--- product_id: 4167937 title: "Live at Shea Stadium" price: "€ 27.23" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/4167937-live-at-shea-stadium store_origin: DE region: Germany --- # Live at Shea Stadium **Price:** € 27.23 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Live at Shea Stadium - **How much does it cost?** € 27.23 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/4167937-live-at-shea-stadium) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description . Review: There are No Words ***************** - I have to take this moment to brag that I saw Billy Joel in the Moore Theatre in Seattle in the fall of 1974. There were less than 30 people in the audience. Billy Joel is a national treasure. This lovingly crafted Blu-Ray works on so many levels its hard to know where to begin. First, the Blu-Ray is rendered with perfect color balance; I don't recall a single shot that isn't a visual delight. Most significantly, I did not detect any video compression at all. I would like to thank everyone involved in this decision for resisting the urge to cram too much on the disk and instead opting for the highest possible video quality. Nearly all Blu-Ray movies are compressed such that there is obvious "mosquito noise". I didn't detect any on this disk. The sound is also engineered very well. All instruments are in the proper perspective, including the numerous strings and horns. Whoever did the engineering and mixdown should get a raise. The rear channels of the 5.1 mix bring in mostly the ambience, including the audience, and adds to the excitement. The rear channels are never obtrusive and allow the front and center speakers to focus on the music. This recording is a technological marvel of the highest caliber. I cannot say enough about the quality of the performance. While Billy Joel is more than capable of carrying any show, these performances were really about his body of work. The songs are featured with sufficient instrumentation and quality of musicianship to bring the studio renditions to life. His personal performance sparkles without being over stated....he lets his songs do the talking. I understand that there are numerous songs that didn't make it onto this disk. Again, I presume that the producer elected to leave off some material to avoid having to apply video compression, and I absolutely agree with this decision. I suppose I'll have to pony up some more money when the "complete" set comes out. No worries, I'm a sucker who will buy this performance all over again if necessary. After all, I've watched it once and already feel like I've got more than my money's worth. Review: Remarkable For A Senior Citizen - I first heard Billy Joel in the 1970's with his "52nd Street" album and loved it. I am not a pop music aficionado, but I have always like BJ so I thought this Blu Ray disk would serve an attractive way to evaluate my Home Theatre System. I would tend to moderate some of the pros and cons of this disk...Firstly, most people, and I too, seem to think the video quality is excellent...Very sharp, clear and bright with great camera work. The concert had a good deal of electricity and BJ gave his all. The band was great and Billy can still sing and play the piano well enough to excite an audience, but as you would expect, time has taken some toll on the upper reaches of his voice, but not enough to seriously detract from the enjoyment or the occasion of the concert; it is remarkable that a guy of his age can perform as well as he did for over two hours. The contributions of McCartney and Bennett and others added greatly to the festivity of the occasion.... Now for the sound issues: The problem may have been microphone placement which favored Billy's voice over the percussion section of his great band. I played it in several different modes and I could not tell much difference on some pretty good equipment. The sound was quite forward with BJ's voice front and center. I found that the disk had great dynamic range and had great presence and clarity, but to get those qualities a little bass response was sacrificed, but not much. Some of the problem may simply be that the concert was in an outdoor venue which presents acoustic challenges not found in the recording studio. I got the best sounding bass response playing the disc through my Yamaha receiver in 7 channel enhancer mode....Whatever that is! The home theatre receivers have become so complex, and I am too old and technologically challenged to operate them properly...I just would like simple bass and treble controls.. I don't really understand triple Dolby EX, DTS, virtual sound, lossless audio, Etc. All in all a great concert, on a great occasion well filmed and nicely recorded. