billy joel

BILLY JOELBILLY JOEL

By: Clifford AndersenBy: Clifford Andersen

Introduction to MusicIntroduction to Music

Fall 2011Fall 2011

William “Billy” Martin JoelWilliam “Billy” Martin Joel

• Born May 9, 1949, in Bronx, New York.Born May 9, 1949, in Bronx, New York.• Raised in Long Island, New York, by his single Raised in Long Island, New York, by his single

mother after his parents’ divorce at age eight.mother after his parents’ divorce at age eight.• Started piano lessons at only four years old.Started piano lessons at only four years old.• Focused on music rather than education, giving Focused on music rather than education, giving

tips to his mother to help with bills.tips to his mother to help with bills.• Earned his high school diploma in 1992, and at Earned his high school diploma in 1992, and at

the age of 43.the age of 43.

Early Years As A MusicianEarly Years As A Musician

• 1963 – Joined a member of the band “The Echoes.”1963 – Joined a member of the band “The Echoes.”• 1967 – Joined “The Hassles.” The band recorded two 1967 – Joined “The Hassles.” The band recorded two

albums with United Artists.albums with United Artists.– The HasslesThe Hassles– Hour of the WolfHour of the Wolf

• During this time, Joel suffered from depression and During this time, Joel suffered from depression and spent three weeks in a psychiatric hospital after a spent three weeks in a psychiatric hospital after a failed suicide attempt.failed suicide attempt.

Cold Spring Harbor (1972)Cold Spring Harbor (1972)

• In 1971, Joel signed a solo recording In 1971, Joel signed a solo recording contract and released his first solo contract and released his first solo album, album, Cold Spring Harbor, Cold Spring Harbor, with with Family Productions.Family Productions.

• Despite the album’s failure, Joel was Despite the album’s failure, Joel was bound by a contract with Family bound by a contract with Family Productions.Productions.

• A frustrated Joel left New York and A frustrated Joel left New York and moved to Los Angeles, and started moved to Los Angeles, and started playing in a piano bar under the playing in a piano bar under the name Bill Martin.name Bill Martin.

““Captain Jack” & Columbia RecordsCaptain Jack” & Columbia Records

• Before leaving New York, Joel recorded a live performance of Before leaving New York, Joel recorded a live performance of “Captain Jack,” which a Philadelphia radio station started playing “Captain Jack,” which a Philadelphia radio station started playing in 1972.in 1972.

• At that time, Joel was playing piano under the assumed name, Bill At that time, Joel was playing piano under the assumed name, Bill Martin, at The Executive Lounge in Los Angeles to pay the bills.Martin, at The Executive Lounge in Los Angeles to pay the bills.

• ““Captain Jack” caught the attention of Columbia Records and Captain Jack” caught the attention of Columbia Records and prompted them to approach Joel, and they worked to get him out prompted them to approach Joel, and they worked to get him out of his previous contract with Family Entertainment.of his previous contract with Family Entertainment.

• Joel was signed to Columbia Records by the Legendary Clive Davis Joel was signed to Columbia Records by the Legendary Clive Davis in 1973.in 1973.

Piano Man Piano Man (1973)(1973)

• The album The album Piano ManPiano Man debuted in 1973, and debuted in 1973, and became Joel’s first Gold became Joel’s first Gold Album.Album.

• The hit song from the The hit song from the album, also titled “Piano album, also titled “Piano Man,” became Joel’s first Man,” became Joel’s first top 20 single, and launched top 20 single, and launched Joel on the path toward Joel on the path toward stardom.stardom.

The Stranger The Stranger (1977)(1977)

• In 1977, Joel wrote, In 1977, Joel wrote, recorded and released recorded and released The The Stranger, Stranger, his second his second album with Columbia album with Columbia Records.Records.

• The Stranger The Stranger was was Columbia’s biggest selling Columbia’s biggest selling album until 1985.album until 1985.

