Johnny Hallyday

I, FRENCH NATIONAL, TOOK MY AMERICAN FIANCE FOR THE 1ST TIME TO JOHNNY HALLYDAY 'S CONCERT AND WE ENJOYED IT TREMENDOUSLY ... I ALWAYS LOVED JOHNNY AND APPRECIATED HIS VOICE AND HIS MUSIC. MY FIANCE LIKED IT TOO BUT HE WAS FLUBBERGASTED BY THE ALL TROUP ... THE ARMONICA WAS FANTASTIC ... AMAZING ... THE "BATTERIE" ... THE GUITARISTS ... THE ORGUE ... THE PIANIST ... ALL WAS JUST STUNNING .... AND ESPECIALLY THAT JOHNNY KEPT HIMSELF SO GOOD FOR SO MANY YEARS JUST THE SAME .... WOW ....!!! WE HAD A WONDERFUL EVENING ... THANK YOU JOHNNY .... I USED TO COME TO YOUR CONCERTS IN PARIS WHEN I WAS STILL LIVING THERE .... YOU ARE STILL SO GREAT .... KEEP IT UP .... AND TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF .... WE LOVE YOU .... DAN AND JACK

Great show, there were so many fan, singing all the song which made him famous. This show was in fact for Johnny Halliday the first in NYC for the last fourty years, he sang his best tubes, it was a great moment!

Growing up in France, I was never a fan of his. However, he has always had the special quality of being able to survive all the music fads, and constantly re-invent himself - all his hits over the years are a testimony to his resilience, and yes, his talent. Johnny Hallyday is no spring chicken, but his stage presence remains electrifying, especially in smaller venues such as HOB. He does not move as much as he used to, does not sweat as he used to, but his voice remains the same, strong presence - a reminder that Johnny has been with us for the last 50 and some years. And his band is probably one of the tightest I've seen in a long time. Another of Johnny's talent has been to surround himself with first rate musicians. In particular, Greg Zlap on the harp is simply phenomenal. The show had to end after about 90 minutes. I was happy to finally have the chance to see him perform live, here in Houston, with my Dallas-born wife who's always been a fan of his, and hear some classics that I did not realize I had forgotten long ago. Hopefully, he will give us the opportunity to see him again in Houston - Johnny Hallyday, a living legend.

An exceptional performance by an exceptional artist. He was insuch great shape, sang his hits from the 60s as well as more recent ones and of course, the now classics Gabrielle, Diego etc....

Great show !!! Johnny was in top shape and performed to the level we are used to ... fun, fun fun!!! Respect for the man.

Johnny was a ROCKSTAR, singing for almost two hours sraight, both old and new songs that the audiences loved.

Amazing show. He is such a pro. The room was on fire. Great venue too. The Beacon staff is really friendly

Didn't know who he was 6 mths ago my friend who is French asked if I would like to go with her to see him. She said go on line ck web site then let her know , saw enjoyed the couple of songs & agreed. Well did I enjoy every minute of his performance ,what an entertainer he is , althought I didn't know what he was singing I was on my feet as well as the enitire Beacon, clapping & bouncint with the beat . That band was incredible , I would deffinately see him again. I loved .

Outstanding Performance by a legendary artist kept the crowd on its feet for most of the Concert. Powerful Vocals, Great talented band and singers. It was a great rock n' roll show! Bravo!

Great blend of blues and rock and tireless energy from Johnny -- and yes, he IS the French Elvis. Do not pass up the opportunity to catch his act if you can - even if you don't understand French, the songs are amazing and you will recognize some of them, like "Hey, Joe" to other rock classics (such as Creedence Clearwater riffs). You will be joined by an energized French speaking audience who clearly appreciate this National Treasure Great fun! Great voice and presence. Love the rock biker look that somehow works for him!

Johnny was amazing, despite his age, he performed as in his younger years, for about 2 hours. The show was great, i loved everything, sounds, lights, the act itself! And the music rocks! I'll go again. Too bad life it's too short...

