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Billy Joel - The Entertainer
Review by Nellie Schalasky
The Entertainer by Billy Joel is a classic album that showcases the artist's incredible talent and versatility. Released in 1974, it features some of Joel's most memorable hits, including "The Entertainer," "Say Goodbye to Hollywood," and "Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)."
The album is a perfect blend of rock, pop, and jazz, with Joel's signature piano playing taking center stage throughout. The lyrics are witty and insightful, reflecting Joel's keen observations of life and society.
In addition to the hit singles, the album also features some lesser-known gems, such as "Souvenir" and "Weekend Song." These tracks demonstrate Joel's ability to craft intimate, introspective songs that are just as powerful as his more upbeat tunes.
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Filename: billy-joel-the-entertainer.rar- MP3 size: 15 mb
- FLAC size: 104.4 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| The Mexican Connection | 3:38 | |
| Piano Man | 4:30 | |
| The Entertainer | 3:05 |
Video
The Entertainer - Billy Joel
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Catalog Numbers
- 3-10064
- CBS S 3484, CBS 3484
- 13-33267
Labels
- Columbia, Family Productions
- CBS
- Colombia
- Columbia
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- escuchar en línea
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Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- 45 RPM
- Promo
- Mono
- Stereo
- Pitman Pressing
- Santa Maria Pressing
- Single
- Styrene
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Manufactured By | Columbia Records |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | CBS Inc. |
| Published By | Home Grown Music, Inc. |
| Mastered At | Artisan Sound Recorders |
| Pressed By | Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman |
| Record Company | CBS Inc. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Arranged By | Ron Malo |
| Producer | Michael Stewart |
| Written-By | B. Joel |
Notes
- "DEMONSTRATION NOT FOR SALE" printed on labels.
- Same track on both sides in mono/stereo version.
- A Family Production
- Publisher: Home Grown Music, Inc. & Tinker Street Tunes, Inc. (BMI)
- ℗ 1974 CBS Inc.
- Manufactured by Columbia Records/CBS, Inc.
- Disc in Columbia sleeve.
- A - Mono
- B - Stereo
- "Demonstration Not For Sale" printed on labels.
- Same track both sides.
- Columbia company sleeve.
- "Unverkäufliche Musterplatte"
- From the LP CBS 80766 "Streetlife Serenade"
- Home Grown Music, Inc. / Tinker Street Tunes, Inc.
- ℗ 1975 CBS Inc.
- Made in Germany
- Label-factory variant, styrene pressing (Columbia Terre Haute, with T and small TI etched in the run-outs)
- Side A is an edit of the album version
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Label side A): ZSP 159588
- Matrix / Runout (Label side B): ZSS 159589
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching): p ZSP 159588-1C [artisan logo]
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching): p ZSS 159589-1D [artisan logo]
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): ZSP 159588-1A [Artisan logo] SS
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): ZSS 159589-1B [Artisan logo] SS
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): CBS-3484-A
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): CBS-3484-B
- Rights Society: GEMA
- Barcode: ZSS 159589
- Matrix / Runout (A-side label): ZSS 159589
- Matrix / Runout (B-side label): ZSS 159590
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out Side A, etched): T ZSS-159589- 1G ᵀᴵᴵᴵᴵᴵ
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out Side B, etched): T ZSS 159590- 1G [Artisan] ᵀᴵᴵ
- Pressing Plant ID (Run-out both sides, etched): T ᵀᴵ
Summary by Nellie Schalasky
Comments
Not one of his best
Raising the roof over here! My energy is vibrating hard core!! Love you Billy Joel!
I was living this anthem in the 70s when I was driving all over the country performing at colleges campuses. In a little less than four years I had performed at 350 colleges. But my rising star imploded when my manager died and fame withered. It was a highly relatable song and it still moves me. It all did become the same.
Did Weird Al base Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota off this song?
Billy describes the cutthroat *music/entertainment industry* to a tee! Lol!
My 2nd favorite song of his. (Worse comes to worst is number 1(
Worst Comes to Worse is my all time favorite of his
Piano Man, runs 3:05
Cosa Nostra
Great
I played this song for Music Therapy back in 2016. I had all kinds of fun with it and singed for weeks! So I do love The Entertainer song ? ? ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️.
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The steel guitar that background sick
Is that the sound of a calliope???
Great song that deserved to be a bigger hit.
