12 Gardens Live
Billy Joel · 2006
152 min · 32 tracks · pop rock · rock & roll · contemporary classical music
Billy Joel's live energy captures the essence of his iconic storytelling and timeless melodies.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy nostalgic sing-along moments storytelling that captivates attention
- Context
- By 2006, Billy Joel was in the latter part of his career, having already established himself as a pop culture icon since his breakout in the 1970s. '12 Gardens Live' serves as a retrospective celebration of his extensive catalog, showcasing performances from multiple concerts at Madison Square Garden during his residency there. This album followed his last studio release, 'Fantasies & Delusions,' marking a return to live performance recordings.
- If you like
- pop rock, rock & roll, contemporary classical music
12 Gardens Live is an album by Billy Joel, released in 2006. Billy Joel's live energy captures the essence of his iconic storytelling and timeless melodies. '12 Gardens Live' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying Joel's lasting popularity in the music industry. The album is notable for capturing the live experience of his concerts, featuring hits that span decades, and it demonstrated the enduring appeal of his music to both longstanding fans and new listeners alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 12 Gardens Live sound like?
Billy Joel's live energy captures the essence of his iconic storytelling and timeless melodies. Rooted in pop rock and rock & roll.
What makes 12 Gardens Live by Billy Joel notable?
'12 Gardens Live' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying Joel's lasting popularity in the music industry. The album is notable for capturing the live experience of his concerts, featuring hits that span decades, and it demonstrated the enduring appeal of his music to both longstanding fans and new listeners alike. By 2006, Billy Joel was in the latter part of his career, having already established himself as a pop culture icon since his breakout in the 1970s. '12 Gardens Live' serves as a retrospective celebration of his extensive catalog, showcasing performances from multiple concerts at Madison Square Garden during his residency there. This album followed his last studio release, 'Fantasies & Delusions,' marking a return to live performance recordings.
Who is 12 Gardens Live for?
12 Gardens Live works well if you're into dynamic live performance energy, nostalgic sing-along moments and storytelling that captivates attention.
How many songs are on 12 Gardens Live?
12 Gardens Live has 32 tracks, running approximately 152 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Angry Young Man 5:19
- 2 My Life 4:59
- 3 Everybody Loves You Now 3:04
- 4 The Ballad of Billy the Kid 5:30
- 5 The Entertainer 4:01
- 6 Vienna 3:35
- 7 New York State of Mind Standout 7:05
- 8 The Night Is Still Young 5:13
- 9 Zanzibar 5:57
- 10 Miami 2017 (I’ve Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway) 5:03
- 11 The Great Wall of China 5:07
- 12 Allentown 3:51
- 13 She’s Right on Time 3:56
- 14 Don’t Ask Me Why 3:10
- 15 Laura 5:19
- 16 A Room of Our Own 4:09
Disc 2
- 1 Goodnight Saigon 7:15
- 2 Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song) 3:48
- 3 An Innocent Man 5:41
- 4 The Downeaster ‘Alexa’ 3:50
- 5 She’a Always a Woman 3:41
- 6 Keeping the Faith 4:53
- 7 The River of Dreams 5:21
- 8 A Matter of Trust 4:38
- 9 We Didn’t Start the Fire Standout 4:47
- 10 Big Shot 4:23
- 11 You May Be Right 4:49
- 12 Only the Good Die Young 3:43
- 13 Scenes From an Italian Restaurant 7:35
- 14 Piano Man Standout 5:43
- 15 And So It Goes 3:50
- 16 It’s Still Rock & Roll to Me 3:25
Release Date
January 1, 2006
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
152 min 56 sec
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