snafu Posted August 12, 2019 Posted August 12, 2019 1 hour ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said: Inspired by the Billy Joel thread, I decided to see who people like better. Although I think Billy Joel is a better singer, Elton is the better songwriter, and I just enjoy his songs a little bit more. Its a tie for me, but I saw them both play the same show (they would alternate a few songs at a time). This was at the Nassau Coliseum (Billy Joel's home crowd) and Elton John was hands down a better performer that particular night. 1
row_33 Posted August 12, 2019 Posted August 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, Steve O said: If the question is about music it's is a close call. If the question is about whose ex's I'd prefer, not a close call. When a UK and US music person were in the same category, the quirkiness of the UK artist almost made it always no contest for the Brit
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted August 12, 2019 Author Posted August 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, row_33 said: A few colleagues stopped caring after TC, that was a good point of departure, not many other albums from that early in a career have met this mark I really like Don't Shoot the Piano Player. But my mom bought that album when I was young, and it was my first introduction to his music, so it may be more of a personal/nostalgic thing for me.
row_33 Posted August 12, 2019 Posted August 12, 2019 19 minutes ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said: I really like Don't Shoot the Piano Player. But my mom bought that album when I was young, and it was my first introduction to his music, so it may be more of a personal/nostalgic thing for me. Isn’t it always? GYBR is the other album in rotation
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted August 12, 2019 Author Posted August 12, 2019 Just now, row_33 said: Isn’t it always? GYBR is the other album in rotation He put one out recently (by recently, I mean 10-15 years ago) called Peachtree Road. Country sound in the same vain as TC. 1
{::'KayCeeS::} Posted August 12, 2019 Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) IDK I feel like Billy Joel is criminally underrated in this day and age. He had something real to say. I mean, "We Didn't Start The Fire"... Edited August 12, 2019 by {::'KayCeeS::} 1
Gray Beard Posted August 12, 2019 Posted August 12, 2019 Tough choice. Elton John was earlier and more influential in the evolution of popular music, but if I had to go on a road trip and pick one or the other, it would be Billy Joel.
Another Fan Posted August 12, 2019 Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, {::'KayCeeS::} said: IDK I feel like Billy Joel is criminally underrated in this day and age. He had something real to say. I mean, "We Didn't Start The Fire"... He could easily tack on several verses to that song since it came out. Thing is his newest material is from 1993, he more just goes on legacy nowadays Edited August 12, 2019 by Another Fan
Augie Posted August 12, 2019 Posted August 12, 2019 My sister went to a 50th birthday party in Newport, RI. Very specific, do NOT be late to the estate (I saw it from the road, maybe the coolest house in Newport!) or the gates will be LOCKED. OK, they showed up on time. After a while a helicopter comes in and Elton John pops out! Who knew he did birthday parties? How crazy rich is THAT? 1
frostbitmic Posted August 12, 2019 Posted August 12, 2019 F ... both of them, I'd rather listen to Tom Petty 1 1
DC Tom Posted August 12, 2019 Posted August 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, frostbitmic said: F ... both of them, I'd rather listen to Tom Petty But for musical talent and vocal purity, I'd rather listen to a cat hung by its tail against a window, scratching all of its claws on the glass than Tom Petty. 1 1
Augie Posted August 12, 2019 Posted August 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, DC Tom said: But for musical talent and vocal purity, I'd rather listen to a cat hung by its tail against a window, scratching all of its claws on the glass than Tom Petty. So, you’re a big cat fan?
frostbitmic Posted August 12, 2019 Posted August 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, DC Tom said: But for musical talent and vocal purity, I'd rather listen to a cat hung by its tail against a window, scratching all of its claws on the glass than Tom Petty. Just another reason why I stand by my original choice.
{::'KayCeeS::} Posted August 12, 2019 Posted August 12, 2019 54 minutes ago, Another Fan said: He could easily tack on several verses to that song since it came out. Thing is his newest material is from 1993, he more just goes on legacy nowadays Yeah, you just hit the nail on the head. Elton John is richer, but Billy Joel is richer, ya dig? 1
row_33 Posted August 12, 2019 Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Steve O said: If the question is about music it's is a close call. If the question is about whose ex's I'd prefer, not a close call. I’d chose to live Billy’s life if I had to make that kind of decision Edited August 12, 2019 by row_33
Marv's Neighbor Posted August 12, 2019 Posted August 12, 2019 Billy Joel has always had a better taste for women, so Bully bully Biilly! 1
Gugny Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 Billy Joel is better at everything music-related. By a lot.
row_33 Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, Gugny said: Billy Joel is better at everything music-related. By a lot. Not remotely better in any way, shape or form i guess you were swarmed by US payola, you can’t help it
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