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Poll--The Weakest Link: Billy Joel's 'The Stranger' Final Round

MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
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Welcome to the Final Round to determine the GREATEST song on the album 'The Stranger' by Billy Joel
Eliminated Round 1 -  Everybody Has A Dream, Get It Right The First Time, and Vienna
Eliminated Round 2 - Just The Way You Are and The Stranger
Eliminated Round 3 - She's Always A Woman and Only The Good Die Young

For anyone new to the game:
You are going to pick the song that you think is the "Weakest Link" after 3 days the song with the fewest votes will be crowned CHAMPION.
- Remember you are voting to eliminate songs from contention.

Lets have fun with this. Remember debating and discussing why your right and others are wrong is always fun.  

Poll--The Weakest Link: Billy Joel's 'The Stranger' Final Round 28 votes

Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
71%
pjhawksjeffbrmcgruff10PoncierjosevolutioncutzpjsteelerfanBIGDaddyWiltbergspledgeagrievancejoberschlakebrianluxF Me In The BrainhauntingfamiliarHobbesrummynjnancySmallestOceansSmsmartins18Glorified KC 20 votes
Scenes From An Italian Restaurant
28%
darwinstheoryDr. DelightmadtowndaveDewieCoxHesCalledDyerThirty Bills UnpaidBLACK35PJ_Soul 8 votes

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  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    edited April 2019
    https://www.<a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=cJtL8vWNZ4o">youtube.com/watch?v=cJtL8vWNZ4o</a>

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdAvFvDVXSk
    Post edited by MedozK on
  • PoncierPoncier Posts: 16,925
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    Wonder if Brenda and Eddie ever reconciled.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,266
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    Ready for the next record -- listened this this a few times through the votes and I feel like I need to rock. 
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • pjhawkspjhawks Posts: 12,529
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    Poncier said:
    Wonder if Brenda and Eddie ever reconciled.
    well they had had it already by the summer of '75.  they couldn't go back to the greasers. I'd say no they did not reconcile.
  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Posts: 16,440
    Scenes From An Italian Restaurant
    Movin' Out ftw!  (Although it's not looking likely).
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  • njnancynjnancy Posts: 5,096
    edited April 2019
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)

    pjhawks said:
    Poncier said:
    Wonder if Brenda and Eddie ever reconciled.
    well they had had it already by the summer of '75.  they couldn't go back to the greasers. I'd say no they did not reconcile.

    They got a divorce as a matter of course and they parted the closest of friends.

    That's all I heard about Brenda and Eddie
    Can't tell you more cause I told you already.

    :i_dunno:

    Post edited by njnancy on
  • cutzcutz Posts: 11,836
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    Surprised this song lasted this long.
  • BIGDaddyWilBIGDaddyWil Posts: 3,067
    edited April 2019
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    A bottle of red, a bottle of white.........FTW!
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  • hauntingfamiliarhauntingfamiliar Posts: 10,217
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    Many times when I went to my Dad's house as a young kid I watched the VHS double cassette video tapes of Billy Joel's greatest hits which included "Uptown Girl" and "Allentown". Dad's seemed fascinated with Billy Joel in the 80's and even early 90's. Even listened to a carpool dad explain to me the "meaning" behind "We didn't start the fire". 

    Around five years ago I heard "Italian Restaurant" for the first time. Again, it was introduced to me from another "Dad". My late stepdad Jim decided to forego chemo one Christmas so we could all enjoy it together one last time. On Christmas Eve he hooked his laptop up to the surround speakers and huge television and Jim and I were the last soldiers standing. We drank Tennessee Honey and took turns playing songs for each other from our favorites. I played some Pearl Jam and many others which he totally appreciated. He mostly played Chicago but the only other song I remember him playing that night was "Italian Restaurant". We sat there and soaked it all in. I remember telling him...what a masterpiece. That has been my favorite Billy Joel song ever since. Brought to me by the "southern" Italian ... R.I.P. Jim... Cheers to you Jim and that same bottle of Tennessee Honey still remains on top of my fridge.
     
    Italian Restaurant for the win!!!
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,266
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    Cool that you had some time with Jim like that and have this song to make you, always, feel some of that.
    Music is awesome.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • hauntingfamiliarhauntingfamiliar Posts: 10,217
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    Yess so true. Music...shared music at that...envokes such an amazing feeling.
  • tbergstbergs Posts: 9,810
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    njnancy said:

    pjhawks said:
    Poncier said:
    Wonder if Brenda and Eddie ever reconciled.
    well they had had it already by the summer of '75.  they couldn't go back to the greasers. I'd say no they did not reconcile.

    They got a divorce as a matter of course and they parted the closest of friends.

    That's all I heard about Brenda and Eddie
    Can't tell you more cause I told you already.