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Hits fromHits from The Stranger The Stranger

• Four singles from Four singles from The Stranger The Stranger charted on the charted on the Billboard Hot 100: Billboard Hot 100: – "Just The Way You Are" (#3)"Just The Way You Are" (#3)

• Grammy Award for Song of the YearGrammy Award for Song of the Year• Grammy Award for Record of the YearGrammy Award for Record of the Year

– "Movin' Out" (#17) "Movin' Out" (#17) – "She's Always a Woman" (#17)"She's Always a Woman" (#17)– "Only The Good Die Young" (#24)"Only The Good Die Young" (#24)

5252ndnd Street Street (1978)(1978)

• Became Joel’s first #1 Became Joel’s first #1 Album, winning a 1979 Album, winning a 1979 Grammy Award for Grammy Award for Album of the YearAlbum of the Year

• Three songs reached Three songs reached the Top 40 in the the Top 40 in the United States:United States:– "My Life" (#3) "My Life" (#3) – "Big Shot" (#14)"Big Shot" (#14)– "Honesty" (#24)"Honesty" (#24)

Success of the 1980sSuccess of the 1980s

• 1980 - 1980 - Glass HouseGlass House album hit #1 on the Billboard album hit #1 on the Billboard Album Chart.Album Chart.

• 1980- The song, “It’s Still Rock n’ Roll To Me” became 1980- The song, “It’s Still Rock n’ Roll To Me” became Joel’s first #1 single. Joel’s first #1 single.

• 1981 - Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal 1981 - Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a MalePerformance by a Male

• 1981 – People’s Choice Award for Favorite Male Pop 1981 – People’s Choice Award for Favorite Male Pop PerformerPerformer

• 1981 – Released a live album titled 1981 – Released a live album titled Songs in the AtticSongs in the Attic, , which became Joel’s fourth consecutive top 10 album.which became Joel’s fourth consecutive top 10 album.

Continued Success in the 1980sContinued Success in the 1980s

• 1982 – 1982 – The Nylon CurtainThe Nylon Curtain album was released, album was released, reached #7 on the Billboard charts, and was reached #7 on the Billboard charts, and was nominated for a Grammy.nominated for a Grammy.

• 1983 – 1983 – An Innocent Man An Innocent Man album was released, album was released, reached #4 on the Billboard charts, and was reached #4 on the Billboard charts, and was nominated for a Grammy.nominated for a Grammy.– The album generated six top 40 singles, three of The album generated six top 40 singles, three of

which made it to the top 10, including the single, which made it to the top 10, including the single, “Uptown Girl,” which was nominated for best pop “Uptown Girl,” which was nominated for best pop vocal performance, male.vocal performance, male.

Continued Success Continued Success of the 1990’s and 2000’sof the 1990’s and 2000’s

• The 1970’s and 1980’s were the commercial peak of Joel’s career; The 1970’s and 1980’s were the commercial peak of Joel’s career; however, he expanded his music through the 1990’s and 2000’s.however, he expanded his music through the 1990’s and 2000’s.

• In 1993, Joel released the album In 1993, Joel released the album River of Dreams, River of Dreams, which included which included his last top 10 single by the same name.his last top 10 single by the same name.

• In 2001, Joel released an album of classical music titled In 2001, Joel released an album of classical music titled Fantasies Fantasies and Delusions: Music for Solo Piano,” which topped the charts.and Delusions: Music for Solo Piano,” which topped the charts.

• Also in 2001, Joel joined Elton John for the Face-to-Face tour.Also in 2001, Joel joined Elton John for the Face-to-Face tour.

Personal Life & InfluencesPersonal Life & InfluencesJoel’s music often reflected his experiences and personal life.Joel’s music often reflected his experiences and personal life.

• Joel was married to Elizabeth Small from 1972 to 1983, and wrote Joel was married to Elizabeth Small from 1972 to 1983, and wrote several songs for her, including “Just the Way You Are.”several songs for her, including “Just the Way You Are.”

• After his divorce from Small, Joel dated supermodel Elle After his divorce from Small, Joel dated supermodel Elle Macpherson, for whom he wrote “The Night” and “And So It Goes.”Macpherson, for whom he wrote “The Night” and “And So It Goes.”

• In 1985, he married supermodel Christie Brinkley, the inspiration for In 1985, he married supermodel Christie Brinkley, the inspiration for “Uptown Girl.” The couple had one child, Alexa Ray, and divorced “Uptown Girl.” The couple had one child, Alexa Ray, and divorced after nearly a decade.after nearly a decade.

• In 2004, Joel, 55, married Katie Lee, 23, a TV food reporter. To mark In 2004, Joel, 55, married Katie Lee, 23, a TV food reporter. To mark their second wedding anniversary, Joel recorded the first new song their second wedding anniversary, Joel recorded the first new song in 14 years, “All my Life.” Lee and Joel separated in 2009.in 14 years, “All my Life.” Lee and Joel separated in 2009.

