Description

In July-August 1987, after 100 shows around the world on The Bridge Tour, Billy Joel accepted the Kremlin's invitation to the U.S.S.R. for six fully-staged rock shows in Moscow and Leningrad, fulfilling a long-time desire to perform in Russia. During their stay, Billy and his family, along with musicians, staff, and a huge press entourage spent their days interacting with the Russian people, forging true bonds of friendship wherever they went.

For the first time, A Matter Of Trust The Bridge To Russia, presents an expanded version of what fans saw and heard over a quarter-century ago. The newly remastered concert Blu-Ray, originally directed by Wayne Isham, adds seven previously unreleased songs to the original 1987 VHS release Live From Leningrad, including a bonus performance of Pressure.

Billy has always believed that going to Russia was the most important thing he'd ever done. The freedom and excitement of his presence permanently affected the country and played no small role in the ultimate dissolution of the U.S.S.R. in 1991.

Track Listing

• 1. Prelude/Angry Young Man
• 2. Allentown
• 3. Goodnight Saigon
• 4. Big Man On Mulberry Street
• 5. Baby Grand
• 6. An Innocent Man - previously unreleased
• 7. Honesty - previously unreleased
• 8. The Longest Time - previously unreleased
• 9. A Matter Of Trust
• 10. Only The Good Die Young
• 11. It's Still Rock And Roll To Me - previously unreleased
• 12. Sometimes A Fantasy - previously unreleased
• 13. You May Be Right - previously unreleased
• 14. Uptown Girl
• 15. Big Shot
• 16. Back In The U.S.S.R.
• 17. Pressure (Previously unreleased)