Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago -Join lifelong Billy Joel fans, Michael and Jack, as they take deep dives in to Billy’s history, songs, albums, tours, band members, and more. Part of Pantheon Podcasts,
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EP 013 - Video Retrospective: Shades of Grey
August 04, 2020 13:27 - 1 hourIn 1993, Billy Joel began work on what would become his final pop studio album, River of Dreams. What began with he and his live band tracking in a makeshift studio in a boathouse on the east end of Long Island, ended with a new producer, new musicians, and a new direction. Michael & Jack revisit the Shades of Grey documentary that chronicles the journey of arguably Billy Joel's most personal album to date. ------ Email us: [email protected] Glass Houses - A Billy J...
EP 012 - In Conversation with drummer Liberty DeVitto
July 21, 2020 13:27 - 1 hourLiberty DeVitto is the drummer that Billy Joel chose to record those unforgettable albums and memorable tours between 1975 and 2005. Michael & Jack discuss his brand new autobiography Liberty: Life, Billy and the Pursuit of Happiness which is out now from Hudson Music. Join us for a special candid conversation with Liberty DeVitto as he discusses the book and much more. In this episode, Michael & Jack also share their thoughts after reading the book which chronicles Liberty's family ...
EP 011 - Concert Classics: Live At C.W. Post, 1977
July 07, 2020 13:33 - 1 hourMichael & Jack take their first dip into a classic Billy Joel concert from the past. They discuss the famed C.W. Post College concert recorded in Greenvale, NY on May 6, 1977. This concert was also broadcast live in New York and Philadelphia as Billy and the band tear through some classics and road test two brand new songs that would be recorded for The Stranger soon after. Date: May 6, 1977 City/State: Greenvale, NY Venue: Dome Auditorium at C.W. Post College The band: Billy Joel - ...
EP 010 - Doug Stegmeyer (with special guests)
June 23, 2020 13:22 - 1 hourOn this episode, Michael & Jack celebrate the life and music of Billy Joel bassist Doug Stegmeyer. Known as The Sergeant, Doug played bass in the Billy Joel band from 1975 which he joined for the Streetlife Serenader tour and continued on through the end of The Bridge Tour in 1988. We discuss many of the facets that made Doug so special and integral to the magic of Billy's recordings. We also are joined by 5 special guests with unique connections to Doug: Mike DelGuidice - Guitar...
EP 009 - Glass Houses Playlist #1
June 09, 2020 13:09 - 1 hourWe're bringing you something a little different for this episode. To say things have been crazy lately, is an understatement. We weren't able to pull together a regular episode in time but still wanted to bring you something. Introducing the GLASS HOUSES PLAYLIST. Michael & Jack will take turns playing DJ to spin some tunes and tell some stories behind them. First up is Michael as he plays some songs from some great artist he has worked with over the years. The song list is below. If yo...
EP 008 - Album Retrospective: Billy Joel Greatest Hits Volume I & II
May 26, 2020 13:12 - 56 minutes1985 brings us Billy Joel's first Greatest Hits release with Greatest Hits Volume I & II which covered songs from 1973's Piano Man through the two new songs for 1985, "You're Only Human (Second Wind)" and "The Night Is Still Young." Greatest Hits Volume I & II has gone on to be one of the greatest selling albums of all time. Michael & Jack discuss the various formats and track listings of this set, their memories on it as well as the different radio edits that were used in the initial releas...
EP 007 - Live Album & Video Retrospective: Live At Shea Stadium
May 12, 2020 13:23 - 1 hourMichael & Jack revisit the historic 2008 Shea Stadium concerts from Flushing, New York in Queens. The Beatles performed the first concert at Shea and New York's son, Billy Joel, appropriately closed out the stadium with the final two concerts before the Shea's ultimate demolition. This viewing / listening companion goes song by song through the live CD / DVD highlighting special moments and special guests along the way. Special guest performers during the two concerts that are included in...
EP 006 - Year In Review: 1994
April 28, 2020 13:16 - 1 hourThe year was 1994 and Billy Joel is a few months into his hugely successful River of Dreams Tour. Michael & Jack look back at this year in review which proved to be a pivotal year for Billy as he wrapped up support for his final studio album, launched the first incarnation of the hugely successful Face 2 Face Tour with Elton John, and began talking about the current tour being his last long tour. Personally this was a big year for the both of us. We discuss each of us seeing Billy live mul...
