Billy Joel - Innocent Man (from A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia)
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- Billy Joel performing “An Innocent Man" live from A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia
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In the summer of 1987, Billy Joel accepted the Kremlin’s invitation to the U.S.S.R. for six fully-staged rock shows in Moscow and Leningrad, fulfilling a longtime desire to perform in Russia and permanently affecting the spirit of the country ahead of the Soviet Union’s dissolution in 1991.
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Lyrics:
Some people stay far away from the door
If there's a chance of it opening up
They hear a voice in the hall outside
And hope that it just passes by
Some people live with the fear of a touch
And the anger of having been a fool
They will not listen to anyone
So nobody tells them a lie
I know you're only protecting yourself
I know you're thinking of somebody else
Someone who hurt you
But I'm not above
Making up for the love
You've been denying you could ever feel
I'm not above doing anything
To restore your faith if I can
Some people see through the eyes of the old
Before they ever get a look at the young
I'm only willing to hear you cry
Because I am an innocent man
I am an innocent man
Oh yes I am
Some people say they will never believe
Another promise they hear in the dark
Because they only remember too well
They heard somebody tell them before
Some people sleep all alone every night
Instead of taking a lover to bed
Some people find that it's easier to hate
Than to wait anymore
I know you don't want to hear what I say
I know you're gonna keep turning away
But I've been there and if I can survive
I can keep you alive
I'm not above going through it again
I've not above being cool for a while
If you're cruel to me I'll understand
Some people run from a possible fight
Some people figure they can never win
And although this is a fight I can lose
The accused is an innocent man
I am an innocent man
Oh yes I am
An innocent man
You know you only hurt yourself out of spite
I guess you'd rather be a martyr tonight
That's your decision
But I'm not below
Anybody I know
If there's a chance of resurrecting a love
I'm not above going back to the start
To find out where the heartache began
Some people hope for a miracle cure
Some people just accept the world as it is
But I'm not willing to lay down and die
Because I am an innocent man
I am an innocent man
Oh yes I am
An innocent man
#BillyJoel #LiveMusic #BabyGrand - Hudba
The BACK UP VOCALIST WAS ALSO AMAZING ..
I did karaoke and did both voices. You should've seen the crowd as I was going back and forth with deep voice Billy and the high notes 🎶😀🎶😄🤣
Background singer should’ve been a world class artist
Highly accomplished and respected, but never made a huge career. Peter Hewlett.
Billy I play this song weekly as it gives me peace apart from it being a first class hit. It was great seeing you on some TV shows like American Restoration, hope the bike turned out good. All the best Peter from Australia.
- Phenomenal musician!
- Stellar lyricist!
- Unsurpassed song writer!
- Magnificent singer!
- Awesome performer!
- Superior musical arrangement!
There's a lot of great people in entertainment, but in the talent arena, this man stands alone!
I feel so happy to read this
Totally agree.
The most underrated lyricist (I'd go so far as to call him a poet) of our time
Springsteen
Agree but what about Neil Diamond?
Greetings from Spain to all Billy Joel fans. The music of this man hits like no other. Let's celebrate his talent and his magic. Best to all
Celebrate. No autotune or anything like that. Pure talent.
Standing in front of the crowd, singing in that fashion with that stage presence, and those Wayfarers on, badass. I was 15 when that concert came out on HBO. Still remember the music, the lifestyle and to this day it left a mark on my youth. At the time in 1987 I wanted to be either like Billy Joel or George Michael. And still 33 years later, they're still my favorite artists.
Daughter& I danced to Wham last night. So much fun!! Don't forget to dance to the 80's.... DANCE FOR FUN!!
Love this comment
The Wayarers were definitely bad ass!!
Billy literally saved my life when the stranger came out I was a miserable teen, and nearly every song and character seemed directly related to my life; big shot was my mother to a tee except for the cocaine Vienna was me I had to buy another album because I played it so much I wore a groove in it, it was so soothing!
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Also known as Schizoaffective disorder 🤷🏻♂️
@@jlboyd00 on oa oo
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One of his best songs. The soul, lyrics, and vocals are simply amazing.
I'm agreed with U
one of the best songs from Billy Joel
Everyone on these A Matter of Trust tour videos talking about how talented Billy Joel is... who's gonna mention how goddamn hot he looks? Do I have to do everything myself???
