Actually it shows how under the radar THIS album has been. Joel's other songs on YT get millions of likes. It's ironic because IMO this was his very best.
Love this song. A while ago I was at a dance and requested this song and they actually played it. It was awesome because I love this song and it was cool seeing other people dance to it
Billy's voice changes with the last two choruses of the song (it happens at 2:41, shifting more dramatically at 2:55) showing us that "worse has come to worst", at least in the song for the character Billy is singing about. Ingenius.
I've heard this tune since its first publication. Not hearing any changes, though recording "dubs" were a bit different in the analog days when this was recorded. Calling it out seems.....meh
Lyrics: Today I’m livin’ like a rich man’s son Tomorrow mornin’ I could be a bum It doesn’t matter which direction though I know a woman in New Mexico Oh worse comes to worst, I’ll get along I don’t know how but sometimes I can be strong And if I don’t have a car I’ll hitch I got a thumb and she’s a son of a bitch I’ll do my writing on my road guitar And make a living at a piano bar Oh worse comes to worst, I’ll get along I don’t know how but sometimes I can be strong Ooh lightning and thunder Flashed across the roads we drove upon Oh but it’s clear skies we’re under When I am together, when I sing this song Worse comes to worst, I’ll get along I don’t know how but sometimes I can be strong Fun ain’t easy if it ain’t free Too many people got a hold on me But I know something that they don’t know I know a woman in New Mexico Oh worse comes to worst, I’ll get along I don’t know how but sometimes I can be strong Worse comes to worst, I’ll get along I don’t know how but sometimes I can be strong Worse comes to worst……
Turnstiles is up there... I saw him that year (76), at Carnegie Hall. He dedicated the Show , to his Piano teacher, who told him he'd "never make Carnegie Hall"
His first few records where the complete opposite of what's called "studio albums" (He excelled doing those later in his career too). "Worse comes to Worse" is a typical example of a song that was written to be performed, not recorded. Even casually listening I can't help but imagining the musicians on a stage doing their thing.
Today I'm livin' like a rich man's son Tomorrow mornin' I could be a bum It doesn't matter which direction, though I know a woman in New Mexico Chorus: Worse comes to worst I'll get along I don't know how, but sometimes I can be strong Oh, and if I don't have a car, I'll hitch I got a thumb and she's a son of a bitch I do my writing on my road guitar And make a living at a piano bar, oh Chorus Lightning and thunder Flashed across the roads we drove upon Oh, but it's clear skies we're under When I am together, when I sing the song Chorus Oh, fun ain't easy if it ain't free Too many people got a hold on me But I know something that they don't know I know a woman in New Mexico Chorus 3x and fade
That's what Sony does with a lot of its "Essential" albums. The standard is always two CDs and then 3.0 versions are often released sometime afterwards, always labeled with "Limited Edition" although you can usually find them easily on Amazon for a slightly higher price. You are unlikely to find the 3.0 releases in stores though. The only one I've ever seen was the "Michael Jackson" 3.0 at Target, $2 more than the 2-disc and a nice colorful paper case :)
And they usually do a very good job with the bonus disc, though I still don't see why WCTW made it on there. One of BJ's personal favorites? Anyway, I bought my dad "The 3.0 " versions of Roy Orbison and Elvis and he really likes them. Might buy him Johnny Cash next.
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The views on this song shows just how under appreciated Billy’s songs really are 😔
My childhood song
Not to me I haven't heard a billy Joel song that I did not like. No clunkers
Actually it shows how under the radar THIS album has been. Joel's other songs on YT get millions of likes. It's ironic because IMO this was his very best.
@@markw4206 Absolutely correct!!
yea this is only the best song he ever wrote
Love this song. A while ago I was at a dance and requested this song and they actually played it. It was awesome because I love this song and it was cool seeing other people dance to it
If you listen to this song, you are a LEGEND
Agreed
Yes. Yes I am...😂😂😂 ahhhh, well, maybe not but thanks for saying!
It was my second favorite song on the album, and still probably in my top-3 favorite Billy Joel songs. :-)
The groovy beginning alone makes this the best Billy Joel song
HI KYLE 🙃
Ay K, this be D
K LOVES SUMMER
K LOVES SUMMER
K LOVES SUMMER
HOWDY K
you're joking
Every song on this album is a masterpiece
Jazz Pop Reggae and Ragtime brilliantly brought together
Billy's voice changes with the last two choruses of the song (it happens at 2:41, shifting more dramatically at 2:55) showing us that "worse has come to worst", at least in the song for the character Billy is singing about. Ingenius.
I didn't think much of it before but his voice does change.
