Pearl Jam have delivered a rendition of Wet Leg‘s ‘Chaise Longue’ as part of their star-filled show at New York’s Madison Square Garden.The band’s show – which marked the first time they’d played that venue in six years – came as part of their current North American tour in support of their 11th studio album, 2020’s ‘Gigaton’.Pearl Jam incorporated ‘Chaise Longue’ – the debut single from English duo Wet Leg – into their performance of their own 1993 single ‘Daughter’.Watch a clip of Pearl Jam’s ‘Chaise Longue’ cover below:And take a listen to Wet Leg’s original:The evening also saw Pearl Jam cover Prince‘s ‘Purple Rain’, with singer Eddie Vedder wearing a sparkly jacket he claimed had been left in a dressing room by Harry Styles, who performed at the same venue on September 8.Watch that performance below:Later, during a performance of their classic track ‘Even Flow’, Vedder honoured tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams, who were in attendance.Check out ‘Even Flow’ below:During the set, Vedder also acknowledged the challenging date of the show, offering their thanks to first responders with a cover of Dead Boys’ ‘Sonic Reducer’. Pearl Jam also, for the first time in six years, covered Mother Love Bone’s ‘Chloe Dancer’.Halfway through their set, Pearl Jam were joined Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ Chad Smith to perform ‘Rockin’ In The Free World’.
Billy Joel Welcomes Olivia Rodrigo For ‘Deja Vu,’ ‘Uptown Girl’ at Madison Square Garden
25.08.2022 - 05:21 / variety.com
Jonathan Cohen Billy Joel welcomed surprise guest Olivia Rodrigo Wednesday night during his 82nd consecutive sold-out show at New York’s Madison Square Garden for runs through her hit single “Deja Vu” and his own 1983 smash “Uptown Girl,” released nearly 20 years before Rodrigo was even born. Decked out in a plunging black top, a brown patterned skirt and black leather boots, Rodrigo saluted Joel’s influence on her songwriting with “Deja Vu,” which references both Joel and “Uptown Girl.” The pair embraced warmly following the latter. Beyond a steady stream of hits such as “Just the Way You Are,” “Allentown,” “Only the Good Die Young” and “My Life,” Wednesday’s show included rarities such as the opening “A Matter of Trust” (played for the first time since 2019 and featuring Joel on electric guitar rather than piano), “I Go to Extremes” and “The Downeaster Alexa” (with a ripping solo by guitarist Tommy Byrnes).
Joel was in fine, self-deprecating form all night, warning the crowd that he might not reach a key high note in “An Innocent Man” (he hit it quite nicely) and thanking Harry Styles for “taking a night off” from his 15-show MSG residency “so we could squeeze in.” Rodrigo, 19, is no stranger to including covers in her own sets, mostly consisting of songs from inspirations such as Avril Lavigne (“Complicated”), Veruca Salt (“Seether”) or No Doubt (“Just a Girl”). The pop superstar wrapped a tour in support of her smash hit 2021 debut album “Sour” with a July 6-7 stand at London’s Eventim Apollo. “Sour” garnered three Grammy wins, including best pop vocal album and best new artist for Rodrigo. Joel, 73, has sold more than 1.5 million tickets and grossed more than $181 million from his MSG residency, which began in
Pearl Jam honour 9/11 victims at Madison Square Garden show in New York
Pearl Jam honoured the victims of the 9/11 tragedy during their New York gig at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night (September 11).The band’s ‘Gigaton’ arena tour hit the Big Apple on the 21st anniversary of the tragedy. Frontman Eddie Vedder took time during the gig to pay tribute to a host of first responders from 9/11 who attended the gig.Between songs, Vedder told the story of a man named Mike who told him that he leaves the city on 9/11 due to traumatic memories of the event but that this year he “thought it would be a good idea to be here tonight with you”.Discussing how 9/11 led to greater unity in the United States, Vedder added: “There was a time we supported each other.
