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Did Billy Joel ever really release a song better than his first hit "Piano Man?"


I think I good argument could probably be made that "Piano Man" is his best song. 

"Allentown" comes in close for me.


Posted - September 22, 2017

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  • 16199
    I like Piano Man but having been on many a drunken team bus, the "La de da, diddy da" that always got chorused off key put me off the song a bit.

    I prefer this one


    And my fave of his is this one - I frequently sing it to my better half
      September 22, 2017 6:13 PM MDT
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  • 22853
    Thanks for answering, Slartibartfast!
    I wish I could have heard The Drunken Piano Men.
    :)
      September 22, 2017 6:17 PM MDT
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  • 16199
    No, you don't. Trust me, you don't!
      September 22, 2017 6:44 PM MDT
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  • 19942
    Two weeks ago, I was at his concert in Philly.  I have to admit I am not that familiar with his early works, but when he got down to the ones that I knew well, the crowd was electrified. 
      September 22, 2017 9:39 PM MDT
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  • 6988
    Let's go to 'Allentown' for great guitar sounds.
      September 22, 2017 9:52 PM MDT
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