I went to the show because my wife wanted to see Johnny. I wasn't disappointed as the show was awesome and I found myself standing and singing with the rest of the crowd. Really unforgettable show.

Amazing show from Johnny , very cool experience , this guy is a real showman

Terrific, wish he had sung more oldies.glad he didn't translate them, and wish he would tour more.

Fantastic concert of a great French artist. Great set, great musicians. Unforgettable

First time seeing Johnny Hallyday in concert and I was happily surprised! He has a great voice, great song choice, great audience singing along. This was the perfect evening! Unforgettable!

Awesome! He still rocks like no one else!! The Beacon being owned by MSG should give an act that size to the Garden, although the Beacon retains wonderful intimacy.

Great performance. The smaller theater made it very entertaining to watch

It was great to see Johnny Hallyday back in form - the concert was nothing short of amazing. The music was well selected for the venue and the crowd got involved - standing and singing. It was a blast!! The band and backup singers were quite good. It was really something special to be part of a concert with Johnny in LA. So glad we went!!

Great performance by a great artist. It was a pleasure to hear Johnny sing some of his old classics. He still has what it takes to be a superstar! Great musicians!

it was beyond my expectation, outstanding, unbelievable, amazing. it was the first time i saw him in concert, so much emotions, so intimate. i had gussies during the all show. we got perfect seats.

Best seats ever for the concert of Johnny Hallyday (french) at the Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles.

It was a pleasure to see Johnny in such a small venue, he was in great form and performed effortlessly. His voice was as powerful, warm and sexy that we have gotten used to, He could (and should) do without the gyrations of the beginning of one song, they are painful to watch, a near 70 years old man no matter how fit just doesn't look sexy rotating his pelvis.

Such a great opportunity to see Johnny (Mr. Fabulous) in a smaller venue and actually see him up close unlike the huge stadiums! The music is fun. He has fabulous musicians with him and ..... the voice... oh we love Johnny's voice. Je t'aime Johnny..... bizzzzzz

This show was absolutely amazing! Johnny's voice and presence were as powerful as ever. Great mix of songs... I saw this artist 7 times in France, this concert in L.A was from far the best of all.

We were so happy to have the opportunity to see this top flight french singer and we were not dissapointed one bit. We love the theatre there are no bad seats and the staff was very friendly. We hope that you will bring more frenc h singers like Michel Sardou.

An amazing show from the 68 years old veteran French rocker. 120 million records sold, a career that started in 1959, the guy that reveled Jimmy Hendrix is the biggest rock star ever. Amazing voice, great presence on stage, unforgettable.

It was so eery to see Johnny Halliday, an icon and national treasure of the music world in France, play and sing so close to his fans and public in LA. Orpheum theatre is so cozy and beautiful. He just needed to be authentic. He showed and shared his fatigue and still his energy and willingness to play for his adoring public. Thanks Johnny. We will always love you!

GREAT SHOW, JOHNNY WAS GREAT. GREAT SONGS, GREAT SHOWMANSHIP, GREAT BAND. THANK YOU.

Yes, he does look old and I am sure that he dyes his hair but he can still ROCK. What really made the show was his band, very, very good.

Incredible at 71 years old Johnny Hallyday is still the idol he was 50 years ago. His voice has not changed. He song some old hits, but also some new ones. His music band is fantastic. A very good success for the French community. Not enough advertising to attract even more people.

Johnny and band were incredible from start to finish. Songs spanned his 50 year career and the crowd knew every word. He made us laugh and cry. He is rock and roll.