Right???
this concert is a testament to a true ARTIST. This man can write beautiful songs, play several instruments and sing ANYTHING! LOVE
What instrument does he play besides piano/keys and (on a single song) harmonica?
Thanks
I really do appreciate you been my fan and I will love to hear from you
Billy is Legendary
You may be right
Could
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My mate Rozdp agrees.
This might be the best live performance I’ve ever seen. What vocals!!
Perhaps some of the most profound Emotive lyrics ever rendered in a pop song!!??
The PA SYSTEM IN RUSSIA WAS THE BEST CLEAR AND THE BASS SOUND AND DRUMMING WERE AMAZING AND Billy's VOICE WAS FANTASTIC.
Billy Joel is the best song writer ever. 😎😎😎😎😎
I love this comment section and all the comments. This is such a great performance too.
This reminds me so much of my childhood. My dad playing it on his car cassette player while driving to France from the UK. Me and my late little brother, and baby sister crammed into the back of car...suitcases at our feet . I miss my brother, and I miss the 80s...my favourite decade by far.
One of his best songs he is a legend xx
This and Rosalinda’s eye’s
Thanks, I really do appreciate you been my fan and I will really love to hear from you
I love the way that Billy and Peter Hewlett sing against each other in the chorus. Peter was an accomplished musician in his own right, and guitar player, even tho he only did vocals for Billy on his early 80's tours. I wish that you could see more of him at Last Play at Shea, and you can see him in the Wembley video but not as clearly. Love you Pete!
Unless I'm mistaken, Billy could no longer hit the high note by the time he played in Russia--although I think that Peter actually hit a higher one than on the original track!
For years, I would hear this very song, and I couldn't tell if it was Billy singing the high notes or someone else. His voice sounds like it could be Billy Joel singing. This video confirmed that he was singing the chorus with someone.
@@LuvTadnDixie I believe that Billy sang on the original studio recording, but as you can see that Pete sings on the Russia concerts, later, the black female percussionist sings that part on the later concerts, but I always liked Pete best.
@@jeannehandley5801 I think the recording I listened to was from this concert. The guy sounds like Billy Joel though. Their voice blend together so well, you can't tell them apart. It's one of my favorite songs of his.
@@jeannehandley5801 Billy sang the original studio recording. During the Russia concerts, his voice was really weak because he got sick. So they weaved others in for the falsetto for Innocent Man. First it was Pete, and then later Crystal Taliefero(The absolutely incredible African-American musician who has toured with Billy for almost 3 decades now). However, that sparked a rough patch for his vocals. He was getting a bit lazy and sloppy vocally. Also he had a few severe bouts of alcoholism during the 90s and up until after 9/11 that severely hindered his piano playing as well during live shows. However, on the bright side, he sobered up and around 2005 he resumed doing the falsetto in Innocent Man during live shows. I saw him in 2006 or 2007 and I hadn’t heard him sing the falsetto bits for Innocent Man since the mid 80s. And when he belted out the falsetto live, it sent chills up my spine. It was incredible. At his Best, his vocals are as good as anybody’s.
I AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMM 😭😭😭😭 If this part was just one beat longer, I know my head would explode in ecstasy 🤯😇
Thanks so much dear , if you don't mind i will like to get to know a true fan much bebtter so drop your number in my email so i can text you and get to know you more better. billyjeol088@gmail.com
Music is one of THE best therapies I know of . Extremely thankful for the opportunity to listen.