    :i_dunno:

    Last I heard, Brenda's got a baby, but Brenda's barely got a brain...
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,038
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    Oh crap!  Hit the wrong one.  I haven't done that in a good long while. 
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,954
    edited April 2019
    Scenes From An Italian Restaurant
    What a strange result. I'm surprised. I don't think Scenes from an Italian Restaurant is anywhere close to the best song on this album. Still good, but... Movin' Out is better IMO, and other songs on the album are better than either of the two finalists. No accounting for taste, I know.
    Post edited by PJ_Soul on
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • pjhawkspjhawks Posts: 12,529
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    look forward to what is next.  maybe a Bruce album?
  • njnancynjnancy Posts: 5,096
    edited April 2019
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    tbergs said:
    njnancy said:

    pjhawks said:
    Poncier said:
    Wonder if Brenda and Eddie ever reconciled.
    well they had had it already by the summer of '75.  they couldn't go back to the greasers. I'd say no they did not reconcile.

    They got a divorce as a matter of course and they parted the closest of friends.

    That's all I heard about Brenda and Eddie
    Can't tell you more cause I told you already.

    :i_dunno:

    Last I heard, Brenda's got a baby, but Brenda's barely got a brain...
    Oh strange mixing of artists!  

    Just cause you're in the ghetto doesn't mean ya can't grow.
    Post edited by njnancy on
  • njnancynjnancy Posts: 5,096
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    hauntingfamiliar said:
    Yess so true. Music...shared music at that...envokes such an amazing feeling.
    Thanks for sharing that story. Music is such a powerful force. People who would never meet are drawn to each other because of music.

    With loved ones, there are songs and artists that can bring back memories and this is such a beautiful memory that you have with your late stepdad. I'm so glad that you hold it close, you will always have that night with him. I'm sorry you lost him. :heart:
  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    njnancy said:
    hauntingfamiliar said:
    Yess so true. Music...shared music at that...envokes such an amazing feeling.
    Thanks for sharing that story. Music is such a powerful force. People who would never meet are drawn to each other because of music.

    With loved ones, there are songs and artists that can bring back memories and this is such a beautiful memory that you have with your late stepdad. I'm so glad that you hold it close, you will always have that night with him. I'm sorry you lost him. :heart:

    This is really the reason I do these polls.
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,038
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    MedozK said:
    njnancy said:
    hauntingfamiliar said:
    Yess so true. Music...shared music at that...envokes such an amazing feeling.
    Thanks for sharing that story. Music is such a powerful force. People who would never meet are drawn to each other because of music.

    With loved ones, there are songs and artists that can bring back memories and this is such a beautiful memory that you have with your late stepdad. I'm so glad that you hold it close, you will always have that night with him. I'm sorry you lost him. :heart:

    This is really the reason I do these polls.
    I love it that you do these.  They're fun, the personal stories that go with the music are cool, and they motivate me to at least check out some stuff I ignored or didn't give much thought to.  Thanks, man!
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • hauntingfamiliarhauntingfamiliar Posts: 10,217
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    Thank U Nancy :)
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 Posts: 28,500
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    MedozK said:
    njnancy said:
    hauntingfamiliar said:
    Yess so true. Music...shared music at that...envokes such an amazing feeling.
    Thanks for sharing that story. Music is such a powerful force. People who would never meet are drawn to each other because of music.

    With loved ones, there are songs and artists that can bring back memories and this is such a beautiful memory that you have with your late stepdad. I'm so glad that you hold it close, you will always have that night with him. I'm sorry you lost him. :heart:

    This is really the reason I do these polls.
    I love these polls!  Such great discussion. Thanks for doing this. 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,547
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    👍👍
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • BIGDaddyWilBIGDaddyWil Posts: 3,067
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    It looks like a landslide victory!!!!!
    Pine Knob Music Theatre - Jul 31, 1992 Crisler Arena - Mar 20, 1994
    Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
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  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    BIGDaddyWil said:
    It looks like a landslide victory!!!!!
    Yep, looks like it. Going to close this one out in the morning and start the next one.
  • njnancynjnancy Posts: 5,096
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    MedozK said:
    BIGDaddyWil said:
    It looks like a landslide victory!!!!!
    Yep, looks like it. Going to close this one out in the morning and start the next one.
    I'm so excited to see what the next one will be!!

    Meantime, Anthony better be putting his bags in his cadillac-ac-ac-ac-ac.
  • BIGDaddyWilBIGDaddyWil Posts: 3,067
    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
    MedozK said:
    BIGDaddyWil said:
    It looks like a landslide victory!!!!!
    Yep, looks like it. Going to close this one out in the morning and start the next one.
    Keep up the great work!! Fantastic job!!!
    Pine Knob Music Theatre - Jul 31, 1992 Crisler Arena - Mar 20, 1994
    Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
    10-16-2014 Detroit
  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    edited April 2019
    This poll has ended.
    And your GREATEST song on the album 'The Stranger' by Billy Joel is "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant"
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