Exactly. It was recorded in the 80's but it sounds like it's from the 60's

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Jul 17, 2017
8:54:31am

eddog All-American

because it's inspired by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. And yes, it still sounds great today, 30 plus years later.

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Uptown Girl by Billy Joel is pretty darn close to a perfect song.

eddog

7/17/17 8:32am

It's not even the best Billy Joel song.

ol' Blue Eyes

7/17/17 8:33am

I wouldn't put it in his top 30

Indy Coug

7/17/17 8:35am

Piano Man has to be my favorite.

BigYfan

7/17/17 9:38am

Maybe it's just nostalgic for me because I heard it a lot on the radio

eddog

7/17/17 8:37am

or even close

BigYfan

7/17/17 9:35am

Angry Young Man

HangookCoug

7/17/17 8:44am

My kids love it. It transcends era's.

Probable Sacko

7/17/17 8:48am

Exactly. It was recorded in the 80's but it sounds like it's from the 60's

eddog

7/17/17 8:54am

That whole album was conceived as a throwback to the doo-wop era

Coop

7/17/17 8:56am

Here's another 1970's doo-wop throwback from a very unlikely source:

ByuMba90

7/17/17 9:15am

One of the brilliant aspects of Billy Joel is that he drew inspiration from many genres and eras to write his music

thaws

7/17/17 9:06am

Most underrated Billy Joel song: And So It Goes

Bumpus Hound

7/17/17 8:50am

I dunno... Captain Jack or Billy the Kid is as good.

ClackamasCoug

7/17/17 9:28am

Innocent Man is my favorite Joel song! Exceptional lyrics & meaning

wickedgame71

7/17/17 8:59am

Italian Restaurant

DJROSS

7/17/17 8:59am

That one's really good too.

eddog

7/17/17 9:02am

My vote goes to Big Shot and Lullabye

bluedad

7/17/17 9:00am

The Bosom brothers theme song from the 70's My Life.

BigYfan

7/17/17 9:37am

we didn't start the fire is my fave. and i like allentown. his fave

johnnycarson

7/17/17 9:07am

We didn't fire - is a more perfect song than Uptown Girl.

ClackamasCoug

7/17/17 9:29am

i kinda like Miami 2017

v1k0u6

7/17/17 9:08am

I actually think he has 2-3 that are even more perfect than that one..

zonacougar

7/17/17 9:19am

Allentown is great...

BigYfan

7/17/17 9:36am

I think you are going to extremes by calling it Billy Joel's best.

CougarAndMerlin

7/17/17 9:35am

What's the matter with the clothes I'm wearing?

TheDeek

7/17/17 9:36am

Ewhhh... can't stand that song

kotacoug

7/17/17 10:45am

RE: Uptown Girl by Billy Joel is pretty darn close to a perfect song.

85fan

7/17/17 9:20pm

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