EP 005 - B-Sides, Rarities and Soundtrack Songs
April 14, 2020 13:08 - 1 hourMichael & Jack dust off the crates and reminisce about some classic Billy Joel 45s, soundtrack appearances, remixes and more! The songs covered in this episode are: Elvis Presley Blvd. You've Got Me Hummin' (Live) I'll Cry Instead (Live) House of Blue Light You Picked A Real Bad Time Nobody Knows But Me Why Should I Worry? When You Wish Upon A Star All Shook Up Heartbreak Hotel In A Sentimental Mood Where Were You On Our Wedding Day? All My Life Christmas In Fallujah New...
LIVE EP 002 - Stay At Home Special #2
April 09, 2020 21:55 - 2 hoursWhile keeping at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, Michael & Jack decided to launch a sub-series of live episode broadcasts on Facebook. This second live episode was recorded on Tuesday April 7, 2020. Here, we discuss a few top 5 Billy lists, talk about how we are keeping busy while under stay at home orders, and talk with our special guests Melissa & Teddy Boileau from the Songs From The Attic radio show in Syracuse, NY. ------ Email us: [email protected] Glass Hous...
EP 004 - Video Retrospective: Live From Long Island
March 31, 2020 13:34 - 1 hourMichael & Jack present a song by song companion of the 1983 home video concert release Live From Long Island. Having been out of print for some 30+ years now, this concert is a must see and highlights Billy and the band firing on all cylinders as they transition into an arena touring band in the early 1980s. Live From Long Island was recorded on December 29, 1982 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, NY and originally broadcast on HBO in the summer of 1983 before being release...
LIVE EP 001 - Stay At Home Special #1
March 28, 2020 22:33 - 1 hourWhile keeping at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, Michael & Jack decided to launch a sub-series of live episode broadcasts on Facebook. This first live episode was recorded on Wednesday March 25, 2020. Here, we discuss how the podcast came to be, roll out a few top 5 Billy lists, discuss some of our other favorite artists, read some great listener emails and so much more. ------ Email us: [email protected] Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast on the web / social medi...
EP 003 - Album Retrospective: Cold Spring Harbor
March 17, 2020 13:22 - 1 hourMichael & Jack revisit Billy's first album, from its pre-production demos, to the botched finished product under Artie Ripp's Family Productions, Columbia’s 1983 remix and reissue, and everything in between. ------ Email us: [email protected] Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast on the web / social media: Website: http://www.glasshousespod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glasshousespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glasshousespod/ Twitter: https://...
EP 002 - Billy Joel Tidbits & Trivia
March 03, 2020 14:26 - 1 hourMichael & Jack discuss some tidbits and trivia surrounding Billy Joel's career. Topics include: Albums sales and stats Billy’s role in new digital technology during the 80s Different versions of the Big Shot music video Early touring days in the Lehigh Valley And more! ------ Email us: [email protected] Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast on the web / social media: Website: http://www.glasshousespod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glasshousespodcast/ Ins...
EP 001 - Our Backstory
February 18, 2020 14:27 - 51 minutesMichael & Jack discuss how and when they discovered Billy Joel’s music, their connections to former drummer Liberty DeVitto, the first albums they bought, their concert experiences, and more. ------ Email us: [email protected] Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast on the web / social media: Website: http://www.glasshousespod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glasshousespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glasshousespod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gl...
Trailer: Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast
February 04, 2020 08:01 - 3 minutesLife-long Billy Joel fans, Michael Grosvenor and Jack Firneno, team up to share stories and take deep dives into Billy's songs, tours, albums, band members and much more. Join us in celebrating the life and music of Billy Joel. ------ Email us: [email protected] Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast on the web / social media: Website: http://www.glasshousespod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glasshousespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glasshousespod...
Coming Soon: Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast
February 04, 2020 08:01 - 50 seconds - 1.91 MBLife-long Billy Joel fans, Michael Grosvenor and Jack Firneno, team up to share stories and take deep dives into Billy's songs, tours, albums, band members and much more. Join us in celebrating the life and music of Billy Joel.