Historic 1975 San Francisco Concert Recording on Double LP!
Contains the Earliest Released Versions of "New York State of Mind" & "James"!
Mixed & Mastered from the Original Multi-Track Tapes!
Billy Joel Live at The Great American Music Hall, 1975, was recorded at The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, June 1975. The live gig from the Streetlife Serenade tour introduces the earliest available recordings of future Turnstiles classics "James" and "New York State of Mind" into Billy's catalog, and includes examples of Billy's loving imitations of Joe Cocker, Elton John, and Leon Russell — a staple of his early concerts. This 2-LP version is released on standard weight black vinyl.
Features
- Double LP
- Mixed & Mastered from the Original Multi-Track Tapes
Selections
Side A:
- Introduction
- Somewhere Along the Line
- Roberta
- The Mexican Connection
- Root Beer Rag
Side B:
- James
- Band Introductions
- You're My Home
- You Are So Beautiful - Interlude
- Everybody Loves You Now
Side C:
- New York State of Mind
- Bennie and the Jets - Interlude
- Travelin' Prayer
- Delta Lady - Interlude
Side D:
- The Entertainer
- The Ballad of Billy the Kid
- Ain't No Crime
- Weekend Song