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"Uptown Girl": Homage to Four Seasons?
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canadafreeze says,
Absolutely hear it that way, too. I was (and still am) a huge fan of the four Seasons. Saw Jersey Boys a couple of years ago. Love, love, loved it.canadafreeze says,
Snippet from Wikipedia:According to numerous interviews with Joel, the song was initially written about his relationship with his then-girlfriend Elle Macpherson, but it ended up also becoming about his soon-to-be wife Christie Brinkley (both women being two of the most famous supermodels of the 1980s). Joel also has said that the song was inspired by the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
NumbrOneAunt says,
thanks, CF! what's your favorite four seasons song?accidentaltourist says,
"Uptown Girl" was from "An Innocent Man." Joel paid homage to multiple singers and styles of the late 50s, early 60s on that album. Brinkley was in the video. (big Billy Joel fan here)