Monday, April 21, 2008

Billy Joel, Live in Columbus Ohio

Michael C. and Randi treated Erin, Liz and I to a fantastic concert in Nationwide Arena last night: Billy Joel! All five of us had an amazing time and Liz and I kept it together long enough to keep a set-list to post on the blog. Here's a run-down of what we heard him play, including a little color commentary from yours truly. All in all he really put on a show, his voice held up very nicely and once they hit the eight song, Allentown, they really got on a roll.

Let it be known that I accurately predicted the opening track.

Angry Young Man
Interlude -- Beethoven's Ode to Joy

---there was stage talk after everyone of these next songs:
My Life
Just the Way You Are
Summer Highland falls
The Entertainer
Zanzabar
New York State of Mind

--- then they started cranking these out
Allentown
Don't Ask Me Why
Always a Woman
Moving Out (Anthony's Song)

--- he encouraged a bathroom break in case he missed the high notes in the next song
An Innocent Man

---the big ending
Keeping the Faith
River of Dreams (Hang On Sloopy in one of the rests)
Matter of Trust
Highway to Hell, AC/DC, Featuring roadie guitarist "Chainsaw" as lead singer (this is NOT a typo. Unreal.)
We Didn't Start the Fire
Still Rock n' Roll to Me
You May Be Right

--walk off the stage. Then here's the Encore
Scenes From An Italian Restaurant
Only the Good Die Young
Piano Man

21 songs, 2 hours and 10 minutes.

11 comments:

Randi said...

Uncle Steve - I can't believe I forgot to mention the "Highway to Hell" and "Hang on Sloopy" (O-H-I-O) segments. Pretty awesome!!

Steve said...

We saw the "highway to hell" routine but not the OHIO.

Randi said...

Gee, imagine that:-)

Anonymous said...

Very cool. That's awesome that you got to see a classic in concert.

Erin said...

Uncle Steve.... it really is uncanny how much the 2 of you look alike!!!!!!!

Cindy said...

Erin,Steve is a younger and better looking version of Billy Joel.

Steve said...

Thank you honey!!

Erin said...

Well, duh, that part was obvious! :-)

Mike said...

But he doesn't have his money. Or does he?

Sean said...

I'll delete this whole post if ya'll don't get a room. Geesh.

Randi said...

Better to resemble Billy Joel than Mick Jagger!