My husband is a HUGE BILLY JOEL FAN! So when I got the opportunity to do a review of BILLY JOEL THE HITS CD! He was super excited! So I asked him to write his own review, my hubby's perspective:
I've always enjoyed the music of Billy Joel. He is a master at telling stories through music and this album showcases the best of his work. From "Piano Man" through "River of Dreams," we get a glimpse into the life of Billy Joel from his identity as an entertainer to his search for meaning. I was a bit disappointed that his song, "Downeastern Alexa" was not included since the maritime environment of Long Island Sound is a part of his identity. Having seen him in concert twice, this album includes all of the songs that thrill his fans.
Can you believe that 2011 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Billy Joel's first solo album, Cold Spring Harbor? Columbia/Legacy Recordings will celebrate the occasion with a definitive re-issue project of newly restored and expanded Legacy editions of the complete Billy Joel catalog, newly curated collections of rarities from the vaults, previously unavailable studio tracks and live performances, home video releases and more.
Among the upcoming releases in the Columbia/Legacy Billy Joel 40th anniversary commemoration will be Billy Joel - Live At Shea Stadium, a 2CD/DVD and stand-alone Blu-ray edition of Billy's historic 2008 Shea Stadium concerts, a Legacy Edition of the 1973 Piano Man album, a Complete Albums Collection featuring 14 of Billy's original albums with a bonus disc collecting 16 non-album tracks and more.
One lucky Memphis Mommy reader will win a copy of the newest Billy Joel CD THE HITS!
HOW TO ENTER:
Simply make a comment to this post with your favorite Billy Joel song, please leave your full name and come back on February 1st @ noon when I announce the winner! If you name is announced as the winner you must e-mail me in 48 hours to claim your prize, I will have no way of contacting you since I am only asking you to leave your FULL NAME with your comment!
Thanks to Corpta for providing me with a C.D. to review and giveaway and thanks to husband Mark for reviewing it for me, the opinions expressed are completely his!
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21 comments:
My favorite is "Only the Good Die Young" because my hubby says that's my song!
Amy M.
I'm Apryl Fall and I sooo want to win this one. Both my husband and I are Billy Joel fans. Our wedding song was "Just the way you are" and my husband got the sheet music autographed by Billy Joel as a gift to me.
i like uptown girl as well as we didn't start the fire....saw billy joel and elton john in nashville last year and they were both great! Lisa Zyriek
I would have to say Uptown Girl is my favorite as I am a true child of the '80s!
Johanna Cecil
"Just The Way You Are"
touches my heart.........
"Just the Way You Are"..they don't make music like that anymore! Thanks for the chance to win, Aletha Mims
Betsie Sayers. My favorite is the longest time. It's even the ringtone on my cell phone. I've loved it since I was a little girl.
"River of Dreams"
"River of Dreams"
I've loved "We Didn't Start the Fire" ever since my 8th grade history teacher let us listen to it as part of a lesson - good stuff. Thanks for the chance to win this great CD!
~Susan O'Bryant
"Piano Man" is my favorite!
What a great giveaway - Billy Joel is the best!
Stephanie Campbell
Definitely Piano Man. It brings back high school memories -- oh does that date me?
Cathy
I used the quote "Only the Good Die Young" under my senior portrait when I was in high school. I've loved Billy Joel music since I was a young girl - I like many of his songs - especially "Just the Way You Are."
Alison Michaud
If I won I would give it to my BFF. She loves him. He sang their wedding song. Pick me and I will make her happy!!!
My name is Heather James. I would like to win this CD for my friend. She likes all of his song. I would like to win it for her.
My favorite Billy Joel tune would be Piano Man, but I love them all=)
Lethea Benson
It is so hard to pick But I guess I would say "Piano Man" is my favorite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks Debra Hunter
dhunter40@aol.com
It's Still Rock n Roll To Me!!!! Love love that song!
Denise Guin
datupperlady@bellsouth.net
Piano man
sarah lockhart
sarahlovesvegas@hotmail
Only The Good Die Young would be my favourite tho' We Didn't Start The Fire is really good too...heavensent1@yahoo dotcom
I love and so it goes (my husband sang it at our wedding).
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