Podcasts about streetlife serenade

The beauty of live music is that a song never sounds the same twice. Billy Joel's no exception to this rule. And, with some songs nearly 50 years old by now, many of his older numbers have seen drastic changes over the years.  In the first installment of our Evolution of a Song series, we tracked how "Say Goodbye to Hollywood" and "Everybody Loves You Now" changed from their first appearances to their most recent.  This time, we're reaching far back into the catalog with "The Entertainer." This was an early concert staple that got shelved for years before becoming a standard again over the last decade.  What's also notable about this song is that the version on the Streetlife Serenade album couldn't be replicated live. It features more and more instruments, from synthesizers to banjos, layering onto the recording with every verse.  This episode starts with a barebones live recording that predates the official recording. Then, we'll track the song through numerous lineup changes and shows at bigger and bigger venues. Finally, we'll finish with a performance from 2023.  Join us, as we dig deep into the evolution of "The Entertainer." ------   Email us: glasshousespodcast@gmail.com   Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast on the web / social media: Website: https://www.glasshousespod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glasshousespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glasshousespod/ Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/glasshousespod  Discord: https://discord.gg/6G6cMRFu7T   Support the podcast: Paypal: https://paypal.me/glasshousespod Venmo: @MGrosvenor   Produced by Michael Grosvenor & Jack Firneno for Glass Houses Media, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a new album out and a New York-based band in place, Billy Joel was starting to heat up in 1976. His show at the Bottom Line in Manhattan on June 10th of that year is the proof.   The album, Turnstiles, had just come out a few weeks prior. And the orchestra, as Billy was now calling the band, had been on the road for just over two months.    The performance was simulcast on seven radio stations, leaving listeners today with a crystal-clear document of the night. Billy and the band, now featuring Russell Javors and Howie Emerson on guitar, Doug Stegmeyer on bass, Richie Cannata on saxophone and organ, and Liberty DeVitto on drums, was a tight, well-oiled unit.    The night featured a handful of songs from the then-new record as well as concert staples from Piano Man and Streetlife Serenade. Sonically, the band straddled the New York grit of Turnstiles with the west coast feel of the previous two records.    These performances laid the groundwork for The Stranger in 1977, but a listen to this night reveals an energetic, fully-realized sound from a band hungry for success.    Join us as we dig deep into Live at The Bottom Line 1976.    Live remastered audio courtesy of Jamie Tate.   ------   Email us: glasshousespodcast@gmail.com   Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast on the web / social media: Website: http://www.glasshousespod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glasshousespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glasshousespod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/glasshousespod  Discord: https://discord.gg/6G6cMRFu7T   Support the podcast: Paypal: https://paypal.me/glasshousespod Venmo: @MGrosvenor   Produced by Michael Grosvenor & Jack Firneno for Groove Music Marketing  

Another album in the books and this time it's Billy Joel's 1974 album, Streetlife Serenade. The extremely little known album just before he'd become the Billy Joel we all know and worship. Billy himself has made it very clear that this isn't his greatest work -- even going as far as to admit he put two instrumental songs on the album because he ran out of material. BUT, over the years the true fans love this album so Elon, Paul and Dave will cover it all in this episode. We are, as always, fortunate to hear Paul play 3 of the songs off of the album, the shocking rankings and -- the parodies. It's all the stuff you've come to love in a Billy Joel A to Z album wrap up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another album in the books and this time it's Billy Joel's 1974 album, Streetlife Serenade. The extremely little known album just before he'd become the Billy Joel we all know and worship. Billy himself has made it very clear that this isn't his greatest work -- even going as far as to admit he put two instrumental songs on the album because he ran out of material. BUT, over the years the true fans love this album so Elon, Paul and Dave will cover it all in this episode. We are, as always, fortunate to hear Paul play 3 of the songs off of the album, the shocking rankings and -- the parodies. It's all the stuff you've come to love in a Billy Joel A to Z album wrap up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy Joel's biggest song ever -- is not this one.

