For me, a Brit, this is the definitive song about New York written by one of the greatest songwriters and performers of all time, sung by himself and the living legend that is Tony Bennett. What is there not to like.
Texan here. Ive spent time in New York and believe me when i tell you i totally get the vibe of this song. Just sit in a dark bar with a dry martini and quietly watch my thoughts and feelings drift slowly by to soft piano music. That is my New York state of mind.
6:00 i just love the moment where tony takes the elongated "new york" and clearly suprises joel so he looked over to the drummer to improvise the ending
I noticed that too! That’s when you know someone’s a good musician, just by the look they understood each other and they totally nailed, because they are great musicians.
There hasn't been a better performance of this song, simply incredible. Tony and Frank having a cocktail and singing a duet up in the sky lounge... RIP legend
These are our American institutions...it's sad that we are loosing so many of these great artists and that this generation doesn't even know about except in a meme or something like that...but these guys are who sculpted our musical landscape and we need to treasure them....🎸🎸🎸
Two monuments of pop music singing a New York anthem that Billy Joel wrote for us to cherish for as long as Jazz flows through our veins. Goodbye Tony, thanks for decades of classy suave performances, your voice will always put us in a New York state of mind.
Never been to NY but this song always makes me think of what NY is like and this song by Billy Joel with the great Tony Bennett gives me goosebumps all the time and I feel really happy to have a song like this in my life❤
So great, sad to see Tony’s passing. This performance is wonderful - I especially love the end, where Tony freelances the gang into a crowd-pleasing but tricky spot, and Billy and the drummer conspire to dig their way out of it! Wonderful display of musicianship all around. I’ll miss you Tony -
I'm old enough to remember a young Tony Bennett (my parents were fans) and young enough to have seen Billy Joel live at MSG on his Glass Houses tour - 1982 or so...
I’ve watched this many times over and consider it on of the best all time performances of two of the greatest entertainers. God bless you Tony, what a living legend.
I saw him at the Burt Reynolds in Jupiter!!! he He didn’t even use the microphone and his voice was SURROUND SOUND throughout the entire theatre!!!! ❤️ RIP Tony. You gave us all of you from your heart. 💞👼💞
Благодарю,доставили удовольствие слушать прекрасных исполнителей, слушать блюз хороший,хорошую музыку!Всех благ всем!Мира всем людям на земле,взаимопонимания,Любви!
GOD Bless you Tony Bennett and RIP! Thank you for sharing the Gift of your Beautiful Voice with us these many decades! Your timeless Singing will be heard until the end of time! Make room for the Maestro in the Choir of Angels!
I rank you among the greatest of all times. You will forever live on in our hearts. Heaven has gained another angel. We love you and always will.😍😇😍😇😍😇😍😇😍😇😍😇😍😇😍😇😍😇😍😇😍😇😍😇😍😍
Pure magic what a stadium two greats I live 21 miles from London but watching this I am in a New York State of Mind god bless all you New Yorkers from a London boy total class best on You Tube
@@FrankieBlueEyes as a life long nyorker who works every day in manhattan even during covid...u have no clue how disgusting and dangerous its become..years before it ever gets back to normal
I’m a big time 80s heavy metal fan,but as someone who has grandparents from Brooklyn New York,I never been but damn this song really hit!! Even my 2 year old gave this song an around of applause! It really is that good people!!
My favorite moment is when the Jazz saxophonist goes wide-eyed because Tony Bennett is listening, enjoying, then applauding him. Thinking that the saxophonist probably looked up to Tony for so long going into music, then getting approval and admiration from one the idols of swing music must have been a surreal experience to say the least.
What always brings the tear is the admiration that both Billy and Mark have for Tony. And Tony gives it right back...mutual respect among musicians...its chilling...
All the beautiful music and entertainment that Tony gave to all of us in this world 🌍🕊️ He will never remember as he has Alzheimer's. 💔💔 Sometimes things can be really sad😢
This is spectacular! Like a world unto itself…I would have loved to be there. The electricity in that stadium…unbelievable. I loved the sax player and the guitar player over at the side of the stage…
Oh my. Have viewed this many times. Beside the greatness-what a great man acknologing the sax man (who was great). What a gentleman and utter "nice guy) RIP
This is fabulous….an emotional merging of souls. I wish I’d been there that night…joyous….makes you glad you’re alive in the era of such spectacular talent. And the sax player….wow.
