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 guyI bet her momma never told her whyI’m gonna try for an uptown girlShe’s been living in her white-bred worldAs long as anyone with hot blood canAnd now she’s looking for a downtown manThat’s what I amAnd when she knows whatShe wants from her timeAnd when she wakes upAnd makes up her mindShe’ll see I’m not so toughJust becauseI’m in love with an uptown girlYou know I’ve seen her in her uptown worldShe’s getting tired of her high-class toysAnd all her presents from her uptown boysShe’s got a choiceOh, oh, oh, ohOh, oh, oh, ohOh, oh, oh, ohOh, oh, oh, ohUptown girlYou know I can’t afford to buy her pearlsBut maybe someday when my ship comes inShe’ll understand what kind of guy I’ve beenAnd then I’ll winAnd when she’s walkingShe’s looking so fineAnd when she’s talkingShe’ll say that she’s mineShe’ll say I’m not so toughJust becauseI’m in loveWith an uptown girlShe’s been living in her white-bred worldAs long as anyone with hot blood canAnd now she’s looking for a downtown manThat’s what I amOh, oh, oh, ohOh, oh, oh, ohOh, oh, oh, ohOh, oh, oh, ohUptown girlShe’s my uptown girlYou know I’m in loveWith an uptown girlMy uptown girlYou know I’m in loveWith an uptown girlMy uptown girlYou know I’m in loveWith an uptown girlMy uptown girlYou know I’m in loveWith an uptown girl