Billy Joel - The Downeaster 'Alexa' (Live at the Los Angeles Sports Arena, April 1990)
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2019
- Billy Joel performing “The Downeaster 'Alexa'" Live at the Los Angeles Sports Arena, April 1990
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Lyrics:
Well I'm on the Downeaster Alexa
And I'm cruising through Block Island Sound
I have charted a course to the vineyard
But tonight I am Nantucket bound
We took on diesel back in Montauk yesterday
Left this morning from the bell in Gardiner's Bay
Like all the locals here I've had to sell my home
Too proud to leave I worked my fingers to the bone
So I could own my Downeaster Alexa
And I go where the ocean is deep
There are giants out there in the canyons
And a good captain can't fall asleep
I got bills to pay and children who need clothes
I know there's fish out there but where God only knows
They say these waters aren't what they used to be
But I got people back on land who count on me
So if you see my Downeaster Alexa
And if you work with the rod and the reel
Tell my wife I am trolling Atlantis
And I still have my hands on the wheel
Now I drive my Downeaster Alexa
More and more miles from shore every year
Since they tell me I can't sell no stripers
And there's no luck in sword fishing here
I was a bay man like my father was before
Can't make a living as a bay man anymore
There ain't much future for a man who works the sea
But there ain't no island left for islanders like me
Yeah yeah yeah oh
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Are you fuckin' kidding me? What an incredible performance by Billy and all the musicians. One of those rare occurrences where the live performance surpasses the original. Truly a masterpiece of a masterpiece. What a treat that this moment in history was captured for all to share.
It's March 2022 and this song still gives me shivers.
Beautifully said!
No! We’re NOT kiddin’
Mark Rivera keeps getting younger as Joel ages, but no sign of aging here, Billy is at his best voice as if this had to be the last date on the tour. Violinist (Joel gave a shout out at the end by not for us?) rocked it better than Perlman - minus the vio-face. Sadly this was one of the final gigs with Liberty on drums (huge falling out) truly the backbone of those (and this) performance!
Well said. It’s rare, but here the live performance was better than the original (which was amazing)
There is something about this song, it emits a powerful vibe.
reverb
Yeah the destruction of a lifestyle
Because it concerns a serious topic. Generations destroyed.
Bay men are powerful
I've lived this life...and loved my shelter island gurl.
I'm a drummer, and I can tell you that drummer is working his finger to the bone
Liberty De Vito
Yes he's the best drummer on the planet. Liberty DeVitto.
Only problem is that's not Liberty Devitto...
@@JC-ed4xmNope that's not Liberty !
@@billynolanjr2266 it is Liberty.
This is one of the most haunting songs I know. I never tire of it. So powerful.
Song
chord progression
check out the song:
Dream Theater - Misunderstood
yes. nothing else to say.
I was at this show. Worked at a Music store called Music Plus in Marina Del Rey, CA. We had 2nd row. What an amazing concert that was!!!
me,too....in seating right behind the band...best concert
Violin guy killed that solo Deng
I think that dude is... ruclips.net/video/L7DftwZ1FQM/видео.html
Jean Luc Ponty
I appreciate this
Glad i grew up during this time of musical genius. Today, we really don't have anyone comparable.
Check out some stuff in the Metal genre. The musicianship by some is incredible.
This exactly what modern music us missing, great song, great musicians playing so tight with real passion, great stuff😊
Time changes as well as music, I agree that modern music has flaws but people are going to like different stuff, me personally I love Billy’s music
If "epic" ever applies... Can we name any modern equivalent??
My thoughts exactly 👍
Jean Luc Ponty kills the violin solo. Get chills every time i hear this beautiful song especially this version. Billy's voice sounds amazing.
I agree!!! Too much better the young woman violinist al stage of Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, June 1990
Having been born and raised on Long Island, this has always been my favorite song.
Billy Joel is our patron saint.
This is arguably his best performance of this song to include the studio/album version.
He is that.
My son actually turned me on to this song after watching the hangover 2 because he was paying attention to the important part.❤️
This reminds me of my Uncle in Ireland- small farmer- the government wants to close small farms. He had to sell cattle every winter they made up some phoney policy about drains. Complete crap- it would cost too much to install these drains, so he had to sell his cattle every winter. It would put him out of business. Such crap, he kept a tidy farm, and a farm that was in the family for 210 years, it broke his heart. I can so relate to this song,
no cell phones. A better time for our country
Everytime I hear this song I can't help but to think of my home . Long Island.
