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Sing us a song you're the Piano Man
Posted on 9/28/21 at 8:47 am
Posted on 9/28/21 at 8:47 am
"And the waitress is practicing politics
As the businessmen slowly get stoned
Yes they're sharing a drink called loneliness
But it's better than drinking alone"
Cool and clever lyrics. The "waitress" is his ex-wife #1 in real life, as you probably know it's an auto biographical song about a 6-month gig he had at a piano bar in LA in 1972. Early Billy Joel songs/albums never get old for me.
Any favorite songs or albums by him?
As the businessmen slowly get stoned
Yes they're sharing a drink called loneliness
But it's better than drinking alone"
Cool and clever lyrics. The "waitress" is his ex-wife #1 in real life, as you probably know it's an auto biographical song about a 6-month gig he had at a piano bar in LA in 1972. Early Billy Joel songs/albums never get old for me.
Any favorite songs or albums by him?
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Posted on 9/28/21 at 9:07 am to Palomitz
Although its far from my favorite Billy Joel song (I prefer pretty much anything off of The Nylon Curtain), and it’s a little too self-congratulatory, I have to tip my hat to his artistry.
He manages to convey a real feeling for the time and place, and absolutely nailed the mixture of emotions of that scene. Lyrically, its about as close to perfect as you could find in a pop song.
He manages to convey a real feeling for the time and place, and absolutely nailed the mixture of emotions of that scene. Lyrically, its about as close to perfect as you could find in a pop song.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 9:49 am to Palomitz
I’m a fan of Turnstiles.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 9:55 am to Palomitz
such a great song!
Posted on 9/28/21 at 9:57 am to Palomitz
Allentown was really the only song by him that I cared for.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 10:05 am to Palomitz
Scenes from an Italian Restaurant also paints a vivid picture with the lyrics. One of my favorite underrated songs is Captain Jack. Then there's the genius of Where's the Orchestra on Nylon Curtain from the 80s.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 10:05 am to FearlessFreep
quote:
He manages to convey a real feeling for the time and place, and absolutely nailed the mixture of emotions of that scene. Lyrically, its about as close to perfect as you could find in a pop song.
He really does. The whole "52nd St., The Stranger & Turnstiles" albums convey stories along with eras and places exceptionally written as you mention.
The Nylon Curtain is totally influenced by Lennon & McCartney. "Where's the Orchestra" is a master piece.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 10:13 am to ThePenIsMightier
quote:
Captain Jack
Will get you high tonight
Posted on 9/28/21 at 10:20 am to DeltaTigerDelta
quote:
Will get you high tonight
...and take you to your special island...
Posted on 9/28/21 at 11:21 am to Palomitz
Billy Joel is GOAT.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 12:33 pm to A Menace to Sobriety
Movin Out...as you get older the song made so much more sense..
Anthony works in the grocery store
Savin' his pennies for someday
Mama Leone left a note on the door
She said, Sonny, move out to the country
Workin' too hard can give you
A heart attack (ack)
You oughta know by now (oughta know)
Who needs a house out in Hackensack
Is that what you get with your money
And when you need a sad song..Honesty
Honesty is such a lonely word
Everyone is so untrue
Honesty is hardly ever heard
And mostly what I need from you
I can always find someone
To say they sympathize
If I wear my heart out on my sleeve
But I don't want some pretty face
To tell me pretty lies
All I want is someone to believe
Anthony works in the grocery store
Savin' his pennies for someday
Mama Leone left a note on the door
She said, Sonny, move out to the country
Workin' too hard can give you
A heart attack (ack)
You oughta know by now (oughta know)
Who needs a house out in Hackensack
Is that what you get with your money
And when you need a sad song..Honesty
Honesty is such a lonely word
Everyone is so untrue
Honesty is hardly ever heard
And mostly what I need from you
I can always find someone
To say they sympathize
If I wear my heart out on my sleeve
But I don't want some pretty face
To tell me pretty lies
All I want is someone to believe
Posted on 9/28/21 at 12:51 pm to Palomitz
Summer, Highland Falls
Posted on 9/28/21 at 1:08 pm to Eeyore
I rather Ween's version
also Gener did an completely serious set of Joel songs, it's somewhere on archive.org and actually pretty great
also Gener did an completely serious set of Joel songs, it's somewhere on archive.org and actually pretty great
This post was edited on 9/28/21 at 1:10 pm
Posted on 9/28/21 at 10:18 pm to Keep Stirring
I think Billly Joel is a fantastic songwriter and artist, just fantastic. So many hits, but my favorite song (and verse) is from "Say Goodbye to Hollywood" The verse applies to anytime you make a change in your life and the acquaintances you leave behind. Just perfect!
So many faces in and out of my life
Some will last, some will just be now and then
Life is a series of hellos and goodbyes
I'm afraid it's time for goodbye again
So many faces in and out of my life
Some will last, some will just be now and then
Life is a series of hellos and goodbyes
I'm afraid it's time for goodbye again
This post was edited on 9/28/21 at 10:20 pm
Posted on 9/28/21 at 11:37 pm to Palomitz
Saw Billy Joel at Dodger Stadium a few years ago. This song has been around my whole life, so it was kind of cool to see this New Yorker sing that song just a few miles from the bar that inspired it in L.A.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 6:29 am to Palomitz
Billy Joel is an amazing song writer and musician. His song about visiting Russia is pretty haunting.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 8:37 am to Palomitz
My Life was probably in the running for my favorite song, back in the day. I just liked the whole thing, including roughly 1/3 of the members of Chicago (at the time) on backing vocals.
ETA: I'm a fan of the live vibe from Songs in the Attic, including that version of Miami 2017 and Say Goodbye to Hollywood, among others.
Scenes from an Italian Restaurant is a sentimental favorite because it is my girls' favorite Joel song.
ETA: I'm a fan of the live vibe from Songs in the Attic, including that version of Miami 2017 and Say Goodbye to Hollywood, among others.
Scenes from an Italian Restaurant is a sentimental favorite because it is my girls' favorite Joel song.
This post was edited on 9/29/21 at 8:39 am
Posted on 9/29/21 at 8:41 am to Ace Midnight
Also, for you Joel fans on here who missed out on the Broadway production of "Movin' Out", it was fantastic. I didn't get to see it with the fat guy, but his sub was great that night, the house band was as good as you'll hear and the production tying together his music into a cohesive, ethnic New Yorker boomer narrative was extraordinarily well done.
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