Written with a Grainger-like sensibility and an Irish charm Billy Joel's emergence as a serious composer includes this beautiful air. The lyric opening featuring optional Piano and solo for English Horn (or Alto Sax) leads to an invigorating dance-like movement with creative rhythmic and harmonic devices. Challenging for each section yet certainly attainable and well worth the effort.

Il semblerait que Billy Joel en composant la chanson Uptown Girl ait été inspiré pars deux grands top modèles dont l?une Christie Brinkley devait devenir plus tard son épouse. Avec la chanson pop obstinément accrocheuse d?un gars simple qui aime une «_x001C_fille des quartiers riches» Billy Joel voulait avec ses mots à lui faire savoir qu?un homme infortuné pouvait aussi conquérir les plus …

As performed by Billy Joel. Composed by Billy Joel. Arranged by Nico Dezaire. De Haske Pops for String Quartet. Pop and Rock. Set (Score and Parts). Composed 2020. De Haske Publications #DHP 1206256-070. Published by De Haske Publications

By Billy Joel. Arranged by Barbara Lambrecht. Score and full set of parts. Hal Hal Leonard Concert Band Series. Grade 4. Size 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.