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THE CONCERT FOR NEW YORK CITY: PART TWO (2001)

THE CONCERT FOR NEW YORK CITY: PART TWO (2001)

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This concert took place at Madison Square Garden, shortly after the 9/11 attacks. Highlights include "New York State Of Mind" by Billy Joel, "Won't Get Fooled Again" by the Who, "I Want Love" by Elton John, and "Freedom" by Paul McCartney. (04:09:32)

The Concert for New York City, held in 2001, featured a lineup of artists including Bon Jovi, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Elton John, The Who, Billy Joel, James Taylor, Destiny's Child, Backstreet Boys, and more. Paul McCartney organized the event in response to the September 11th attacks. The show was a benefit concert aimed at raising funds for the victims and their families.  Here's a more detailed list of the artists: 
  • British Artists:
    The Who, Elton John, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger & Keith Richards
  • American Artists:
    Bon Jovi, Jay-Z, Destiny's Child, Backstreet Boys, James Taylor, Billy Joel, Melissa Etheridge, Five for Fighting, Goo Goo Dolls, John Mellencamp with Kid Rock, and Adam Sandler
  • Other:
    Paul McCartney organized the concert and Paul Shaffer served as musical director.
    Performances:

1. George Pataki – Speech
2. John Cusack – Introducing a Woody Allen short film
3. Woody Allen – Short film: "Sounds from the Town I Love" (feat. 20+ known screen & stage actors)
4. Mike Myers – Introducing Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
5. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards – Performance: "Salt of the Earth", "Miss You"
6. Howard Stern – Introducing the short film "I'm a New Yorker" (edited by Ernie Fritz)
7. Julia Stiles – Introducing Macy Gray
8. Macy Gray – Performance: "With a Little Help from My Friends"
9. Hillary Clinton – Introducing a Jerry Seinfeld short film
10. Christian Charles – Short film: "The Greatest City on Earth" (starring Jerry Seinfeld)
11. Bill Clinton – Introducing James Taylor
12. James Taylor – Performance: "Fire and Rain", "Up on the Roof"
13. Michael J. Fox – Introducing Rudy Giuliani
14. Rudy Giuliani – Speech
15. Jimmy Fallon – 80's Hits to "You Can't Touch This" and "Come On Eileen"(snippet)
J16. on Bon Jovi – Introducing a Kevin Smith short film
17. Kevin Smith  – Short film: "Why I Love #$%&@ New York" (feat. opinions of Jersey)
18. John Mellencamp – Performance: "Peaceful World"
19. John Mellencamp and Kid Rock – Performance: "Pink Houses"
20. Hilary Swank – Introducing Five for Fighting
21. Five For Fighting – Performance: "Superman (It's Not Easy)"
22. Janet Jackson – Performance: "Together Again" (Remote Telecast)
23. Natalie Portman – Introducing Elton John
24. Elton John – Performance: "I Want Love", "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters"
25. Elton John and Billy Joel – Performance: "Your Song"
26. Jim Carrey – Introducing Paul McCartney
27. Paul McCartney – Performance: "I'm Down", "Lonely Road", "From a Lover to a Friend", "Yesterday", "Freedom" (new song), "Let It Be" and "Freedom" (reprise) (03:38:47)