The Night Is Still Young (Billy Joel song)
"The Night Is Still Young" is a single by rock singer Billy Joel released as a new song from his compilation album Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II. It is the second of two new songs on the album, the first being "You're Only Human (Second Wind)." "The Night Is Still Young" peaked at No. 34 on the Billboard Hot 100.
| "The Night Is Still Young" | ||||
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| Single by Billy Joel | ||||
| from the album Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II | ||||
| Released | 1985 | |||
| Recorded | 1985 | |||
| Length | 5:27 (album version) 4:08 (single version) | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Billy Joel | |||
| Producer(s) | Phil Ramone | |||
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The video for the song mainly features the story of a man who has gone on a business trip, leaving his wife behind. This correlates with the song's lyrics, which speak of a man whose priorities are shifting away from his musical career and toward marriage and family.
The music video was directed by Neil Tardio.[1]
Personnel
- Billy Joel – lead vocals, keyboards, harmonica
- John McCurry – guitar
- Doug Stegmeyer – bass guitar
- Liberty DeVitto – drums
- Jimmy Bralower – percussion
- David Lebolt – synthesizers
Charts
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[2] | 82 |
| Canadian Singles Chart[3] | 48 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 34 |
| U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary | 13 |
A live version of the song appears on Billy's 12 Gardens CD set.
References
- https://www.dga.org/Craft/VisualHistory/Interviews/Neil-Tardio.aspx
- Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 156. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?brws_s=1&file_num=nlc008388.0596&type=1&interval=24&PHPSESSID=d8gaecg5bdetd6o0aikkliq7i7
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