Um, wrong. President Ronald Wilson Reagan brought down the Iron Curtain without firing a shot. Gorbachev demanded President Reagan take SDI off the table. President Reagan refused. Gorbachev blinked, and the Iron Curtain fell by President Reagan furnishing the Mujahideen in Afghanistan the Stinger missiles that defeated and wore out the Russian occupation of Afghanistan that was the fundamental cause for the fall of the Iron Curtain.
I love Billy Joel but I have to say John Denver did 11 concerts in the USSR in 1984. He opened up Russia to Western musicians after a long gap. Also recorded It's About Time, sorry song was What Are We Making Weapons For, with Russian, Alexsander Gradsky. Both John and Billy did a lot to mend Russian/USA relations.
There is no such thing. ALL of his songs are outstanding - not one sounds 'characteristic'. They are all different, tell a story, make you FEEL!!! Love what he added to my life with his musick.
I'm not sure there's much serious guitar playing going on in this song, admittedly. He has two other guitarists doing the heavy lifting. But I have seen him giving it a good workover in other songs, e.g. No Man's Land, We Didn't Start the Fire.
One of my favorite songs of all time. This show was epic in 1987 (33 years ago). I had read Billy sunk 2.5 million dollars of his own money to do six free concerts in two cities back then. US and Russia relations were at a high after this event. Thanks Billy for being an ambassador for music and America !!
@@carole8789 Can't believe it's been 3 years since I made that posting. Things sure have gone sour with regards to Russia these days. Here's to a better future!
Никаких тебе телефонов, просто энергия, шальная харизма, и просто счастье написанное на лицах людей. Любимая моя песня всех времен и народов. Билли Джоэл был моим кумиром. Как то прям пафосно написал. От души. Люблю эту песню..
Тысячи раз спасибо, Билли! Этой песней он меня вытащил из депрессии после развода с первой женой тридцать пять лет назад! Я женился во второй раз и мы и сегодня живём вместе! У нас уже внуки. Но мы старики инженеры пока востребованы и работаем надомно. Наши мозги ещё нужны. Я смотрю Ваши шоу регулярно и желаю быть таким же неутомимым и плодотворным и дальше!! Топчите клавиши и удача будет свами!
I know you are an earth sign and you could have been my father, but I want you to know you gave to your "children" the recognition they needed to survive.
He definitely is!! Saw Billy in concert in 86 . Lib was really keeping the band going & gets right into Billy's songs - Drummer with a big passion ! Talented guy 👍👍
that's how artists did it in the 80's....they take risks for a more peaceful relations with neighboring countries....this was a great impact then! salute to you Mr. Billy Joel!
My god this guy writes incredible songs. This is one talented musician. I can never get enough of this song. It resonates so much withy relationships For the ultimate state of control. Yeah Billy you go
Удивительная песня. Прекрасный небанальный текст, запоминающаяся мелодия, простая приятная гармония, ритм классический, - а вокал вообще незабываемый. Останется в истории музыки среди наиболее выдающихся произведений. Регулярно слышу на "Радио России - Санкт-Петербург".
Великолепный момент. Единение и энергия. Один из лучших концертов, что я видел. Спасибо вам! I know I'll never stop enjoying it. A pure magnificence, a total gathering. One of the best moments in history of concerts. Thank you, mr.Joel, for your love, energy and devotion!
there is no way in hell we can go back to pre-WWI relations, but as long as we aren't threatening to bomb each other back to the stone age, I think we'll be OK
WOW 🤩 Billy Joel, aka the 🎹 ‘Piano Man’ turned into a real 👍 rocker here! Just watched this video today and was completely amazed how different he is - but in a good way!