Rest easy, Tony. What a national treasure you've been. Thank you for all of the amazing performances. ❤😢
New York State of Mind, by Billy Joel, should be the official song of New York.
You can have 2. NYC is big enough
I agree
New York State of mind, And mona Lisa’s and mad hatters, the perfect duo
Don't forget Sintra
Nah, Frank's new York new York will always be the song. But this song can have 2nd
4:14 that moment when Mark Rivera plays an amazing sax solo and Tony Bennett starts applauding, 4:30 he just can't believe it! ("THAT'S TONY BENNETT")
i always wondered what he was saying! THX
A magical moment.
@@brianmccarthy714 He said "I told him not to panic" I thought that was funny. Tony Bennett would never panic. LOL
Priceless…
This just made me shed a tear
For me, a Brit, this is the definitive song about New York written by one of the greatest songwriters and performers of all time, sung by himself and the living legend that is Tony Bennett. What is there not to like.
Ditto 100%
Haven't New York serenade by Bruce Springsteen have you?
U r quite perceptive cus days true.
RIP Tony Bennett
One of the most beautiful songs about the greatest city in the world.
He was not playing for the crowd, He was playing that sax solo for one person and that person was Tony Bennett.
Did you see him after? "THATS TONY, THATS TONY BENNETT"
Magical
I saw it, too. 😂 What a powerful performance.
@@stormwarning1235 I don't understand what's funny
I'm here at the hearing of Tony Bennett's passing the amount of passion he brought to this song brings tears to my eyes more than ever
Texan here. Ive spent time in New York and believe me when i tell you i totally get the vibe of this song. Just sit in a dark bar with a dry martini and quietly watch my thoughts and feelings drift slowly by to soft piano music. That is my New York state of mind.
Uruguayan here. I feel the same listening this superb duet (benn in NYC five times).
6:00 i just love the moment where tony takes the elongated "new york" and clearly suprises joel so he looked over to the drummer to improvise the ending
Some wide eyed direction there.
I noticed that too! That’s when you know someone’s a good musician, just by the look they understood each other and they totally nailed, because they are great musicians.
Estamos en la misma frecuencia, yo también me percaté de eso. Otra muestra de nivel y categoría de Billy!!!
Tony was so pumped he kept yelling "New York!!" What a performance
RIP Tony Bennett - one of the all time greats
There hasn't been a better performance of this song, simply incredible. Tony and Frank having a cocktail and singing a duet up in the sky lounge... RIP legend
They're Both, in the Sky lounge, right now, drinking expensive, Single malt scotch together, and smiling down on all of Us...😊😂❤
Frank is buying, he even said he's not as good as Tony
Billy Joel & Tony not bad together! Hope you are at peace you deserve to be!!!
@@zachh8607Frank would not drink scotch. He was buried with a fifth of Jack Daniels.
Tony hits that high note like he’s 20! Well done!
I know ! Right.? Wow..
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I know right? It was amazing.
RIP Tony. Such a class act, giving the sax player applause for his solo
this is one of my favorite performances ever
me too. I think I watch it every few weeks!
It’s magical! No auto tune, just sheer talent!
Same.
Love the sax player!!!!! How many of us would love to have done what beautiful solo sax did? Then look at the reaction after!!! Priceless!
The great Mark Rivera.
Rest well, Tony Bennett. Thank you for gifting us with the sound of your amazing voice.
I’ll always remember this incredible performance. ❤
I was there that night, the last play at Shea, how magical it was. RIP to the legend that was Mr. Tony Bennett. 🙏♥️🎶🎤😢🙏
What an iconic performance. Keep crooning in that great concert hall in the sky, Tony. Thank you for six decades of your voice and smile.
These are our American institutions...it's sad that we are loosing so many of these great artists and that this generation doesn't even know about except in a meme or something like that...but these guys are who sculpted our musical landscape and we need to treasure them....🎸🎸🎸
This performance brings tears to my eyes every time. So much passion and love.