I've heard this tune since its first publication. Not hearing any changes, though recording "dubs" were a bit different in the analog days when this was recorded. Calling it out seems.....meh
Lyrics:
Today I’m livin’ like a rich man’s son
Tomorrow mornin’ I could be a bum
It doesn’t matter which direction though
I know a woman in New Mexico
Oh worse comes to worst, I’ll get along
I don’t know how but sometimes I can be strong
And if I don’t have a car I’ll hitch
I got a thumb and she’s a son of a bitch
I’ll do my writing on my road guitar
And make a living at a piano bar
Oh worse comes to worst, I’ll get along
I don’t know how but sometimes I can be strong
Ooh lightning and thunder
Flashed across the roads we drove upon
Oh but it’s clear skies we’re under
When I am together, when I sing this song
Worse comes to worst, I’ll get along
I don’t know how but sometimes I can be strong
Fun ain’t easy if it ain’t free
Too many people got a hold on me
But I know something that they don’t know
I know a woman in New Mexico
Oh worse comes to worst, I’ll get along
I don’t know how but sometimes I can be strong
Worse comes to worst, I’ll get along
I don’t know how but sometimes I can be strong
Worse comes to worst……
That guitar groove tho
this is fckin amazing! I haven't heard this since 1974! and I still remember all the words!:-)
In the Top 5 of all Billy Joel songs. This one always gets me moving when I need some energy.
So frickin' groovy! Lovely percussion work.
I would know "a Concert" would be a good option!
J.R.
Piano Man is Billy's best album.
You got that right.
Yes!
You can etch that in stone.
Turnstiles is up there...
I saw him that year (76), at Carnegie Hall.
He dedicated the Show , to his Piano teacher, who told him he'd "never make Carnegie Hall"
Tutti belli gli album di Piano Man
this song only went to #80 on the pop charts in 1974!!!
Because it's not that good
I Love it.
One of billy Joel's greatest hits and my favourites
EXCELLENT LYRICS, MUSIC.
Love the lyrics. Honest, raw and fun.
His first few records where the complete opposite of what's called "studio albums" (He excelled doing those later in his career too). "Worse comes to Worse" is a typical example of a song that was written to be performed, not recorded. Even casually listening I can't help but imagining the musicians on a stage doing their thing.
The short bridge is my favorite part.
His most underrated song
Lovet this song, never heard it before!
I'm the biggest fan and his music is the best 👌
Good funky upbeat song.
Incredibile tutti pezzi di Billy hanno una musicalità perfetta. Lui il più eclettico songwriter
+Riccardo Angeli I KNOW A WOMAN IN NEW MEXICO
Today I'm livin' like a rich man's son
Tomorrow mornin' I could be a bum
It doesn't matter which direction, though
I know a woman in New Mexico
Chorus:
Worse comes to worst
I'll get along
I don't know how, but sometimes
I can be strong
Oh, and if I don't have a car, I'll hitch
I got a thumb and she's a son of a bitch
I do my writing on my road guitar
And make a living at a piano bar, oh
Chorus
Lightning and thunder
Flashed across the roads we drove upon
Oh, but it's clear skies we're under
When I am together, when I sing the song
Chorus
Oh, fun ain't easy if it ain't free
Too many people got a hold on me
But I know something that they don't know
I know a woman in New Mexico
Chorus 3x and fade
One ain't easy if it ain't free...so true 👍👍
It's actually:
Fun ain't easy if it ain’t free.
@@seanscanlon9067 ohhhhh....that's very different 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
@@cynthiade9605 Yeah we can all mishear lyrics at times. ☺️
@@seanscanlon9067 yes..I see that!!😂🤣😂🤣too funny!!
@@cynthiade9605 This is quite funny.
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Underrated song
Clap clap clap whistle clap clap clap whistle 👏 ty tyvm
That song was written long before Christie Brinkley left Billy Joel.
Even before he met her
I still love it though :)
entered Cashbox June 22, 1974
Yep, it's pretty bad now. Hang in there folks. Thanks Mr. Joel.
it sounds differnt on my record player
1:13 Worse Comes to Worst = 1:13 Brain Damage (Pink Floyd) 🤔
shout out to freewheelincw
A bit Steely Dany?
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How did this song end up on Disc 3 of The Essential Billy Joel 3.0? What's so great about it? Why not "The Stranger" instead?
There was a disc 3 of the essential album? The one I have at home has only 2 CDs but my dad bought it over a decade ago...
That's what Sony does with a lot of its "Essential" albums. The standard is always two CDs and then 3.0 versions are often released sometime afterwards, always labeled with "Limited Edition" although you can usually find them easily on Amazon for a slightly higher price. You are unlikely to find the 3.0 releases in stores though. The only one I've ever seen was the "Michael Jackson" 3.0 at Target, $2 more than the 2-disc and a nice colorful paper case :)
ChiSportsNut18 Ah, right. That explains it. Thanks! :)
And they usually do a very good job with the bonus disc, though I still don't see why WCTW made it on there.
One of BJ's personal favorites? Anyway, I bought my dad "The 3.0 " versions of Roy Orbison and Elvis and he
really likes them. Might buy him Johnny Cash next.
ChiSportsNut18 Perhaps this song was a hit back in the day...? I dunno, just a hunch.
I was just listening to dilated people with the same name and now i here
He said son of a bitch!!!! Im reporting him to Notch, hes my dad, ill have this guy banned!
I like this abulm but he kinda sounds girly in it. But not as much as cold spring harbor which wasn't his fault
Annie the bunny mama I still think the voice has a male twang in it.
sorry, not sorry new mexico (demo) is 10X better... this is still great though!
This song reminds me of my Aunt Louise, she lived in Roswell, nm.