2000 Years: The Millennium Concert
Billy Joel · 2000
128 min · 25 tracks · pop rock · rock & roll · contemporary classical music
An exhilarating blend of rock anthems and orchestral arrangements celebrating a new millennium.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey through nostalgia celebratory anthems for gatherings reflective moments during transitions
- Context
- By the time '2000 Years: The Millennium Concert' was released, Billy Joel had already established himself as a pop icon with multiple chart-topping hits. This album marked his return to live performance after several years away from the stage, showcasing both his extensive catalog and a fresh perspective on his career as he entered a new millennium.
- If you like
- pop rock, rock & roll, contemporary classical music
2000 Years: The Millennium Concert is an album by Billy Joel, released in 2000. An exhilarating blend of rock anthems and orchestral arrangements celebrating a new millennium. The concert was held on New Year's Eve in 1999 and broadcasted to millions, emphasizing Joel's status as a significant cultural figure. It was well-received by fans and critics alike, culminating in high sales and contributing to his legacy as a premier live performer. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 2000 Years: The Millennium Concert sound like?
An exhilarating blend of rock anthems and orchestral arrangements celebrating a new millennium. Rooted in pop rock and rock & roll.
What makes 2000 Years: The Millennium Concert by Billy Joel notable?
The concert was held on New Year's Eve in 1999 and broadcasted to millions, emphasizing Joel's status as a significant cultural figure. It was well-received by fans and critics alike, culminating in high sales and contributing to his legacy as a premier live performer. By the time '2000 Years: The Millennium Concert' was released, Billy Joel had already established himself as a pop icon with multiple chart-topping hits. This album marked his return to live performance after several years away from the stage, showcasing both his extensive catalog and a fresh perspective on his career as he entered a new millennium.
Who is 2000 Years: The Millennium Concert for?
2000 Years: The Millennium Concert works well if you're into dynamic journey through nostalgia, celebratory anthems for gatherings and reflective moments during transitions.
How many songs are on 2000 Years: The Millennium Concert?
2000 Years: The Millennium Concert has 25 tracks, running approximately 128 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony 1:43
- 2 Big Shot 4:55
- 3 Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song) 5:23
- 4 Summer Highland Falls 5:29
- 5 The Ballad of Billy the Kid 6:52
- 6 Don’t Ask Me Why 4:49
- 7 New York State of Mind Standout 8:29
- 8 I’ve Loved These Days 4:30
- 9 My Life 5:47
- 10 Allentown 4:48
- 11 Prelude / Angry Young Man 5:23
- 12 Only the Good Die Young 3:49
Disc 2
- 1 I Go to Extremes 5:01
- 2 Goodnight Saigon 7:28
- 3 We Didn’t Start the Fire Standout 5:21
- 4 Big Man on Mullberry Street 5:29
- 5 2000 Years 6:02
- 6 Auld Lang Syne 1:44
- 7 River of Dreams 5:54
- 8 Scenes From an Italian Restaurant Standout 8:05
- 9 Dance to the Music 3:17
- 10 Honky Tonk Women 3:17
- 11 It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me 4:08
- 12 You May Be Right 6:07
- 13 This Night 4:49
Release Date
May 2, 2000
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
128 min 49 sec
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