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== Background == == Background ==
During the ], rock music was not allowed in the ] because it was not seen as part of Soviet culture. In 1987, ] implemented ]. Glasnost, meaning openness, gave more freedom to the people of the Soviet Union, but in a controlled manner. The glasnost policy allowed Billy Joel and his band to perform in 1987. He was seen as a "nice, safe, first attempt at bringing in an American 'pop star.'"<ref>{{Cite book|title=A Matter Of Trust: The Bridge to Russia|last=Schock|first=Jeff|publisher=Columbia Records|year=2014|isbn=|location=|pages=7|via=}}</ref> During the ], rock music was not allowed in the ] because it was not seen as part of Soviet culture. In 1987, ] implemented ]. Glasnost, meaning openness, gave more freedom to the people of the Soviet Union, but in a controlled manner. The glasnost policy allowed Billy Joel and his band to perform in 1987. He was seen as a "nice, safe, first attempt at bringing in an American 'pop star.'"<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|title=A Matter Of Trust: The Bridge to Russia|last=Schock|first=Jeff|publisher=Columbia Records|year=2014|isbn=|location=|pages=7, 37|via=}}</ref>


Joel himself has said he was disappointed by the album and believes his vocals were not up to par during its production and ] released the album without his input. Joel and his band jokingly refer to the album as "Kaput."<ref>{{Cite book|title=Billy Joel: The Definitive Biography|last=Schruers|first=Fred|publisher=Crown Archetype|year=2014|isbn=978-0-8041-4021-8|location=United States of America|pages=187}}</ref> Joel himself has said he was disappointed by the album and believes his vocals were not up to par during its production and ] released the album without his input. Joel and his band jokingly refer to the album as "Kaput."<ref>{{Cite book|title=Billy Joel: The Definitive Biography|last=Schruers|first=Fred|publisher=Crown Archetype|year=2014|isbn=978-0-8041-4021-8|location=United States of America|pages=187}}</ref>


Joel's cover of ]' "]" became the first single released by him that was written by someone other than himself. The B-side was "]'", Joel's live cover of ]'s song. Joel's cover of ]' "]" became the first single released by him that was written by someone other than himself. The B-side was "]'", Joel's live cover of ]'s song.

== The Concert ==


== Impact == == Impact ==
Joel's Russian tour was the first live rock radio broadcast in Soviet History.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hewlettanderson.com/bio.html|title=Hewlett Anderson - Pete & Scott - Bios|website=www.hewlettanderson.com|access-date=2016-07-13}}</ref> Joel and his band were one of the first western rock groups to perform in Russia, along with ], ], and ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/elton-john-russian-tour-1979/|title=The Story of Elton John's Historic First Tour of Russia|website=Ultimate Classic Rock|access-date=2016-07-13}}</ref> Joel's Russian tour was the first live rock radio broadcast in Soviet History.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hewlettanderson.com/bio.html|title=Hewlett Anderson - Pete & Scott - Bios|website=www.hewlettanderson.com|access-date=2016-07-13}}</ref> Joel and his band were one of the first western rock groups to perform in Russia, along with ], ], and ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/elton-john-russian-tour-1979/|title=The Story of Elton John's Historic First Tour of Russia|website=Ultimate Classic Rock|access-date=2016-07-13}}</ref>

Prior to this show, Rock music was barely gaining ground in the Soviet Union. The implementation of Gorbachev's glasnost allowed people of the Soviet Union to witness Western Rock. In result, the government had to learn how to put on concerts, while the people of Russia had to learn how to participate in them. <ref name=":0" />


==''Kontsert'' track listing== ==''Kontsert'' track listing==
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*The Georgian Singers Zhournalist of USSR - ]s on "Odoya" *The Georgian Singers Zhournalist of USSR - ]s on "Odoya"
*Oleg Smirnoff - On stage translation *Oleg Smirnoff - On stage translation

==Later samples==
*"Stiletto"
**"Disciple" by ] from the album '']''


==References== ==References==

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Kontsert (/kɒnˈtsɛərt/; Template:Lang-ru, commonly changed to Kohuept, Template:Lang-en) is the second live album by Billy Joel, released in 1987. The album was recorded during the Soviet leg of Joel's 1987 The Bridge tour.

Background

During the Cold War, rock music was not allowed in the U.S.S.R. because it was not seen as part of Soviet culture. In 1987, Mikhail Gorbachev implemented glasnost. Glasnost, meaning openness, gave more freedom to the people of the Soviet Union, but in a controlled manner. The glasnost policy allowed Billy Joel and his band to perform in 1987. He was seen as a "nice, safe, first attempt at bringing in an American 'pop star.'"

Joel himself has said he was disappointed by the album and believes his vocals were not up to par during its production and Columbia Records released the album without his input. Joel and his band jokingly refer to the album as "Kaput."

Joel's cover of the Beatles' "Back in the U.S.S.R." became the first single released by him that was written by someone other than himself. The B-side was "The Times They Are A-Changin'", Joel's live cover of Bob Dylan's song.

