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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.
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What are the age restrictions for playing Jr C hockey?
Depending on the municipality and/or the country in which the league participates in, Junior C hockey is normally reserved for players 19 years old and younger, although some leagues may allow up to two (2) or three (3) 20 year olds, referred to as 'over-agers', and may also allow up to two (2) or three (3) 16 year olds, often called 'under-agers'.
It is best to check with your local league for rules and regulations regarding these rules/issues.
Are Billy Joel's concerts sold out at Madison Square Garden?
In theory an unlimited number of tickets can be sold since tickets can extend far into the future. But more meaningful is the venue's capacity, which varies based on the type of event:
Basketball: 19,763
Ice hockey / Lacrosse: 18,200
Concert: 20,000
Boxing : 20,789
Wrestling : 22,292
The Theater at Madison Square Garden: 5,600
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madison_Square_Garden
Classical Music requires a little more effort on the part of the listener than other forms of music. Although it is entirely possible to turn on a classical radio station and enjoy what you hear, there are ways you can improve your enjoyment of the music quite a lot.
Understand the Context
Most classical music was composed centuries ago by people who lived very different lives than we live today. The music they wrote made sense to their listeners then, but sometimes it requires a little translation for those of us who were raised on rock and roll. Most classical recordings come with liner notes in the CD case that explain the pieces of music and give a little history of the music. Read the liner notes as you listen to each piece so that you can listen for the elements that are noted in the text.
Headphones Enhance the Nuance
Classical music is filled with dramatic sound changes. These shifts from almost inaudible to overwhelming sound are part of the composer’s plan to create intensity and enjoyment in the music. However, the drastic changes from soft to loud can make it very difficult to listen to classical music through traditional speaker systems. If the volume is high enough to hear the softest parts, the loud parts will blast you out of the room. The best way to listen to recorded classical music is through headphones. Usually headphones are sensitive enough to allow you to hear the quietest moments without needing to turn up the volume - which keeps you from being deafened when the orchestra blasts again.
Live Performances
After you’ve listened to some classical music and you have a familiarity with the styles, try to go to a live performance. The difference between hearing recorded music and live music is incredible. You will have the benefit of watching the performers as they play, as well, which can add another element to the musical experience. The conductor will usually give you a short explanation of each piece, and there will be explanations in your concert program as well, so you can understand everything that is going on with the concert as it progresses.
Billy Joel is of 100% Jewish ancestry, so no.
From Wikipedia:
Joel was born in The Bronx, New York and raised in the Levittown section of Hicksville, New York. His father, Howard (born Helmuth), was born in Germany as the son of German-Jewish merchant and manufacturer Karl Amson Joel who after the advent of the Nazi regime emigrated to Switzerland and later to the United States. Billy Joel's mother, Rosalind Nyman, was born in England to a Jewish family (Philip and Rebecca Nyman).
He is not of German,French, English, or whatever other descent someone else claimed.
Did Billy Joel ever attempt suicide?
Yes, he drank a bottle of furniture polish because he was depressed after having an affair with his drummers wife.
Who are the characters in Billy Joel's song Piano Man?
An old man [who is drunk and can't remember a song he wanted Billy to play], John [friendly bartender who aspires to be a movie star], Paul [wife-less real-estate novelist], Davey [marine soldier, friend of Paul], waitresses [practicing politics?], the manager, and, of course, the Piano Man, Billy Joel himself.
Who is more popular Billy Joel or Iron Maiden?
because Elton John had more hits than Neil Diamond and out sold more albums and concerts that's why
The song "Uptown Girl" was written about Christie Brinkley, a super model, who became his wife.
In what key did Billy Joel sing piano man?
The song has been covered by many other artists, and even done in other styles including country, rap, and punk rock.
It allso has been parodied many times, including by Wierd Al Yankovik, Zack Efrron and Hamish & Andy.
How much money did Katie Lee get from Billy Joel in divorce settlement?
They married in October 2004 and split in June 2009, so just under 5 years.
How many number one hits did Billy Joel have?
Billy Joel had 19 number 1 hits. Billy Joel had 19number 1 hits.
Which Billy Joel song lyrics Friday night I crashed your party?