И сейчас я верю ещё в этом. Джоел открыл занавесы ... Привет Вам, Андрей, от меня, одного джакартанца, смотревшего тогда этот концерт. (Yo nganti saiki aku sih percoyo iku. Joel sing mbuka hordene. Salam nggo njenengan, Andrey, ko aku, wong Jakarta siji, sing nonton konsert naliko iku )
@@sergeyleinad1439 dari. Jakartan suka sama Billy Joel Dan udah Nyaksi konsertnya ya bagaimana menurutmu??? Saya juga penggemarnya Aku diamerika sini.ok selaimat ya 👍🌻🌲
@@lisamolia9233 Terima kasih Lisa. Mungkin kau penyanyi ? Aku pemain musik seperti Joel, tetapi aku bukan penyanyi. Salam kenal ! Tak ada kata terlambat untuk berkenalan ,!
Биллииииии, Красава, все еще адреналин от песни, и еще есть порох. Песня заводит и ................ Как это на драйве !!!!!! Вообще зачет !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love you, Billyyyyy!!!!!!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ OMG!!! I LOVE THIS MAN!!!!!
I watched this concert in USSR broadcasted on TV. 1987 and Perestroika was wonderful times. USSR opened doors for Western rock music artists. TV and radio programs became less censored. Billy Joel was one from first guests from the West. Then there was Pink Floyd and Scorpions in Moscow.
Happy 2024 are you people out there it's a matter of trust❤🎉😂
No :) Do not get burnt buddy
🤦🏻♂️
This guy did more positive in western and soviet relationship than any politicians ever did
Um, wrong. President Ronald Wilson Reagan brought down the Iron Curtain without firing a shot. Gorbachev demanded President Reagan take SDI off the table. President Reagan refused. Gorbachev blinked, and the Iron Curtain fell by President Reagan furnishing the Mujahideen in Afghanistan the Stinger missiles that defeated and wore out the Russian occupation of Afghanistan that was the fundamental cause for the fall of the Iron Curtain.
@@sequoiasemperviren3163Truth!
Liberty and Doug are so missed.. with all due respect to the current line up it’s not even close.
@@UltimateDisneyFan28 Weird. I thought that was Liberty DeVitto at MSG last October 20th. No?
I love Billy Joel but I have to say John Denver did 11 concerts in the USSR in 1984. He opened up Russia to Western musicians after a long gap. Also recorded It's About Time, sorry song was What Are We Making Weapons For, with Russian, Alexsander Gradsky. Both John and Billy did a lot to mend Russian/USA relations.
His best song in my opinion
Came here 11 months later to say the same thing
There is no such thing. ALL of his songs are outstanding - not one sounds 'characteristic'. They are all different, tell a story, make you FEEL!!! Love what he added to my life with his musick.
My favorite Billy Joel song.
Holy shit this quality is so fucking solid for the 80s
So.. he sings, plays the piano, the guitar.. harmonica.. writes music. My god
don't forget that he also married a model !! ✌🏻💚✌🏻
He's like a few of the true artists out there....multi talented.
Makes whatever music he wants to a high level man's insanely talented.
And the accordion :) 😀
I'm not sure there's much serious guitar playing going on in this song, admittedly. He has two other guitarists doing the heavy lifting. But I have seen him giving it a good workover in other songs, e.g. No Man's Land, We Didn't Start the Fire.
Probably one of the best live of all time
Я был на этом концерте! Незабываемо!
Я тоже был. Август 1987 год, Москва, Олимпийский
Dichoso de vos por haber estado en este recital increíble,fantástico un abrazo desde 🇦🇷
@@patricialozano3460 hello Patricia Lozano,
Is nice meeting you here.
Thanks for the love and support for years ❤️
По белому завидую, бро!
My favorite Billy Joel song.
One of my favorite songs of all time. This show was epic in 1987 (33 years ago). I had read Billy sunk 2.5 million dollars of his own money to do six free concerts in two cities back then. US and Russia relations were at a high after this event. Thanks Billy for being an ambassador for music and America !!
Согласен 2020г.
Бесплатно ?! совсем нет - я покупал тогда билеты за рубли!
What a fantastic time in history. Sadly the Russian people are being ruled by an evil megalomaniac. I hope happier times can return.
