AN INNOCENT MAN was a Billy Joel concept album and a tribute to Joel's adolescent years with Billy paying homage to doo-wop and soul music from the late 50's and early 60's. The album gave up at least 6 hit songs including Tell Her About It, Uptown Girl, Keeping The Faith, Leave a Tender Moment Alone and more. On Uptown Girl Joel mimics Frankie Valli of The Four Seasons If you can find Hey Girl please do. Billy's cover of that tune is fantastic.
The title track "An Innocent Man" is also an amazing song. The other songs from this album I'd recommend is "This Night" "Tell Her About It" "Uptown Girl" and "Leave a Tender Moment Alone" The whole album is a no skip, but these songs just elevate my soul when I hear them. Billy Joel is one of those artists that created a huge catalogue of amazing songs. "Just the Way You Are" "She's Always a Woman" and "She's Got a Way" are some of the most beautiful serenades to a woman you'll ever hear.
Can’t say enough great things about this incredibly talented man. He is soooo good. His music is very diverse to have come from one amazing genius. “Good night Saigon” is another song of his that will tear at your heart. If you decide to react to it, bring your box of tissues. You’ll need them. ✌️
This is what men are made of. Talent, curiosity, drive, and ability. It's why society exists, it's why we can enjoy this work across the earth completely disconnected.
