Uptown Girl 1983 Billy Joel

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"Uptown Girl" is a song written and performed by Billy Joel, featured on his ninth studio album "An Innocent Man" released in 1983. The lyrics tell the story of a working-class "downtown man" trying to woo a wealthy "uptown girl." The song highlights the social class differences between the two characters and expresses the longing and desire for love.
"Uptown Girl" achieved significant success, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1983 and staying at number one in the UK for five weeks, and the music video features Joel and his backup singers working as auto mechanics, along with lively scenes with his future wife, Christie Brinkley.
"Uptown Girl" remains a beloved classic today, continuing to captivate audiences across multiple generations.