Great comment Phil. TY😊
@@carole8789 Can't believe it's been 3 years since I made that posting. Things sure have gone sour with regards to Russia these days. Here's to a better future!
The drummer is awesome❤🎉
Great,into it got to be an animal on stage
2 words Liberty DeVitto
Love Liberty, but every time I watch him I wonder what those poor cymbals did to him.
A powerful example of energy flowing both ways: audience to the band, band to the audience.
Gracias Billy por hacerme tan feliz con esta canción durante tantos años, esto es 80s puro.
The vibrato of Joel's voice in this particular video is amazing. He kind of sounds like a tenor
I can’t think of any song in history that contained better lyrics than this one.
Definitely 💯 I agree
Geez, billy needs to get the hell back there and calm down the situation now! What a statesman, the power of rock and roll!!
This song is a proof of the greatness of the 80s
Nope.
На все времена эта музыка вечна 😢
Who is listening in 2023? My god the energy melody music.. excellent..
I totally agree!
Никаких тебе телефонов, просто энергия, шальная харизма, и просто счастье написанное на лицах людей. Любимая моя песня всех времен и народов. Билли Джоэл был моим кумиром. Как то прям пафосно написал. От души. Люблю эту песню..
Wow, even the Russian boomers are the “No phones, just people living the moment blah blah”
Всё првильно написал🤟🤟🤟
@@SlovakChestnut12233 russian boomers....
@cafehumanhours da mozem...v amerike.
@cafehumanhours Soviets in 1980s we’re more patriotic Americans than actual Americans now.
I watched this 3 times in a row
Господи, неужели это когда-то было? Сколько лет кануло в бездну... Судьбы и эпохи...
Всем добра и здоровья!
The person who dislike this, have no soul for music...
For this is real music 😎🎶🎸🎶🎤🎶
@@LoneSloane124 This show don't looks like a fiasco to me 😉😎
When i see and hear it.... 🎶🎸🎶🎤🎶
Billy needs to stick to playing keyboards and singing. Dude does not come off as a great guitarist.😎
"They can't go the distance with too much resistance..."
@@jaminj8438 so what...
The Wall had yet to fall. The audience are so amazingly enthusiastic
Love the drummer
This is my favorite Billy Joel song. Great energy, lyrics and sound. Perfect.
Солидарен
А видеоклип - огонь!
Great crowd , thats energy, getting into it
Супер. ❤❤❤❤❤
Billy Joel is one of a kind musician. This song is one of my favourite. Love his energy.
I just discovered this and listen to it twice(at least) daily!
Тысячи раз спасибо, Билли! Этой песней он меня вытащил из депрессии после развода с первой женой тридцать пять лет назад! Я женился во второй раз и мы и сегодня живём вместе! У нас уже внуки. Но мы старики инженеры пока востребованы и работаем надомно. Наши мозги ещё нужны. Я смотрю Ваши шоу регулярно и желаю быть таким же неутомимым и плодотворным и дальше!! Топчите клавиши и удача будет свами!
best concert x
Классная песня!!! Сто раз слушал. И ещё сто раз послушаю...
Ya toze
Мне очень нравится старый клип. Где они в полуподвале.
Me too
Billy Joel is outstanding. Hes a spectacular musician. Wild talent.
БРАВО, БИЛЛИ, БРАВО !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Билли великолепен! Привет из России 2023.07.03.
Шедеврально!СУПЕР!Класс!Слушаю и балдею!👍👍👍
A very humble and talented musician
I know you are an earth sign and you could have been my father, but I want you to know you gave to your "children" the recognition they needed to survive.
Супер! Слушаю 50 лет, тащусь.
Hello fan,
Is nice meeting you here.
Thanks for the love and support for years ❤️
@@billyjoel786 спасибо тебе ,Билли! Детство -это ты!
Me canta esta mucho cancion 🙂 👍
Liberty DeVito the heart of this band!!!