The Concert

Impact

Joel's Russian tour was the first live rock radio broadcast in Soviet History. Joel and his band were one of the first western rock groups to perform in Russia, along with Elton John, James Taylor, and Santana.

Prior to this show, Rock music was barely gaining ground in the Soviet Union. The implementation of Gorbachev's glasnost allowed people of the Soviet Union to witness Western Rock. In result, the government had to learn how to put on concerts, while the people of Russia had to learn how to participate in them.

Kontsert track listing

All tracks are written by Billy Joel, except where noted

No.TitleLength
1."Odoya" (Traditional)1:17
2."Prelude/Angry Young Man"5:23
3."Honesty"3:58
4."Goodnight Saigon"7:20
5."Stiletto"5:09
6."Big Man on Mulberry Street"7:17
7."Baby Grand"6:09
8."An Innocent Man"6:09
9."Allentown"4:22
10."A Matter of Trust"5:09
11."Only the Good Die Young"3:31
12."Sometimes a Fantasy"3:38
13."Uptown Girl"3:08
14."Big Shot"4:44
15."Back in the U.S.S.R." (Lennon–McCartney)2:43
16."The Times They Are A-Changin'" (Bob Dylan)2:55

A Matter of Trust: The Bridge to Russia

A Matter of Trust: The Bridge to Russia

On May 19, 2014 the album was re-released & re-titled as A Matter of Trust: The Bridge to Russia, A two CD, one DVD/Blu-ray set incorporating eleven previously unreleased tracks on CD and seven previously unreleased & restored songs on video. In addition the DVD/Blu-ray set contains a newly produced documentary of the same name which features updated interviews with Joel's current & former band members as well as personnel involved with the original 1987 production.

Track listing

All songs written by Billy Joel, except where noted.

Disc one
  1. "Odoya" (Traditional Georgian) – 1:16
  2. "Prelude/Angry Young Man" – 5:33
  3. "Honesty" – 5:15
  4. "The Ballad of Billy the Kid" – 5:32
  5. "She's Always a Woman" – 3:35
  6. "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" – 8:21
  7. "Goodnight Saigon" – 6:37
  8. "Stiletto" – 5:10
  9. "Big Man on Mulberry Street" – 7:29
  10. "Baby Grand" – 6:14
  11. "What's Your Name" – 2:17
  12. "The Longest Time" – 5:11
  13. "An Innocent Man" – 6:04
Disc two
  1. "Pressure" – 5:23
  2. "Allentown" – 3:52
  3. "A Matter of Trust" – 5:10
  4. "Only the Good Die Young" – 3:32
  5. "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" – 4:00
  6. "Sometimes a Fantasy" – 3:38
  7. "You May Be Right" – 5:35
  8. "Uptown Girl" – 3:09
  9. "Big Shot" – 4:54
  10. "Back in the U.S.S.R." (Lennon/McCartney) – 2:55
  11. "The Times They Are A-Changin'" (Dylan) – 2:38
  12. "She Loves You" (Lennon/McCartney) (Russian concerts rehearsal recording) – 2:24
  13. "New York State of Mind" (Russian concerts rehearsal recording) – 6:22
  14. "Piano Man" – 4:25
DVD/Blu-ray
  1. "Prelude/Angry Young Man"
  2. "Allentown"
  3. "Goodnight Saigon"
  4. "Big Man on Mulberry Street"
  5. "Baby Grand"
  6. "An Innocent Man"
  7. "Honesty"
  8. "The Longest Time"
  9. "A Matter of Trust"
  10. "Only the Good Die Young"
  11. "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me"
  12. "Sometimes a Fantasy"
  13. "You May Be Right"
  14. "Uptown Girl"
  15. "Big Shot"
  16. "Back in the U.S.S.R."

Bonus song:

  1. "Pressure"

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) Platinum 70,000
New Zealand (RMNZ) Gold 7,500
United States (RIAA) Platinum 1,000,000

Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Personnel

References

  1. Kontsert at AllMusic
  2. ^ Schock, Jeff (2014). A Matter Of Trust: The Bridge to Russia. Columbia Records. pp. 7, 37.
  3. Schruers, Fred (2014). Billy Joel: The Definitive Biography. United States of America: Crown Archetype. p. 187. ISBN 978-0-8041-4021-8.
  4. "Hewlett Anderson - Pete & Scott - Bios". www.hewlettanderson.com. Retrieved 2016-07-13.
  5. "The Story of Elton John's Historic First Tour of Russia". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2016-07-13.
  6. Discogs - A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia deluxe box-set 2014-May-19th Columbia / Legacy (88883759762) Europe
  7. certyear for AUSTRALIAN CERTIFICATION for albums/singles must be 1990 or larger
  8. THE FIELD id (chart number) MUST BE PROVIDED for NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATION.
  9. "American album certifications – Billy Joel – Концерт". Recording Industry Association of America.

See also

Billy Joel
Studio albums
Live albums
Compilations
Singles
Other songs
Tours
Films
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