Tell Her About It

Billy Joel

About Tell Her About It

"Tell Her About It" is a 1983 hit song written and performed by Billy Joel, from the album An Innocent Man. An apparent homage to the Motown Sound, the song was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts for one week on September 24, 1983, replacing the Phil Ramone-produced song, "Maniac" by Michael Sembello. The single was certified Gold by the RIAA for US sales of over 500,000 copies. In interviews, Joel has indicated that the song, heard out of context of the An Innocent Man album, sounds more like a Tony Orlando and Dawn record than the Motown sound he intended.  


Year:
1988
3:47
28 
#1

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Listen boy
I don't want to see you let a good thing
Slip away

You know I don't like watching
Anybody make the same mistakes
I made

She's a real nice girl
And she's always there for you
But a nice girl wouldn't tell you what you should do

Listen boy
I'm sure that you think you got it all
Under control

You don't want somebody telling you
The way to stay in someone's soul

You're a big boy now
You'll never let her go
But that's just the kind of thing
She ought to know

Tell her about it
Tell her everything you feel
Give her every reason to accept
That you're for real

Tell her about it
Tell her all your crazy dreams
Let her know you need her
Let her know how much she means

Listen boy
It's not automatically a certain guarantee
To insure yourself
You've got to provide communication constantly

When you love someone
You're always insecure
And there's only one good way
To reassure

Tell her about it
Let her know how much you care
When she can't be with you
Tell her you wish you were there

Tell her about it
Every day before you leave
Pay her some attention
Give her something to believe

'Cause now and then
She'll get to worrying
Just because you haven't spoken
For so long
Though you may not have done anything
Will that be a consolation when she's gone

Listen boy
It's good information from a man
Who's made mistakes

Just a word or two that she gets from you
Could be the difference that it makes

She's a trusting soul
She's put her trust in you
But a girl like that won't tell you
What you should do

Tell her about it
Tell her everything you feel
Give her every reason
To accept that you're for real

Tell her about it
Tell her all your crazy dreams
Let her know you need her
Let her know how much she means

Tell her about it
Tell her how you feel right now
Tell her about it
The girl don't want to wait too long
You got to tell her about it
Tell her now and you won't go wrong
You got to tell her about it
Before it gets too late
You got to tell her about it
You know the girl don't want
To wait, you got to
Tell her about it

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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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Written by: BILLY JOEL

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
The song "Tell Her About It" was released as part of Billy Joel's 1983 album, "An Innocent Man."
Chart Performance
It reached the number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Song Theme
The song is an advice from a friend, telling another friend that he should openly express his feelings to the girl he loves.
Song Inspiration
Billy Joel wrote several songs that were musically reminiscent of the popular styles during his earlier years, and this song is a tribute to the Motown Sound.
Music Video
Rodney Dangerfield made a cameo appearance in the song's music video.
Song Duration
The running time of "Tell Her About It" is three minutes and 52 seconds.
Award Nomination
The song was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1984.
Live Performances
Billy Joel often performs this song on his tours and it's a fan favorite.
Song Style
Unlike many of Billy Joel’s songs that embody a classic piano-rock sound, "Tell Her About It" shows off a soulful, Motown influence.
Music Video Director
The music video for the song was directed by Jay Dubin, who directed many of Billy Joel's videos.

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