God I went to a concert with these two in 2011, God Lord it was massively wonderful. Every single tune of both an exquisite mind-blower; as they sang each other's tunes down through time....I cried so many tunes away.....Good Lord Heaven!
Go to one of his concerts and watch him, at 65 years old, singing live for almost 3 hours without a break. Then say he can't sing anymore. He consistently sings live all around the world and can still sell out stadiums just him and the piano, he's certainly got something special that artists these days haven't had to work quite as hard for.
@@huntingerhes doing way better than 2019 now in 2023 hes sounded better than he did a decade ago. last time i think he sounded this consistently good was 2010-2013
This song is too 'Billy Joel-ish' so that this time Elton can't make it sound like it were one of his hits, such a rare thing to be honest. Fantastic tune from the late '70s.
For those discussing Billy's rig at this concert: It's a Kurzweil PC2x inside a grand piano shell used to control a Kurzweil PC2r below the stage so his tech can change the sounds
Mark Rivera is a master. So they're off a bit.....they're still Elton John and Billie Joel!!!! I was there. No words to explain the feeling of seeing him live it’s an experience. Honestly
I would guess roland......becuase the yamaha modules have much less expansion bays. Billy plays on an old NY steinway. I think their microphone system is an earthworks bar microphone system designed for acoustic pianos......retails around 3k for the mic. I play on a tyros 4 yamaha and I have the just the way you are sound down.....check it out on my page..... but I just use the stock yamaha tones.
Are you that stupid? Billy Joel started playing music in the 60's like Elton. They both achieved fame within a few years of each other and sing differently and write songs that don't sound like each other! Do your damn homework and just because your a fan of Elton's don't rag on Billy! Both are fabulous musicians and legendary entertainers!
Sorry Linda.. I'm realist and you a fan of Billy.. He says elton was a his hero. Not the opposite. Elton is another planet artist. and his hits around the world are ten times Billy who, outside the Usa, is almost unknow if not for 2-3 songs
+Thevolumex I'm truly sorry your so ignorant on your musical knowledge. Next time please do your homework. Neither gentleman is ten times above the other in musical talent. In other words there both brilliant and super talented artists and songwriters, have both sold a ton of records in various countries, have both toured in numerous countries and sold out in multiple stadiums and arenas and are fans of one another. By the way Ray Charles is the artist that Billy Joel most looked up to his entire life along with the Beatles. Billy also has fans around THE WORLD asking him to come play in there country again. That's pretty odd considering that you said....."He is barely known outside of America". By the way....I am a huge fan of Elton's and Billy's and have CD'S of both and had there records growing up. Next time please do your homework and respect both of these fine artists. I'm sure whatever country your from it is possible to get on the internet and look up basic information and facts. God bless.😀
Dear Linda... these are the billy Joel hits in Austria: 5 in Top50 (Elton 25) and only 2top10. austriancharts.at/search.asp?search=billy%20joel&cat=s Here you look in Germany: 7 top100 (Elton's 50!) and only 2top10. www.offiziellecharts.de/suche Here in France: 1 top50 www.lescharts.com/search.asp?search=billy+joel&cat=s Here in Switzerland 2 Top50 hitparade.ch/song/Billy-Joel/The-River-Of-Dreams-2678 Here in Uk: 15 top50 (elton are 80) www.officialcharts.com/artist/16696/billy-joel/ Here in New Zealand. 5 top50 www.flavourofnz.co.nz/index.php?qpageID=search%20rianz&qartistid=1073#n_view_location Here in Australia: 4 top50 australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Billy+Joel&titel=The+River+Of+Dreams&cat=s Here in Belgie: 10 top50 (Elton are 45 top50) and only 3 top10 www.ultratop.be/nl/search.asp?search=billy%20joel&cat=s Here in Norvegian market. 2 top50 norwegiancharts.com/search.asp?search=billy+joel&cat=s Here in Italy: 2 Top50 (Elton are 38) www.hitparadeitalia.it/indici/per_interprete/aj.htm
So.. I'm realist. Billy is a star in Usa. But not outside. The hits compared with elton or even the Beatles is like a joke.. and not less with a real genius father of all like Ray Charles... Best Regards
Am I the only one that thinks both Billy Joel and Elton John seemed pretty hammered that night? Both where terribly off key, slow, and the articulation was bad. Huge fan of both artists (although I prefer Billy) and both sound great both in the studio and onstage normally. Amazing what a bit of alcohol can do to a person.
