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Billy Joel – Honesty (Official Video)

Honesty is memorable for its incredibly emotional melody.

I think even younger listeners have probably heard the chorus.

You might be thinking, “Isn’t the chorus pretty high?” Actually, not really.

If you try singing it, you’ll see the chorus is surprisingly doable in chest voice.

Honestly, it’s a range that even Oninyako Tsubaki could handle (lol).

I actually find the B-melody before the chorus—where the voltage rises—more challenging than the chorus itself.

That said, the melody is basically simple, so even people who aren’t confident with high notes or who aren’t good at vocal runs can sing it smoothly.

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Billy Joel – Uptown Girl (Official Video)

This commercial conveys, through Shiori Sato’s reflections on her memories, that with Greens Free you can enjoy a special taste even without alcohol.

It unfolds like looking back at memories through photographs, and her full-on smile—perfectly in step with Greens Free—really brings out the fun.

The song that further highlights the cheerful mood of the visuals is Billy Joel’s “Uptown Girl.” Its buoyant, light rhythm is striking, evoking a happy image of everyday life becoming more colorful and enjoyable.

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Billy Joel – Just the Way You Are (Live 1977)

It’s Billy Joel’s masterpiece among masterpieces, “Just the Way You Are.” It’s incredibly famous, and I don’t think there’s anyone who wouldn’t know it if you sang it at karaoke.

The tempo is slow and the key isn’t high, so as long as you pay attention to the pitch, I think it’s easy to sing.

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Billy Joel – The Stranger (Live 1977)

A hit number released in 1977.

It has the kind of urban vibe you’d expect from New York–born Billy Joel.

Among Billy Joel’s songs, this one leans pretty heavily toward rock, and if you can pull it off, you’ll definitely look cool! Don’t forget to nail that stylish whistling in the intro, too.

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Billy Joel – Just the Way You Are (Official Audio)

It’s a song by American singer Billy Joel included on his 1977 album “The Stranger,” known in Japan by the title “Suga no Mama de” (“Just the Way You Are”).

It was used in a 2008 commercial for the Toyota Estima.

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Billy Joel – New York State of Mind (Audio)

This commercial highlights that NSW has reached its 60th anniversary since its founding and conveys the company’s desire to keep growing.

Featuring Hana Sugisaki standing alone at a scramble crossing, the visuals carefully showcase the surrounding cityscape, evoking a grand sense of hope for the future.

The music that further accentuates the calm yet sweeping atmosphere of these scenes is Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind.” With gently resonant piano layered under a tender vocal, its tranquil mood also conveys a sense of human warmth.

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Billy Joel – Piano Man (Official HD Video)

Do you know the music genre called piano rock? As the name suggests, it’s rock that features the piano as the main instrument, but compared to traditional rock it often has quieter songs, making them easier to sing.

It’s nice because, while being easy to sing, it still has those exciting, rock-like moments.

My top recommendation is Billy Joel’s “Piano Man.” Its melody incorporates elements of jazz, so singing it will give off a sophisticated impression.