#music, An Oldie But Goodie! Viva New York!

(Image source: One Final Seranade/Unknown photographer at an Italian restaurant in Manhattan)

«Scenes From An Italian Restaurant», from the 1977 The Stranger album… an incredible tune by one of my faves from the 1980’s. His music was so New York it made me feel like I never left Manhattan, Brooklyn or Queens after I had relocated to Miami… Rolling Stone magazine ranked «Scenes From an Italian Restaurant» number 34 in the top 100 songs of all time… It is a long song, over seven minutes and according to Billy Joel, it was influenced by the second side of Abbey Road by the Beatles. Phenomenal reference… It could be, according to Joel, that the song was inspired by: Fontana di Trevi on West 57th Street, opposite Carnegie Hall in New York city, and Benito Two on Mulberry Street (Mulberry Street, my oh my, the memories!) in Little Italy, Manhattan…

(Billy Joel 1987 Michael Putland/Getty Images)

I hope you enjoy this seven minute epic by one of the greatest singer-songwriters, pianist, musician, well, Billy Joel…

CHEERS

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  1. Avatar de spwilcen spwilcen dice:

    I suppose because I’ve no memories associated with the piece and no attachment with New York City, this is not my favorite Billy Joel tune. My lack of NYC experience leaves this to pale behind such as «Piano Man» which does resonate with me on several levels.

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    1. “Piano Man” is also a great tune Espie. Thank you!

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  2. Avatar de equipsblog equipsblog dice:

    Really enjoyed it Francisco. Of course, I had heard the song without paying much attention to it but the video was superb.

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    1. It is Pat, for sure. Always loved the song but I too had never seen the video… thank you Pat!

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  3. Avatar de gabychops gabychops dice:

    Thank you, Francesco, for the music, because I always liked Billy Joel!

    Joanna

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    1. I do too Joanna. Glad you liked it! Thank you!

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      1. Avatar de gabychops gabychops dice:

        You are welcome, Francesco!

        Joanna

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  4. Avatar de Ernie 'Dawg' Ernie 'Dawg' dice:

    Great choice today Francesco, this song is one of the best he ever did in my opinion.

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    1. I think so too, among so many. Thank you Ernie!

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    1. Avatar de Scott Herald Staff dice:

      Fantastic selection! Amongst the best of his work, in my opinion.

      –Scott

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      1. I fully agree Scott.

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    2. Thank you Sir, so very much!

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  5. Avatar de Easymalc Easymalc dice:

    I can well understand why Billy Joel would remind you of New York Francesc.

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    1. Just like the old Woody Allen movies… All the best Malc.

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