Here's one for you- I haven't heard this song in a couple of decades. This little masterpiece of a song comes from Billy Joel, back when he rocked a piano in the seventies.
The opening lyric was in my head as I awoke this morning: "Bottle of White, Bottle of Red"
As a kid me and my brother used to add a third line. Boy were we clever! "Bottle of Pink Polka dots with yellow stripes!" Of course with our sheltered Mormon youth, we had no idea that Billy Joel was singing about wine.
It's great listening to this song with more mature ears. People have compared this 7 1/2 minute song to the second half of The Beatles' "Abbey Road" Please listen, I think you'll like this one.
Here's "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant" from Billy Joel's 1977 album "The Stranger"
Random thoughts to go along with this post:
First, I've been thinking about Billy Joel and Elton John. They were the kings of piano pop in the seventies, Elton John obviously had more success, and some would argue that Joel came in on Elton John's coattails. I think of them as apples and oranges- to use a musical cliche, Elton John is the McCartney and Billy Joel is the Lennon; the former being an extroverted showman and the latter more of a troubled introvert. I, myself, prefer the latter.
First, I've been thinking about Billy Joel and Elton John. They were the kings of piano pop in the seventies, Elton John obviously had more success, and some would argue that Joel came in on Elton John's coattails. I think of them as apples and oranges- to use a musical cliche, Elton John is the McCartney and Billy Joel is the Lennon; the former being an extroverted showman and the latter more of a troubled introvert. I, myself, prefer the latter.
Next: Did you know that Billy Joel has not released any music in over 15 years? His last work was a classical composition in 2001 called FANTASIES AND DELUSIONS. I don't know where I read or heard it, but word is that when the album was panned by critics, Joel called it quits. I can't confirm if this is true, and I'm too lazy to find a reference. Regardless, I hope the master is enjoying his retirement- the man worked his butt off in the 70's and 80's.
Last random thought to go along with today's song title. I lived in Italy for a few years. I love it there and I love authentic Italian food. I'm giving a plug for what I consider to be the two best tasting Italian Restaurants in the Salt Lake Valley. Make a reservation to:
CUCINA TOSCANA
282 S 300 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84101
(801) 328-3463
INFO@TOSCANASLC.COM
CUCINA TOSCANA
282 S 300 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84101
(801) 328-3463
INFO@TOSCANASLC.COM
and here's the other:
Michelangelo Ristorante
3005 S Highland Dr.
Michelangelo Ristorante
3005 S Highland Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
801-466-0961
Next time you're thinking of going to eat at Olive Garden, please go to one of these places instead. You're welcome.
Yay Blogging! Yay Billy Joel! Yay yummy Italian food!
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