Billy Joelisms-Laura
Posted by Stephanie Paquette
Here's a little Billy Joel trivia for you. In person, Billy Joel is known for using expletives and while speaking kindly to others, he uses colorful language. However, in his lyrics you will RARELY find even one of the more PC swears and vulgarities.
There is one song where Billy uses the "F" word. It's off of the Nylon Curtain album released in 1982, with fewer hits than its predecessors (the Stranger, Glass Houses and 52nd Street), it houses such hits as "Allentown", "Pressure" and "Goodnight Saigon". This album has a noticeable Beatles feel, especially in songs like "Laura". Particularly because it is more of an album experience, with symmetry in intros and outros that echo from other songs. The songs fit together stylistically and dogmatically. Very cyclical and cohesive. I dig it.
When I first heard "Laura", I assumed it was about a torrid love affair. Welp, I was wrong. It's actually about a family member. The song sounds haunting and you almost feel like you're in the middle of ... more »
Posted: March 23, 2009 2:13 pm | 1 comment
Tags: Aerosmith, Billy Joel, classic rock, Cursing, family problems, nieces, The Beatles, The Nylon Curtain