ukuleletheatre That’s how the trading parts works. And Elton sounded better than Billy in this performance. Don’t shit talk a musician who’s a million times better than the other guy he’s with.
Oh my God, how dreadful they sound! If two strangers would have performed like that at a Karaoke bar they would have been booed off the stage.. They usually sound so great together, or are their voices enhanced by sound technology. Was Joel drunk? That crap sounded worse than the most toxic rap music. I am a huge fan -- of both, but that was dreadful.
Look - you're absolutely right Don. But if you've written the Yellow Brick Road Album, the Don't Shoot Me album, the Piano Man album, the Stranger, The Bridge, the Turnstiles album - well, you can get up on stage and play chopsticks and you'll be forgiven ... :-)
Fuz Capp Woah Woah Woah, Elton can get up on stage anywhere and perform (just watch some videos.) Billy Can’t due to him usually playing at stadiums and MSG. I blame Billy and the sound system
Two giants performing an amazing song. Too bad Elton had surgery so he can't sing as well, and Billy was just sounding pretty terrible. I'm not baggin' on them, they're both extremely talented. I just think it was a bad performance.
@@howtodoitdude1662i think he oversung candle in the wind. i mean in general he oversung elton's songs. i think elton did a very good new york state of mind a much more conservative chill version back in the 1994 f2f tour
What could be better than Elton John and Billy Joel together and singing each others'songs!
Rob Halford singing Iron Maiden and Bruce Dickinson singing Judas Priest. That would be amazing!
elton ÷ billy= real music
This equation confused my calculator
God I went to a concert with these two in 2011, God Lord it was massively wonderful. Every single tune of both an exquisite mind-blower; as they sang each other's tunes down through time....I cried so many tunes away.....Good Lord Heaven!
Go to one of his concerts and watch him, at 65 years old, singing live for almost 3 hours without a break. Then say he can't sing anymore. He consistently sings live all around the world and can still sell out stadiums just him and the piano, he's certainly got something special that artists these days haven't had to work quite as hard for.
I just saw him last week. He’s now 75! My report: he’s better than ever. Sounded amazing and his presence was out of this world. A true talent.
@@donaldcruse3402 yeah I saw him in 2019 and again in 2023 rescheduled because of covid.
Here will area in 2022 and I’m seeing both Elton and Billy separately and they still do amazing. Can’t wait to see them.
@@huntingerhes doing way better than 2019 now in 2023 hes sounded better than he did a decade ago. last time i think he sounded this consistently good was 2010-2013
This song is too 'Billy Joel-ish' so that this time Elton can't make it sound like it were one of his hits, such a rare thing to be honest.
Fantastic tune from the late '70s.
There is absolutely *NOTHING BETTER* in this world than this tour prove me wrong
For those discussing Billy's rig at this concert: It's a Kurzweil PC2x inside a grand piano shell used to control a Kurzweil PC2r below the stage so his tech can change the sounds
My wedding song...then 17 years later my husband left saying to me, "You can't change." I didn't think I was supposed to.
a beautifull song...
This Is AMAZING !!!!!! Best and Besettttttttist in Music !!!Really I Love The Differences and Depth !!!!!
proper amazing. the ultimate combo!! x
Elton John has been playing strictly Yamaha for quite some time. Billy Joel plays a Steinway pretty consistently.
The song needs no comment...just listen...
sentimento57 yeah
i like both of them
Elton's piano is Yamaha. Billy uses Steinway.
