6pl Well, u must be that young (not at heart), to not have seen great musicians from the 1970s and 1980s.

    • @shanethemuzz5060
      @shanethemuzz5060 Год назад

      @@Mia-vm6plWell, it seems as though you may not, when it comes to concerts. Billy Joel is definitely past his best, when performing Live. I remember from listening to concerts of his from 20 yrs ago from videos (and friends showing me from recordings of the concerts) from the Live concerts early this millenium & century - I noticed that. I still think from the 1998 concert that he paired with Elton John, he didn't sound as good as the 'River of Dreams' tour - of which he mainly performed tracks from that album being Blues & soul, as well as some minor tracks from his hits. I had seen him perform Live during the 2nd-half of the 1980s, and the 'Storm Front' Tour. He really started to wane in the late 1990s, even tho the ones who went to see the 1998 tour, mentioned to me that Billy Joel sounded better than Elton John. And I even had to agree with that. But it was somewhat of a disappointment of a performance. MJ was a better performance and singing wise, a cpl of yrs earlier at the SCG. I still thought that both Bowie (Reality tour), and the Prince tour of 2013, was a way better performance than what Billy Joel had brought out since 1998.

    • @shanethemuzz5060
      @shanethemuzz5060 Год назад

      @@Mia-vm6pl 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 As if, with concerts.

  • @markdallison-xg9ss
    @markdallison-xg9ss Год назад +1

    Without a doubt best concert ive been to ive seen billy a few times now and I will definitely be seeing him again when he comes back to Oz

  • @ianwatkins6202
    @ianwatkins6202 2 года назад +3

    I was there all the way from the UK just to see our man Billy!! Top Class as always!!😀😀

  • @tuveuxlademocratieoutuveux4692
    @tuveuxlademocratieoutuveux4692 Год назад +1

    *Amazing, he does sound like Paul McCartney more than ever...*

  • @michaelmcdonald3275
    @michaelmcdonald3275 2 года назад +2

    Brilliant - the best bits of - type of old style TV commercial - thanks mate !

  • @kjnm8113
    @kjnm8113 2 года назад +20

    One of the best concerts I've ever been too and I go to a lot of concerts.. I didn't want it to end!!

    • @rebeccamain4813
      @rebeccamain4813 2 года назад +1

      I went to the Auckland show the week before, definitely has to be one of the best concerts I’ve been to as well.

    • @shanethemuzz5060
      @shanethemuzz5060 2 года назад

      Anyone would say any of the musicians they like, is one of the best concerts they've ever been to. Billy Joel started to wane around the 2nd-half of the 1990s. And the last I saw Billy Joel was when he performed with Elton John in 1998. He wasn't as good as the 1980s when I went to see him perform or the previous tour of the 1998 one, 'River of Dreams'. I only went to that because it was pretty much his last recording album, and like soul music myself. Just like Simply Red.

  • @gerryferrara4371
    @gerryferrara4371 2 года назад +35

    Thanks for posting this. It was an amazing show, everybody sang from start to finish. He didn't have to ask the crowd to sing along. Weather was perfect too. Loved it.

    • @shanethemuzz5060
      @shanethemuzz5060 2 года назад +2

      He doesn't either at any of his concerts. People just do it, because he has been one of the best recording musicians ever.
      Btw, regarding another musician whom I saw back in the late 1980s as a teen, Dragon... were absolutely shit during the 2nd half of the 1980s, and love their songs. People sing at those as well.

    • @peterrimel8170
      @peterrimel8170 2 года назад

      Remember, the weather there is opposite of the States. December is late spring, early summer there. And I am SO grateful for the human who posted this. Takes me back decades

  • @rogersmith5371
    @rogersmith5371 Год назад +1

    I was at that show! He's still got it. The good news "I haven't released any new music in 30 years. The bad news I haven't released any new music in 30 years so you're going to hear the same old stuff you've heard before." GREAT - that's why we bought a ticket and went to the show to hear all the great old songs and he delivered in spades. Imagine 30 years ago at 43 saying I've got nothing more to say and no more songs to write. I'll play at Madison Square Garden till no one shows up and they're still showing up 30 years after the last album came out.

