Positing a theory

Jiminy Cricket

I have a theory that there are two *types* of people: those who prefer Billy Joel and those who prefer Elton John. I could set up friendships and romantic relationships built on this alone. The two types should never, ever mix.

 

(I am not sober right now, but I am serious about this and demand to be taken seriously.)

 

DISCUSS

robinsokj

I've had a few margaritas and I live both. He'll they toured together and it was amazing

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LaurelBee

I like both equally. And will rock out to them in the car at any given moment.

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robinsokj

Ditto laurelbee but I know more billy, that's for sure. But play me a rocket man and ill sing the sh'it out of it

LaurelBee

Jiminy Cricket:

LaurelBee:

I like both equally. And will rock out to them in the car at any given moment.

The people who like them the same or dislike both should be alone forever.

::shunned:: 

BluepointToasted

Billy Joel gets me.  Just the Way You Are is one of the best love songs ever recorded.  

Elton is cool too, but if I must choose, it's billy based on that one song. 

robinsokj

Sung me a song the piano man

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robinsokj

ItsAllGravy7:

robinsokj:

Sung me a song the piano man

can i request more drunk robin?

I have no idea what you're yakking about

theimpossibleastronaut

When I was growing up, all my mom played in the car was Elton John, Billy Joel, and Phil Collins.

I still love both Billy and Elton...Phil not so much... He's ok.

NotSharknado

I'd pick Elton over Billy. I'm more introverted, though.

jorkz821

shanado:

I'd pick Elton over Billy. I'm more introverted, though.

This. I like you, Shanado.

NotSharknado

jorkz821:

shanado:

I'd pick Elton over Billy. I'm more introverted, though.

This. I like you, Shanado.

and I like you.

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30HelensAgree

I effing love Billy Joel. When I was young I used to play his records, yes records, and rock out all day long. My husband proposed to me to the tune of Uptown Girl, which will forever be my song.

theimpossibleastronaut

andrea99:

RiverSong82:

When I was growing up, all my mom played in the car was Elton John, Billy Joel, and Phil Collins.

I still love both Billy and Elton...Phil not so much... He's ok.

I love me some Phil. As far as Elton and Billy... I'd have to say Elton wins. 

I like Phil but he's not the same as Billy or Elton for me. I guess I'm slightly more of an Elton fan though. I walked down the aisle to Your Song.

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robinsokj

Oh uptown girl. That was my favorite song as a kid

theimpossibleastronaut

andrea99:

RiverSong82:

andrea99:

RiverSong82:

When I was growing up, all my mom played in the car was Elton John, Billy Joel, and Phil Collins.

I still love both Billy and Elton...Phil not so much... He's ok.

I love me some Phil. As far as Elton and Billy... I'd have to say Elton wins. 

I like Phil but he's not the same as Billy or Elton for me. I guess I'm slightly more of an Elton fan though. I walked down the aisle to Your Song.

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Love it! I walked down the aisle to Eddie Vedder lol 

My husband would have preferred that actually lol he's a huge PJ fan.

LaurelBee

Phil/Genesis FTW

jorkz821

shanado:

jorkz821:

shanado:

I'd pick Elton over Billy. I'm more introverted, though.

This. I like you, Shanado.

and I like you.

No, YOU'RE awesome.

Whenigrowup

robinsokj:

I've had a few margaritas and I live both. He'll they toured together and it was amazing

Dh loves both (maybe Billy Joel just a little bit more) and he saw them when they toured together. FTR, he says Billy Joel put on a way better show than Elton. 

missyishere

A gf of mine tried arguing that Elton, not Billy, sang Piano Man.  I'm all, no. Hello?  Part of the lyrics are "Bill, I believe this is killing me," and last I knew, Elton =/= Bill. 

Obviously, I'm more of a Billy fan, although I also like Elton. I'm also not an introvert.  

PrincessPeach13

Billy Joel, all the way.

gimmietimmies

jorkz821:

shanado:

jorkz821:

shanado:

I'd pick Elton over Billy. I'm more introverted, though.

This. I like you, Shanado.

and I like you.

No, YOU'RE awesome.

Okay, srsly, your BOTH awesome. And this introvert likes both but prefers Elton. Because I remember when rock was young, me and Suzy had so much fun....

Soxgirl07

Billy is way better but I like them both. Their Piano Men concert was amazing.

I always assign something with We Didn't Start the Fire to my seniors! We listen to the song on repeat while they're working in the assignment. I consider it a success when 1/2 the senior class is singing it in the hallways.

klondikebar

Definitely Elton John. That's Why They Call It the Blues is my favorite song.

GrayGhost13

I'm gonna disagree with JC's theory, and here's why: I think BJ is more of a literal storyteller so extrovert live-in-the-moment types can relate to his songs more readily. EJ uses a lot more metaphor and symbolism in his lyrics so you have to be a deeper thinker who's willing to take the time to unpack the meaning.

And, embarrassingly, I'm not even drunk while writing this. I apparently just have a lot of feelz about the piano men. 

ridesbuttons

I think Billy Joel is the more talented, but Elton John is the superior vocalist.

I prefer Billy, but can't deny Elton his due.

ETA: after skimming the thread I will add that my wedding song was "Follow You, Follow Me" Genesis.

colliebabe

I love them both so much!! Billy a slight bit more. I saw them tour together in 1992 and then again a few years ago.

virgin4lyfe

Lurker.

My mom forced me to listen to Elton as a child. Turning off Elton and Clapton were illegal and you might have gotten slapped over it. (kidding, kidding, my mommy was not a child abuser and certainly not over the radio. But you did get the dirty look and she changed that channel right back.)

Strangely enough, I love both Elton and Billy. Like equally. I don't think I could choose just one the rest of my life. Maybe Elton a slight little edge cuz I know all his stuff. Also, I'm a huge outgoing crazy person, but my best friend insists I'm an introvert, so what the hell do I know?

gimmietimmies

BlueDevilLady:

KlondikeBar:

Definitely Elton John. That's Why They Call It the Blues is my favorite song.

...time on my haaaands could be time spent with you.. 

Laughing like children
Living like lovers
Rolling like thunder under the covers
And I guess that's why
They call it the blues

I don't mind that this is totally stuck in my head.

KJmashup

I love them both but prefer Billy. I think his voice is incredibly hot. Maybe it's his accent. I mean, who else can make "Who needs a house out in Hackensack?" sound sexy?

I didn't read most of this thread, so I'm not sure how Genesis came into play here, but yes to them. Also, I am just now listening to Peter Gabriel-era Genesis, or as I call them, "Slipknot" Genesis. Selling England by the Pound. Good shiit.