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Legendary New York-bred singer-songwriter Billy Joel has toured only sporadically in recent years, but fans have plenty of opportunities to score tickets to see him in concert going forward -- if they're willing to head out to New York's Madison Square Garden. Joel signed an open-ended deal with MSG that will have him playing a concert at the venue once per month for as long as there's demand. And demand has never been a problem for Joel at he historic New York venue; he played his first show there in 1978, and had logged 46 concerts at the arena by 2013. 
New York isn't alone in its love for the singer. Joel has long been established as one of the top-grossing touring artists in the U.S., and has sold more than 150 million records over the course his four-decade career. After recording a long string of hits including "Piano Man," "New York State of Mind," "Just the Way You Are," "You May Be Right," "Pressure," "Uptown Girl," "We Didn't Start the Fire," and  "The River of Dreams," Joel decided that he was done writing pop and rock songs. It's a decision he's stuck with; it's been more than 20 years since he's recorded a new pop or rock album. He's composed new classical material instead, while continuing to play songs from his catalog in concert.

Setlists

    1. -The Natural (The End Title) (Randy Newman cover)
    2. 1.Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    3. 2.Pressure
    4. 3.Vienna
    5. 4.The Entertainer
    6. 5.Start Me Up (The Rolling Stones cover) (Snippet)
    7. 6.An Innocent Man
    8. 7.Zanzibar
    9. 8.The Downeaster "Alexa"
    10. 9.Allentown
    11. 10.New York State of Mind
    12. 11.Whole Lotta Love (Led Zeppelin cover) (sung by Mike DelGuidice)
    13. 12.My Life
    14. 13.Your Song (Elton John cover) (Snippet)
    15. 14.Only the Good Die Young
    16. 15.Sometimes a Fantasy
    17. 16.Amazing Grace (John Newton cover) (Snippet)
    18. 17.The River of Dreams (with Ike & Tina Turner's “River Deep Mountain High" interlude sung by Crystal Taliefero)
    19. 18.Nessun dorma (Giacomo Puccini cover) (sung by Mike DelGuidice)
    20. 19.Scenes From an Italian Restaurant
    21. 20.Piano Man

  2. Encore

    1. 21.We Didn't Start the Fire
    2. 22.Uptown Girl
    3. 23.It's Still Rock and Roll to Me (Joel falls at the end of the song)
    4. 24.Big Shot
    5. 25.You May Be Right (with Led Zeppelin's “Rock and Roll” interlude sung by Mike DelGuidice)
    1. -The Natural (The End Title) (Randy Newman cover)
    2. 1.Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    3. 2.Pressure
    4. 3.Vienna
    5. 4.The Entertainer
    6. 5.Start Me Up (The Rolling Stones cover) (snippet only)
    7. 6.An Innocent Man
    8. 7.The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Solomon Linda’s Original Evening Birds cover) (snippet only)
    9. 8.Barbara Ann (The Regents cover) (snippet only)
    10. 9.The Longest Time
    11. 10.Big Man on Mulberry Street
    12. 11.Allentown
    13. 12.New York State of Mind
    14. 13.My Life (with "Ode to Joy" intro snippet)
    15. 14.Only the Good Die Young
    16. 15.Sometimes a Fantasy
    17. 16.The River of Dreams (with Ike & Tina Turner's “River Deep Mountain High" interlude sung by Crystal Taliefero)
    18. 17.Nessun dorma (Giacomo Puccini cover) (sung by Mike DelGuidice)
    19. 18.Scenes From an Italian Restaurant
    20. 19.Piano Man

  2. Encore

    1. 20.We Didn't Start the Fire
    2. 21.Uptown Girl
    3. 22.It's Still Rock and Roll to Me
    4. 23.Big Shot
    5. 24.You May Be Right (with Led Zeppelin's “Rock and Roll” interlude sung by Mike DelGuidice)
    1. -The Natural (The End Title) (Randy Newman cover)
    2. 1.My Life (with "Ode to Joy" intro)
    3. 2.Pressure
    4. 3.The Entertainer
    5. 4.An Innocent Man
    6. 5.Big Man on Mulberry Street
    7. 6.Vienna
    8. 7.Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    9. 8.Stop in Nevada (first time live since 2018)
    10. 9.New York State of Mind
    11. 10.Allentown
    12. 11.Keeping the Faith
    13. 12.Only the Good Die Young
    14. 13.Sometimes a Fantasy
    15. 14.The River of Dreams (with Ike & Tina Turner's “River Deep Mountain High" interlude sung by Crystal Taliefero)
    16. 15.Nessun dorma (Giacomo Puccini cover) (sung by Mike DelGuidice)
    17. 16.Scenes From an Italian Restaurant
    18. 17.Piano Man

