Billy Joel Show About The Longest Time"The Longest Time" is a doo-wop single by Billy Joel. The song was released as a single in 1984 as the fourth single from the 1983 album An Innocent Man. Following the theme of the album in paying tribute to Joel's musical influences, the song is presented in the style of Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers. It reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart. In the United Kingdom the song reached number 25 on the UK Singles Chart. The song features Joel on lead vocals and all backing vocals. Two musical instruments are present in the song: a bass guitar and a snare drum being played with brushes. When the song is covered by vocal groups, the bass part is typically sung. All other sounds in the song are Joel's vocals, along with percussive sounds such as finger snaps and hand claps. Phil Ramone and Joel had intended to feature a vocal group but Joel recorded each of the parts himself. more » Year:19973:391,569 Views Playlists:#3 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!Oh, oh, oh For the longest time Oh, oh, oh For the longest If you said goodbye to me tonight There would still be music left to write What else could I do I'm so inspired by you That hasn't happened for the longest time Once I thought my innocence was gone Now I know that happiness goes on That's where you found me When you put your arms around me I haven't been there for the longest time Oh, oh, oh For the longest time Oh, oh, oh For the longest I'm that voice you're hearing in the hall And the greatest miracle of all Is how I need you And how you needed me too That hasn't happened for the longest time Maybe this won't last very long But you feel so right And I could be wrong Maybe I've been hoping too hard But I've gone this far And it's more than I hoped for Who knows how much further we'll go on Maybe I'll be sorry when you're gone I'll take my chances I forgot how nice romance is I haven't been there for the longest time I had second thoughts at the start I said to myself Hold on to your heart Now I know the woman that you are You're wonderful so far And it's more than I hoped for I don't care what consequence it brings I have been a fool for lesser things I want you so bad I think you ought to know that I intend to hold you for the longest time The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.comBilly JoelWilliam Martin "Billy" Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American pianist, singer-songwriter, and composer. Since releasing his first hit song, "Piano Man," in 1973, Joel has become the sixth best-selling recording artist and the third best-selling solo artist in the United States, according to the RIAA. He also has the third best-selling album in the United States with his Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2. more » (13 fans) Written by: BILLY JOEL Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind Oh, oh, oh Once I thought my innocence was gone Oh, oh,
oh Maybe this won't last very long Who knows how much further we'll go on I had second thoughts at the start I don't care what consequence it brings Lyrics submitted by kevin The Longest Time Lyrics as written by Billy Joel Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group Lyrics powered by LyricFind Add your thoughtsLog in now to tell us what you think this song means. Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise! Who wrote the song the longest time?Billy JoelThe Longest Time / Composernull
Who is the janitor in the longest time?By the end of the song the group has regained their youthful looks as they leave the building. People have speculated over the years regarding whether the janitor was a Doo Wop singer. According to Jay Dubin, the video's director, the man was only known to him as Uncle Willy and was hired through a local talent scout.
Is Billy Joel for the longest time acapella?Songfacts®: This song would be considered "next-to" a cappella - it contains only one actual instrument, that being a bass guitar. Everything else is voice, finger snaps and claps. The song is a tribute to the doo-wop sounds of the '50s that Joel loved, complete with lyrics about being crazy in love with a girl.
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