Friday night I crashed your party
Saturday I said I'm sorry
Sunday came and trashed it out again
I was only having fun
Wasn't hurting anyone
And we all enjoyed the weekend for a change
I've been stranded in the combat zone
I walked through Bedford Stuy alone
Even rode my motorcycle in the rain
And you told me not to drive
But I made it home alive
So you said that only proves that I'm insane
You may be right
I may be crazy
But it just might be a lunatic you're looking for
Turn out the light
Don't try to save me
You may be wrong for all I know
But you may be right
Remember how I found you there
Alone in your electric chair
I told you dirty jokes until you smiled
You were lonely for a man
I said take me as I am
'Cause you might enjoy some madness for a while
Now think of all the years you tried to
Find someone to satisfy you
I might be as crazy as you say
If I'm crazy then it's true
That it's all because of you
And you wouldn't want me any other way
You may be right
I may be crazy
But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for
It's too late to fight
It's too late to change me
You may be wrong for all I know
But you may be right
You may be right
I may be crazy
But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for
Turn out the light
Don't try to save me
You may be wrong for all I know
You may be right
You may be wrong but you may be right (x6, fades away)
[The song is "You May Be Right", from the album Glass Houses, released in 1980, written, recorded, and released by Billy Joel]
What is Billy Joel doing today?
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.
Does the Manhattan Transfer sing backup in Billy Joel's River of Dreams?
The backup singers for River of Dreams were as follows.
Crystal Taliefero
B. Dave Whitworth
Marlon Saunders
Wrecia Ford
What was the top ten music chart for 4th September 1982?
What is Billy Joel vocal range?
In his prime it was C3 to C6 (Middle C being C4 of course), but now I believe it's somewhere around F2 to F5. It lowered a lot.
Who is the opening act for Billy Joel and Elton John's Face 2 Face tour?
There is no opening act for the Face 2 Face 2009/2010 tour. Both John and Joel come out at the beginning and play several songs together. Then, either Joel or John (depending on the night; they alternate who is "opening" that night) do their regular set, followed by the other doing his set. Finally, the two meet back up and do roughly 8-10 songs together to close out the night (this was at least the way they did things at Wrigley Field in July 2009).
Candy: he likes snicker bars and skittles, among others I'm sure but I know those for certain b/c that's what he handed out at Halloween
What does Billy Joel cost per concert to perform?
It will depend upon the venue that Billy Joel is playing in. He averages a price of $2.4 million per show.
What Billy Joel song was the theme song to the show Bosom Buddies?
Stephanie Mills
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but only if Stephanie Mills is a guy, because the theme was sung by a man.
My uncle, Gary Bennett. Local musician from Atlanta but he was living in LA at the time of recording.
Where could one find the lyrics to the song We Didn't Start the Fire by Billy Joel?
Harry Truman, Doris Day, Red China, Johnnie Ray
South Pacific, Walter Winchell, Joe DiMaggio
Joe McCarthy, Richard Nixon, Studebaker, television
North Korea, South Korea, Marilyn Monroe
Rosenbergs, H-bomb, Sugar Ray, Panmunjom
Brando, "The King and I" and "The Catcher in the Rye"
Eisenhower, vaccine, England's got a new queen
Marciano, Liberace, Santayana goodbye
CHORUS
We didn't start the fire
It was always burning
Since the world's been turning
We didn't start the fire
No we didn't light it
But we tried to fight it
Joseph Stalin, Malenkov, Nasser and Prokofiev
Rockefeller, Campanella, Communist Bloc
Roy hn, Juan Peron, Toscanini, dacron
Dien Bien Phu falls, "Rock Around the Clock"
Einstein, James Dean, Brooklyn's got a winning team
Davy Crockett, Peter Pan, Elvis Presley, Disneyland
Bardot, Budapest, Alabama, Krushchev
Princess Grace, "Peyton Place", trouble in the Suez
CHORUS
Little Rock, Pasternak, Mickey Mantle, Kerouac
Sputnik, Chou En-Lai, "Bridge on the River Kwai"
Lebanon, Charlse de Gaulle, California baseball
Starkweather, homicide, children of thalidomide
Buddy Holly, "Ben Hur", space monkey, Mafia
Hula hoops, Castro, Edsel is a no-go
U-2, Syngman Rhee, payola and Kennedy
Chubby Checker, "Psycho", Belgians in the Congo
CHORUS
Hemingway, Eichmann, "Stranger in a Strange Land"
Dylan, Berlin, Bay of Pigs invasion
"Lawrence of Arabia", British Beatlemania
Ole Miss, John Glenn, Liston beats Patterson
Pope Paul, Malcolm X, British politician sex
JFK, blown away, what else do I have to say
CHORUS
Birth control, Ho Chi Minh, Richard Nixon back again
Moonshot, Woodsto/ck/, Watergate, punk rock
Begin, Reagan, Palestine, terror on the airline
Ayatollah's in Iran, Russians in Afghanistan
"Wheel of Fortune", Sally Ride, heavy metal, suicide
Foreign debts, homeless vets, AIDS, crack, Bernie Goetz
Hypodermics on the shores, China's under martial law
Rock and roller cola wars, I can't take it anymore
CHORUS
We didn't start the fire
But when we are gone
Will it still burn on, and on, and on, and on...
