It's a feat because I insist on singing all the parts, from the friendly tenor of frontman Billy Joel to the contributions of the trio of a cappella masters who startle him as he sits pensively amid the wreckage of an hours-ended high school reunion.
I also join in the regular beatbox of doo-wop nonsense words and octave straddling "ah-ing" peppered throughout "For The Longest Time." Let's just say it takes breath control and one of those gas station bottles of 5-hour energy drink.
I'm an ambitious gal, so I'm thinking of also incorporating—after considerable practice—the finger snaps and hand claps that punctuate this 1983 hit.
This is actually my favorite Billie Joel song. Is that weird? I love the lyrics and presentation.
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