This song was influenced by '60s music, Phil Spector's wall of sound to be exact, and Joel said that he pictured the Ronettes singing it. If you haven't already heard the Ronettes' "Be My Baby", it's a classic track worth hearing in its own right, and will also give some perspective on "Say Goodbye to Hollywood". I think Joel was in part literally talking about Hollywood, or at least California, because he moved back to New York from California right before this. A song from the same album that would be a good choice for your next Joel song, "New York State of Mind", is a related idea, where talks about his yearning for New York.
"Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)" is another great song, being a sort of sci-fi storytelling from a time before the term 'Global Warming' or 'Climate Change' had been coined. Also, "Prelude/Angry Young Man" is an even better track from this album. There's a Vevo video of Billy Joel performing this song live, and it's incredible.
Musically, Joel wrote this in the style of The Ronettes, specifically their song "Be My Baby," a wall-of-sound Phil Spector production. Joel was a big fan of '60s girl groups and loved both Phil Spector's production and Ronettes lead singer Ronnie Spector's voice. In "Say Goodbye To Hollywood," he pays homage to Ronnie's vibrato, emulating it when he sings the would "boulevard." Joel met Ronnie a few times over the years, but only after he wrote the song.
This album turnstiles for me is the greatest Billy Joel album ever. For the person who's more than just a casual fan I think I have to be in the majority ha ha...
Billy Joel "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT" and "Goodnight Saigon" ❤❤
"Summer, Highland Falls" from this album is a gorgeous, intense song with great vocals and instrumentals.
All right, a deep cut; love it.
If you haven't done it Biz put Big Shot on. Great tune..
Must listens from this album: the jazzy " New York State Of Mind " and the prog rocker " Prelude/The Angry Young Man "
Billy Joel always kills it, love songs, tragedy or just rockin fun
Thanks Bizmatik! My vote is for Big Shot next.
This song was influenced by '60s music, Phil Spector's wall of sound to be exact, and Joel said that he pictured the Ronettes singing it. If you haven't already heard the Ronettes' "Be My Baby", it's a classic track worth hearing in its own right, and will also give some perspective on "Say Goodbye to Hollywood". I think Joel was in part literally talking about Hollywood, or at least California, because he moved back to New York from California right before this. A song from the same album that would be a good choice for your next Joel song, "New York State of Mind", is a related idea, where talks about his yearning for New York.
It was also covered by Ronnie Spector
My gosh, this reminds me so much of my childhood!! ❤
You can’t go wrong with Billy, thanks for playing!
My favorite.
"Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)" is another great song, being a sort of sci-fi storytelling from a time before the term 'Global Warming' or 'Climate Change' had been coined.
Also, "Prelude/Angry Young Man" is an even better track from this album. There's a Vevo video of Billy Joel performing this song live, and it's incredible.
UNTIL THE NIGHT
Have you done New York State of Mind yet? Vienna? Captain Jack?
I did Vienna
Yeah, you're definitely going to want to see the live New York State of Mind.
@@writebrain-zn2um The sax solo is worth the price of admission by itself.
That was 🔥
Musically, Joel wrote this in the style of The Ronettes, specifically their song "Be My Baby," a wall-of-sound Phil Spector production. Joel was a big fan of '60s girl groups and loved both Phil Spector's production and Ronettes lead singer Ronnie Spector's voice. In "Say Goodbye To Hollywood," he pays homage to Ronnie's vibrato, emulating it when he sings the would "boulevard." Joel met Ronnie a few times over the years, but only after he wrote the song.
Joins the lovers in his heavy machine it's a scene down on sunset boulevard...
Find the live version. It's much better!
100 pezzi di Billy fantastici ... Uno diverso dall'altro.... Live poi un portento ... Per Piano Man la musica un gioco facile
Billy wrote the song about/for Ronnie Spector, I am surprised that you did not mention this fact
This album turnstiles for me is the greatest Billy Joel album ever. For the person who's more than just a casual fan I think I have to be in the majority ha ha...
Biz this is one of my favorite Billy Joel songs! Way back when it came out I listened to it over and over and over!
Might be the greaatest musical genius of all time..jus sayin
Captain Jack
C'mon, please react to Captain Jack!! You are missing classic early, Billy Joel!
Love your reactions & that you pick varied music.
Biz. Next up Until the Night