  • @gatorjay7972
    @gatorjay7972 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for posting .....The Aussies know how to do sing a long!

  • @Melbournelost66
    @Melbournelost66 2 года назад +3

    At the MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND one of worlds great stadiums! The legend does his thing in front of 76,000.

  • @stevemurrell6167
    @stevemurrell6167 2 года назад +3

    Looks like it was a great show. Billy sounds great. Fun night in Melbourne.

  • @Jono198520
    @Jono198520 2 года назад +19

    Always a woman was my highlight… when that high note comes the crowd all sang as one. What a night

    • @ToeRingAdventures
      @ToeRingAdventures  2 года назад

      totally! ❤

    • @testerbend9473
      @testerbend9473 2 года назад +1

      At least he knows what a woman is….

    • @KoreAmBear
      @KoreAmBear 2 года назад +1

      Goosebumps

    • @paulk9985
      @paulk9985 2 года назад

      @@testerbend9473 If this vid is sent to Katanji, she will just whine: Marsha Marsha Marsha!

  • @deanpfelton
    @deanpfelton 2 года назад +4

    I was there, great show. Allentown was my highlight. Thanks for posting!

    • @jotk5978
      @jotk5978 2 года назад +1

      Hey you beat me to it. Allentown for me also

  • @heathercole7564
    @heathercole7564 2 года назад +6

    What an amazing night in Melbourne,warm night, full stadium, and Billy Joel….AMAZING to be there.

  • @kevinriddell2105
    @kevinriddell2105 2 года назад +3

    Saw him on the River Of Dreams tour here in Perth. Was a great concert

  • @lisabyl3240
    @lisabyl3240 2 года назад +1

    I saw him last year in Orlando. Still amazing yes after all these years sounds the same unlike even Paul McCartney whose voice has aged. He has a lot of energy and so does his show. Still one of my Favorite entertainers. He is so talented and funny and entertaining. Great performance! God bless you Billy

  • @Raysha1811
    @Raysha1811 2 года назад +5

    It was a fantastic night. I also saw his Storm Front Tour too.
    I’m very grateful my wife purchased the tickets. We had a ball.

  • @NEMES1-S
    @NEMES1-S 2 года назад +3

    One of the greatest.
    Almost brought a tear…..!
    Music of this era forms the soundtrack of my life.

  • @siesonaladventures
    @siesonaladventures 2 года назад +7

    I am only a casual Billy Joel fan, it was my first time seeing him live last Saturday night and I wished he had sung "Honesty" For me that would been the cherry on top!

    • @ToeRingAdventures
      @ToeRingAdventures  2 года назад +4

      First time for me too. There’s a few songs left off the play list that would have been great to hear. I’d be happy to stick around another hour 😂

    • @shanethemuzz5060
      @shanethemuzz5060 2 года назад +2

      I've heard him sing "Honesty" live a couple of times, when he has played out here in Oz.

  • @redmondhenry398
    @redmondhenry398 2 года назад +6

    What an amazing night, thanks for letting us re live it

  • @lukewoodward5184
    @lukewoodward5184 2 года назад +15

    What an incredible night! Thanks so much to Billy Joel, Tina Arena and their amazing bands!

  • @peterrimel8170
    @peterrimel8170 2 года назад +1

    I remember seeing him in the late 70’s. He was vibrant, thin, and moved all around the stage. While he has mellowed out since then, his voice and music will last forever. See him while you can. He is a New York and American treasure.

  • @aclassmedicine3306
    @aclassmedicine3306 2 года назад +2

    A life long fan. Brilliant vocally after all these years. He is the “entertainer”! Awesome sound quality too!!

    • @shanethemuzz5060
      @shanethemuzz5060 2 года назад

      The only entertainer was "The Entertainer", Freddie Mercury... Queen. Don't start me now, they've never been my favourite band. Never will be.

