That's Not Her Style
Billy Joel
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Some people think That she's one of those mink-coated ladies They say she wakes up at one And makes the paparazzi run till dawn She wines and dines with Argentines and Kuwaitis After she sips margaritas on the White House lawn That's not her style I can tell you That ain't my woman It's just not her style I can tell you Because I'm her man The papers say She was seen in L.A. with a stranger She found a perfect body With a Maserati right outside And then she chartered a Lear When she heard her career was in danger And gave the pilot Somethin' extra for a perfect ride That's not her style I can tell you That ain't my woman It's just not her style I can tell you Because I'm her man Not that she's never d One something crazy or done something wild It's just that she's better At doing whatever suits her style And that's not her style I've read where it's said That she sleeps in a bed made of satin She's had her face done in every place you can try They say she gets a piece Of every lease in Manhattan And says she's thirty When she's really pushing forty-five That's not her style I can tell you That ain't my woman It's just not her style I can tell you Because I'm her man
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Written by: BILLY JOEL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
SongwriterThe song "That's Not Her Style" was written by Billy Joel himself. He is renowned as a remarkably gifted songwriter who pens down lyrics for his music without any assistance.
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Album Detail"That's Not Her Style" is part of the album "Storm Front" which was released in 1989. This album was Joel's 11th studio album.
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Dealing with RumorsThe lyrics of the song are reported to have been written in defense of Joel's then-wife, Christie Brinkley, against rumors and speculations about her personality in the tabloids.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being one of the more well-known songs from the album, it still cracked the Billboard charts in the United States, peaking at #77 in 1990.
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Music VideoUnlike some of Billy Joel’s other hit songs from the same album, "That's Not Her Style" does not have an official music video.
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GenreThe song falls into the Rock genre with its powerful rhythm and the strong lead guitar part.
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ProductionThe track was produced by Billy Joel himself in collaboration with Mick Jones, who is best known as the lead guitarist for the rock band Foreigner.
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Controvertial LyricThe line “She ain’t no Gary Cooper” caused some confusion among listeners. Gary Cooper was a famous male actor, leading to debates about what Joel meant. In a Rolling Stone interview, Joel clarified that he was referring to Cooper's stoic, straightforward personality.
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Positive Reviews"That's Not Her Style" received praise from critics and fans alike for demonstrating Billy Joel's lyrical prowess and for the song's catchy rock melody.
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Background SingersThe song features background vocals from famous artists such as Richard Marx, Sammy Merendino, and Crystal Taliefero. Joel's knack for blending different vocal styles is credited for the song's unique sound.
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