Billy Joel/NY,USA 2020

The fastest release of the much talked about day when Jon Bon Jovi jumped into Billy Joel’s latest live! Billy has now stopped performing in Japan and even world tours (last year, he performed live at Wembley Stadium for one day), and it seems like he is concentrating solely on live performances in the United States. Among them, Madison Square Garden is where the number of performances continues to increase. On the contrary, he immediately performed a live performance this year at the venue that has become his perfect “home.” The stage held on January 25th was not only the first MSG show of the year, but it was also a big topic day, as Bon Jovi was able to jump in as before. The Odin recording that was quickly documented and appeared on the internet is of great quality. Although it is not in a state that can be described as “just like a soundboard recording,” it still captures the performance with a very lively sound image. At the same time, the sense of realism unique to Odins recording, which fully absorbed the enthusiasm at The Garden two weeks ago from now, is also wonderful. That’s why Bon Jovi was so excited when Billy introduced him to the intro of “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me.” What makes me happy above all is that this excitement does not overwhelm the performance, and it is captured in a pleasant balance without any sarcasm. What’s more, the song was mainly sung by Bon Jovi, and the audience was even more excited as it turned into a complete solo performance by Bon Jovi. The next song, “Big Shot,” is mainly sung by Billy, and when it comes to the chorus, he is replaced by Bon Jovi. What’s most wonderful about it is the sound quality of his powerful singing voice, which feels so real. And the entire show was filled with excitement as it was the first stage of the year at Billy’s beloved The Garden. “The River of Dreams” includes the Beatles’ “A Hard Day’s Night,” and the finale, “You May Be Right,” includes Led Zeppelin’s “Rock And Roll,” a development that even non-Billy fans can enjoy. The finishing touch is that after “Movin’ Out”, the second half of Derek and Dominos’ “Layla” is played in its entirety. After finishing that, Billy plays the intro of the same song, which is the most hilarious thing. On the other hand, it is also attractive that “Modern Woman” is a repertoire that can be said to be a hidden gem of Eighty’s Billy, which is a favorite among enthusiasts. The audience is enthusiastic in front of these performances and Bon Jovi’s jump, but it feels good to hear the big chorus in front of the Billy classic. It’s almost like we’re under the illusion that we’re actually a nation. Yet, this sense of realism is captured in an exquisite balance without interfering with the performance. Just the ideal audience recording. Of course, this is an excellent audience album that captures Billy, who is still steadily performing at his own pace, and captures the “now” moment, but above all, Bon Jovi jumps in and performs with two heroes of the New York area. You can also enjoy it as a document of the dream stage where co-starring came true. Even though it was only two songs, his passionate singing showed off his overwhelming presence. Therefore, we will deliver the latest moving and exciting live performance that is a must-see not only for Billy maniacs but also for Bon Jovi maniacs! Live at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY, USA 25th January 2020 PERFECT SOUND Disc 1 (79:34) 1. Intro 2. Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway) 3. Pressure 4. The Entertainer 5. Vienna 6. The Downeaster Alexa 7. Modern Woman 8. Don’t Ask Me Why 9. New York State of Mind 10. The Stranger 11. Allentown 12. She’s Always a Woman 13. Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song) 14. Say Goodbye to Hollywood 15. I Go to Extremes 16. My Life Disc 2(59:30) 1. It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me (with Jon Bon Jovi) 2. Big Shot (with Jon Bon Jovi) 3. The River of Dreams 4. Nessun dorma (Mike Delguidice on vocal) 5. Scenes From an Italian Restaurant 6. Piano Man 7. We Didn’t Start the Fire 8. Uptown Girl 9. Only the Good Die Young 10. You May Be Right Billy Joel – Lead Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Harmonica Dave Rosenthal – Keyboards Mark Rivera – Saxophones, Percussion, Vocals Crystal Taliefero – Percussion, Saxophone, Vocals Tommy Byrnes – Guitars, Vocals Andy Cichon – Bass, Vocals Chuck Burgi – Drums Carl Fischer – Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone Mike Delguidice – Guitar, Vocals Special Guest – Jon Bon Jovi