I don't know if Johnny Hallyday has toured the US before, but a few years ago I flew to Paris to see h I'm concert - in a stadium. To see him the intimate and acoustically highly satisfying Houston House of Blues was a dream come true. At 70 he is every bit the showman that he was years ago. Based on the youth of the audience, I would guess that they grew up listening to Hallyday playing on their parents record and cassette players. I was worried that our SRO tickets would have gotten old, but no. We would not have sat a minute of the concert if we had been in a seat. Bravo!

seeing and hearing johnny hallyday was a revelation...i do not speak or understand french BUT i can feel and that night i experienced goosebumps and tears of happiness...most of the audience were french and it is easy to see why he is a national treasure...he sings and speaks in french and does not kowtow to english speaking audiences...don't get me wrong, there were a few tunes sung in english, but they were hommages to the rockabilly stars who inspired him...johnny hallyday is without a doubt the coolest 70 year old on the planet...and his audience, male and female were unabashed in their love...all he had to do was point and the audience sang the chorus...the beacon theatre is one of the most gorgeous musical arenas in nyc and just being there was an event...the only down side to the evening had nothing to do with the headliner...people are obsessed with their phone cameras and capturing images to share on the social network and i find it appalling, boring, pointless and stupid...LISTEN, be there...just be there...close your eyes and LISTEN...happens everywhere i go and quite frankly, i wish the damned phones would be banned as they are at plays...ANYWAY, am so very glad i attended this event...i can only compare this to the time i saw johnny cash at the house of blues in los angeles...love and adoration rippled through the room...tears...happy tears...memories...thank you mr. hallyday it was a privilege to spend the evening with you

The concert was very good and Johnny as usual excellent and at ease on stage .He was surrounded by a group of fantastic musicians The only drawback was the sound at the beginning of the concert , we could not hear him well until it was rectified soon after .I will also add that a big screen would have been good too , today we are used to these giant screens

I WISH THAT I HAD HEARD ABOUT THIS BEFORE - JOHNNY HALLYDAY STILL ROCKS - HE IS FANTASTIC - THE MUSIC IS HARD AND DRIVEN AND SENT THE CROWD WILD. HE HAS THE BEST MUSICIANS. HIS HARMONICA PLAYER IS JUST AMAZING. I JUST LOVED SEEING JOHNNY - AN ICON IN THE FRANCOPHILE WORLD - LOVED THE THEATER - IT WAS JUST LIKE OLYMPIA IN PARIS. FABULOUS SHOW, NOT WELL ADVERTISED - IT WAS A FLUKE I HEARD ABOUT IT. NEXT TIME, I WANT FRONT ROW SEATS!

Hi never been a fan since the sixtys my girlfrien always does me the favor to come with me to concert. And does the effort even if it s not her taste so i sayd it s my turn. And i did And finally it was much better than i thought The band is great. And johnny still kiking So thank s for the good time

This event was an evening of great rock n' roll. Johnny's band is really tight. I highly enjoyed the concert, and I don't even speak (much) French! Johnny is a true star and I couldn't take my eyes off him. If you have a chance to see this legend, take it! Je l'aime!

Great music, good crowd, and totally worth it! Not to be missed!

Let me say the show was nothing less than fantastic. Before May 2012, I had no idea French Rock existed. WOW! My wife and I enjoyed the show beyond imagination (did I state that correctly?). Johnny has a fantastic baritone voice at 70 years of age. His stage presence makes him an "It". What else there to say about a true artist? BTW- we don't speak or understand French! Does not matter. He beats American rockers hands down!

Best performer ever... Even at 71 years old, he has a amazing charisma!

On a scale of 1 - 10, Johnny Hallyday was a 10. Johnny is the French Elvis Presley. I learned about Johnny Hallyday when I took French in High School. The show started about 40 minutes late but lasted for 2 hours. Everyone was chanting john-ny, john-ny, john-ny. Jean Reno was singing with Johnny at the end of the show.. I was at the theatre exit to take a picture of Johnny but he left in such a hurry no one had the chance.