  2. Encore

    1. 18.We Didn't Start the Fire
    2. 19.Uptown Girl
    3. 20.Viva Las Vegas (Elvis Presley cover) (snippet)
    4. 21.It's Still Rock and Roll to Me
    5. 22.Big Shot
    6. 23.You May Be Right (with Led Zeppelin's “Rock and Roll” interlude sung by Mike DelGuidice)
    1. -The Natural (The End Title) (Randy Newman cover)
    2. 1.Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)
    3. 2.Pressure
    4. 3.The Entertainer
    5. 4.Zanzibar
    6. 5.Vienna (followed by Jimmy Fallon presents "Billy Joel 150: Most Lifetime Performances by Any Artist" banner)
    7. 6.My Life (Ode To Joy Intro; With Della and Remy Joel. Miming by Della)
    8. 7.Start Me Up (The Rolling Stones cover) (Partial)
    9. 8.An Innocent Man
    10. 9.The Downeaster "Alexa"
    11. 10.Don't Ask Me Why
    12. 11.New York State of Mind
    13. 12.Allentown
    14. 13.This Is the Time (By request of his wife, Alexis)
    15. 14.Live and Let Die (Wings cover)
    16. 15.Highway to Hell (AC/DC cover)
    17. 16.Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    18. 17.Only the Good Die Young
    19. 18.The River of Dreams (with “River Deep, Mountain High” (Ike & Tina Turner) interlude sung by Crystal Taliefero)
    20. 19.Nessun dorma (Giacomo Puccini cover) (sung by Mike DelGuidice)
    21. 20.Scenes From an Italian Restaurant
    22. 21.Piano Man (preceded with teases of "Oh! Susanna", "The Entertainer" (Joplin), and "The Ballad of Billy the Kid")

  2. Encore

    1. 22.We Didn't Start the Fire
    2. 23.Uptown Girl
    3. 24.It's Still Rock and Roll to Me
    4. 25.Big Shot
    5. 26.You May Be Right (with Led Zeppelin “Rock and Roll” interlude led by Mike DelGuidice)
    6. -Souvenir
    1. -The Natural (The End Title) (Randy Newman cover)
    2. 1.My Life
    3. 2.Pressure
    4. 3.Vienna
    5. 4.Sleigh Ride (Leroy Anderson & His Pops Orchestra cover) (Partial)
    6. 5.Zanzibar
    7. 6.Start Me Up (The Rolling Stones cover) (Partial)
    8. 7.An Innocent Man
    9. 8.The Longest Time (With “The Lion Sleeps Tonight" intro)
    10. 9.Don't Ask Me Why
    11. 10.New York State of Mind
    12. 11.Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    13. 12.Allentown
    14. 13.Sometimes a Fantasy
    15. 14.Only the Good Die Young
    16. 15.The River of Dreams (with "River Deep Mountain High" interlude sung by Crystal Taliefero)
    17. 16.Nessun dorma (Giacomo Puccini cover)
    18. 17.Scenes From an Italian Restaurant
    19. 18.Piano Man

  2. Encore

    1. 19.We Didn't Start the Fire
    2. 20.Uptown Girl
    3. 21.It's Still Rock and Roll to Me
    4. 22.Big Shot
    5. 23.You May Be Right (with “Rock and Roll” by Led Zeppelin interlude sung by Mike DelGuidice)

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Reviews

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 based on 218 reviews
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  • Billy Joel, Still Fantastic

    by pauljoyhill on 2014-03-12Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    We thoroughly enjoyed the Billy Joel concert. We would definitely go again.

  • Amazing as ever!

    by Momto6 on 2014-03-12Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    This was my third time seeing Billy. It has been years since I have been to one of his concerts (Maple Leaf Gardens and Skydome with Elton John) I took my daughter with me this time, she is 12, and she had as much fun as me. Billy's energy was amazing, his voice was as strong as I remember and they way he takes the time to interact with his audience makes his concert more than just music but a real entertainment experience.

  • REAL TALENT

    by GOTTALOVEBILLY on 2014-03-12Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    His show is just confirmation that "they don't make them like they use to" Billy and his band are talented performers who's songs are both technically challenging and lyrics are more then 2 syllables. What an honour to attend this concert, his music has helped me through difficult and good times!!

  • BILLY JOEL- AMAZING as ALWAYS!

    by Leaflover on 2014-03-12Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    We had a fantastic time at the Concert this Sunday...Billy Joel is one of the truly great entertainers of our time...he not only sang wonderfully...he joked around with the audience and gave a bit of information on each song! It was a special event and one we will remember for a long time to come!

  • THE Entertainer

    by davetheraveratae on 2014-03-12Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    Billy Joel is the consummate entertainer. Although he has not played a solo tour in Toronto for many years (the last one canceled due to SARS), he made up for lost time on Sunday night at the ACC. Closing your eyes and listening to him sing takes you back to the 70's. His voice and playing are still exceptional, as is his sense of humour. His backing group were terrific. This is one show that will stay with me for a long time. Happy 65th in May - don't leave it too long before we see you again n Ontario.

  • Billy Joel is AMAZING

    by NickieD on 2014-03-12Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    Billy Joel is better than ever!!!! I would recommend him for everyone to see!!!!