Me too
Yes
Two monuments of pop music singing a New York anthem that Billy Joel wrote for us to cherish for as long as Jazz flows through our veins. Goodbye Tony, thanks for decades of classy suave performances, your voice will always put us in a New York state of mind.
But he left his heart in San Francisco 😅😅😂❤
Showmanship to the 100th degree by two New York Boys Tony and Billy.....Spectacular and then some.....
They both still have what it takes!! National treasures they are!
Tony Bennett - I mean what's not to love. What a great guy with an out of this world voice and personality to match.
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RIH Mr. Bennett! You will be dearly missed!
Thank God this exists. RIP Tony, the angels have been waiting for you to sing with them
Billy joel is from New York and loves his home. They tore down Shea stadium and he rocked it for 3 nights just before. A nice nod to Tony Bennett
Makes me cry. How I love New York.. I've published in the NY Times and performed comedy on Broadway...fills me with nostalgia
Never been to NY but this song always makes me think of what NY is like and this song by Billy Joel with the great Tony Bennett gives me goosebumps all the time and I feel really happy to have a song like this in my life❤
Sax player was awe struck that Tony Bennett applauded him. :)
Rest in peace, Mr. Bennett. He passed away this morning at the age of 96.
So great, sad to see Tony’s passing. This performance is wonderful - I especially love the end, where Tony freelances the gang into a crowd-pleasing but tricky spot, and Billy and the drummer conspire to dig their way out of it! Wonderful display of musicianship all around. I’ll miss you Tony -
WOW!!!! Billy Joel is smiling almost as much as i am watching this! lol
That was AWESOME!
When I hear Tony Bennett and Billy Joel sing New York State of Mind it brings me back to why I 💘 love New York so much. Best place to be.
Not anymore
I am talking about 2 great singers--and NY has the best entertainment. Not getting into politics.
New York a dystopian prison right now.
R.I.P. Mr Tony Bennett. God bless you. Thank you for the feelings
I'm old enough to remember a young Tony Bennett (my parents were fans) and young enough to have seen Billy Joel live at MSG on his Glass Houses tour - 1982 or so...
That moment with Mark Rivera and Tony Bennett is incredible
R.I.P. to the GREAT Anthony Benedetto!!
Love watching mark Rivera turn around and say that’s Tony Bennett after his solo 🥹
Listening to this-- it is like Tony Bennett is still with us. LOVE TONY❤
RIP, 😥
96 is a long time to live. Gods grace. He had a great life. Rest Well!!
I’ve watched this many times over and consider it on of the best all time performances of two of the greatest entertainers. God bless you Tony, what a living legend.
Grande tonny Bennet... increíble artista!!!
RIP Tony, so glad I was able to see this performance live!
RIP Tony Bennett. A true class act and an American musical iconic legend.
Two legends right there!
Pure magic.
It doesn't get better than this.
this intro gives me chills everytime
I saw him at the Burt Reynolds in Jupiter!!! he
He didn’t even use the microphone and his voice was SURROUND SOUND throughout the entire theatre!!!! ❤️
RIP Tony. You gave us all of you from your heart. 💞👼💞
Two geniuses, brilliant orchestra, what more does anyone need more?
I really love this performance. And Billy a very generous artist.
you gotta love how Tony touches so many generations. Just amazing. And so heart warming. A pair of fantastic talents!!!
Rest Well Tony! They just don't make em like you anymore! RIP Tony Bennett
Tony entertained us for a 1/3 of this country's existence!!!
National treasure!!!!!!!❤
Tony even in his 80s is an insanely good singer. The passion is just incredible
Think he was celebrating 90th b-day .. what a voice.! What a personality, entertainer etc..
Unbelievable, just makes you want to get on a plane and fly across the Atlantic to visit New York
Благодарю,доставили удовольствие слушать прекрасных исполнителей, слушать блюз хороший,хорошую музыку!Всех благ всем!Мира всем людям на земле,взаимопонимания,Любви!
Tony Bennett and Billy Joel , singing about the the greatest city on the planet. Awesome!
Rest peacefully, Tony. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift with us…we’ll always remember you.
What a nice memory! RIP Tony!
ONE OF THE BEST. RIP TONY. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK BILLY. LOVE THIS.