Harry Styles Jokes He Went to ‘Venice to Spit on Chris Pine’ During Return to Madison Square Garden
Ellise Shafer During his return to Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, Harry Styles took a moment to address internet speculation that he spat on Chris Pine during the premiere of “Don’t Worry Darling” at Venice Film Festival. “This is our tenth show at Madison Square Garden. It’s wonderful, wonderful, wonderful to be back in New York. I just popped very quickly to Venice to spit on Chris Pine,” Styles says jokingly in video footage captured by fans. “But fret not, we’re back!” “Don’t Worry Darling” has been at the center of the film festival’s rumor mill, with a video clip going viral on social media that appears to show Styles spitting on Pine as he takes a seat at Monday night’s premiere. However, the act was not able to be fully confirmed by the recordings, and has since been disputed by representatives for Pine.
Why Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo skipped the VMAs
Bad Bunny’s concert at the Yankee Stadium and Taylor Swift’s reveal of a new record coming out in two months, the show was engaging and entertaining. Surprisingly, two of the most nominated stars of the evening were missing. Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo didn’t attend the awards show.
Harry Styles fan throws chicken nuggets on stage at Madison Square Garden show: 'Very interesting approach'
Harry Styles is known to add humor into his concerts by chatting with members of the audience, reacting to fan's signs and even making phone calls. Lots of items have been thrown Styles' way before, but at his Saturday night Madison Square Garden show, a new item was thrown the singers way… cold chicken nuggets. Of course, Styles acknowledged the multiple nuggets that were flung his way during the NYC show. "Very interesting, very interesting approach," the "As it Was" singer said as he held the piece of chicken in his hand. "Who threw the chicken nugget?" he asked the crowd.
Harry Styles accepts VMA win virtually due to Madison Square Garden clash
Harry Styles nabbed one of the biggest awards during this year’s MTV VMA ceremony, however, he couldn’t accept the honour in person as he was performing at Madison Square Garden. The As It Was hitmaker, 28, was forced to make a virtual appearance after scooping album of the year for his critically acclaimed Harry’s House. Styles became the first British winner of the night and fought off competition from the likes of Adele, Billie Eilish and Drake for the accolade.
Olivia Rodrigo Wraps Up A Late Night Studio Session in NYC
Olivia Rodrigo heads out of a recording studio in New York City on Friday night (August 26).
Olivia Rodrigo and Billy Joel share special moment onstage during surprise performance
Olivia Rodrigo is living the dream! The 19-year-old singer has been making incredible duets during her latest concerts, and has been spotted becoming fast friends with many celebrities, even visiting Katy Perry at her successful Las Vegas residency.This time the musician surprised the audience at Billy Joel’s concert at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, after joining the legendary singer on stage for a special performance of ‘Uptown Girl’ and ‘Deja Vu.’Fans of the young singer remember that she mentions Billy Joel in her hit song with the lyrics, “I’ll bet that she knows Billy Joel / ‘Cause you played her ‘Uptown Girl.” So there is no doubt Olivia was thrilled to be sharing the stage with the 73-year-old icon.“I’m going to bring up another young musician,” he said to the crowd before Rodrigo came out, with ‘Deja Vu’ playing while she surprised the audience.“This is a very talented singer-songwriter,” he said, revealing that he is also a big fan of her music. “I like her music and so do my kids.
Olivia Rodrigo joins Billy Joel onstage at Madison Square Garden to sing 'Deja Vu' and 'Uptown Girl'
Olivia Rodrigo took the stage with Billy Joel on Wednesday night at his Madison Square Garden concert to sing her hit song "Deja Vu" and Joel's classic "Uptown Girl." Rodrigo's song "Deja Vu" references both Joel and his 1983 song with her lyrics "I'll bet that she knows Bill Joel/'Cause you played her 'Uptown Girl." Rodrigo got to sing the lyric with Joel playing the piano behind her on the MSG stage. After performing, Rodrigo took to Instagram to celebrate the moment. Olivia Rodrigo joined Billy Joel on stage at his MSG concert to sing "Deja Vu" and "Uptown Girl." (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) She first posted a video to her Instagram story of her view in the crowd at the show with the caption "I sang with Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden today are you kidding." She also posted a picture of her and Joel to her Instagram story, a video of her singing the iconic Billy Joel line from "Deja Vu," and a selfie of the two which she captioned "biggest honor ever still crying thank u Billy!!!!!!!" This show marked Joel's 82nd show at Madison Square Garden. He started his residency at MSG in 2014. Olivia Rodrigo sang her hit song "Deja Vu," which makes reference to Billy Joel. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) The "Piano Man" singer also posted to his Instagram with pictures of the two up on stage together. "Good 4 u if you made it to @thegarden tonight! @oliviarodrigo hit the stage as Billy Joel's surprise guest," he captioned the photo. Olivia Rodrigo also sang a duet of "Uptown Girl" with Billy Joel. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) Rodrigo's appearance at MSG comes after her own "Sour" tour, which wrapped up in July.