He definitely is!! Saw Billy in concert in 86 . Lib was really keeping the band going & gets right into Billy's songs
- Drummer with a big passion ! Talented guy 👍👍
Him, and Mark Rivera, the Sax man!
Top 🎉🎉
that's how artists did it in the 80's....they take risks for a more peaceful relations with neighboring countries....this was a great impact then! salute to you Mr. Billy Joel!
Don't know about the politics but they sure we're professional about art. Can't stop listening ✌
это так ))) 2020г.
The power of music my friend
My fellow Long Islander Billy Joel. A hero around these parts
Still listening to Billy at 73 and still rocking with him.
Спасибо брат низкий поклон тебе....чести достоинства в точку брат ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊
I just had no clue Billy plays guitar. He's a better guitarist than I will EVER be. The man has chops. I will die on this hill!
Macht mir immer gute Laune
Love seeing him with a guitar. Same with Elton John. Stepping a little out of their comfort zones.
great song, the best he did in my opinion
Ganda talaga ng mga kanta dati
Class music 🎶🎶🎶.
My god this guy writes incredible songs. This is one talented musician. I can never get enough of this song. It resonates so much withy relationships
For the ultimate state of control. Yeah Billy you go
A blockbuster of a song when it came out and remains so today! Just wish I had seen Mr. Joel live back then. LOVE his stage presence.
Late reply but go see him now if you can! He’s still got it.
@@DestinysJester agreed! saw him probably around 2000. He will always have a great stage presence!
AWESOME
This is damn good rock n roll!
One of my all-time favorite songs!!!!
Me too
EPIC SONG AND VIDEO. THAT CROWD WAS IN THE MOMEMT!
Удивительная песня. Прекрасный небанальный текст, запоминающаяся мелодия, простая приятная гармония, ритм классический, - а вокал вообще незабываемый. Останется в истории музыки среди наиболее выдающихся произведений. Регулярно слышу на "Радио России - Санкт-Петербург".
Великолепный момент. Единение и энергия. Один из лучших концертов, что я видел. Спасибо вам!
I know I'll never stop enjoying it. A pure magnificence, a total gathering. One of the best moments in history of concerts. Thank you, mr.Joel, for your love, energy and devotion!
Hello fan,
Is nice meeting you here.
Thanks for the love and support for years ❤️
It's insane the impact you had on the world specifically American/Russian relations. I like to think you really made a bridge to Russia
в 1985 мы его уже любили))) 2020г.
there is no way in hell we can go back to pre-WWI relations, but as long as we aren't threatening to bomb each other back to the stone age, I think we'll be OK
@@pacman10182 yeah, we just fight proxy wars now and pretend nothing is happening
Fucking usa
@@cubsfantrey3 - Sadly there again
🧛 Thank you
WOW 🤩 Billy Joel, aka the 🎹 ‘Piano Man’ turned into a real 👍 rocker here! Just watched this video today and was completely amazed how different he is - but in a good way!
Nada q decir un temon 💪🎸💪
This is awesome.
this song is still regularly playing on the radio in russia, along with honesty
also all our pop rock is just rip offs of these two songs lol
Being born in 1980 that's really neat to learn. Music transcends what's real, bad politics fall as well as propaganda. Powerful.✌
I love this rhythm 👍👍👍👍👍
Billy Joel my biggest 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍🎶🎤
Hello Salvatore,
Is nice meeting you here.
Thanks for the love and support for years ❤️
Loveeeee
2:42 Mark Rivera Jamming On The Cp80
Это было круто! В то время мы верили что упадёт "железный занавес" и повеет ветром Свободы! И концерт Билли Джоела - это был глоток этого ветра!
И сейчас я верю ещё в этом.
Джоел открыл занавесы ...
Привет Вам, Андрей, от меня, одного джакартанца, смотревшего тогда этот концерт.
(Yo nganti saiki aku sih percoyo iku. Joel sing mbuka hordene. Salam nggo njenengan, Andrey, ko aku, wong Jakarta siji, sing nonton konsert naliko iku )
@@sergeyleinad1439 dari. Jakartan suka sama Billy Joel Dan udah
Nyaksi konsertnya ya bagaimana menurutmu???