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004J88SGC | | Actors | Billy Joel | | Best Sellers Rank | #7,229 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #29 in Music Videos & Concerts (Movies & TV) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,036) | | Item model number | 15837924 | | MPAA rating | Unrated (Not Rated) | | Media Format | Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 6 x 0.4 x 5.5 inches; 3.88 ounces | | Release date | March 8, 2011 | | Run time | 4 hours and 57 minutes | | Studio | Legacy Recordings | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Billy Joel - **Format:** Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC - **Genre:** rock-music - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 4 hours and 57 minutes ## Images ![Live at Shea Stadium - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PZeELsF1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There are No Words ***************** *by J***R on April 11, 2011* I have to take this moment to brag that I saw Billy Joel in the Moore Theatre in Seattle in the fall of 1974. There were less than 30 people in the audience. Billy Joel is a national treasure. This lovingly crafted Blu-Ray works on so many levels its hard to know where to begin. First, the Blu-Ray is rendered with perfect color balance; I don't recall a single shot that isn't a visual delight. Most significantly, I did not detect any video compression at all. I would like to thank everyone involved in this decision for resisting the urge to cram too much on the disk and instead opting for the highest possible video quality. Nearly all Blu-Ray movies are compressed such that there is obvious "mosquito noise". I didn't detect any on this disk. The sound is also engineered very well. All instruments are in the proper perspective, including the numerous strings and horns. Whoever did the engineering and mixdown should get a raise. The rear channels of the 5.1 mix bring in mostly the ambience, including the audience, and adds to the excitement. The rear channels are never obtrusive and allow the front and center speakers to focus on the music. This recording is a technological marvel of the highest caliber. I cannot say enough about the quality of the performance. While Billy Joel is more than capable of carrying any show, these performances were really about his body of work. The songs are featured with sufficient instrumentation and quality of musicianship to bring the studio renditions to life. His personal performance sparkles without being over stated....he lets his songs do the talking. I understand that there are numerous songs that didn't make it onto this disk. Again, I presume that the producer elected to leave off some material to avoid having to apply video compression, and I absolutely agree with this decision. I suppose I'll have to pony up some more money when the "complete" set comes out. No worries, I'm a sucker who will buy this performance all over again if necessary. After all, I've watched it once and already feel like I've got more than my money's worth. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Remarkable For A Senior Citizen *by C***T on March 3, 2015* I first heard Billy Joel in the 1970's with his "52nd Street" album and loved it. I am not a pop music aficionado, but I have always like BJ so I thought this Blu Ray disk would serve an attractive way to evaluate my Home Theatre System. I would tend to moderate some of the pros and cons of this disk...Firstly, most people, and I too, seem to think the video quality is excellent...Very sharp, clear and bright with great camera work. The concert had a good deal of electricity and BJ gave his all. The band was great and Billy can still sing and play the piano well enough to excite an audience, but as you would expect, time has taken some toll on the upper reaches of his voice, but not enough to seriously detract from the enjoyment or the occasion of the concert; it is remarkable that a guy of his age can perform as well as he did for over two hours. The contributions of McCartney and Bennett and others added greatly to the festivity of the occasion.... Now for the sound issues: The problem may have been microphone placement which favored Billy's voice over the percussion section of his great band. I played it in several different modes and I could not tell much difference on some pretty good equipment. The sound was quite forward with BJ's voice front and center. I found that the disk had great dynamic range and had great presence and clarity, but to get those qualities a little bass response was sacrificed, but not much. Some of the problem may simply be that the concert was in an outdoor venue which presents acoustic challenges not found in the recording studio. I got the best sounding bass response playing the disc through my Yamaha receiver in 7 channel enhancer mode....Whatever that is! The home theatre receivers have become so complex, and I am too old and technologically challenged to operate them properly...I just would like simple bass and treble controls.. I don't really understand triple Dolby EX, DTS, virtual sound, lossless audio, Etc. All in all a great concert, on a great occasion well filmed and nicely recorded. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by B***B on November 4, 2024* Great DVD! Billy can't sing like he used to! ## Frequently Bought Together - Live at Shea Stadium - The Dance - Live In Houston 1981: The Escape Tour --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.de/products/4167937-live-at-shea-stadium](https://www.desertcart.de/products/4167937-live-at-shea-stadium) --- *Product available on Desertcart Germany* *Store origin: DE* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*