ELIO PACE - New York State Of Mind - 'The Billy Joel Songbook® Live' (Official Video)

Winner of the 2019 'Best Long Form Music Video' award at the 17th annual Independent Music Awards in New York City.

In 2013 and 2014, Elio was invited to ‘fill Billy Joel’s shoes’, starring in five very special reunion concerts in the USA with Joel’s original 1971-72 touring band, recreating the historic WMMR Sigma Sounds live recordings. Following on from the huge success of these American shows and along with his magnificent 6-piece band, in March 2014, Elio embarked upon the debut 70-date UK & Ireland tour of his brand new show, THE BILLY JOEL SONGBOOK®; the world’s first EVER national, theatre concert tour celebrating the incredible songs and career of Billy Joel.

This powerhouse of a show, was filmed and recorded live on 2nd November 2015 during its second, critically-acclaimed national tour and features over 30 Billy Joel classics including the massive hits, 'Uptown Girl', 'Just The Way You Are' and 'My Life' as well as fan favourites such as 'Captain Jack', 'Goodnight Saigon' and 'Piano Man'.

'The Billy Joel Songbook® Live' DVD and double CD beautifully showcase the electrifying concert performances of the dynamic Elio Pace.

(C)&(P) 2018 ROSA RECORDS

Words & Music by Billy Joel

[User_Kdf]

What a passionate version of the famous Billy Joel song ! Bravo! 😮😃👍

[celiacollins]

Sensational, I have tickets booked for 2 of the shows in the next 12 months.

[rossdrayton]

Does it get any better than this? No Way.. An outstanding artist 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[johnsalter]

The man is a legend, I took my mum to see Elio in Peterborough doing his Elvis show with Steve Ashton (on drums), there was a mix-up with the ticket sales so only about 60 ish were there. Most prima donas would of cancelled, but Elio apologised and said: Let’s just pretend I came round your house and we ordered a few pizzas’, absolute class!

[russellblues_entertainment]

OMG!!! your version is awesomely "EXCELLENT!!! I also sing this song at my gig! I am a Piano Bar Entertainer on board the ships of "Carnival Cruise Lines". I've never heard such a wonderfully crafted arrangements, and orchetration. Your version on every "Billy Joel" songs are better than ever, or I should say, innovatively well done! I am just sad that, I've discovered your video too late, while searching for a good Piano Bar Sing Along song. I will study and mimmick your style on all of my songs from now on Elio Pace. God bless and good health to you and your family.

[donnamcintyre]

Fantastic singer, piano player and band can’t wait to see them in Edinburgh next April

[keykopiano]

Perfect, man! I'm a Billy Joel fan, you and your guys propose the perfect spirit.

[paulmarsh]

Looking forward to seeing him in York next year. Saw him on a cruise years ago and I’ve been watching out for a show near me ever since

[andrewknowles]

This guy is truly brilliant and great band, how come I’ve not heard of him before now?

[BUsmilelaugh]

This is so wonderful. No words. All the feels here.

[Musical_Man_Guitar]

Billy would say "This guy's got chops", very good indeed.

[ElFERRE-ku]

DEUS!!! DEIXA EU CONHECER PESSOALMENTE ÉLIO PACE?! AMO O DOM QUE DÁ AOS POBRES MORTAIS. NÃO DEIXE EU MORRER SEM ANTES CONHECÊ -LO🙏🏼

[trailrunnerxy]

There are still some moments you hear a coverversion that is better than the original....awesome!!!

[silvo-sings]

Fantastic - I’ve put a link to this on my site. Keep up the fantastic work. See you next March In Wakefield for the albums. Your amazing.👍👍🎶 “ Silvo”

[janeboyes]

I saw this guy when he attended Leeds College of Music. Great then ... And great now.

[Anthony-eohn]

Hello - just came across this! What a fantastic version. As a huge Billy Joel fan and a pianist - keyboard player, can I please ask if a real acoustic piano was used? The piano sound is perfect. Also the background strings really add so much to the finished sound. ~ Anthony

[gracielaelisabarrios]

Buen video, buenos músicos, no los conocía pero me gustan 🎶🎵❤️❤️

[BUsmilelaugh]

Some folks like to get away
Take a holiday from the neighborhood
Hop a flight to Miami Beach
Or to Hollywood
But I'm taking a Greyhound
On the Hudson River Line
I'm in a New York state of mind
I've seen all the movie stars
In their fancy cars and their limousines
Been high in the Rockies under the evergreens
But I know what I'm needing
And I don't want to waste more time
I'm in a New York state of mind
It was so easy living day by day
Out of touch with the rhythm and blues
But now I need a little give and take
The New York Times, The Daily News
It comes down to reality
And it's fine with me 'cause I've let it slide
Don't care if it's Chinatown or on Riverside
I don't have any reasons
I've left them all behind
I'm in a New York state of mind
It was so easy living day by day
Out of touch with the rhythm and blues
But now I need a little give and take
The New York Times, The Daily News
It comes down to reality
And it's fine with me 'cause I've let it slide
Don't care if it's Chinatown or on Riverside
I don't have any reasons
I've left them all behind
I'm in a New York state of mind
I'm just taking a Greyhound on the Hudson River Line
'Cause I'm in a New York state of mind

[mickelimbo]

Sorry to Billy Joel, but this guy’s ability to play the piano might be better than Billy. He is playing this song in Bb key but not using transpose, while Billy does.