TodayToday

• Joel has been in the news for alcohol abuse, and in Joel has been in the news for alcohol abuse, and in 2005, entered a 30-day treatment center.2005, entered a 30-day treatment center.

• Joel continues to tour, and in 2008, he played the Joel continues to tour, and in 2008, he played the final concert in New York’s Shea Statium before final concert in New York’s Shea Statium before demolition.demolition.

• Joel and Elton John joined on a North American tour Joel and Elton John joined on a North American tour in 2009 -2010, and grossed nearly $90 million during in 2009 -2010, and grossed nearly $90 million during the one-year tour.the one-year tour.

Composition HistoryComposition HistoryPiano Man, Piano Man, Written and Performed by Billy JoelWritten and Performed by Billy Joel

• Recorded by Joel in September 1973Recorded by Joel in September 1973• Released by Columbia Records on November 2, 1973Released by Columbia Records on November 2, 1973• Produced by Michael Steward. Produced by Michael Steward. • The song “Piano Man” was Joel’s first major hit and is The song “Piano Man” was Joel’s first major hit and is

considered his “signature song.” considered his “signature song.” • Joel’s experiences playing at the piano bar and his own Joel’s experiences playing at the piano bar and his own

feelings about his first album’s failure inspired him to write feelings about his first album’s failure inspired him to write “Piano Man.” “Piano Man.”

• The characters in the song are based on the real people with The characters in the song are based on the real people with whom Joel came in contact at The Executive Room, and the whom Joel came in contact at The Executive Room, and the character “Bill” in the song is actually reference to Joel’s character “Bill” in the song is actually reference to Joel’s assumed name of Bill Martin. assumed name of Bill Martin.

Composition HistoryComposition HistoryPiano Man, Piano Man, Written and Performed by Billy JoelWritten and Performed by Billy Joel

• In an interview with In an interview with MetroMetro newspaper on July 6, 2006, Joel said: newspaper on July 6, 2006, Joel said:– ““I have no idea why that song became so popular. It’s like a I have no idea why that song became so popular. It’s like a

karaoke favorite. The melody is not very good and very karaoke favorite. The melody is not very good and very repetitious, while the lyrics are like limericks.”repetitious, while the lyrics are like limericks.”

• ““Piano Man”Piano Man” features the piano, harmonica, bass, accordion, features the piano, harmonica, bass, accordion, mandolin, drums and vocals.mandolin, drums and vocals.

• Joel plays the harmonica and piano at the same time during the Joel plays the harmonica and piano at the same time during the performance, and Joel has said the harmonica part was inspired performance, and Joel has said the harmonica part was inspired by Bob Dylan, as he was the first person Joel had seen use a by Bob Dylan, as he was the first person Joel had seen use a strap to hold the harmonica so he could play another strap to hold the harmonica so he could play another instrument at the same time.instrument at the same time.

Composition HistoryComposition HistoryMovin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)Written and Performed by Billy JoelWritten and Performed by Billy Joel• Recorded by Joel in 1977Recorded by Joel in 1977• Released by Columbia Records on Released by Columbia Records on The Stranger The Stranger on November on November

1, 19771, 1977• Produced by Phil RamoneProduced by Phil Ramone• Joel wrote of his disgust at how working-class and lower-Joel wrote of his disgust at how working-class and lower-

middle-class New Yorkers took pride in working too hard for middle-class New Yorkers took pride in working too hard for long hours just to be able to afford the material things that long hours just to be able to afford the material things that would make it look like they “made it.” would make it look like they “made it.”

• The characters had stereotypical ethic names, such as The characters had stereotypical ethic names, such as Anthony, Mama Leone, Sergeant O’Leary, and Mr. Cacciatore.Anthony, Mama Leone, Sergeant O’Leary, and Mr. Cacciatore.

• All they got in the end of their hard word was a “heart attack” All they got in the end of their hard word was a “heart attack” or “a broken back.” or “a broken back.”

