Billy Joel impersonates Elton John
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In 1974, shortly before the release of his Streetlife Serenade album, Billy Joel went on the TV show Speakeasy and entertained host Chip Monck with his Elton John, Leon Russell, and finally his Billy Joel impersonations.
Joel and Elton John went on to tour together for 16 years until an almighty bitch fight over Joel's drinking ended the partnership in 2010. Some years before that, Joel killed and then devoured the brain of Leon Russell in order to take on some of his powers.
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Richard Georgeou
Mar 22, 2013 at 1:41pm
Three unique styles,three piano geniuses. The world is a much better place thanks to their music gift.
M. DeLaurie
Mar 22, 2013 at 5:42pm
Elton calling Billy a drunk was a travesty. It was all about money.
He basically threw his business partner of 16 years under the bus when Joel wouldn't continue to tour with him due to his excruciating pain which was being caused by severe hip dysplacia.
Billy underwent double hip-replacement surgery after he stopped touring with Elton. Elton's comments were a cheap shot and the actions of a self-obsessed diva.
Napolitano
Mar 24, 2013 at 8:28am
Billy would be a lot more appealing (in this interview)if he was a little more humble and gave more respect to his predecessors Leon and Elton, who were infinitely more respected as musicians. It's well known that much of the reason critics generally dislike Billy Joel is that he always seems to be imitating someone or writing songs in someone else's style. He is a very good performer, but lacks the creativity of some of the truly great artists. He needs to give more credit to the guys who paved the way for him. In his later years, I believe he has done that. But the fact is, he is the epitome of an artist who combines styles of those before him. He should respect acknowledge that a bit more. BTW, first time I am hearing this. His playing is crazy here. It's too bad he didn't dedicate himself later in his career to improving his craft. His recent years really do not compare to how good a player he was early on.