“The Lyrics Are Like Limericks” – Billy Joel Breaks Down “Piano Man”

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Published on February 16, 2024

Billy Joel tells Stephen that “Piano Man,” which wasn’t a hit when he released it 50 years ago, was written in waltz time with a lyrical structure that resembles an assemblage of limericks. Watch the 100th show of his Madison Square Garden residency when it airs on CBS on April 14th.

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12 comments

  • @StarrNatera 2 months ago

    Una coreografia dal ritmo narrativo che scorre come una danza incantevole, affascinando il pubblico.👄

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  • @BrandonAyong 2 months ago

    Piano man is good but honesty is one of the most underrated pop song ever written
    “Honesty is such a lonely word . Everyone is so untrue
    Honesty is hardly ever heard but mostly what i need from you ”

    Also fun fact
    On “for the longest time ” there’s no doo wop group in the back . That was Billy laying down stacked vocals to create a doo wop quartet feel to it

    Genius

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  • @lyudmillawasright. 2 months ago

    Two masters of their crafts..

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  • @NewMessage 2 months ago

    I’d buy an album of him doing limericks!

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  • @Rambam1776 2 months ago

    That was an absolute treat to listen to

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  • @shadygrove 2 months ago

    Props to Billy for not letting Dylan’s talent go unrecognized amidst Colbert’s quip.

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  • @rikkiechambers4959 2 months ago

    What a special treat , really enjoy these longer interviews , especially when it’s someone so iconic like Billy Joel , they are fun insightful and it’s like a nice chat with friends , thank you Stephen for a great interview !

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  • @yurielcundangan9090 2 months ago

    Thank you New York for draining the Swamps.

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  • @EllieTheNellie 2 months ago

    Wouldn’t it be 51 years? Unless this was filmed last year?

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  • @celinadavies 2 months ago

    The whole interview rocks ❤ such a huge talent 👏 🥰🇨🇦

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  • @BrandonCroker 2 months ago

    He’ll always be Dodger to me

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  • @tayloreh 2 months ago

    I hope Billys playing too?? ❤

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