Posted on 05/09/2017 1:12:47 PM PDT by nickcarraway
As a musician, one time pro, who was also a voice major let me say that this writer is completely full of crap.
Go and produce something that millions of people will pay money for, that gives thousands joy.
Until you can to that, STFU unless you have something complimentary to say.
There are a lot of artists and types of music I don’t care to listen to, but having tried (and failed) to make a living thusly I have more respect for any rapper, ‘pop country’ crooner or idiot diva who has put out a successful album and/or made a living touring than *ANY* critic.
Beautifully said, needed to be repeated
I can only add: the fact that Billy Joel's music is still being played enough for this moron to comment on it in 2017 clearly shows it has stood the test of time.
I knew that (being prior Navy), but it was one of the few pics that I could find that tied into the song ...
And I would find it hard to trust anyone who doesn’t start singing along when almost any Billy Joel song comes on the radio.
...and we're in agreement there ...
Joel was and is a great artist. “Goodnight Saigon” was his extreme best among many greats.
Surely a hundredfold more than have ever heard of a useless git like you. The arenas are sold out for a reason fool!
He is upbeat, and I have had many hours of enjoyment listening to his music. I have seen him in concert and watch his concerts on TV when they are available. I love it when Sirius XM has the Billy Joel channel. He is feel-good, and many people really need that in their lives. I know I do!
The ‘timeless,” as in he is STILL around and how did he get here in the first place, singer I think is the worst is Springsteen. OMG, it hurts to listen to him. He does have a good backup band, and is a good showman, however. I’ll give him that. But, omg, that voice! Hurts just to think about.
No pounding beat, ear-splitting volume or hate whitey lyrics. Boring! < /sarc >
Do you like Zydeco? You better like Zydeco if you can say that about Billy Joel. I like Zydeco, Billy Joel, and Paul Simon.
I’m a fan, and I’ll admit that I’m often tired of hearing some of his songs due to overplay.
For every song you hear on the air, there is probably another on any given album as good or better, but in a style that didn’t match what was popular at the time, so never got airplay.
Divorce phase Phil Collins?
Agree completely. Also, I do love me some Billy Joel. Yes, he was gentle in music—but I still enjoy “Piano Man,” “Just the Way You Are,” “New York State of Mind,” and many others. And unlike that idiot Springsteen, to my knowledge, he never forced his views down people’s throats, nor did he write songs disrespecting our veterans.
Another favorite of mine! And my son loved the one with all the historical events, though the title escapes me right now.
I question the validity of that statement because I have listened to Billy Joel for 45 years and never have even seen the name Malin Akerman until you typed it just now.
I just Googled her and I see that she has had minor parts in a couple of films I have seen. Thirty years younger than Billy Joel, I'll look her up in 30 years if I live that long. I'll only be 94 then.
>>>This topic reminds me of how wayyyyy over rated I’ve always felt that Elton John is, but much more than that, how much I dislike Phil Collin’s mid-to-late 80s phase. It’s like nails on on a chalkboard to me.<<<
But Sussudio is an exception to your dislike right? /sarc off
I do like another day in paradise. Maybe I just get caught up in the lyrics that we have it good and don’t forget about the less fortunate. Or maybe I’m just a dweeb for liking that song lol.
[Joel} & Keith Emerson were the only 2 of maybe 100 rockers I interviewed who did not cite the Beatles as their reason for getting into rock. —
There are videos of Billy Joel introducing The Beatles’ “A Hard Day’s Night” where he talks about them being a big reason for him getting into rock and roll.
Well, he told me that he was into jazz long before the Beatles showed up. I specifically asked him.
Billy is great at making decent pop music and he is no slouch as a musician or performer. Plenty of great songs to choose from in Billy’s catalogue.
This writter is smoking crack.
Always liked “The Piano Man”, “Only The Good Die Young” and “New York State of Mind”
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