An Innocent Man, Billy Joel, Madison Square Garden, New York, May 14th, 2022; MSG Residency; 80th Monthly Show at Madison Square Garden in Residency run (125th overall at the Garden)
I saw an interview (can't recall where) where Billy Joel was asked why he didn't write/sing new songs. I believe he said that as he's gotten older, he didn't like the sound of his voice any more. I am here to say that we as his audience had also gotten older and we are now more in tune with the color that age brings to a singer like Billy Joel's voice. Billy Joel's voice truly is like "fine wine" and it has gotten better with age. Are his original recordings still fantastic and a pleasure to listen to? Of course! But the timber of Billy Joel's voice has reached the stage of being mellow.....which older people like me can and do readily appreciate. Thank You Billy Joel for your continuing to share your fabulous instrument with all your fans. We appreciate you more now than you can imagine.
BILL’S STILL GOT IT! 🙌🙌🙌 That back surgery was such a b*tch for him to recover from, but it put him in such a healthier place physically. He’s never sounded bad, BUT he looks and sounds better than he did 20 years ago. Can’t wait to see him with Stevie Nicks next spring in Dallas and at the Garden after that and ready to get blown away AGAIN. He absolutely never disappoints. Billy’s like a new man up there lately, look how much fun he’s having! ❤
I was there, Billy is a magical treasure. He seems to be looking and sounding better now than he has in years. What an honor to see him perform his iconic music at this level.