Saya juga penggemarnya Aku diamerika sini.ok selaimat ya
👍🌻🌲
@@lisamolia9233 Terima kasih Lisa. Mungkin kau penyanyi ?
Aku pemain musik seperti Joel, tetapi aku bukan penyanyi.
Salam kenal ! Tak ada kata terlambat untuk berkenalan ,!
@@sergeyleinad1439 Hello dimana Kamu? Kalau bisa Saya
Jangkaumu lah ! Aku di amerika sini again I am waiting
To hear from you !
зря ждали. всё бесполезно
Wwooww I 💘 this...
И ТАК ВЕСНА...И ТАК ВЕСНА...А ТУТ ЕЩЁ И БИЛЛИ ДЖОЕЛ... ОТ ВСЕХ ВОСТОРГОВ КАК НЕ СОЙТИ С УМА...
Прекрасный певец, жизнеутверждающая муэыка! Помню по "Музыкальному рингу"(была такая тв передача) Теперь благодаря интернету можно все.
И через пару лет - разрушение огромной страны, голод, нищета и горы трупов по границам "независимых республик".
Hello fan,
Is nice meeting you here.
Thanks for the love and support for years ❤️
One of the greatest artists of all time! He has a fantastic catalog of music! Superb live too!
Биллииииии, Красава, все еще адреналин от песни, и еще есть порох. Песня заводит и ................ Как это на драйве !!!!!! Вообще зачет !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This man is a prodigy of music
I love you, Billyyyyy!!!!!!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ OMG!!! I LOVE THIS MAN!!!!!
Hello fan,
Is nice meeting you here.
Thanks for the love and support for years ❤️
Billy Joel at peak Billy Joel
Look at that crowd. Totally immersed in the music and not a single phone in sight. Wish we could go back to that time.
Yeep😢
Duh, there wasn't cell phones then.
Nothing to say but excellent 👍
Billy and his old band...just amazing👍👍
I watched this concert in USSR broadcasted on TV. 1987 and Perestroika was wonderful times. USSR opened doors for Western rock music artists. TV and radio programs became less censored. Billy Joel was one from first guests from the West. Then there was Pink Floyd and Scorpions in Moscow.
Лучше - бы не приходили совсем...
@@Grigoretага, чтоб как в северной корее. сбываются ваши мечты, скоро будет
Блин в день несколько раз слушаю!
That was an amazing event, without doubt🎉
Мои родители были на одном из концертов Билла Джоэла в Ленинграде, куда добрались из Москвы.
You see,Billy,good days are coming back.
Awesome song 🎶
What some people don't know was the first musician to croud surf was Billy Joel at that concert in Moscow
Peter Gabriel was crowd surfing 10 years before.
@@BanBanChi In Moscow?
I love this song......
whatta performance of this song of billy joel one of my favorite
Just FANTASTIC!
Thank God for Billy Joel ...IT'S BEEN A Long time Billy ...Cheers
It is a moment where you are at your best nobody can match this concert! amazing voice of power!
Grande sr Billy Joel grande !!!!!! Saludos desde Mérida Yucatán
Super, SUPER song!!!!
No phone, no camera, just pure enjoyment of good music. Miss those days..
Amen!
This kind of comment has gotten tiresome in the 10 years that's been plaguing the internet. Get over it already.
@@danielamarioni4890 seriously.
Billy Joel,playing guitar,unusual for the Piano Man,top video !!
he is a prodigy
I am a fan but playing is a bit of a stretch.
I being hearing this song forever!!
this is one of my favorite performances of this song ),: 💖
Might be my absolute favorite
Podés oirla miles de veces y te encantará, eso logran los genios musicales!
Didn't know Billie was so popular in Russia.
So good.
слезы, блин, душат
Go Billy 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Absolute show man 💓💋