  • @craigedwards2940
    @craigedwards2940 2 года назад +1

    You have to hand it to Billy Joel, talent is talent, and he's got it. Tina Arena wishes she had it.

  • @cassybarra
    @cassybarra 2 года назад +2

    Went with my family, what an amazing performance!

  • @nickapplebee1971
    @nickapplebee1971 2 года назад +6

    Bucket list ✅ left speechless...wow...

  • @TheSkirvo
    @TheSkirvo 2 года назад +5

    Fourth time seeing Billy live and at 73 he hasn't lost it at all . His band, though not the originals are amazing too

  • @scottsmith1455
    @scottsmith1455 2 года назад +4

    Saw him a couple years ago in NYC at the Garden, he was absolutely amazing!! Billy is genius and brilliant performer!!

  • @leannemayor5755
    @leannemayor5755 2 года назад +3

    Wow on my birthday god how I would have loved to have to to see him. He still sounds just like he did all those yrs ago

  • @landztranz
    @landztranz 2 года назад +1

    Gr8! Thanks for posting this!

  • @79SHANEO
    @79SHANEO 2 года назад +2

    Special moment indeed being there for this event, won't forget it that's for sure, especially Piano Man. Just wow.

  • @scottrutherford8203
    @scottrutherford8203 2 года назад +2

    It was an absolutely fantastic night, what an incredible performer, one of the favourite concerts of my life. Billy even played my favourite song of his which surprised me, Downeaster Alexa.

  • @melodyradburn1589
    @melodyradburn1589 2 года назад +6

    Thanks for filming and sharing, well done…. He’s still got it at 73!

  • @donaldkagel1952
    @donaldkagel1952 2 года назад +3

    Its hard to believe that it has been 50 years since I first heard Billy on radio station WMMR in Philadelphia back in 1972 . Ed Sciaky was the host DJ .

  • @laudanum669
    @laudanum669 2 года назад +3

    I have seen Billy twice in the last four years at MSG in NYC. I was so lucky to grab a front row ticket for one of the shows. The best thing about Billy is that even in his 70's his voice sounds great and unlike other older performers like Elton John Billy doesn't have to change the style or tempo to fit an aging voice.

    • @nikita-dh5je
      @nikita-dh5je 2 года назад

      Billy is touring America with Stevie Nicks next year, she's his new Elton John I guess, I wonder how they will interact? He had to cancel MSG for health reason, hope he is ok.

  • @davidpicard5376
    @davidpicard5376 2 года назад +3

    Never expected anything less from such a legend! Must admit that I was floored by his youthful voice belying his years and his charisma and comedic presence. He owned it!
    Luckily I saw him in Auckland just recently and prior to was debating whether I should go. Thank God I did.

  • @nategoeslive
    @nategoeslive 2 года назад +3

    Someone is doing a great job with that sound mix.

  • @kevinfrancis6033
    @kevinfrancis6033 2 года назад +2

    Saw Billy around 1990 in Perth WA.... Excellent

  • @stuartmiller7419
    @stuartmiller7419 2 года назад +3

    Ever since its release in the '80s, when I've seen or heard Billy projecting ('singing' does not describe it well enough) 'A Matter of Trust' towards my ears, I always think that very few songs are as emotionally satisfying. This amongst so many brilliant performances.

  • @KayKatsivas
    @KayKatsivas 2 года назад +6

    I wish I could have been there - he is SO tremendous in concert...a consummate
    performer

  • @JLSydney
    @JLSydney 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for posting this. I went down there from Sydney for it. The great man never disappoints 👌

  • @cs5413
    @cs5413 2 года назад +3

    You have done fantastically well to capture our memories I was in B4 sec. good to see the whole stadium
    It was amazing no matter where

  • @DirtyMikeTM
    @DirtyMikeTM 2 года назад +3

    wow great voice still at 73

  • @garynewton1263
    @garynewton1263 2 года назад +2

    Melbourne is STILL the music capital of the southern hemisphere! ✌

  • @SM-yd8hq
    @SM-yd8hq 2 года назад +3

    It was absolutely fantastic.

