| mayniac316 23.05.2006 21:32 |
I just love Billy Joel... so I though I'd dedicate a thread to him. What are your favorite Billy Joel songs? I think mine is "It's Still Rock and Roll To Me." In fact, that's what I'm listening to right now! He's a great musician and a good example of- in my opinion- great, classic American music. |
| its_a_hard_life 26994 23.05.2006 21:38 |
I know this sounds lame but I only know "Up Town Girl" song....So I guess that's my favourite? LOL! He's cool. :-) |
| Mr.Jingles 23.05.2006 21:46 |
Hmmm, too many good ones to pick a few... - All About Soul - My Life - Uptown Girl - It's Still Rock N' Roll To Me - State Of Grace - I Go To Extremes - This Is The Time - A Matter Of Trust - Allentown - Goodnight Saigon You might be wondering why I didn't pick 'Piano Man', and the answer is simple... TOO OVERPLAYED |
| mayniac316 23.05.2006 21:46 |
Aw, that's okay, Jess! I heard he grew up in Levittown, Pa. Is this true? That's where my Dad grew up... |
| Carol! the Musical 23.05.2006 21:47 |
Oh, my God! I was so friggin' happy when I saw the name of this thread!! And I had no idea you liked him, too! We're fellow Billy-lovers now, yaaaay! XD I love Falling of the Rain! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL song!! I also love Until the Night, She's Always a Woman, Scenes From an Italian Restaurant, etc., etc.... the list goes oon and ooon, but I don't wanna bore people to death. :P |
| mayniac316 23.05.2006 21:48 |
Mr.Jingles wrote: Hmmm, too many good ones to pick a few... - AllentownI live in Allentown!!!!! :D :D |
| mayniac316 23.05.2006 21:50 |
ChinesedogTorture wrote: Oh, my God! I was so friggin' happy when I saw the name of this thread!! And I had no idea you liked him, too! We're fellow Billy-lovers now, yaaaay! XD I love Falling of the Rain! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL song!! I also love Until the Night, She's Always a Woman, Scenes From an Italian Restaurant, etc., etc.... the list goes oon and ooon, but I don't wanna bore people to death. :PLol, my cousin went to one of his recent concerts, and it's a long story how but she ended up getting seats right next to the stage. When he went around to shake hands, she didn't let go of his hand, and he had to sort of pull away from her! Lol. |
| Carol! the Musical 23.05.2006 21:55 |
mayniac316 wrote:Aaaaah!! I wouldn't have let go of his hand, either! XD Yout cousin rocks! And you, too, for having such great taste in music!ChinesedogTorture wrote: Oh, my God! I was so friggin' happy when I saw the name of this thread!! And I had no idea you liked him, too! We're fellow Billy-lovers now, yaaaay! XD I love Falling of the Rain! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL song!! I also love Until the Night, She's Always a Woman, Scenes From an Italian Restaurant, etc., etc.... the list goes oon and ooon, but I don't wanna bore people to death. :PLol, my cousin went to one of his recent concerts, and it's a long story how but she ended up getting seats right next to the stage. When he went around to shake hands, she didn't let go of his hand, and he had to sort of pull away from her! Lol. *Clasping on to Billy Joel's hand* "Take me with you, Billy!" *uncomfortable laugh* *whispers* "Security... we have another nut..." :P |
| Mr.Jingles 23.05.2006 21:59 |
I live in Bellmore NY, which is 10 minutes from Levittown, the Long Island middle class suburb where Billy Joel grew up. We love Billy Joel so much here that we allow him to crash into our houses without getting pissed off. |
| mayniac316 23.05.2006 22:02 |
^ Lol, there would have been a similar situation in Philthydelphia at the Q+PR concert had I had front row seats... Brian: Let go of my hand!! Me: Never!! You're coming home with me!! :D Brian: Do you have internet access? Me: Yes. Brian: Well, alright then. As long as I can get on me soapbox and rant... |
| mayniac316 23.05.2006 22:04 |
Mr.Jingles wrote: I live in Bellmore NY, which is 10 minutes from Levittown, the Long Island middle class suburb where Billy Joel grew up. We love Billy Joel so much here that we allow him to crash into our houses without getting pissed off.Lol, I remember hearing about that. Not one of Billy's better moments... I'd like to hear an updated version of Allentown from him... "Well we're living here in Allentown... and no one here knows any English..." |
| Carol! the Musical 23.05.2006 22:10 |
mayniac316 wrote:Wait... I just got that now. :P I'm too gullible! When Mr. Jingles said that in this other thread, I responded, "Me, too! :D"Mr.Jingles wrote: I live in Bellmore NY, which is 10 minutes from Levittown, the Long Island middle class suburb where Billy Joel grew up. We love Billy Joel so much here that we allow him to crash into our houses without getting pissed off.Lol, I remember hearing about that. Not one of Billy's better moments... Hehe... Well, either way, I still would let him crash my house. Technically, I don't have a house, so feel free to crash into my room. Just not on my CD collection. ;P |
| M a t i a s M a y 23.05.2006 22:15 |
I just know a few songs, but I like them. I guess it's alright |