The third and final instrumental song Billy officially put out and the second one that ends his third album, Streetlife Serenade - today we discuss The Mexican Connection. Although the song is pretty good, we're all over the place today as our tangent's include, The Goodbye Girl movie, John Tesh and Richie Valens. I mean - it's an instrumental so. . .

Turns out Billy Joel was wrong and even though he's been off the charts since the 90's no one's forgotten his name and he's never been in the discount rack. Today we are discussing the song, The Entertainer. An absolute classic. And we really get into it. The lyrics are amazing and rhyme like it's nobody's business. The Entertainer is the first song off the second side of 1974's Streetlife Serenade album and went to number 34 on the charts all the way back in 1975. AND, even though you've gotta cut the song down to 3:05 - it's 3:21. But that's alright, those 16 extra seconds are pretty great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Streetlife Serenader is the first song and the 'kind of' title track off of Billy Joel's third album Streetlife Serenade. Apparently he decided to put an “R” at the end of the album name, which makes sense since the album Streetlife Serenade is considered a pretty lazy album. HOWEVER, the song also appears on 1981's Songs in the Attic album so I guess Billy likes it. He calls it a celebration of the unsung a cappela street corner choirs. Well, if that's what floats your BOAT. See what I did there?

A few episodes we let you know that She's Right on Time was Billy's "Xmas" song. Well, Souvenir is Billy's "New Year's Song". Souvenir has the distinction as being the shortest song in the Joel cannon, which is followed by an instrumental on the 1974 album Streetlife Serenade, an album that was pretty much 'phoned in' as Billy had run out of material. In fact his producer, Michael Stewart, told him it was very short, Billy answered in his best Forrest Gump - well, that's all I have to say. Still though -- a beautiful song. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Root Beer Rag is the 4th song on side one of Billy Joel's third studio album Streetlife Serenade, which was released October 11, 1974. It is one of three instrumental album tracks on Billy Joel studio albums. Since Marvin Hamlisch's Piano instrumental, The Entertainer from the 1973 Oscar Winning Movie, The Sting was the most popular song in the nation, we think Billy had a sense of jealousy and set out to teach Marvin a lesson with this ridiculously fast paced piano piece. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Roberta is the fifth and final song on Side One of Billy Joel's third studio album entitled Streetlife Serenade, which was released October 11, 1974. Billy's version of "Pretty Woman". Trying to save a lady of the evening. Starting the R's with an R Rated song. Ooooooooo. Exciting. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bill and Cory drink beach wines and talk Billy Joel's Cali beach album, LA sadness, and delve into the ridiculousness of Joel's "Root Beer Rag"...including the 8-bit version. _______

Los Angelenos is the second song on Streetlife Serenade and the 4th track on Songs in the Attic. The song was originally written with Rod Stewart in mind. If anyone can hook us up with Porchfest 2022, we'd greatly appreciate it. We didn't know what it was either until we recorded this episode. Now, it's all the rage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Date: May 14, 1974City/State: Boston, MAVenue: Orpheum TheatreSupporting: Jesse Colin Young & Livingston Taylor The Setlist: Travelin' PrayerSomewhere Along The LineTechnical Difficulty BluesPiano ManThe EntertainerThe Ballad of Billy The KidWorse Comes To WorstEverybody Loves You NowCaptain JackAin't No Crime ------ In less than 50 minutes, the bootleg recording of Billy Joel at the Orpheum Theater in 1974 reveals the trajectory of his career up to that point and hints toward the challenges and major changes to come.  It’s not his most popular bootleg, but as a warts-and-all snapshot of this moment, it’s surprisingly revelatory.  The show, recorded on May 14th of that year, is Billy’s first performance in Boston, Massachusetts. He’s the first opener on a three-band bill with Livingston Taylor and Jesse Colin Young.  But, already there are hints of his future success  and the changes he’d make over the next few years. Of the nine songs Billy plays here, Three will get updated on 1981’s Songs in the Attic and you can already hear some of the changes taking form. All but two are from Piano Man. And, one is only a few weeks old. But more than the songs themselves, this recording is a rare glimpse of Billy between his first hit song, Piano Man, and Streetlife Serenade, an album he felt was a failure out of the gate.  You’ll hear the west coast feel of his live band, an approach that he’d soon consciously jettison for the tougher East Coast sound that would become his hallmark. And, you’ll hear him wrestle with technical issues, often humorously. He’s also developing his rapport with his audience, and their response points to where his career would soon go. Join us as we dive deep in Billy Joel, live at the Orpheum Theater in 1974.  ------ Email us: glasshousespodcast@gmail.com Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast on the web / social media:Website: http://www.glasshousespod.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/glasshousespodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glasshousespod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/glasshousespod  

