Billy Joel
Houston, Texas
November 1979

PRO-SHOT
NTSC DVD
TRT: 93 Minutes (approx.)

VHS > DVD+R Bootleg > DVD Decrypter > VIDEO_TS

This is a bit of a famous live bootleg audio-wise and has been making 
the rounds for years that way.  I'm not certain when the video 
began circulating.  The details of the actual show are a little sketchy;
some sources stating it is from The Summit in Houston, TX 1980, but it is 
most likely November 1979.  

I also had trouble actually finding confirmation that Billy Joel played 
Houston in 1979.  The closest I could find is that he played Maryland
November 1, 1979; with an identical set-list (plus 2 more songs at 
the end of the show).

The significance of the show itself, is that it takes place months before 
the album GLASS HOUSES was released and he plays songs from it; most notably
a rare performance of "All For Leyna" featuring a guitar solo instead of a synth.

I'm not sure why this show was filmed and what the intentions were for its
release; most likely in promotion for the upcoming GLASS HOUSES LP, but as
far as I can tell (through my research), it has never been officially released
or aired...in whole or in part.

This is Billy Joel in his prime.  Look at this set-list!!!


1. Mexican Connection (intro)		00:00-00:16
2. Only the Good Die Young		00:16-04:55
3. Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)		04:55-08:52
4. Honesty			08:52-12:55
5. My Life				12:55-18:30
6. Piano Man			18:30-25:08
7. All for Leyna			25:08-29:57
8. Prelude-Angry Young Man		29:57-35:37
9. New York State of Mind		35:37-
10. The Stranger
11. Sometimes a Fantasy
12. Root Beer Rag
13. She's Always a Woman		1:01:00-1:05:12
14. Stiletto			1:05:12-1:10:32
15. Zanzibar			1:10:32-1:17:40
16. You May Be Right		1:17:40-1:22:46
17. Just the Way You Are		1:22:46-1:27:37
18. Big Shot 			1:27:37-1:33:32

The Band: 

Billy Joel - vocals, piano 
Richie Cannata - sax, flute, keyboards 
Doug Stegmeyer - bass 
Russel Javors - guitar 
David Brown - guitar
Liberty Devitto - drums 

Unfortunately the quality leaves much to be desired.  It suffers from VHS generational
issues, but is very watchable and listenable...despite a fair amount of audio hiss.

V=7.5/10
A=7.5/10

Also, the DVD has chapter breaks, but they unfrotunately do not line up with 
the beginning of the tracks.  It appears that the DVD was made by somebody who 
just went from a VHS copy to disc by using a VHS to DVD Recorder combo.
This was not my doing.  It is the way I got it. Sorry.

I think that is about it.

Enjoy!!! 


11/08/1979-11/09/1979	Billy Joel		Civic Arena		Pittsburgh	PA	30,000	$8.50-$10.50	$292,389	Y
11/12/79			Billy Joel		Garden			Boston	MA		15,509	$9.50-$10.50	$161,200	Y
11/15/79-11/16/79		Billy Joel		Maple Leaf Gardens		Toronto	Ontario	CAN	32,226	$10-$15		$436,115	Y
11/18/79			Billy Joel		Riverfront Coliseum		Cincinnati	OH		12,281	$8.50-$10.50	$123,775	Y
11/19/79			Billy Joel		Market Square Arena	Indianapolis	IN	13,506	$8.50-$10.50	$134,599	Y
11/21/79			Billy Joel		Checkerdome		St. Louis	MO		16,318	$8.50-$10.50	$164,023	Y
11/24/79			Billy Joel		Special Events Center	Austin	TX		12,829	$7.50-$9.50	$114,952	Y
11/25/79			Billy Joel		Summit			Houston	TX		16,608	$9-$11		$160,738	Y
11/26/79			Billy Joel		Convention Center Arena	Dallas	TX		8,053	$8.50-$10.50	$80,719	Y
11/30/79			Billy Joel		McNichols Arena		Denver	CO		12,717	$9, $11		$148,027	Y