Composition HistoryComposition HistoryOnly the Good Die YoungOnly the Good Die YoungWritten and Performed by Billy JoelWritten and Performed by Billy Joel• Recorded by Joel in 1977Recorded by Joel in 1977• Released by Columbia Records on Released by Columbia Records on The Stranger The Stranger on November 1, 1977on November 1, 1977• Produced by Phil RamoneProduced by Phil Ramone• Originally recorded with a Reggae groove, but changed because Joel’s Originally recorded with a Reggae groove, but changed because Joel’s

drummer did not like the Reggae beat.drummer did not like the Reggae beat.• Very controversial song when released in 1977, as Joel wrote it from the Very controversial song when released in 1977, as Joel wrote it from the

viewpoint of a young man trying to convince a Catholic girl, a virgin, to viewpoint of a young man trying to convince a Catholic girl, a virgin, to have sex with him. have sex with him.

• Joel knew it would be controversial when he wrote it, but the controversy Joel knew it would be controversial when he wrote it, but the controversy just made the song more popular. The song did not do well until Church just made the song more popular. The song did not do well until Church officials around the United States heard it and started condemning it. In officials around the United States heard it and started condemning it. In an interview with an interview with Metro Metro newspaper on July 6, 2006, Joel said:newspaper on July 6, 2006, Joel said:– ““Then it was banned by a radio station in New Jersey at a Catholic university. Then it was banned by a radio station in New Jersey at a Catholic university.

The minute the kids found out it was banded, they ran out in droves and it The minute the kids found out it was banded, they ran out in droves and it became a huge hit.”became a huge hit.”


• 0:00 The introduction starts with one piano chord, and then some trills and scales contrasting with 0:00 The introduction starts with one piano chord, and then some trills and scales contrasting with chords on the piano. The notes are soft, quick and a little dissonant, before the harmonica joins in with chords on the piano. The notes are soft, quick and a little dissonant, before the harmonica joins in with a very clear melody.a very clear melody.

• 0:09 The introduction continues at a moderate speed, with the piano establishing the theme, and the 0:09 The introduction continues at a moderate speed, with the piano establishing the theme, and the harmonica joins the piano. harmonica joins the piano.

• 0:32 Verse 1 starts with the lyrics being sung in a calm, matter-of-fact manner, with a piano 0:32 Verse 1 starts with the lyrics being sung in a calm, matter-of-fact manner, with a piano accompaniment in three-quarter time. accompaniment in three-quarter time.

• 0:46 In the middle of the verse, there is a break in the lyrics and the harmonica plays a melody, and the 0:46 In the middle of the verse, there is a break in the lyrics and the harmonica plays a melody, and the piano accompanies. Toward the end of this section, there is a gradual increase in volume and intensity piano accompanies. Toward the end of this section, there is a gradual increase in volume and intensity of the piano, again building anticipation to the continuation of the lyrics.of the piano, again building anticipation to the continuation of the lyrics.

• 1:00 Verse 1 continues, but the music and lyrics are given more volume and intensity as the verse 1:00 Verse 1 continues, but the music and lyrics are given more volume and intensity as the verse continues. Other instruments, most prominently the mandolin, join the accompaniment, giving the continues. Other instruments, most prominently the mandolin, join the accompaniment, giving the melody a rich tone.melody a rich tone.

• 1:15 There is a transition between each verse and the chorus, in which Joel sings “La la la…” to the 1:15 There is a transition between each verse and the chorus, in which Joel sings “La la la…” to the melody.melody.


• 1:25 The Chorus begins and ends with a harmonica solo playing the same theme/melody as it does 1:25 The Chorus begins and ends with a harmonica solo playing the same theme/melody as it does throughout the song. The chorus is a simple melody with the piano accompaniment of simple three-throughout the song. The chorus is a simple melody with the piano accompaniment of simple three-quarter tempo. It is familiar and comfortable, which lends to the popularity of the song.quarter tempo. It is familiar and comfortable, which lends to the popularity of the song.

• 1:56 Verse 2 begins and is the same as Verse 1 without the harmonica playing between the first and 1:56 Verse 2 begins and is the same as Verse 1 without the harmonica playing between the first and second part of the Verse. second part of the Verse.

• 2:15 The second part of Verse 2, significantly crescendos both in volume and in intensity of the piano. 2:15 The second part of Verse 2, significantly crescendos both in volume and in intensity of the piano.

• 2:43 Verse 3 starts right after the transition of “La la la…” at the end of Verse 2, with no chorus 2:43 Verse 3 starts right after the transition of “La la la…” at the end of Verse 2, with no chorus between. between.

