Cost: $0.92US
Song Count: 25 (2-Discs)
Okay folks, heap on the criticism. I...and I gasp to admit this over the internets...am a fan of one Mr. William Joel. It could be one of the lamest things ever to admit that you are a fan of Billy Joel. However, I dig the Piano Man. I think that he's a legit talent and you couldn't get that fucker's songs off the radio in the late 70's and 80's. Dude's voice was everywhere.
I will give less commentary for this one since the track list is so long. There are tons of hits on these discs so I have much to say.
I love Billy's work. Sure, he's pretty much given up the pop thing to go and do some classical music stuff. He could be successful with that, too. Billy Joel is a fucking talented piano player. Anyway, once again, here's the track list and my copious notes.
Greatest Hits Volume 1: 1973-1977
1. Piano Man - I contend that no musician has such a signature song. This is a sad tune, in my eyes. But, Billy makes it work like a charm. Great song.
2. Captain Jack
3. The Entertainer - Good song.
4. Say Goodbye to Hollywood
5. New York State of Mind - Back when I was seven, this song made me want to go and visit the big apple. However, I lived in Florida. Had no car. Was seven. Still haven't gone to NYC.
6. The Stranger - Is this song about when you sit on your hand, let it fall asleep, then masturbate with it?
7. Scenes From An Italian Restaurant - Billy Joel wrote songs that were actual snapshots of real life. This is a great example of his talent doing so.
8. Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) - You otta now by now that this is a great tune. "Traded in his Chevy for a Cadillac-ack-ack-ack-ack..."
9. Only The Good Die Young - Virginia is a twat. Go out with Billy. Have a good time. Die old.
10. She's Always a Woman to Me - Very fucking lame song.
Greatest Hits Volume 2: 1978-1985
1. My Life - I will always picture Tom Hanks in Bosom Buddies when I hear this tune. Which is sad because that show sucked and I really like this song.
2. Big Shot - Meh
3. You May Be Right - I may be crazy. Fantastic songwriting on this song. Very fun.
4. It's Still Rock and Roll to Me - It's totally strange to hear a song about Rock and Roll and have it sound absolutely NOTHING like Rock and Roll. Billy Joel wouldn't know rock if it slapped him in the face and sodomized his dog. Which rock would do. Rock-n-Roll don't fuck around.
5. Don't Ask Me Why
6. She's Got a Way - For some reason, I dig this tune. I don't know what it is.
7. Pressure - This song absolutely...Licks Nuts!
8. Allentown - Allentown may be the greatest song about Pennsylvania ever written. It may be the greatest song ever written. Love this shit.
9. Goodnight Saigon
10. Tell Her About It - Written in the early eighties. Could've easily come from an earlier time period.
11. Uptown Girl - Same as above. Billy was experimenting (with cocaine) in the eighties.
12. The Longest Time - Sounds doo-wop. Do wops get offended by this term?
13. You're Only Human (Second Wish)
14. The Night Is Still Young.
All these great tunes and he still had yet ANOTHER Greatest Hits album later on. Jeez, this guy...this guy could write some damn songs. Aaaannnnndddd, he was married to Christie Brinkley who may have been the hottest woman alive between the years 1981-1987. Good for you, Billy.
Great set. If you find it for a dollar, buy it. You can thank me later.
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| Ms. Brinkley...Still Hot. |
Great set. If you find it for a dollar, buy it. You can thank me later.
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