Oh, Elton looks so cute in this vid... :)
I love when they perform together.
I love both dearly. Of course I'd forgive them.
Billy Joel is so cool
Michael Mora Elton is cooler
@@fanaticaldueling6337 mmmm nah
So nice!!
Both of them are so brilliant but I prefer Billy Joel ! This saxphone player is amazing. Who knows him ?
His name is Mark Rivera and is the longest serving member of Billy's current band, having joined in 1982.
Marc Rivera
Pri Bolsonaro 2022 Whoever believes always reaches. Mucho mejor billy, incomparable. Cada uno lo suyo.
Amazing, man!
super song
Mark Rivera is a master.
So they're off a bit.....they're still Elton John and Billie Joel!!!!
I was there. No words to explain the feeling of seeing him live it’s an experience. Honestly
I agree, the reason is that song is not for Elton’s type of voice and style but either way he adapted quite well for it
Mark Rivera is a master.
Beautiful c
I love this forever 😊❤️👌xx
You must hear this sung/played by Barry Wnite..I know you will like it. Jesus is Love
So they're off a bit.....they're still Elton John and Billie Joel!!!!
Excelent...a lot of song..
The idols
Amo saõ sensacional belos demais
Two monsters that I adore😅😄😃😂😁😀
Barry White. Just the way you are.
encantadores. maravilha que lindoooooo
maravilhosos. ótimos great perfect
Rio de Janeiro brasil
They were enjoying that coco before hitting that stage and you know it 😜 old head rockstars
Oh dear!
❤
Quem é reí nuca perde a Magestade !
The make great duet like air supply
I would guess roland......becuase the yamaha modules have much less expansion bays. Billy plays on an old NY steinway. I think their microphone system is an earthworks bar microphone system designed for acoustic pianos......retails around 3k for the mic. I play on a tyros 4 yamaha and I have the just the way you are sound down.....check it out on my page..... but I just use the stock yamaha tones.
Love these two artists and love this song but WOW are both of them off key. Damn. Was the sound system off that night?
+Dario Impini
I agree with you, and regret for Elton, as he had a terrible sexual night just the day before the concert.
2009 was a bad year for elton''s vocals but it got amazing by early 2010 and i think the monitors were not working well
That's awesome - can't wait for the Australian tour next year!
What kind of camera did you use because the sound and picture quality was fantastic!
well they look kind of sauced here, both of them.....still good though I wouldn't have minded being there.
Phone it in! That is all.
I've always liked Elton John more but in this one Billy Joel really was better.
+juanlambda27 I like both guys but as of now Billy Joel is a stronger performer....especially voice wise.
Linda Taylor I've actually become more of a Billy Joel fan recently. Great performer, singer and has an amazing collection of songs.
no puedes ser....mi conocimiento ...se perdio.
So this song wrote by Billy or Elton ?
Billy
The one and only Elton John.. and his later imitator
Are you that stupid? Billy Joel started playing music in the 60's like Elton. They both achieved fame within a few years of each other and sing differently and write songs that don't sound like each other! Do your damn homework and just because your a fan of Elton's don't rag on Billy! Both are fabulous musicians and legendary entertainers!
