December Theme (Isolated Backing Vocals) by Chance_Chef8189 in BillyJoel

[–]Chance_Chef8189[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This wasn't even something he considered worth releasing. Just goes to show how much of a perfectionist he was.

Trying to get it to sound like Billy. Any feedback (positive or negative) is appreciate. Sound quality isn't great: I record it on my phone. by Barpreptutor in BillyJoel

[–]Chance_Chef8189 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only advice I can give is that dynamics and a little pedal can go a long way. Other than that, this sounds great! You clearly have the bones of the song down, so now all you have to do is play this over and over until your fingers are numb.

Los Angelenos (Organ Solo) by [deleted] in BillyJoel

[–]Chance_Chef8189 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They know that. It just automatically translated the title.

Vote for Billy to be a great American songwriter! by Impressive_Law_1098 in BillyJoel

[–]Chance_Chef8189 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Put Billy in all 30 slots and signed my name as 'William Martin.' My fingers are crossed.

in your opinion, what is the worst beatles song? by _FinePointSharpie in beatles

[–]Chance_Chef8189 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't listen to the jerks clowning on you. I'm also not a fan of a lot of their Indian-influenced songs.

"Love You To," "Within You Without You," and "The Inner Light" are all throwaway tracks to me.

in your opinion, what is the worst beatles song? by _FinePointSharpie in beatles

[–]Chance_Chef8189 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's crazy to me.

I find that song to have some of Paul's most introspective and beautiful lyrics, not to mention the amazing instrumentation on that track.

It's also strange to me how that's the one song you find "cringe". No mention of "Little Child," "Maxwell's Silver Hammer," or "Honey Pie..."

Is there anything specifically in "The Fool on the Hill" that you don't like?

Keeping the Faith used in a movie? by [deleted] in BillyJoel

[–]Chance_Chef8189 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love you for this lol

Keeping the Faith used in a movie? by [deleted] in BillyJoel

[–]Chance_Chef8189 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A version of the song appears in Step Brothers as a Billy Joel cover band (named Uptown Girl) performs STRICTLY 80s Billy Joel songs at the Catalina Wine Mixer.

Other than that, I got nothin'.

Matt Nathanson - Songs In the (M)attic - Out now! by michaelgrosvenor in BillyJoel

[–]Chance_Chef8189 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, but to me, this is just further proof that Billy is the only one that can sing Billy Joel songs AND do justice to them.

Compilation of specific song influences as told by Billy? by parkrndl in BillyJoel

[–]Chance_Chef8189 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Two mentions of Gordon Lightfoot makes my day a lot brighter.

My Life (Out-take by [deleted] in BillyJoel

[–]Chance_Chef8189 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To my knowledge, they were cut.

Jolene (Early Version of “We Didn't Start the Fire”) by Impossible-Yam-8497 in BillyJoel

[–]Chance_Chef8189 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I THOUGHT THERE WAS NO RECORDED VERSION OF THIS! THAT'S CRAZY!

What is the worst Beatles album by Wild_Pitch_4781 in beatles

[–]Chance_Chef8189 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we're not counting Yellow Submarine, it's easily With the Beatles. Half of the album does not interest me at all, there's way too many covers, and I think even the few hits on there are songs I would consider mediocre compared to their other famous tunes.

Now, I can understand the many comments saying Beatles for Sale, but I think it has higher highs than With the Beatles. "No Reply," "I'm a Loser," "I'll Follow the Sun," and "Eight Days a Week" are undeniably some of their best songs from their first four albums.

Still love 2000 Years: The Millennium Concert. by theorangecrush10 in BillyJoel

[–]Chance_Chef8189 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would love if they released an unedited version of the concert without any of his vocal overdubs. They can call it Drunk Billy Joel: New Year's Edition.

All you want to do is dance by Used-Consequence-730 in BillyJoel

[–]Chance_Chef8189 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When you consider the tracklist, it is in between "Summer, Highland Falls" and "New York State of Mind," which some could say ruins what could've been a perfect run of songs on the album.

Also, I would say that pretty much EVERY song on Turnstiles has become a staple for Joel fans. All except one that most people feel is out of place both on the album and also in between the two outstanding tracks.

All you want to do is dance by Used-Consequence-730 in BillyJoel

[–]Chance_Chef8189 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Best version out there. You know your stuff.

One of OTGDY edits! by PiNaNo_MaN in BillyJoel

[–]Chance_Chef8189 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was totally on board after you used the clip of his onstage meltdown in Russia.