I dont like seafood but i dig this track
Billy is a legend
I am not the biggest Billy Joel fan, but this really is a beautiful tune.
Guarda le sue performance live anni 80 poi mi dirai
Actually he's a prick. Wonderful music from a genuine ass. From my parents house you could see the harbor where he wrote. I didn't live on Longuyland for a short time I GREW UP THERE. The song was written as a fundraiser for BAYMEN. NOT LONG LINERS NOT NET FISHERS BAYMEN. And the most important line in the song "there ain't no Island left for Islanders like me. I grew up with t heir kids. Its all McManions and crappy vineyards.
Only Billy Joel can look cool playing the accordion and write such a powerful song at the same time.
That violin at the end is just unbelievable
Jean Luc Ponty!
He is great!
@@rlh5870 You Betcha! 👋
The guy who played the violin, his outfit was 🔥😂. I love this song. It’s beautiful.
enter the man the myth the legend: ruclips.net/video/L7DftwZ1FQM/видео.html
Jean Luc Ponte and his trademark blue violin. 💙
He kinda looks like Coach from Survivor lol
Agreed.
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There really aint no island left for islanders like me. My home is a shadow of its former self
Still one of the best live performers in the world. Billy the whole crew of musicians just inspiring
One of the greatest Songs in Music History...and Billy is such an incredible Singer...
Billy’s songwriting creates eternal masterpieces. This Song brings me to tears every time I hear it and gives me strength to keep working and providing for my beautiful girls. God bless you Alexa I sing your fathers songs to my little girls every night... 🙏
with the world's famous unknown violinist J.L.Ponty. Great !
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He is a great violinist 👍🏻
The truth touches us all !! Thanks Billy Joel.
If you lived on Long Island NY, you would understand. It was a real struggle for the fisherman who tried to make a living and a life for their family. Billy Joel wrote many great songs. This one comes from his heart. The boat was named after his daughter
Billy's boat is the Alexa Ray
Absolutely stunning! Better than the studio version, and that one is amazing! Chills every time i listen to this! The violin solo is insane!
This song hits even harder when you watch the perfect storm
that violin work is wicked!!
Wow. Just wow. Powerful! Billy Joel is the man! And what a band!
top 5 song in my entire 45 year life.
Jean-Luc Ponty is the God of Electric Violin. What a guest helping out an already stellar band. ❤
I've got bills to pay and children who need clothes, I know there's fish out there but where God only knows. So simple yet, so powerful!
There’s nothing this man can’t relate too! I lived in Long Island too, for a short time. It’s beautiful out there. It’s that of him being an Islander. He feels what he’s a community is feeling & suffering in the fishing industry. The families that depended on their husbands to go out into the sea, and bring in a nice load of fish. To survive the season!!! Billy Joel is such a compassionate man on so many levels! His music speaks about them all!!! Such a genius in every area of his life & experiences! 💙✝️🛐❤️🕯🕊
Hello Helen Horonzy,
How're you doing?
Is nice meeting you here.
Two masters on stage: Billy and Jean-Luc Ponty on violin. Incredible performance by the drummer.
I couldn't have said it better
Billy is very clever
A great musician
voice performance amazing
Hello Rosa Linhares,
How're you doing?
Is nice meeting you here.
Just insane! Ok so on the basis of just his skills with instruments, Billy is awesome. Add to that his song writing and on top of that his singing and you’ve got an artist that qualifies as a force of nature! This man is a GENIUS!
Is that J. L. Ponty?
Dios mío man. Increíble.
My favorite artist of all time, and I'm finally going to see him perform in September at the Garden!! Lifelong dream has been set!
he can play any kinda instromental?
accordion too?🤔
wow, oh my 😊❤️amazing❤️☺️
it has keys
He's a pianist, which translates quite well to the accordion.
Hello Sei Ta,
How're you doing?
Is nice meeting you here.
My all time favorite Billy Joel creation.
Billy would make a good commentator about culture, politics, the media, etc. when his singing days are over.
damn that drummer is insanely brilliant,them ghost notes..good lord.
Liberty deVitto
Terrific drummer
This song keeps coming up in my dreams.
Literally half woke up this morning with this stuck on repeat in my head 😂 worse ways to wake up. Take care my man 👍
@@04brobinson33damn, two years since i made that comment, but i still play billy joel live every day
This guy's voice is underrated. He can be a total belter.
Jesus Christ. Billy Joel is so amazing.
