Kontsert
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| Live album by Billy Joel | ||||
| Released | October 26, 1987 | |||
| Recorded | Summer 1987 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 72:52 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | Jim Boyer, Brian Ruggles | |||
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| Rolling Stone Album Guide, 3rd Edition | |
Kontsert (/kɒnˈtsɛərt/; Russian: Концерт, commonly changed to Kohuept, English: Concert) 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. This album was co-produced by Jim Boyer and Brian Ruggles; mixed by Jim Boyer as well.
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. As a result of glasnost, the Kremlin invited Billy Joel to perform in the Soviet Union in 1986. Joel being a history enthusiast, took advantage of this opportunity, knowing that this would impact the history of the Cold War. He was seen as a "nice, safe, first attempt at bringing in an American 'pop star.'"
The tour of the Soviet Union consisted of 6 shows, 3 in Moscow and 3 in Leningrad. He brought his family with him to show the Russians that he feels safe and trusts the Russian people. During the show Joel gave new meanings to songs such as "Honesty." Each time the song was performed, he dedicated the song to Vladimir Vysotsky because he was an inspirational Russian man that "spoke the truth."
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