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    Billy Joel Snares 2014 Gershwin Prize

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    • SusyLuvsPaul
      SusyLuvsPaul last edited by

      Billy Joel is the next recipient of the Gershwin Prize for Excellence in Songwriting , it was recently announced. Made me think of Joel's penchant for trying to emulate Macca's style in some of Joel's songs. An obvious inspiration for Joel-- our Macca music man. Do you think Billy Joel deserves this great honor (I wonder why no female winners so far) :

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        rich n last edited by

        Certainly there are worthy female artists - so I can't answer that question (someone like Joni Mitchell, etc would be a great choice). However, I certainly believe Billy Joel is worthy of this award. He's been a creative force since the mid 70's...I wasn't a huge fan of the 80's and beyond (or at least whatever came after Nylon Curtain)...but there's no doubt that material was still a very popular draw

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        • beatlesfanrandy
          beatlesfanrandy last edited by

          Joni Mitchell certainly deserves this. So does Carole King. They will have to give this to Bob Dylan someday.

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          • HaileyMcComet
            HaileyMcComet last edited by

            Billy Joel deserves a lot more respect than he ever got from the critics.

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