  • Great energy all round great show

    by mrcesq on 2014-03-12Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 4 out of 5

    Billy Joel is an incredible entertainer.I took my daughter and she enjoyed herself and surprised me when she knew the words to some of his songs. Just a great show from a great entertainer.

  • He's still got it!

    by AnotherHabfan on 2014-03-12Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    Billy Joel still has it. Not like other oldies who need backup singers to supplement their fading vocalizations. He just kept belting them out. And he was so genuine - not the obligatory "hey it's great to be here in Toronto" to ingratiate - but anecdotes specifically related to Toronto and Canada. This guys is an entertainer!!!

  • Billy Joel Concert

    by Jayho on 2014-03-12Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 4 out of 5

    Surprised his performance was only two hours with an opening act, somehow expected it to be three hours. That said, the opening group "Indiana" was good and Billy was excellent. Sat on the floor and was impressed that everyone remained seated for most of the concert, I attribute that to the average age of the audience. His Encore was definitely the hi-lite of the show, even after he concluded the evening earlier with Piano Man.

  • Billy Joel still wows me!!

    by Tennisbum100 on 2014-03-12Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    Billy Joel played and sang his heart out.....First time seeing him live and he was just amazing. Non-stop music for 2 hours. I wish he had played a bit more of his hits!!!

  • Billy Joel was FANTASTIC!

    by XenaE on 2014-03-12Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    A long time dream-come-true. A fantastic trip through memory lane for me as i was almost done highschool when "Piano Man" was released. I played that album on repeat as i fell asleep at night. It was truly a privilege to see him perform many of my favourites and to introduce my partner to BJ's wonderful music. Thank you for bringing him close to home.

  • A consummate performer!!!

    by Anonymous on 2014-03-12Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    Billy Joel gave it all up on stage for his longtime fans. His energy was infectious and he connected with his audience in every way. His band was super talented and amazing. He never strayed from the purpose of his show - to ENTERTAIN!. A definite must see.

  • Truly The Entertainer !!

    by NauticalNeil on 2014-03-12Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    When an aging performer goes on tour, no matter how great they were in their prime, one always wonders if they've "still got it". In the case of Billy Joel, the answer is an unqualified "YES" !! His Toronto concert was an awesome display of an experienced, stage-comfortable entertainer who's voice is still in great shape (who cares about the use of throat spray anyway !!). Without the requisite new songs to flog, his set list was pure enjoyment, as evidenced by the response from even the "older crowd" that he now mostly attracts (although there were a decent number of younger fans in the audience, showing that the quality and breadth of his music has reached beyond his traditional generation). An awesome show worth every penny (note to Ticketmaster: don't interpret this as suggestion that you raise your prices !!).

  • Billy was the "bomb"

    by Anonymous on 2014-03-12Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    Great mix of songs- hits and non hits.I never liked "We Didn't Start The Fire" and was happy to hear he never did either. Great sense of humor. His voice was youthful. Funny but sad when he looked at himself-" I'm Billy's dad I'm filling in for him

  • BILLY JOEL

    by WHOAREU on 2014-03-12Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 4 out of 5

    HE IS LIKE A FINE WINE, GETTING BETTER WITH AGE, THANKS FOR A GREAT SHOW BILLY

  • Billy still knows how to put on an awesome show

    by avocadorico on 2014-03-12Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    While it cannot be said that Billy Joel's voice gets better with age, he still knows how to pace a show, entertain the heck out of everyone and leave the audience after two hours of memorable hits, wanting more. His set list on this tour varies show to show. While 'Down Eastern Alexa' and 'Uptown Girl' could easily have been left off for 'Angry Young Man', 'My Life' and 'Big shot' which we didn't get to hear, the show was still excellent. Mark Rivera, Crystal and Carl Fischer, the former a mainstay in Billy's band for 30+ years, and the others 10+ years are still incredible to watch and listen to. We'll worth trying to see Billy.

  • Billy Joel was excellent!!

    by SeaninBrampton on 2014-03-12Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    Toronto, March 9 2014. 64 years old and still rocks the place. 1 false start, but forgivable. Very funny guy too!! Great concert.

  • Billy Joel was great.

    by howaboutthat on 2014-03-12Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    Great show. Great lighting, Billy looks a little worn, but he was very funny energetic and his voice was great. Great song selections. Even songs that forgot from Storm Front are much greater than you think. An amazing talent, if felt like a GIFT to be there. The band is flawless, sound was terrific. This band is so good, they fill all the space but don't crowd each other out. True Musicians.

  • Billy Joel -What a performer! 5 star rating!

    by notclaptonforthis on 2014-03-12Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    Billy Joel was just simply "AWESOME". He has been performing for 50 years and still has it. His interaction with the audience was superb and he clearly enjoys what he is doing. Still very humble and appreciative of the audience. So fortunate that we were able to take this concert in!

  • Still great after all these years

    by Nivag on 2014-03-12Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    Billy Joel started fast out of the gate and kept running. The show just kept getting better as it progressed. Superb supporting band. Great interaction with audience