It’s time for another installment of our Concert Classic series! This episode, we’re heading to the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for Billy Joel’s January 14, 1990 performance during the mammoth Storm Front Tour. One of six shows Billy played at the legendary venue on this tour, this concert captures an exciting new chapter in his career as he hit the road in support of his then-new album, Storm Front.
We take a deep dive into the show, breaking down the setlist, standout performances, and the energy of a band that was undergoing significant changes. The Storm Front era introduced several new musicians to Billy’s touring lineup, and we discuss how those additions helped shape the sound and feel of this tour.
Joining us this week is friend of the podcast and Jack’s bandmate, Matt DiMarino, who sits in for Jack as we explore this memorable night in Philadelphia and what makes it a true Concert Classic.
Listen to & watch the concert here courtesy of Activer Music.
The Band:
Billy Joel – Piano, Keyboards, Vocals
Liberty DeVitto – Drums
David Brown – Lead Guitar
Mark Rivera – Saxophone, Percussion, Guitar, Vocals
Schuyler Deale – Bass
Crystal Taliefero – Percussion, Saxophone, Guitar, Vocals
Jeff Jacobs – Keyboards, Vocals
Mindy Jostyn – Rhythm Guitar, Percussion, Vocals
Setlist:
1. Storm Front
2. Allentown
3. Miami 2017 (Seen The Lights Go Out On Broadway)
4. Prelude / Angry Young Man
5. Scenes From An Italian Restaurant
6. The Downeaster “Alexa”
7. Goodnight Saigon
8. I Go To Extremes
9. Pressure
10. Leningrad
11. An Innocent Man
12. Big Man On Mulberry Street
13. Shameless
14. We Didn’t Start The Fire
15. Shout
16. Uptown Girl
17. It’s Still Rock And Roll To Me
18. You May Be Right
19. Only The Good Die Young
Encore 1:
20. A Matter Of Trust
21 Big Shot
Encore 2:
22. Keeping The Faith
23. Piano Man
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