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You May Be Right – Billy Joel The Best Concert Ever

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**This was originally written for Finish the Sentence Friday…

And now for this week’s sentence to finish:  “I went to a concert…“

Next week’s sentence to finish: “I never understood what the big deal was about…”

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I went to a concert…

I actually went to many and have some wonderful memories from each.

Some of the concerts, I have gone to are as follows:

  • Aerosmith 
  • Beastie Boys
  • Nine Inch Nails
  • Metallica
  • Matchbox Twenty
  • The Coors
  • Fleetwood Mac

There are more, but this is definitely a good start of a list for me.

I also have attended a few concerts of cover bands.  One such concert was for a Beatle cover band known as Strawberry fields Forever.

But the one concert that was by far my favorite and the best was Billy Joel.

This man seriously puts on a phenomenal show and will forever be in awe of his musical abilities.  The concert was a true experience, because not only is Billy Joel, as I said truly a musician at heart and yes I absolutely love and know the lyrics to most if not all of his songs, but Billy has a fan portion where he actually gives those in audience a chance to choose which songs they would like him to indeed play during that part of the show.  And yes you get to sing right along with him as he is singing.  

And bonus at this particular concert, he also performed my all time favorite song, You’re My Home, which from what I hear he doesn’t always play during his shows, but again did for the concert I was in attendance for. I was indeed able to find him singing it live in Philadelphia back in 1998 on YouTube, but couldn’t find our concert unfortunately, still this is close enough, I suppose.

I would love to see him again, but Kevin is not wanting to pay to see him in concert, because we both saw him now and Kevin also saw him multiple times, too.

But we both agreed we definitely would see Sir Paul McCartney if he went back on tour, because from we both hear he is also a true showman and a concert not to miss.

See I grew up with my mom, who was a true lover of some of the greats, including The Beatles.  She was a teen when they arrived here in the US and even saw them play at the famous Shea Stadium concert int he 1960s.  In recent years, my mom and brother actually saw him twice, once when I was very pregnant with Emma and right around one of her birthdays, as well.  And I actually found the YouTube video from the concert at Citi Field on the day I gave birth to Emma, July 17, 2009.  See it now, below.  (Definitely jealous I couldn’t be at this concert, but again I had better things to do that day with giving birth to my almost 5 year old daughter now).

So both of those times I was indeed unable to join them, but I am telling you this is one concert I promise that I will  see, because it is truly on my bucket list now!

Now that I shared my concert memories with you, please share yours here with us today.

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Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  2. Kristi Campbell says

    I've not seen Paul McCartney in concert, either but LOVE some of the others you've been to. I used to go to every single concert there was back when I was in high school. Tonight's post made me remember how much I love them and said to my husband we should go to one too. They're SO much more expensive now but wow – worth it. Metallic is amazing live. I've seen them five times I think. Same with U2, although their old stuff is so much better.
    My recent post Red Rocks Concerts, The 80′s, and a Mullet

    • Janine Huldie says

      Totally agree about U2 (jealous you saw them in concert) and tried to get tickets for them back when Kevin and I were first engaged, but the prices were ridiculous and just couldn't justify spending over a grand for one ticket, as much as I wanted to see them. So, rule sad how much some of these tickets go for. that said I am so thankful for all the concerts I too have gone to int he past and hope to be able to go to more, too without having to spend an arm and a leg either now.

  4. kellylmckenzie says

    Billy Joel!!!! You are so lucky. Absolutely adore "Uptown Girl." DId he sing that? I was in a teeny town on the Cook Islands feeling very sorry for myself because my luggage was missing and I didn't know anybody and all I could afford to rent was this bike that had no gears. It was also hotter than hot and I was wearing this heavy dress. Did I tell you I lost my luggage? Anywho, there I was weaving through the streets of this teensy town and I heard it. "Uptown girl" blaring away in someone's back garden. I just knew Billy was singing it for me. Loved him before, loved him even more after that.
    My recent post Sting Paul Simon

    • Janine Huldie says

      He totally sang Uptown Girl and also Tell Her About It, both of which I love and bring back some great memories for me, as well as so many others. Seriously, I think Billy Joel's music could so be my anthem and love that after that miserable experience, Billy Joel was there in spirit with his music to totally comfort you 🙂

  6. spiritedlife says

    I would love to go backstage with Billy Joel or Paul McCartney… LOL! I'm so glad you had an awesome time!
    My recent post #AskAwayFriday with Wendy {Effie Girl}

  8. themomcafe says

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE BILLY JOEL!!! He is one of my ALL time favorite musicians!! I can only imagine how he is in concert! And I adore THAT song too…and I know every stinkin' one of his songs by heart. Obviously. lol 😉 Fleetwood Mac would be cool too.
    My recent post Are You Feeling STRETCHED?

  14. dishofdailylife says

    I would have loved to have seen Billy Joel! I've only been to a few concerts and the one I remember the most is not because of the concert at all, but rather because the people I went with thought it would be great to get themselves shall we say impaired and they were my ride home. I was livid. Had I known, I would have driven myself. Now that I have my own kids this age, I worry. Will they call me when they find themselves in a situation like that?
    My recent post There’s a Spring in my Step: Friday Faves and Ladies Only Blog Share #LOBS

    • Janine Huldie says

      I totally do worry about stuff like this and I have a few years still, but truly hope I am not in for it with stuff like this, because I remember my mom telling me she used to have such trouble sleeping while I was out all hours of the night. Back the I truly didn’t get it, but now I do.

