Released 39 years ago this October
Kontsert
Billy Joel · 1987
73 min · 16 tracks · pop rock
A vibrant live showcase blending rock anthems with heartfelt ballads, underscoring Billy Joel's dynamic performance style.
Top tracks — play these first
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Angry Young Man Start here — This track serves as a powerful opener, showcasing Joel's signature storytelling through its energetic piano lines and poignant lyrics about youthful frustration.
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Goodnight Saigon — The song's emotional depth is highlighted in this live rendition, where Joel's tribute to Vietnam veterans resonates strongly with audiences, enhancing its impact through collective memory.
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Uptown Girl — With its catchy melody and upbeat tempo, this performance captures the essence of Joel's pop-rock appeal while demonstrating his ability to engage the audience with infectious energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- celebratory sing-alongs with friends
- engaging storytelling through live performance
- nostalgic anthems for road trips
- captivating energy for late nights
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Captures Billy Joel's peak success and solidifies his status in pop rock.
- Themes
- Vietnam veteran tribute· New York nightlife
- Career context
- By the time 'Kontsert' was released in 1987, Billy Joel was at the peak of his commercial success, following the massive hit album 'The Bridge' from 1986. This live album captures performances from his extensive touring during this era, reflecting both his popularity and musical evolution as he transitioned into a more mature phase of songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elton John· Carole King· James Taylor
Tracklist
- 1 Odoya 1:17
- 2 Angry Young Man Start here 5:24
- 3 Honesty 3:58
- 4 Goodnight Saigon 7:20
- 5 Stiletto 5:08
- 6 Big Man on Mulberry Street 7:17
- 7 Baby Grand 6:09
- 8 An Innocent Man 6:08
- 9 Allentown 4:22
- 10 A Matter of Trust 5:08
- 11 Only the Good Die Young 3:32
- 12 Sometimes a Fantasy 3:38
- 13 Uptown Girl 3:08
- 14 Big Shot 4:45
- 15 Back in the U.S.S.R. 2:44
- 16 The Times They Are A Changin' 2:57
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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