This just makes you feel some way. Can’t describe it but it’s pretty amazing.
1 of the best ever.
Very powerful song and message. Top three in billys catalog imo
The drumer is killing it!!!
Ich bin kein Fan von Billy Joel, aber dieser Song ist nur noch genial. Wurde vor einigen Jahren tatsächlich in D mal im Radio gespielt, da dachte ich mir, was ist denn das? Bin normalwerweise Fan von Metal, aber das höre ich mir seitdem regelmässig an. Einfach Klasse!
I am not a big Joel fan but this song kicks ass and Jon Luc Ponty don't hurt either.
gorgeous performance.
Great song
Billy Joel the bestest
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The powerful power of billy Joel is transmitted. It is a masterpiece
Hello Marunasu Oyaki,
How're you doing?
Is nice meeting you here.
Miss you Billy and your music. Today's music is shite! There will never be another Billy Joel.
Having Jean Luc Ponty playing for you is a real treat ... it's like having Elon Musk fixing the electrical installation of your house ... the other live versions of this song are not the same ...
Horrible analogy with Elon douche bag
My favourite Billy Joel song
Never saw this version. Jean Luc Ponty on violin you got to be kidding me! Maybe the best rock, fusion, prog violinists ever. Great, powerful Joel song.
I am happy to have found that song which is for me one of the masterpieces of music in the last 40 years.
what a fucking song!! that's what music was meant to be.
bravo
Incredible Performance
Got to be my favourite live song alongside "the Entainter" and "The Piano Man"!
As a long islander who moved to FL … absolutely gorgeous
This song is so sad but great. The state of our oceans and seas today makes this song heartbreaking.
❤️❤️
Great version
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Billy Joel gives his all, performing in concert. Elton John and Billy Joel played a giant piano with keyboards on both ends. At the original Cowboys stadium in Irving TX and it was beyond description. I love this song a lot!
Billy is an incredible talent. That voice alone would be enough.
I've watched this video a thousand times, best version ever only one problem, there's no such thing as enough volume unless it's cranked on my shaker stereo In the Mustang. I'm surprised it still has any windows.
Saw him do this on the Stormfront tour 1989 Landover Maryland......one of his best songs!
Just brilliant
why is his live performance of this in NY the same year not on RUclips anymore?
This song had JUST come out wen he played it here.
@Billy Joel yeah, for me, that is the absolute favorite song - the sound and lyrics are incredible, just filling every cell of my body, touching the soul, making me just dive into it. It is a song about the interconnection of men and nature, deeper than thoughts, mind, arguments can go. THANK YOU for your gifts!!!
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Simply brilliant
One of my all time favorites
Every time I listen to this song I hear something new. Great songs are living beings 🥰
very rare that a rock song features a kick ass violin solo. this song does it. billy joel can truly make anything amazing.
I could hear this song on and on. and on. And Im doing it. On and on. Reminds me of life!
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What a nice comment Anka. Are you a little sad when you listen to this song it sure makes feel a little sad but, just like you, I can't stop listening to this song. From one human being to another human being I hope all is well with you sweety
What a song!
This song makes you wants to listen over and over again..
Absolutely incredible. Billy Joel is a true artist. Sings and creates from the heart.
You are loved ❤❤
Love your music 🎶! Thank you, Sir!
❤❤
Phenomenal!
One of the best songs in the World ❤
Dear Billy, thank you for this gem! 💙
My favorite Billy Joel song
Great performance, love to live those old times🥹
Wow! I have a lump in the throat listening to this ❤🔥
Liberty DeVito on the drums working those fingers to the bone.
One of the best Billy songs
Awesome to see Jean Luc Ponty doing his String thing with billy!
Semplicemente meravigliosa canzone e interpretazione caro Billy Joel ♥ Grazie e Complimenti!! @ Buon inizio settimana!! ♪•♪
Brava ❤️
It took me two days to find the brilliant violinist...Jean Luc Ponty. 😊
Ponty is the best ever! You must ear "The rite of the Strings": ruclips.net/video/j-reZDyn2XE/видео.html, a trio with Al Di Meola y Stanley Clarke...
New country, great song by Jean Luc👍🏻
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Extraordinario Billy. Un verdadero intérprete se revela en vivo. Piel de gallina con esta canción ❤
most magical song ever
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Is nice meeting you here.
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One of my favourite songs. Unbelieveble artist.
great version, that vocal jfc.
I love you Billy
So goooodd😊👍🏻
The violin guy ❤