私も、音楽は最高のセラピーです＾＾
Some people stay far away from the door
If there's a chance of it opening up
They hear a voice in the hall outside
And hope that it just passes by
Some people live with the fear of a touch
And the anger of having been a fool
They will not listen to anyone
So nobody tells them a lie
I know you're only protecting yourself
I know you're thinking of somebody else
Someone who hurt you but I'm not above
Making up for the love
You've been denying you could ever feel
I'm not above doing anything
To restore your faith if I can
Some people see through the eyes of the old
Before they ever get a look at the young
I'm only willing to hear you cry
Because I am an innocent man
I am an innocent man
Oh yes I am
Some people say they will never believe
Another promise they hear in the dark
Because they only remember too well
They heard somebody tell them before
Some people sleep all alone every night
Instead of taking a lover to bed
Some people find that's it's easier to hate
Than to wait anymore
I know you don't want to hear what I say
I know you're gonna keep turning away
But I've been there and if I can survive
I can keep you alive
I'm not above going through it again
I'm not above being cool for a while
If you're cruel to me I'll understand
Some people run from a possible fight
Some people figure they can never win
And although this is a fight I can lose
The accused is an innocent man
I am an innocent man
Oh yes I am
An innocent man
You know you only hurt yourself out of spite
I guess you'd rather be a martyr tonight
That's your decision but I'm not below
Anybody I know
If there's a chance of resurrecting a love
I'm not above going back to the start
To find out where the heartache began
Some people hope for a miracle cure
Some people just accept the world as it is
But I'm not willing to lay down and die
Because I am an innocent man
I am an innocent man
Oh yes I am
An innocent man
Love you Billy. He doesn't need Autotune. Love his voice. Uk awaits. Uk 🇬🇧
Autotune needs him.
In russia you don't autotune songs. Songs autotune you.
Was Billy Joel "An Innocent Man" with this declaration in this song/video that hit the charts forty years ago? His music was definitely guilty of providing guilty pleasures.
I remember this song from when it was released.
Every time it was on the radio I stopped and lip-synched along.
This is one of those songs that reach to the soul.
The world should know the name of the man that hits that high note! Then again maybe they do, and it is just me that doesn’t. Anyone know? We all know Billy Joel is the GOAT!!! ❤
Holy heck. I was not expecting that backing vocalist. I GOT CHILLS. FUCKING BLEW ME AWAY. Who is that guy? AMAZING.
He is Pete Hewlett from Pittsburgh, he still got it in 2015 according to this vid :)
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Jim Carey!
It’s the mullet that gives him the power to hit those high notes.
I know its a bit late but he is peter hewlett
I have been a life long fan of Billy, having been introduced to his music as a child by my father. The year after Dad died I took Mum to see him at Old Trafford football ground. Both my parents are Man U fans and going to matches was part of their early relationship so it was a very special day, especially walking to the ground with Mum. When Billy came out he played Oh when the Saints and it really felt Dad was there with us too. We were then treated to a virtuoso performance from Billy and his amazing band, including this, my favourite song. Aside from my personal connection to his music and the location, as a musician and singer I remain in awe of his voice and skills as a songwriter and performer. It was the best, most accomplished concert I have ever seen.
TELL US ABOUT HIS B ACKGROUND AND LIFE....
The other guy singing has a pretty voice, too. 😊
That's Peter Hewlett. Awesome guitar and keyboardist also.
@@davidheadley98, Billy Joel and Peter Hewlett are really cute, too. They both have angelic voices.
My favourite singer / songwriter, genius,,,, l love you Billy Joel,, Please come back to see us here in Dublin,,. Happy Easter!!!
My favorite song by Billy Joel... listen to these lyrics closely. No he doesn't have Steve Perry's amazing voice (who does) but he wrote these lyrics and it tells us something regarding this man's talents.
Jesus, that back up singer, BUT there is no one like Billy Joel. NO ONE.
Oh i love this song
This is why I feel so privileged to speak English as my first language.
watch one of the Japanese concetrs and watch them sing along word for word, just be glad you're a billy Joel fan!
This song alway gives me goose bumps ,love this song x
Two simply phenomenal vocalists
Who's the backing vocalist?
@@hyperchord peter hewlett
A boxer or a singer....lucky for us he went singer.
That song is not easy to sing, but Billy makes it look easy. I have done a cover version of this song on my channel, but this song belongs to him.🎉
Amazing song
This song lit somewhere in my soul,, and is still there, all these years later
My dad loved him I bought this for his birthday and I now realise why r.i.p xxxxxxxxx
Billy joel is awesome.
Brilliant. Just brilliant.
Fabulous.
the backing sing is out of this world
Still waiting for his Big Shot performance from 1987!!!
Auguri Piano Man ... Grazie .... Da 45-6 anni ti ascolto... Non mi stanchi mai ... Anzi ti apprezzo sempre più ...... 🎹👏🎹👏
Saw him in Philly back in June. He put on an incredible show and crowd was electrifying.
❤ God loves us all
Such depth and projection. So manly and perfect vibrato. Best all time singer.