• 3:09 Crescendo of volume and intensity, both of the lyrics and instruments, starts at the second 3:09 Crescendo of volume and intensity, both of the lyrics and instruments, starts at the second portion of Verse three, and continues through the end of Verse 3.portion of Verse three, and continues through the end of Verse 3.

• 3:26 The intensity that has built through the lyrics continues, and instead of singing “La la la…” 3:26 The intensity that has built through the lyrics continues, and instead of singing “La la la…” as in the other verses, there is a piano solo of intense and dissonant runs, which is a variation on as in the other verses, there is a piano solo of intense and dissonant runs, which is a variation on the theme, leading into the chorus.the theme, leading into the chorus.


• 3:42 The Chorus is played with great intensity, beginning and ending with the harmonica 3:42 The Chorus is played with great intensity, beginning and ending with the harmonica solo. The chorus is a simple melody with the piano accompaniment of simple three-quarter solo. The chorus is a simple melody with the piano accompaniment of simple three-quarter tempo. It is familiar and comfortable, which lends to the popularity of the song.tempo. It is familiar and comfortable, which lends to the popularity of the song.

• 4:11 Verse 4 starts in the same calm lyrically style as Verse 1; however, there is not a 4:11 Verse 4 starts in the same calm lyrically style as Verse 1; however, there is not a harmonica transition from the first and second portions of the verse.harmonica transition from the first and second portions of the verse.

• 4:29 As the second half of the verse starts, there is a dramatic crescendo in volume and 4:29 As the second half of the verse starts, there is a dramatic crescendo in volume and intensity, with a very passionate expression of the lyrics.intensity, with a very passionate expression of the lyrics.

• 4:47 Diminuendo of volume to the transition of “La la la….” Then immediate crescendo into 4:47 Diminuendo of volume to the transition of “La la la….” Then immediate crescendo into to last Chorus, with the mandolin playing a melody in contrast to that of the piano, giving the to last Chorus, with the mandolin playing a melody in contrast to that of the piano, giving the song a really interesting and unique sound. song a really interesting and unique sound.

• 5:24 The piano continues playing the theme, softening, then ending.5:24 The piano continues playing the theme, softening, then ending.

• 5:36 End5:36 End


• 0:00 Introduction starts with a strong note, immediately playing the theme that continues 0:00 Introduction starts with a strong note, immediately playing the theme that continues through the entire song. The drums are prominent and consistent throughout the song, and through the entire song. The drums are prominent and consistent throughout the song, and you can hear the bass guitar keeping a steady beat. 0:14 Verse 1 begins. Syncopation is used you can hear the bass guitar keeping a steady beat. 0:14 Verse 1 begins. Syncopation is used to really accent the words of the song, giving it an almost playful tone.to really accent the words of the song, giving it an almost playful tone.

• 0:31 Emphasis on the second syllable of attack, with “ack” being repeated five times. The 0:31 Emphasis on the second syllable of attack, with “ack” being repeated five times. The last “ack” is held for several beats. The tempo then slows during the words “you oughta last “ack” is held for several beats. The tempo then slows during the words “you oughta know by now.” The tempo resumes and the verse continues. These variations in tempo and know by now.” The tempo resumes and the verse continues. These variations in tempo and use of the lyrics really add to the unique quality of the song. use of the lyrics really add to the unique quality of the song.

• 0:43 The Chorus starts at a much slower tempo. Chorus: Slower tempo than the rest of the 0:43 The Chorus starts at a much slower tempo. Chorus: Slower tempo than the rest of the song, then dragging out the work “I’m” for at least four beats, then the original tempo song, then dragging out the work “I’m” for at least four beats, then the original tempo resumes with the words “movin’ out” with emphasis on the beats.resumes with the words “movin’ out” with emphasis on the beats.

• 1:10 Verse 2 begins, and is the same as Verse 1, with the same use of syncopation. This time, 1:10 Verse 2 begins, and is the same as Verse 1, with the same use of syncopation. This time, the last syllable of Cadillac is repeated five times.the last syllable of Cadillac is repeated five times.


• 1:38 The Chorus repeats again, with the tempo slowing. The first and 1:38 The Chorus repeats again, with the tempo slowing. The first and third beats are strongly accented by the snare drum, giving emphasis to third beats are strongly accented by the snare drum, giving emphasis to the slower tempo.the slower tempo.

• 2:09 The bridge is fairly short, and it is the same tempo as both Verse 1 2:09 The bridge is fairly short, and it is the same tempo as both Verse 1 and Verse 2. It sounds like the Verse, but is varied and shortened. and Verse 2. It sounds like the Verse, but is varied and shortened.

