Vienna - Billy Joel

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Vienna is a song from Billy Joel's 1977 album The Stranger, released as the B-side to his "Just the Way You Are" single. In a July 2008 New York Times article, Joel cited this as one of his two favorite songs, along with "Summer, Highland Falls". It was played in a 1981 episode of Taxi called "Vienna Waits". Marilu Henner's character Elaine Nardo refers to the song while on vacation in Europe with Alex Reiger, played by Judd Hirsch. Due to licensing restrictions, the song has been omitted from the episode on DVD, though is intact on the Hulu versions of the episode. "Vienna" can also be found on the soundtrack of 13 Going on 30. more »

Year: 2006 89 Views Slow down, you crazy child You're so ambitious for a juvenile But then if you're so smart, then tell me Why are you still so afraid? Where's the fire, what's the hurry about? You'd better cool it off before you burn it out You've got so much to do And only so many hours in a day But you know that when the truth is told That you can get what you want or you get old You're gonna kick off before you even Get halfway through When will you realize, Vienna waits for you Slow down, you're doing fine You can't be everything you want to be Before your time Although it's so romantic on the borderline tonight Tonight, Too bad but it's the life you lead You're so ahead of yourself that you forgot what you need Though you can see when you're wrong, you know You can't always see when you're right. you're right You've got your passion, you've got your pride But don't you know that only fools are satisfied? Dream on, but don't imagine they'll all come true When will you realize, Vienna waits for you? Slow down, you crazy child And take the phone off the hook and disappear for awhile It's all right, you can afford to lose a day or two When will you realize, Vienna waits for you? And you know that when the truth is told That you can get what you want or you can just get old You're gonna kick off before you even get half through Why don't you realize, Vienna waits for you When will you realize, Vienna waits for you?

Billy Joel

William Martin "Billy" Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American pianist, singer-songwriter, and composer. Since releasing his first hit song, "Piano Man," in 1973, Joel has become the sixth best-selling recording artist and the third best-selling solo artist in the United States, according to the RIAA. He also has the third best-selling album in the United States with his Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2. more »

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10 facts about this song

Artist "Vienna" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Billy Joel.

Album and Timeline This track is a part of his 1977 album "The Stranger". It was the fourth studio album released by the artist.

Song Inspiration Billy Joel wrote "Vienna" after visiting his father, who lived in Vienna, Austria.

Message of the Song The song serves as a commentary on the western society's obsession with success and urging people to slow down and appreciate life wherever they are.

Song Popularity Although the song was never released as a single, it has gained significant popularity particularly among Billy Joel fans.

Song Track "Vienna" is the 9th track on the album.

Cover Versions The song was covered by several artists, including Ariana Grande and Ben Platt.

Movies Soundtrack "Vienna" is featured in the soundtrack of the film "13 Going on 30".

Critical Acclaims Rolling Stone magazine ranked "The Stranger" as the 70th greatest album of all time, indirectly highlighting the contribution of "Vienna".

Live Performances Billy Joel often plays this song during his concerts and has stated that it is one of his two favourite songs, the other being "Summer, Highland Falls".

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