We enjoyed your Charlotte April 23rd show and impressed by the entire performance as expected. You and your band DELIVERED!!! THANK YOU!!!
He and his band were AMAZING!!!
This was the first CD I ever owned and I still listen to it today. Billy is fantastic live.
I hope I can look in the mirror and sing this way to myself someday
Billy has quite an impressive voice! Love it. I also love his stage presence. ❤
I'm trying to learn this song, and so far in the process, I am also learning of the amazing talents and admiral motivational force behind this fine musician. Thank you Billy Joel.
Wow! I had forgotten what a great singer he is. Thanks for posting this.
Oh wow billy still has it, this song is timeless and magical. This song helped me alot through my high school years, being called the nerd being bullied for things I did not do. Yep been there done that, a beautiful song that speaks volumes to many people. A timeless song done by a timeless iconic performer, Billy knows how to tug at your heart strings. Billy thank you for this timeless song that helped me get through some to the years, and thank you for the memories. God bless you my brother.🙏
I was born in San Diego JUST ONE DAY before Billy was born ....and I drifted East circa 1968...NYC, Chicago, NY, CT, PA. I grew up with him, loved him, indifferent, so-so, meh, but always "Joel curious."...hey...he's my brother and we are one.
Best use of finger snaps ever?
Legend, I love this song and that fabulous voice.
Hello Ann Duncan,
Is nice meeting you here.
Thanks for the love and support for years
Flawless my friend.
So many nights and afternoons movin’ & groovin’ both on the old Chicago Skates at the rinks and streets to this man! Many wonderful friends came around the old “boom box”.
Totally the classic!!
Great song, just 1 of many
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RFS Israel. Dear Mr Joel I appreciate your good stuff. Peace
Oh this song is a real blessing! Soooo beautiful !
Hello Jeannine,
Is nice meeting you here.
Thanks for the support for years.
はくりょくがあって好きです。歌も、かっこいいし😍
Showcasing those vocals! Love this performance!!
LOVE Billy Joel!!!! Incredibly talented singer/songwriter!!!
I was 19 when it came out. I wanna go back to those days ❤️
BEAUTIFUL ....
The afeared frightened and the failed can never understand bravery in human relationships. Go forth and take the moment before it all changes. Own the truth.
I just love the tonic shift
GOAT
Fabulous diction n clarity.....understand every word rather than mush mouthing!!!!!
After listening to Billy Joel an innocent man if you don't know what righteous is you'll never know ... don't drop the mic break the mic
WONDERFULL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
Just Great,have most of your music,still I love this song, of course,thank you
So much.
I’m going to see Billy in Minneapolis this November. Is that guy still hitting the high notes for him? 🎵
He hits his own high notes. Just saw him on Saturday.
@@aliciacarrillo6246 He sang the whole song when I saw him last November. Great show. I should post a video of him hitting the high notes 🎵
So catchy, love the high notes! Lucky lucky Billy! UK 🇬🇧
Maestro genius of song and soul.
Wow! Amazing! Get em Billy
I love this classic song! Sing it anywhere. UK 🇬🇧
Billy I'm in Brasil and I love You.
This might be my favorite version of this song
Try this song from frankfurt 1994 Crystal on backing vocals, it’s amazing
Oh ho there you are .😀😀 Billy Joel .😍😍😍🙋😀😀😀🌷🌷🌷👏👏👏😃😃😃
Amazing vocal!
Fantastic 😊
Oh I Love love love, these high notes❤❤❤❤❤
I love Billy Joel 🥰😎
Hello Roxanne Rose,
Is nice meeting you here.
Thanks for the love and support for years
Great song! Thank you!
OMG love it 🎹🎤
brilliant!
Love this version of a fantastic song, if you look up cool in the dictionary Billy’s photo would be there along side the Fonz
Only the real understand.. Soul.
Beautiful ❤
My favourite song
Love the harmonies! My darling little boy kitty cat Stripey has been missing since end February 2024. We miss you, dearest Fluff! UK 16.3.24 🇬🇧
I am an Innocent ❤
Perfect performance , composition, voice... I'm a fan of all phases of Billy Joel... An unusual talent, genius!
I'm your fan for ever ❤
That's really lovely of you, am really happy to have you as my fan
Billjoel13200
You can complete it
It my email
Great job buddy! Cheers!