Uptown Girl - Billy Joel - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Billy Joel released his now-classic single "Uptown Girl" on August 8, 1983, as part of his ninth studio album, An Innocent Man. Written by Billy Joel and produced by Phil Ramone, the song was inspired by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and its narrative revolves around a working-class 'downtown man' trying to win over a wealthy 'uptown girl,' a theme portrayed humorously in the song's popular music video featuring Billy Joel as a mechanic. Originally inspired by his relationship with Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson, the singer-songwriter would later change muses after he started dating model Christine Brinkley, who also stars in the video. Stylistically, "Uptown Girl" is an irresistible blend of doo-wop, pop, and soul music styles that dominated the airwaves throughout the 1960s. Shortly after its release, "Uptown Girl" became a global hit, reaching number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topping the UK Singles Chart.