Sorry Linda.. I'm realist and you a fan of Billy.. He says elton was a his hero. Not the opposite. Elton is another planet artist. and his hits around the world are ten times Billy who, outside the Usa, is almost unknow if not for 2-3 songs
+Thevolumex I'm truly sorry your so ignorant on your musical knowledge. Next time please do your homework. Neither gentleman is ten times above the other in musical talent. In other words there both brilliant and super talented artists and songwriters, have both sold a ton of records in various countries, have both toured in numerous countries and sold out in multiple stadiums and arenas and are fans of one another. By the way Ray Charles is the artist that Billy Joel most looked up to his entire life along with the Beatles. Billy also has fans around THE WORLD asking him to come play in there country again. That's pretty odd considering that you said....."He is barely known outside of America". By the way....I am a huge fan of Elton's and Billy's and have CD'S of both and had there records growing up. Next time please do your homework and respect both of these fine artists. I'm sure whatever country your from it is possible to get on the internet and look up basic information and facts. God bless.😀
Dear Linda... these are the billy Joel hits in Austria: 5 in Top50 (Elton 25) and only 2top10. austriancharts.at/search.asp?search=billy%20joel&cat=s
Here you look in Germany: 7 top100 (Elton's 50!) and only 2top10. www.offiziellecharts.de/suche
Here in France: 1 top50
www.lescharts.com/search.asp?search=billy+joel&cat=s
Here in Switzerland 2 Top50
hitparade.ch/song/Billy-Joel/The-River-Of-Dreams-2678
Here in Uk: 15 top50 (elton are 80)
www.officialcharts.com/artist/16696/billy-joel/
Here in New Zealand. 5 top50
www.flavourofnz.co.nz/index.php?qpageID=search%20rianz&qartistid=1073#n_view_location
Here in Australia: 4 top50
australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Billy+Joel&titel=The+River+Of+Dreams&cat=s
Here in Belgie: 10 top50 (Elton are 45 top50) and only 3 top10
www.ultratop.be/nl/search.asp?search=billy%20joel&cat=s
Here in Norvegian market. 2 top50
norwegiancharts.com/search.asp?search=billy+joel&cat=s
Here in Italy: 2 Top50 (Elton are 38)
www.hitparadeitalia.it/indici/per_interprete/aj.htm
So.. I'm realist. Billy is a star in Usa. But not outside. The hits compared with elton or even the Beatles is like a joke.. and not less with a real genius father of all like Ray Charles... Best Regards
Am I the only one that thinks both Billy Joel and Elton John seemed pretty hammered that night? Both where terribly off key, slow, and the articulation was bad. Huge fan of both artists (although I prefer Billy) and both sound great both in the studio and onstage normally. Amazing what a bit of alcohol can do to a person.
wow what a releif when Billy Joel took over ,sorry Elton ...but ever thought of a new carreer ...not singing...?
ukuleletheatre That’s how the trading parts works. And Elton sounded better than Billy in this performance. Don’t shit talk a musician who’s a million times better than the other guy he’s with.
Honestly, neither one can sing the other artists songs. They should have just done their own.
chord changes wrong... rhythms wrong... wtf? they're normally much better than this..
Oh my God, how dreadful they sound! If two strangers would have performed like that at a Karaoke bar they would have been booed off the stage.. They usually sound so great together, or are their voices enhanced by sound technology. Was Joel drunk? That crap sounded worse than the most toxic rap music. I am a huge fan -- of both, but that was dreadful.
Look - you're absolutely right Don. But if you've written the Yellow Brick Road Album, the Don't Shoot Me album, the Piano Man album, the Stranger, The Bridge, the Turnstiles album - well, you can get up on stage and play chopsticks and you'll be forgiven ... :-)
Fuz Capp Woah Woah Woah, Elton can get up on stage anywhere and perform (just watch some videos.) Billy Can’t due to him usually playing at stadiums and MSG. I blame Billy and the sound system
They did a wonderful job. No they are not singing out of key and the chords are correct. The piano sounds were awful!
Two giants performing an amazing song. Too bad Elton had surgery so he can't sing as well, and Billy was just sounding pretty terrible. I'm not baggin' on them, they're both extremely talented. I just think it was a bad performance.
Butchered....I hate the way Elton sings Billy's songs. Cheesy chord changes. Billy has sung it much better elsewhere on UA-cam.
Have you heard the way Joel sings Eltons songs? Atrocious.
Billy did a better version with Candle in the wind, than Elton did with uptown Girl (wrong key).
@@howtodoitdude1662i think he oversung candle in the wind. i mean in general he oversung elton's songs. i think elton did a very good new york state of mind a much more conservative chill version back in the 1994 f2f tour
Too many pickles in the donut hole for Elton John- that's why he's hoarse