Easy Money
Billy Joel
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You don't have to talk all night I'm a man who can't say no You don't have to twist my arm Just point me where you want to go Take me to the action Take me to the track Take me to a party if they're bettin' in the back I've been working all my life Can't afford to wait Let me call my wife so I can tell her I'll be late I want the easy Easy money Easy money I could get lucky Oh, things could go right I want the easy Easy money Easy money Maybe this one time Maybe tonight You don't have to try too hard I don't need a song and dance I don't need an invitation If you've got a game of chance Take me to the tables Take me to the fights Run me like the numbers Roll me like the dice When you're counting on a killing Always count me in Talk me into losin' just as long as I can win I want the easy Easy money Easy money I want the good times Oh, I never had I want the easy Easy money I want the good life I want it bad Easy money You say I fool myself But better me than being a fool for someone else I got a hot slot machine of a system Ready to go Easy money I got a one-track mind And a good reputation laying on the line I'll either come back a bum or a king Baby I don't know You don't have to start a fight I'm a man who can't say no If you've got a little risky business Just point me where you want to go Take me to the power Take me to the heat Take me to the cleaners If it's open to the street Something's got to pay off Something's got to break Someone's got a fortune that they're begging Me to take I want the easy Easy money Easy money I could get lucky Things could go right I want the easy Easy money Easy money Maybe just this time Oh maybe tonight Easy money Oh I don't want no hard cash I just want the easy money I could get lucky
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Written by: BILLY JOEL
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13 facts about this song
Release Details"Easy Money" is a song by Billy Joel from the album "An Innocent Man," which was released in 1983.
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Music GenreThis song belongs to the genre of pop rock and blue-eyed soul, traditional pop.
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Song Inspiration"Easy Money" was inspired by the style of R&B and soul music popular in the 1960s.
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Movie AssociationThe song shares its title and was prominently featured in a Rodney Dangerfield movie also titled "Easy Money." In fact, Joel wrote the song specifically for the film.
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Shift in Style"Easy Money," along with the other songs on Joel's "An Innocent Man" album, represented a significant departure from the style of his earlier work. This album saw Joel drawing more directly from his early influences, incorporating elements of soul, doo-wop, and blues into his sound.
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Commercial SuccessAlthough "Easy Money" was not released as a single, the album "An Innocent Man" went 7x platinum, showcasing the overall success of Billy Joel's new musical direction.
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Album ThemeThe album "An Innocent Man," which includes "Easy Money," is autobiographical and reminisces about Joel's days as a young man in love with music and discovering relationships.
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Other Artists' ImpactThe song shows the impact that artists like James Brown and the Supremes have had on Joel's music, blending his pop-rock sound with a deeper soul vibe.
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Recording locationThe song and the entire "An Innocent Man" album were recorded at Chelsea Sound and A&R Recording, Inc., New York City.
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Critic's ReviewCritics appreciated the change in style that Billy Joel showcased in "Easy Money" and the overall album, praising the nostalgia and authenticity in the sounds of the 1960s.
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Video AppearanceThe song "Easy Money" appeared in the video compilation of Billy Joel: "A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia: The Music" released in 2014.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being an official single, "Easy Money" still stands out as a popular song by Billy Joel, contributing to the overall success of "An Innocent Man" which peaked at No.4 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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CreditsBilly Joel serves as the only songwriter for "Easy Money," showcasing his prowess as a prolific songwriter.
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