GOD Bless you Tony Bennett and RIP! Thank you for sharing the Gift of your Beautiful Voice with us these many decades! Your timeless Singing will be heard until the end of time! Make room for the Maestro in the Choir of Angels!
RIP Tony Bennett Thankfully we have your music to keep your memory fresh.
I heard the news that Tony Bennet had passed away
I always remember him for this performance, RIP Legend!
R.I.P Tony we love you and you will be missed ❤
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One of the best song ever about New-York sang live by two legends in the wonderful town of New-York. Thrills and goosebumps included...
I rank you among the greatest of all times. You will forever live on in our hearts. Heaven has gained another angel. We love you and always will.😍😇😍😇😍😇😍😇😍😇😍😇😍😇😍😇😍😇😍😇😍😇😍😇😍😍
Pure magic what a stadium two greats I live 21 miles from London but watching this I am in a New York State of Mind god bless all you New Yorkers from a London boy total class best on You Tube
Timeless, God bless them both!
i was there and man i miss my shea stadium...
Citi Field just ain't the same, but this was a classy way to close down Shea.
NYC may be going through some problems but NYC will always be my first love
It's biggest problem is sitting in the mayor's office.
@@FrankieBlueEyes as a life long nyorker who works every day in manhattan even during covid...u have no clue how disgusting and dangerous its become..years before it ever gets back to normal
@@execatty I'm a New Yorker.... unfortunately I do know. It's very sad.
I’m a big time 80s heavy metal fan,but as someone who has grandparents from Brooklyn New York,I never been but damn this song really hit!! Even my 2 year old gave this song an around of applause! It really is that good people!!
Rest in peace, Mr. Bennett.
My favorite moment is when the Jazz saxophonist goes wide-eyed because Tony Bennett is listening, enjoying, then applauding him. Thinking that the saxophonist probably looked up to Tony for so long going into music, then getting approval and admiration from one the idols of swing music must have been a surreal experience to say the least.
Marc Rivera. Also a New York City guy. Brooklyn.
After hearing of the death of Mr. Bennett, I headed straight for this video. RIP
Same
RIP Tony Bennett, had to come back to this today. An Absolute Legend.
Thanks for all the memories, Tony! You will be sorely missed. Fly High and Sing Loud! Love you!
What always brings the tear is the admiration that both Billy and Mark have for Tony. And Tony gives it right back...mutual respect among musicians...its chilling...
That sax player (mark rivera) knew exactly he was playing for, and it wasn't for himself
I was born in Brooklyn, raised in Astoria...and Tony was an elementary school classmate of my mother at PS 7.
ive watched several times.. and it makes me wanna jump out of my skin with HAPPY.. thank you so much... AWESOMENESS
R.I.P Tony Bennett 😢
Being able to laugh and enjoy funny is something I can't afford and I have to always remind myself.
Oh my goodness! What a wonderful song!
Visual and sound both are supreme level. Highly recommended!
Two major icons performing an incredible song... I'll always love this video... the only word I can use to describe it... is "Legendary"
This my friends is real music.
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All the beautiful music and entertainment that Tony gave to all of us in this world 🌍🕊️ He will never remember as he has Alzheimer's. 💔💔 Sometimes things can be really sad😢
It's making me feel nostalgic for a place I've never been. Legendary New York 🗽❤️ All love and yearning, from the Philippines.
A legendary song.. thank you billy
RIP Tony Bennett. Hopefully now flying the friendly skies.
I was in a honky tonk in Georgia they had it on their jucbox l had to play it, thanks Billy Joel for writing the song
This is spectacular! Like a world unto itself…I would have loved to be there. The electricity in that stadium…unbelievable. I loved the sax player and the guitar player over at the side of the stage…
It makes the whole world vibrate.
Oh my. Have viewed this many times. Beside the greatness-what a great man acknologing the sax man (who was great). What a gentleman and utter "nice guy) RIP
RIP Tony Bennett
Shea Stadium, what a regal place for NY legends!
Tony Bennett is loved by many generations ❤️.
AnthonyBenedetto , Your Sir exemplify CLASS!
This is fabulous….an emotional merging of souls. I wish I’d been there that night…joyous….makes you glad you’re alive in the era of such spectacular talent. And the sax player….wow.