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HONESTY Live Karaoke by Billy Joel with backing Vocals

"Honesty," released in 1978 on Billy Joel's 52nd Street album, is a melancholic piano ballad that laments the rarity of truthfulness in relationships. It highlights that while comfort and sympathy are easy to find, genuine, unfiltered honesty is "such a lonely word" that is rarely spoken. 

Key Aspects of "Honesty": 

Theme: The song explores the difficulty of finding sincere, truthful connections in a world full of superficiality and "pretty lies". It argues that true care is often shown by telling someone they are wrong or "bad".

Musical Style: Produced by Phil Ramone, it is a piano-driven pop-rock ballad that hints at 1980s power ballads through Liberty DeVitto's drum work. It is written in the key of

Production & Reception:
The song was written solely by Billy Joel. Although it was only a minor hit on the charts at the time, it received a Grammy nomination for Song of the Year and has since become a classic, praised for its emotional depth and lyrical vulnerability.

Impact: The song is considered an anthem for vulnerability and emotional transparency, often highlighting the contrast between superficial interaction and deep, honest connection. 

The song remains one of Joel's most enduring, reflective pieces, showcasing his ability to blend personal introspection with universal truths about human relationships. 

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