“Piano Man” is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel. His first single in North America, it was included on Joel’s 1973 album of the same name and later released as a single on November 2, 1973.
The song is sung from Joel’s point-of-view as a piano player at a bar, reminiscing about his experiences there and the people he encountered. “Piano Man” is based on Joel’s real-life experiences as a lounge musician in Los Angeles from 1972–73, which he had decided to pursue in an effort to escape his contracted New York City-based record company at the time, Family Productions, following the poor commercial performance of the album Cold Spring Harbor.
Joel describes various characters, including a bartender named John and a “real-estate novelist” named Paul, all based on real-life individuals.
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Thank you kindly Claudia! Big Hearts and Hugs to you for an awesome, Blessed new week!💕💗🍂🌺🌺🍂💗💕
I LOVE the full version. A really great song, poignant five-second profiles.
I agree Dorothy. Joel’s song here is so beautiful that it deserves an encore or long play. Loving Hugs for a fabiulous week! 💕🍂💐🍃💐🍂💕
To you too my friend!
And to you my friend … I hope that this day is one filled with many revealed Blessings! Big Hugs for you Dorothy!☕️☕️🎈🎈🎈
And big hugs to you too!
Big Hearts and BIG HUGS to you Dear Dorothy! This is such an uplifting song. I love great piano bars! I am so happy that you enjoyed this song! Cheers!🎼🍂💗💗🍃💗🍃💗💗🍂🎼
Love this song
Thank you kindly! Have a great week!!🍂☕️🌺☕️🍂