Olivia Rodrigo Is ‘Still Crying’ After Singing ‘Uptown Girl’ and ‘Deja Vu’ With Billy Joel: Video
An iconic surprise! Olivia Rodrigo joined Billy Joel on stage for a two-song duet with the Piano Man.
Olivia Rodrigo Joins Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden to Sing 'Uptown Girl' and 'Deja Vu'
Olivia Rodrigo may only be 19 years old, but she just had a monumental career moment -- performing with Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden. Rodrigo surprised fans at the New York City venue on Wednesday night when she took the stage with the 73-year-old iconic singer to perform her hit, «Deja Vu,» and his 1983 classic, «Uptown Girl.»In video from the concert, Joel adoringly introduced Rodrigo from behind his piano, saying, “I love her music — and so do my kids." Playing the piano, Joel let Rodrigo have the spotlight for «Deja Vu,» in which he's mentioned in the lyrics when she sings, «I'll bet that she knows Billy Joel / 'Cause you played her 'Uptown Girl' / You're singing it together.»Olivia Rodrigo performs «deja vu» alongside Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden https://t.co/0mBVBoEib1pic.twitter.com/yUFTrH7ySEAfter that, Joel took center stage with Rodrigo for a duet of «Uptown Girl.» Olivia Rodrigo and Billy Joel perform a duet of «Uptown Girl» at Madison Square Garden https://t.co/0mBVBoEib1pic.twitter.com/r4gVU2KrVvRodrigo commemorated the epic night on her Instagram Stories, writing, «I SANG WITH BILLY JOEL AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN TODAY ARE U KIDDING,» alongside a video.
Olivia Rodrigo Surprises Fans As She Joins Billy Joel To Sing ‘Deja Vu’ And ‘Uptown Girl’ During Madison Square Garden Gig
Billy Joel had a surprise for fans at his 82nd residency show at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night.
Olivia Rodrigo surprises fans at Billy Joel’s latest MSG concert
Billy Joel found a new “Uptown Girl” — one who was born long after that classic 1983 single became one of his biggest hits — at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night.That would be Olivia Rodrigo — the 19-year-old pop sensation — who famously name-checked the Piano Man in her 2021 hit “Deja Vu”: “And I bet that she knows Billy Joel/‘’Cause you played her ‘Uptown Girl’/You’re singing it together.”And, fittingly, Rodrigo joined Joel to sing both “Deja Vu” and “Uptown Girl” for some in the audience who were old enough to be her grandparents. But there were surprisingly more people in the crowd who knew the words to sing along to “Deja Vu” than you might have expected.
Watch Olivia Rodrigo join Billy Joel to perform ‘Deja Vu’ and ‘Uptown Girl’ at Madison Square Garden
Billy Joel brought Olivia Rodrigo to the stage to perform one of their hits each together – Rodrigo’s ‘Deja Vu’, and Joel’s ‘Uptown Girl’.“I’m going to bring up another young musician. This is a very talented singer-songwriter,” Joel said, rattling off a list of Rodrigo’s accomplishments that included her three Grammy Award wins and Billboard Music Award.
Olivia Rodrigo Makes Suprise Appearance at Billy Joel Concert to Perform Two Songs With Him!
Olivia Rodrigo gave her NYC fans an amazing surprise!