Billy Joel Live in Seoul

TroyD
TroyD Posts: 13,077
edited November 2008 in The Clubhouse
Wow, what a freaking show, man. It was expensive as hell but well worth it.

I saw him about, oh, 1990ish and he put on a phenomenal show and hasn't dimished with age....he played for about 3 hours....

You know, it's sort of like Springsteen, lackluster recorded albums but flat out kick **** live. It was weird as I didn't know what to expect from the crowd, apparently Billy Joel is VERY popular because the Koreans were going batshit. I doubt they understood the songs but they knew all the freakin' words. 30K Koreans all singing words that they can't really pronounce was pretty funny. There was a whole bunch of us and we were up against the stage and the Korean Stormtroopers were dragging people out trying to get everyone to sit....he stopped mid-song and was what the hell is going on, get the eff back up here. VERY cool. It got pretty rowdy after that.

One of the coolest parts was one of his roadies (Aussie) sang Highway to Hell and BJ played guitar, it was pretty friggin' cool.

Anyway, had a great time...and it was great to hear live rock and roll.

BDT
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,454
    edited November 2008
    I've got this mental image........:D

    Glad you had a good time, you deserve it.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2008
    That is quiet the rockin' concert! Congrats and that sounds like it was the time of a lifetime.
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited November 2008
    Billy is the effin' bomb live. He did the same Highway to Hell skit here last year, and it was a riot. He gave this whole speach about his religious roadie, then busted into that track. The crowd loved it. IMHO he is one of the most under-rated artists/performers of our time.

    Take the time to listen to his albums. He really didn't have any single style. He varied greatly from song to song. Plus his songs had a clear meaning. It wasn't just a bunch of cryptic BS that someone tried to pass off as meaningful.

    Glad you had a good time Troy!
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited November 2008
    No, I have all of his albums, I get them.....just the recordings, especially his earlier ones....you wouldn't get, for example, how awesome Captain Jack is live if you listened to the album.

    BDT
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited November 2008
    Sounds like it was a blast. I saw in twice in concert he does put on a great live show.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited November 2008
    Excellent Bro. Friggen excellent.

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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2008
    Sounds like a great time Troy!
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited November 2008
    Sounds like a real hoot Troy. How people people in attendance?
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  • thebluemonkey
    thebluemonkey Posts: 190
    edited November 2008
    When you coming back to the 48 troy?
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited November 2008
    I'd love to see old BJ live someday. I'm glad you enjoyed the concert Troy.
    Carl

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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited November 2008
    TroyD wrote: »
    No, I have all of his albums, I get them.....just the recordings, especially his earlier ones....you wouldn't get, for example, how awesome Captain Jack is live if you listened to the album.

    BDT

    Very true! Fortunately "Songs in the Attic" righted some of those early wrongs, but not all of them.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,986
    edited November 2008
    Live music rocks! Glad to hear you enjoyed it Troy.
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  • KrazyMofo24
    KrazyMofo24 Posts: 1,206
    edited November 2008
    I went to Elton John and Billy Joel concert when I was kid, and it was great. I think I read on Wiki that they are touring again in 09.
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  • Stew
    Stew Posts: 645
    edited November 2008
    The wife and I were there; Billy Joel and Elton John at Clemson, SC in 1995. Great concert!! BJ's Seoul concert must have been something to see/hear!
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited November 2008
    Not sure, it was in the Olympic Gym and the only used half so it really wasn't all that many people...I, dunno, maybe 5-6K people?

    BDT
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited November 2008
    schwarcw wrote: »
    I'd love to see old BJ live.

    That is illegal in Georgia.

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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited November 2008
    schwarcw wrote: »
    I'd love to see old BJ live someday.

    Billy Joel and Elton John just announced last week they will tour together as co-headliners next year. They said the tix prices will be the same as if seeing just one of them. Here's your chance to see 2 legends for the price of one.
    KrazyMofo24 wrote: »
    I went to Elton John and Billy Joel concert when I was kid, and it was great. I think I read on Wiki that they are touring again in 09.

    That made me feel old; I saw them together in San Jose, CA when they last toured together.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited November 2008
    Danny Tse wrote: »
    Billy Joel and Elton John just announced last week they will tour together as co-headliners next year. They said the tix prices will be the same as if seeing just one of them. Here's your chance to see 2 legends for the price of one.


    I enjoy much of Elton John's music, I'd rather see Billy and Elton concerts separately.
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited November 2008
    schwarcw wrote: »
    I enjoy much of Elton John's music, I'd rather see Billy and Elton concerts separately.

    Same here. I saw them together a few years back, and IMO Billy was better by himself.
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