  • @justlittleolme7977
    @justlittleolme7977 2 года назад +8

    We absolutely loved this concert! Billy was brilliant! 🎼🎶🎵🎤🥰

  • @sidboraus6151
    @sidboraus6151 2 года назад +5

    Great concert wow he's amazing .🌟🌟🌟

  • @trentterryfriends3934
    @trentterryfriends3934 2 года назад +3

    It was an amazing night I went to the pub afterwards and had a chat with a bunch of awesome people who were also there and our shared love for Billy Joel brought us all together

  • @teganb4747
    @teganb4747 2 года назад +8

    Was honestly such an amazing night. And his band was so incredibly talented! Crystal's voice was amazing!

    • @ToeRingAdventures
      @ToeRingAdventures  2 года назад

      I agree, wish I had captured Crystal's performance, she was phenomenal!

    • @teganb4747
      @teganb4747 2 года назад +3

      Here's her performance in Auckland

  • @TheSkysTheLimit90
    @TheSkysTheLimit90 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing. Was such a special night. My OH wouldn’t tape anything he’s too In the moment.. & my phone had a mental breakdown. So thank you for posting. I’d give anything for another gig here.

  • @chrisj9855
    @chrisj9855 2 года назад +7

    Thank you so much for sharing this video. He’s been my musical hero since I was a kid. I flew from Sydney to see this show. He did a solid 2½ hours and I loved every minute of it. I figured that I’ll probably never see him perform again in Australia, so I savoured every moment. Long live the Piano Man. 🎼🎹🎤

  • @testerbend9473
    @testerbend9473 2 года назад +3

    Ooohh I envy those up the front!!

  • @vannat77svt96
    @vannat77svt96 2 года назад +3

    My Life was Brilliant live

  • @helenbrookshaw7263
    @helenbrookshaw7263 Год назад +1

    Love Billy and didn't mind travelling from Perth. Shame that Tina was the support but you can't win everything .

  • @noelenehazell8454
    @noelenehazell8454 2 года назад +4

    Thank you SO MUCH for posting this - I travelled from interstate to see this show and it was worth every cent! I did take a few videos of my own, but yours helped me to re-live the show. Fantastic! A night of classic live music and amazing atmosphere I will never forget :-)

  • @paularose9407
    @paularose9407 2 года назад +5

    Thanks for making this video. I was so caught up in the moments I never took any pictures. This is great. Tina Arena was absolutely amazing BTW.

  • @aussiesith
    @aussiesith 2 года назад +6

    We were further up the grandstand so we had a limited view of the stage, however the atmosphere of the crowd as well as the showmanship of both Billy Joel and Tina Arena made for a totally electric night.

  • @kamfan80
    @kamfan80 2 года назад +3

    Was a damn great gig! Was on the floor myself💖🇦🇺💖

  • @paulstanley2825
    @paulstanley2825 2 года назад +8

    The atmosphere at this show was electric, so glad I went. I was in block B1 so got sort of a side view of stage but was still reasonably close. I'm surprised my voice isn't completely shot after last night.

    • @ToeRingAdventures
      @ToeRingAdventures  2 года назад +3

      haha yeah it felt like a karaoke singalong of some of the all time greats but the actual artist is in front of you....so enjoyable

  • @dw89music73
    @dw89music73 2 года назад +2

    My parents went to this gig.

  • @EBSLovesGaming
    @EBSLovesGaming 2 года назад +4

    Hey whoever put this video montage together, awesome job 👍🏻 I can remember going to see Phil Collins solo in 1990 and with Genesis in 2007 both were amazing shows.

  • @angemaidment5640
    @angemaidment5640 2 года назад +1

    So disappointed there was only one show. I would’ve loved to be there.

  • @testerbend9473
    @testerbend9473 2 года назад +3

    When music was just damn good!!!!