GREAT, BUT MUSIC TOO LOUD. COULD NOT HEAR HIM. MANY ARTISTS DO THIS. CANNOT HEAR THEM.

very nice show a lot of emotions an incredible artist

Two thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine French speakers... and moi. He rocks in any language. Even though all the songs are in French some are instantly recognizable. The House of the Rising Sun, a little Credence, some hillbilly. The crowd was on its feet and singing along. His is a forty year career so the audience ranged from twenty somethings on up to people even as old as I! I highly recommend seeing this incredible phenomenon. The only singer that might be as electric is Jagger, and he ain't playing the Beacon.

Great show, amazing professional, fans love him. A legend.

I'm very glad that I decided to attend this historic event. Johnny Hallyday is classic figure in world music and one of my favorites and he doesn't usually appear in my hometown, NYC. He was in top form; he looked, sang, moved and played excellently. The back-up musicians and singers and guest star, Mick Jones were all also very high quality and did a wonderful job. The lighting effects were all fun and appropriate. He did so many classic Johnny tunes and some great covers, like Jimi Hendrix' Hey joe. Although I had hoped he would do "Nadine", so I could yell out "je suis ici" , and he didn't, the overall effect of the choices he played, the quality of the performance and coordination of everything, was perfect. This was an evening that will remain a positive memory for me forever.

First concert ever of Johnny in NYC, a good time, he's old but in pretty good shape. Would recommend.

J ohnny was energetic; his voice is still fantastic --strong,clear, full of emotion; The Band was great also. The use of moving background screen images was different and very effective, as was the use of lights. Johnny and his songs were very enthusiastically received by the predominantly French crowd. All in all, it was a great evening. However, I was surprised and disappointed that there were no playbill or concert memorabilia for sale..tee-shirts,etc.

The show was incredible/wonderful. I think 90% of the people there were French. I do not know the French language, but we enjoyed the show to no end. Americans with their "rap/hip hoppers", know nothing! We will follow Johnny and look forward to seeing him at the Beacon in 2013.

He still has an amazing voice and a great band - almost as good as Joey and The Showmen back in the day ;-)

One of the most entertaining performances I have ever seen - even though I am not fluent in French, this was a tremendously enjoyable show. Easily can understand the ongoing popularity of Johnny, Johnny, Johnny. Crowd participation, but a la Francais. A diverse crowd mix, but mostly younger. Excellent backup band and backup singers. Drummer had massive bass drum and two floor toms - three crash cymbals - top notch rhythm all around.

Truly amazing performance. Probably the best small venue rock concert I have ever seen. Even though I have only a poor knowledge of French(and the concert was entirely in French except for the one or two songs sung in English) the music was incredible from his version of "Hey Joe" to his famous ballade "On Marie". The large band he had behind him included several excellent guitarists and a truly superb harmonicist. The back up vocals were also good. I have seen Robert Plant at the Beacon and his music filled the theatre but not as well as Johnny Halladya's group. Unfortunately it may well be the only time Johnny Halladay performs in New York but if anyone has a chance to see him elsewhere--particularly in Europe next year--see him. Johnny Johnny Johnny

Loved it. Great performer, hopes he will be back soon

Very impressive performance from Johnny. Enjoyed the place, the 2 hours show, the group playing along with him....will not forget that day :)

This show was great and wonderful The ambiance was terrific I enjoyed it a lot !!!

Very good show. Johnny Hallyday was so good! The sound was a little too much and the lyrics could have been louder to appreciate even more his voice. We loved it and are very happy we went.

I was waiting over 25 years for a French Singer to come to New York. Yes I went to see Charles Aznavour few times. Johnny Hallyday was amazing it was a gift to be able to see him so close to us. His musicians are top of the line. I loved the show and waiting for him to be back. He is our Boss in France<3

It was really Excellent !!! I did not think it would be this good given his recent health scares, but Johnny was beyond good on Sunday. I am French but had never seen him concert before and I am so glad I got a chance to. I am 30 years old and his songs are part of my culture - it was a true privilege to witness his charisma in such an intimate theater where the audience had a chance to experience a great artist and a great voice ! 2 Thumbs up for a 2 hours long concert !!