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Billy Joel
Billy Joel, formerly known as William Martin Joel, is a major recording artist, singer-songwriter, and musician. His most well-known hits include "Piano Man", "Just The Way You Are", and "It's Still Rock And Roll To Me". Joel is the 6th best-selling recording artist in the USA, according to the RIAA.
290 Questions
When did Brenda and Eddie decide to get married in a Billy Joel song?
In the summer of 1975. It is in the hit "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant".
Where is Billy Joel Mr Cacciatores located?
The location does indeed exist, though the medical center is long gone. Mr Cacciatore's was in fact Napoli Restaurant (on the corner of Sullivan St. and Spring St. in Soho) which was an established neighborhood restuarant that sadly too is no longer.
What album Number one street by Andy Griffith is on?
circ. 1953 Capitol records of same name "Number One Street". This is probably the same routine Bob Corley charted on the Stars, Inc. label in 1955, later rereleased on RCA.
Why did Billy Joel include the Watergate scandel in his song called you didnt start the fire?
The Watergate Scandal was a defining action in the history of the US. This song is about the things that have happened in the recent history of the USA that should call us to pay attention and take action.
What is the significance and meaning of the reference to Captain Jack in the Billy Joel song?
Captain Jack was a smack dealer who lived in Billy Joel's neighborhood. There are a few lines that reference this..."Captain Jack'll make ya high tonight/Just a little push and you'll be smiling" refers to shooting heroin, and "Captain Jack might make ya die tonight" talks about heroin overdoses.
Besides, look at the guy he's singing about...typical doper loser. Dude's gonna get laid tonight but he still masturbates because he needs to get off NOW!
Is there an Elton John and Billy Joel face to face DVD?
no, there is no offical DVD release at the moment , but there are a few bootlegs around, hope this helps
Does billy Joel still do concerts?
Billy Joel had better still be doing concerts! After I paid $500.00 for a ticket to see him and have been waiting all this time!
How many gold albums dose Billy Joel have?
According to the RIAA, Billy Joel has 0 gold, 10 platinum, and 1 diamond (10* platinum) albums.
Who is in the Billy Joel video 'Downeaster Alexa'?
Billy Joel and his band appear in the video. The crew of the fishing vessel are unidentified, but are true Suffolk fishermen. Joel grew up on the Long Island Sound.
What nationality is Billy Joel?
Billy Joel was born to a Jewish Mother from England and a Jewish Father from Germany. However, he was mostly raised in the US.
How many number one hits did Billy Joel have in the UK?
No number one albums, one UK number one single, Uptown Girl [1983].
Lyrics to Big shot by Billy Joel?
I got these from the record sleeve, so I have a feelingthey're right...
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You went uptown riding in your limousine
In your fine Park Avenue clothes
You had the Dom Perignon in your hand
And the spoon up your nose
And when you wake up in the morning
With your head on fire
And your eyes too bloody to see
Go on and cry in your coffee
But don't come bitchin' to me
Because you had to be a big shot, didn't you
You had to open up your mouth
You had to be a big shot, didn't you
All your friends were so knocked down
You had to have the last word, last night
You know what everything's about
You had to have a white hot spotlight
You had to be a big shot last night
They were all impressed with your Halston dress
And the people that you knew at Elaine's
And the story of your latest success
Kept 'em so entertained
But now you just can't remember
All the things you said
And you're not sure you want to know
I'll give you one hint, honey
You sure did put on a show
Yes, yes, you had to be a big shot, didn't you
You had to prove it to the crowd
You had to be a big shot, didn't you
All your friends were so knocked down
You had to have the last word, last night
You're so much fun to be around
You had to have the front page, bold type
You had to be a big shot last night
Well, it's no big sin to stick you're two cents in
If you know when to leave it alone
But you went over the line
You couldn't see it was time to go home
No, no, no, no, no, no, you had to be a big shot, didn't you
You had to open up your mouth
You had to be a big shot, didn't you
All your friends were so knocked down
You had to have the last word, last night
So much fun to be around
You had to have a white hot spotlight
You had to be a big shot last night
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There are some Woe-o's, yeah's etc, but they're not on my set of lyrics, and he pronounces you as 'ya' and some other things but... oh well.