  15. Dana says

    I think I told you I'm seeing Billy Joel this summer – so excited. I get XM radio, and for a few months there is now a Billy Joel channel. How perfect is that? If you didn't see him on Jimmy Fallon last week, you have to watch on You Tube – it will definitely make you smile.
    My recent post Painting interior doors black

    • Janine Huldie says

      You did tell me this and so excited for you. You need to share about the concert on your blog when you do go. And I totally will look for that YouTube video now. Thanks Dana 🙂

  17. flemily says

    I have a great memory of seeing Billy Joel in concert too. We were in college in Michigan and one of my friends kept yelling out for him to sing, "New York State of Mind" but seeing that we were in Michigan, that wasn't going to happen. 🙂 Still, he was great to see in concert, although for me, my top best concerts are: Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Earth, Wind & Fire and Nickelback.
    My recent post Just call me Nurse Emily

  18. tamaralikecamera says

    I never saw Fleetwood as a whole, but I saw Stevie Nicks live with Don Henley! That was fun. They even sang "Leather and Lace" and slow-danced together. I think they used to date?
    Anyway, I saw Billy Joel too! My ex was a huge fan and as a surprise, I got tickets to a show in Boston right near a fancy hotel we stayed in. Ah, youth! Ah, having money and no kids!
    Billy came up on his piano from an opening in the floor. It was like a magic show! He was playing "Angry Young Man."
    My recent post The Triple Threat.

    • Janine Huldie says

      I saw Fleetwood Mac with Kevin at Jones Beach theater. It was for my birthday in June when we were first together and of course it was raining that night and chilly, but still awesome concert. And I know Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham totally dated and think she was with John McVie, too at one point. So, Don Henley wouldn't surprise me, because eI remember watching a special about her and the band and how they all were together at one point or another during their drug induced days. And Billy seriously, that man cannot go wrong with concerts and so glad you too have a great memory of one of his concerts, too. And totally to be younger again!! 🙂

  19. dribblesngrits says

    While the whole Sir Paul McCartney thing sounds awesome, I would probably gather the social cojones to go see Beastie Boys.
    My recent post Concert Experience of the Socially Awkward

  21. Rita Abitabile says

    I want to see Billy Joel in concert, too and Bon Jovi would be nice to see, also. But as Bill said, I, too have one word for you…
    Paul or as most call him, Sir Paul. Even your youngest daughter calls him Paul or Macca (because of Michael!). Been to many concerts in the past (Elvis, Johnny Winter, the Allman Brothers and The Beatles) but Paul (twice) was the best. He is the best! At seventy something years of age, the man does not take a break,sit down, except for his couple of piano songs, jumps around on stage and is on stage for 2 hours, without even a sip of water. As his song goes, "Maybe I'm Amazed". We will all have to go to his concert soon. Love, Mom

  26. realhousewife says

    I've gone to so many concerts I can't even guess over the years. It would even be hard to choose a favorite but I loved James Taylor and Carol King, Jewel, AC/DC back in the day and you know what? John Mayer was great and plays a mean guitar…another surprise was Rusted Root…! They opened for I can't remember who but I bought their cd:) lol

    Good times…good memories! Thank you!

    • Janine Huldie says

      I know Kelly, I was trying to recall all the concerts I did go to in the past and feel like I miss a few here, but just couldn't remember them all, too. But glad to bring back great memories if nothing else!! 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Kevin loves The Zachary Brown Band, so think that concert may be in our future too. And thank Kim. Still haven’t heard from WordPress, but just hoping enough bloggers take my comments out of spam it will force Akismet to remember that I am not a spam commenter on its own from all I read on this now 🙂

  32. Mike Abitabile says

    I can not explain in words just how awesome both Paul McCartney concerts that I attended with Mom were and how good of a time I had. I am trying my best to get Billy Joel tickets this year but it’s kind of hard right now because I don’t have any extra organs to sell at this point. I am going to see Eminem in the Summer though and am looking forward to that. Tip for anyone with SiriusXM Radio: they just started a Billy Joel Channel on Wednesday on Channel 4. It’s only running for 3 months but I hope they decide to keep it. It’s amazing. They play so many different things you would never hear on regular radio in addition to interviews with him and unreleased live versions of songs. Haven’t changed the station in my car since Wednesday!

  34. pfchico says

    I can imagine that would be an awesome concert. I like your concert choices.Those are all great. The best concert that I ever seen was Madonna. My girlfriend brought me one year for my birthday & she is just such an amazing performer. My favorite concert though was Jimmy Buffett. Whether you like his music or not, there are few things in this world quite as fun as a Jimmy Buffett concert.

    • Janine Huldie says

      I can totally imagine that Madonna would be an amazing concert and have loved her since I was a kid (this was actually the first record album that was bought for me by dad). And Jimmy Buffett, I have heard time and again is a very fun concert, too 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Lisa, jealous about U2 and tried to get tickets for Kevin and I back in the day, but they were over $1000 a ticket for one ticket each. So, we just couldn't justify it. But I know Billy Joel was truly amazing and I truly need to see Paul McCartney here 🙂

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