  • @gazstaf
    @gazstaf 2 года назад +3

    Was a super night👍

  • @BrandonBeard
    @BrandonBeard 2 года назад +2

    Great video from 6 miles back 😀😉👍

    • @ToeRingAdventures
      @ToeRingAdventures  2 года назад +1

      hahaha thanks (I think) 😉

    • @BrandonBeard
      @BrandonBeard 2 года назад +1

      @Toe Ring Adventures It reminds me of my seat at the last Elton John tour. The huge screens and great sound still.make it a great concert.

  • @geawillemse3513
    @geawillemse3513 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for posting this. Went to the concert in NZ. Totally epic, a dream come true. ❤

  • @rachy4488
    @rachy4488 2 года назад +3

    Wish I'd bought the tickets straight away 😔

  • @jamessinacore6991
    @jamessinacore6991 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for posting. I saw him here in Texas in 2019 and hoping to see him again in April with Stevie Nicks. Gotta get the scratch together to do it. 🤞

  • @russellhull5741
    @russellhull5741 2 года назад +3

    It was a magical night

  • @richardmacdonald1310
    @richardmacdonald1310 2 года назад +1

    Loved your cameo performance 👏

  • @selinas8039
    @selinas8039 2 года назад +2

    Got to finally see Billy Joel live at rockies baseball stadium and he sang 26 songs

  • @privatepenguin3137
    @privatepenguin3137 2 года назад +4

    Awesome - I'm seeing him with Stevie Nicks as the opening act next September.

  • @robinmurray5566
    @robinmurray5566 2 года назад +3

    THANKYOU so much for this! Such a great show! 😍

  • @jimilove7773
    @jimilove7773 2 года назад +2

    Thanks!

  • @angelarasmussen1800
    @angelarasmussen1800 2 года назад +5

    Just makes you wonder how many times he has played some of those songs, especially the oldest ones. His voice at 73 is incredible. I suppose he protects it?! It is a multi-million-dollar asset.

  • @deddymusiksendiri
    @deddymusiksendiri 2 года назад +2

    I like just the way you are

  • @testerbend9473
    @testerbend9473 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for the compilation!

  • @derekmooney2771
    @derekmooney2771 2 года назад +4

    I know he always seems to be apologetic that he is performing stuff from decades ago and has'nt produced anything new of note for many many years.
    Hey Billy - when your body of work is at this level it really does'nt matter my friend!

  • @joccuthill3695
    @joccuthill3695 2 года назад +4

    an awesome night, even though he says he's no mick jagger, he certainly had the moves

  • @garynewton1263
    @garynewton1263 2 года назад +2

    My life, Modern woman, Tell her about it, Moving out, Only the good die young and Code of silence are my favourites. 🎼🎧

  • @kerenmcsweeney
    @kerenmcsweeney 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for that

  • @davidbrennan3613
    @davidbrennan3613 2 года назад +1

    An incredible artist

  • @kevingodding9316
    @kevingodding9316 2 года назад +1

    Great Video 👍👍👍👍😊

  • @LJY08
    @LJY08 2 года назад +3

    How must it feel to hear your audience sing your own songs back to you?

  • @dimitriosdaskalakis6127
    @dimitriosdaskalakis6127 2 года назад +2

    Loved it. What a kickass show. Beautiful night. Thanks for posting. You don't happen to have his performance of Zanzibar? Love that one. 🙏🏼

    • @ToeRingAdventures
      @ToeRingAdventures  2 года назад +1

      I don’t think so….wish I had :)

    • @dimitriosdaskalakis6127
      @dimitriosdaskalakis6127 2 года назад +2

      @@ToeRingAdventures damn wish I'd have filmed every song. We were sitting on ground level seats. Anyway your video is great and sound is better than mine

  • @dougsteeleguitar
    @dougsteeleguitar 2 года назад +1

    I was there!!@

  • @onofrecasas1153
    @onofrecasas1153 2 года назад +1

    QUE VENGA A MEXICO !! pinche Billy Joel CHINGONAZO !!

  • @philbis2774
    @philbis2774 2 года назад +4

    Melbourne is alive