About the song Uptown Girl – Billy Joel
Uptown Girl is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel. It was released in 1983 on his album An Innocent Man. The song reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became Joel’s first single to sell over two million copies in the United States.
The song is about a working-class man who is attracted to a wealthy woman. The lyrics describe the man’s attempts to woo the woman, despite their different social backgrounds. The song is upbeat and catchy, with a memorable melody and lyrics. It is a classic example of Joel’s songwriting style, which often blends pop, rock, and R&B influences.
Uptown Girl was a critical and commercial success. It was nominated for two Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year. The song was also a major hit in other countries, reaching number one in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. The song’s music video, which features Joel and his then-girlfriend Christie Brinkley, was also a success.
Uptown Girl is one of Billy Joel’s most popular and enduring songs. It is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by fans of all ages.
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Uptown Girl – Billy Joel Lyrics
She’s been living in her uptown worldI bet she’s never had a backstreet guy I bet her momma never told her whyI’m gonna try for an uptown girlShe’s been living in her white-bred world As long as anyone with hot blood can And now she’s looking for a downtown man That’s what I amAnd when she knows whatShe wants from her time And when she wakes up And makes up her mindShe’ll see I’m not so toughJust because I’m in love with an uptown girl You know I’ve seen her in her uptown world She’s getting tired of her high-class toys And all her presents from her uptown boys She’s got a choice Oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, ohUptown girlYou know I can’t afford to buy her pearls But maybe someday when my ship comes in She’ll understand what kind of guy I’ve been And then I’ll winAnd when she’s walkingShe’s looking so fine And when she’s talking She’ll say that she’s mineShe’ll say I’m not so toughJust because I’m in love With an uptown girl She’s been living in her white-bred world As long as anyone with hot blood can And now she’s looking for a downtown man That’s what I am Oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, ohUptown girlShe’s my uptown girl You know I’m in love With an uptown girl My uptown girl You know I’m in love With an uptown girl My uptown girl You know I’m in love With an uptown girl My uptown girl You know I’m in love With an uptown girl