1974 saw Billy Joel back in the studio mere months after 1973's Piano Man.  Billy wasn't ready for a new album but pushed his way through to complete Streetlife Serenade which was released October 11, 1974 on Columbia Records. The album peaked at #35 on the album charts and featured the single "The Entertainer," which is the sole song that has gotten a significant amount of live performances since its release. Michael & Jack discuss this often forgotten and under documented album and shed some light on some lesser known gems.They also go song by song through the album and discuss each track and their reflections on each.  BILLY JOEL - STREETLIFE SERENADE One sideStreetlife SerenaderLos AngelenosThe Great Suburban ShowdownRoot Beer RagRobertaAnother sideThe EntertainerLast of the Big Time SpendersWeekend SongSouvenirThe Mexican Connection ------ Email us: glasshousespodcast@gmail.com Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast on the web / social media:Website: http://www.glasshousespod.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/glasshousespodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glasshousespod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/glasshousespod 

It's the ongoing series "It's Still Billy Joel to Me," within The Paul Leslie Hour where we co-review all of the studio albums (in chronological order) of singer-songwriter Billy Joel. This is Vol. 3 - "Streetlife Serenade." Co-reviewers Paul Leslie and Jason Burge discuss the third and not as well known Billy Joel record "Streetlife Serenade." The album was produced by Michael Stewart. Recorded and released in 1974, this was the follow-up to the acclaimed "Piano Man," album. It contains 10 tracks, with 8 songs (including Joel's celebrated song "The Entertainer) and 2 instrumental pieces. It's another compelling discussion between two dedicated Billy Joel aficionados. It's right here on The Paul Leslie Hour. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

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Russell Javors  is an American rock guitarist. He is best known as a rhythm guitarist for Billy Joel from 1976 to 1989.At age 15, Javors was performing songs with his childhood friend Liberty DeVitto. He met Doug Stegmeyer in high school and along with Howard Emerson, formed the band Topper.Together they performed the songs that Javors wrote. Topper became noticed by Billy Joel. Joel found he needed a bassist on his Streetlife Serenade tour and invited Stegmeyer to join him. Javors and DeVitto soon followed. With the addition of multi-instrumentalist Richie Cannata, Topper became the Billy Joel Band. Javors played rhythm guitar with Joel from 1976 until 1989.On October 23, 2014, Javors, Cannata, and DeVitto (with Stegmeyer, posthumously) were inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame, primarily for their work with Joel.Shortly thereafter, Javors, Cannata, and DeVitto officially formed The Lords of 52nd Street band; the band also includes a pianist and lead vocalist, keyboardist, and a guitarist, and plays faithful renditions of the recorded Joel originals.Javors also recorded guitar parts for Karen Carpenter's 1979 self-titled album, which was released in 1996

Take a gander at Billy Joel's major label sophomore slump, 1974's "Streetlife Serenade." Rushed into the studio before he had a chance to write much new material, Joel scraped the bottom of the barrel and mostly came up with fingernails full of splinters. Features: "The Entertainer," "Los Angelenos," "Root Beer Rag" and "Streetlife Serenader." #billyjoel #joelhole

Billy Joel from Streetlife Serenade.  Los Angelenos