The Story Behind "Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel - Song Stories Matter
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WebOct 24, 2023 · Billy Joel’s “Uptown Girl” tells the story of a hard-working ‘downtown man’ who tries to seduce a high-class ‘uptown girl’. The inspirations behind the song were then-girlfriend Christie Brinkley and a Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tune. “They had a song called “Ragdoll,” which was about a poor girl and a rich guy,” Joel told the Today Show.
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