| Erin 23.05.2006 22:41 |
Billy Joel is great. Saw him with Elton a few years ago. |
| deleted user 23.05.2006 22:51 |
*Calling all Dans (Corsons)...calling all Dans (Corsons)...* ;-) |
| bohemian_queer 23.05.2006 22:55 |
Erin wrote: Billy Joel is great. Saw him with Elton a few years ago.You are sooo lucky!! Two amazing musicians in one concert! I love Billy Joel, it's kind of sad, actually. Or at least that's what I'm told. Same w/ Elton John. :D |
| Erin 23.05.2006 23:02 |
freddieistheloveofmylife_89 wrote:I actually went because of Elton and came away liking the Billy Joel set better! :-) It was great when they played their pianos together, as well. They are both incredible musicians.Erin wrote: Billy Joel is great. Saw him with Elton a few years ago.You are sooo lucky!! Two amazing musicians in one concert! I love Billy Joel, it's kind of sad, actually. Or at least that's what I'm told. Same w/ Elton John. :D |
| Mr.Jingles 23.05.2006 23:12 |
Here's a scenario... (Billy Joel crashes into a Long Island home) NEW YORKER: What da' fuck have chu done to my fuckin' house!! I'm 'na beat da' shit outta ya!! (Meanwhile Billy Joel is stuck in his car with a full blown air bag in front of him). BILLY JOEL: Help, please call 911!! NEW YORKER: I don't give a shit!! Look wat chu done to my house, you fuckin' prick. I'm 'na call da' cops on cha. BILLY JOEL: I'm sorry. Look I'm rich, and I'll pay for all the expenses, but please help get me outta here. NEW YORKER: Chu kno' wat? FUCK YOU! You rich mothafucka crashin' into my fuckin' house. You betta have a good lawya coz I'm 'na make shu' he squeezes every single mothafuckin' penny outta ya. BILLY JOEL: Look I said I'm sorry. I really need help now. I don't care about the money, just get me out. NEW YORKER: OK, chu kno' wat? I'll take ya out, and you're lucky dat I'm tryin' ta be kind, but chu betta get me a house in the Hamptons afta' this. BILLY JOEL: Thanks, I appreciate it. NEW YORKER: Holy shit! It's Billy Joel! BILLY JOEL: Yep, I'm sorry I wrecked your home, but don't worry I'll pay for all the damage plus compensation. NEW YORKER: I can't fuckin' believe this? Will ya sign my 'Stranger' vinyl. It must be in the attic, somewhe. BILLY JOEL: Yes I will, but could you call 911 first? NEW YORKER: OK, and don't worry 'bout gettin' my house fixed. I can get it fixed myself. |
| Scott_Mercury 23.05.2006 23:51 |
I love Billy Joel just as much as Queen. (close anyway) Please people...do yourself a big ass favor and pick up Billy's albums...his "B sides", to me, are bigger than the hits alot of the time. ie: "Uptown Girl" is one of his lamest tunes to me, and its one of his biggest hits. My favorite BJ songs are: Vienna She's got a way (from attic) don't ask me why the stranger leave a tender moment alone cold spring harbor stileto zanzibar you're my home summer highland falls new york state of mind damn, there are so many. |
| john bodega 24.05.2006 05:33 |
Billy Joel's music doesn't do it for me really, but I readily concede that the guy is an incredible musician. He's infinitely more versatile a pianist than say, Elton John. |
| Daburcor? 24.05.2006 09:26 |
<font color=purple>Miss James wrote: *Calling all Dans (Corsons)...calling all Dans (Corsons)...* ;-)Here! I believe Amanda's post has made my feelings on ol' Billy quite clear. ;) |
| Carol! the Musical 24.05.2006 10:28 |
Geez, I had no idea so many people liked Billy Joel, here! :D |
| Mr.Jingles 24.05.2006 10:34 |
Billy Joel is the closest thing to a stand up comedian among pop/rock stars. If you go to one of his shows he will joke around with the crowd in between songs. I love the bits where he reads bad song reviews from music critics, then rips the paper to shreds and proceeds to play that very same song. |
| Farlander 24.05.2006 11:01 |
Billy Joel is my favorite. I've seen him twice solo, twice with Elton John, and once in one of his college lecture things. He was fantastic every time. |
| Carol! the Musical 24.05.2006 11:37 |
Farlander wrote: He was fantastic every time.link This is really cool! :D |
| Daburcor? 24.05.2006 11:37 |
Mr.Jingles wrote: I love the bits where he reads bad song reviews from music critics, then rips the paper to shreds and proceeds to play that very same song.Gotta love it. :D |
| Carol! the Musical 24.05.2006 12:54 |
Is there any footage of him doing this? |
| Carol! the Musical 24.05.2006 17:38 |
Or when he's "break dancing" on top of the piano, or being a "musicomedian", or any of the antics I've heard he does during his shows for that matter. :p Any info would be appreciated, I've looked but I didn't find any... |
| Daburcor? 25.05.2006 03:08 |
It was awesome when he was on "Inside The Actor's Studio". He's funny as hell. |
| Erin 25.05.2006 11:04 |
Dan Corson wrote: It was awesome when he was on "Inside The Actor's Studio". He's funny as hell.Anyone on "Inside The Actor's Studio" is funny, cause I find James Lipton hilarious. ;-) Will Ferrell playing him is even funnier, though. "SCRUMTRULESCENT!!" |
| Carol! the Musical 25.05.2006 12:45 |
Is there anywhere I can see him on Actor's Studio? |