• 2:35 The Coda begins with the theme continuing to play with no lyrics.2:35 The Coda begins with the theme continuing to play with no lyrics.

• 2:47 There is the sound of a motor revving, then tires screeching, as it 2:47 There is the sound of a motor revving, then tires screeching, as it sounds like a muscle car is peeling out and driving away. The piano and sounds like a muscle car is peeling out and driving away. The piano and drums continue to play, eventually fading out.drums continue to play, eventually fading out.

• 3:28 End3:28 End


• 0:00 The introduction starts with the piano softly introducing the theme.0:00 The introduction starts with the piano softly introducing the theme.

• 0:13 Verse 1 starts with the drums playing a pickup, with guitar coming in as the prominent sound playing the 0:13 Verse 1 starts with the drums playing a pickup, with guitar coming in as the prominent sound playing the beat. It is clearly quadruple meter, with emphasis on the first and third beats during the verses. During the last beat. It is clearly quadruple meter, with emphasis on the first and third beats during the verses. During the last sentence of each verse, the accompaniment stops, except for the guitar playing two chords and the very light sentence of each verse, the accompaniment stops, except for the guitar playing two chords and the very light sound of the snare drum keeping the beat under the lyrics. sound of the snare drum keeping the beat under the lyrics.

• 0:27 Verse 2 is the same as Verse 1, with the theme continuing and the guitar and drums having the dominant 0:27 Verse 2 is the same as Verse 1, with the theme continuing and the guitar and drums having the dominant sound.sound.

• 0:40 The Chorus continues at the same tempo and theme; however, there is syncopation with emphasis on the 0:40 The Chorus continues at the same tempo and theme; however, there is syncopation with emphasis on the second beat. second beat.

• 0:54 Verse 3 is the same as previous verses except for the lyrics. The theme continues and the guitar and drums 0:54 Verse 3 is the same as previous verses except for the lyrics. The theme continues and the guitar and drums are the dominant sounding instruments.are the dominant sounding instruments.

• 1:06 Verse 4 starts, and continues with the same theme. It does not vary from previous verses except for the 1:06 Verse 4 starts, and continues with the same theme. It does not vary from previous verses except for the lyrics. lyrics.

• 1:19 The Chorus continues at the same tempo and theme; however, there is syncopation with emphasis on the 1:19 The Chorus continues at the same tempo and theme; however, there is syncopation with emphasis on the second beat. Also, there is a saxophone that plays contrast to the melody, and adds a really unique sound to the second beat. Also, there is a saxophone that plays contrast to the melody, and adds a really unique sound to the chorus.chorus.


• 1:34 The bridge has the same tempo and there is syncopation for emphasis and drama on the words.1:34 The bridge has the same tempo and there is syncopation for emphasis and drama on the words.

• 2:02 Verse 5 is the same as previous verses.2:02 Verse 5 is the same as previous verses.

• 2:13 The Chorus plays, with syncopation for emphasis and the saxophone added.2:13 The Chorus plays, with syncopation for emphasis and the saxophone added.

• 2:28 An instrumental bridge starts with a piano solo, leading into a saxophone solo with piano accompaniment. 2:28 An instrumental bridge starts with a piano solo, leading into a saxophone solo with piano accompaniment.

• 2:40 The second bridge continues with lyrics.2:40 The second bridge continues with lyrics.

• 2:51 Verse 6 starts and although it is very similar to the previous verses, there is more going on with the music. Specifically, 2:51 Verse 6 starts and although it is very similar to the previous verses, there is more going on with the music. Specifically, the piano plays short staccato notes in the background, giving it a Jerry Lee Lewis, 1950’s feel.the piano plays short staccato notes in the background, giving it a Jerry Lee Lewis, 1950’s feel.

• 3:05 The Chorus plays, with syncopation for emphasis and the saxophone added.3:05 The Chorus plays, with syncopation for emphasis and the saxophone added.

• 3:19 The Chorus repeats, sounding the same as the previous ones; however, there is much more going on with the piano 3:19 The Chorus repeats, sounding the same as the previous ones; however, there is much more going on with the piano accompaniment.accompaniment.

• 3:30 Chorus continues to repeat while fading3:30 Chorus continues to repeat while fading

• 3:53 End3:53 End

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