Band Face Off - Round 29

[markolas]

Feh. I hate Billy Joel with a passion that burns hotter than a thousand suns.

[michelle2677]

while I love both of them, I went with Elton. It takes me back to my childhood...(hmm..maybe I should have voted for Billy *L* ) nevertheless.....my mother loves Mr. John, so that's good enough for me

[sparky]

Originally Posted by Richard B

Another tough choice on this round. I'm not particularly fond of either piano player, but they both have amazing songs and careers. So now I start thinking who has the edge here for me. BJ has some unforgettable tunes like My Life, Big Shot, Just The Way You Are, You May Be Right, New York State of Mind and of course It's Still Rock and Roll To Me. His newer stuff, like EJ, I can not stand.
When I think of EJ, I think of Nikita, I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues, Sad Songs, Your Song, Daniel, Little Jeannie, and always loved I'm Still Standing. His early stage theatrics was kinda funny in a clownish way and I never took him that seriously growing up.

So with all this in mind...I'm voting the Billy Joel.

OMG - you mentioned only 2 great songs in the Elton list (Daniel and Your Song). The rest are garbage. They are his Rooms On Fire, Blue Denim, Maybe Love and SIAB. But bigger hits. How odd.

[sparky]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Elton John for many reasons but mostly for Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding.

For these alone, Elton qualifies as one of the greatest composers to ever sashay across the face of this planet. One of the biggest bitches, okay, sure. But still, one the greatest composers. Ever.