This stadium, located in the neighborhood of Queens (NY) and host of notable baseball games since its inauguration in 1964, was the protagonist of an emotional musical farewell starring the veteran New York singer Billy Joel.
"Good night Shea Stadium… is it cold or what?”, Was the emotional greeting with which Billy broke the ice in front of the many fans who gathered last weekend in the field of the Mets, which will be torn down after this season to build a new one.
"They are going to demolish this place ... but first I wanted to thank you for letting me do the best job in the world.”He continued.
The show paid tribute to some outstanding players who were part of the Mets, which were protagonists of the giant screens on stage while the bars of “Zanzibar".
Joel he sang the most outstanding songs from his prominent repertoire in a concert that will go down in history not only for its interpretive quality, but also for the guest list that was present.
Garth Brooks, Don henley, John mellencamp, John Mayer, Tony bennet (who sang the theme "new york state of mind"), Steven Tyler (played by his acquaintance "walk this way"), Roger Daltrey (in charge of the classic "my generation") Y Paul McCartney as a finishing touch (who was present with “I saw her standing there"At the command of the guitar and with"let it be"Which had the vocal support of the same Billy Joel seated on the piano who masterfully played the ex beatle).
All this and more will be included in an exclusive DVD that will surely go on sale in the not too distant future.
http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=VeKqfrBqUwI
Via | Billboard