Billy Hughey

[BillyH]

Hi Everyone!  
My name is Billy and I teach elementary music in Western NY. I’m a singer and a keyboard player and have been writing songs since I was a young guy.  Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had a knack for hearing the difference between well written songs and songs that-well, aren’t so well written…

 

When Covid hit in 2020 I began writing songs again in earnest.  I’ve got a decent repertoire of originals now and am ready to record.  My biggest influences are Paul McCartney and Billy Joel.  I’ve played in rock bands, jazz bands a country band and am classically trained as well.  I am blessed to have had a lot of musical experiences…

 

Just looking to see what this forum is like and to bounce compositional ideas off others.  
 

Sincerely,

Bill

[Peggy]

Awesome Bill! Welcome to Songstuff..

[BillyH]

Thanks Peggy!

[TheGarageJump]

Welcome to Songstuff Bill. I have been on this forum for 7 months and have met some great people here. You have an impressive musical pedigree and I like your influences. My view is that In some ways, Billy Joel is underrated in terms of his lyrical and phrasing prowess. 

Edited November 20, 2022 by TheGarageJump
Get rid of the underlined part

[BillyH]

I agree with you GJ.  He’s definitely underrated, but he does have his following.  Maybe because he didn’t really pioneer anything new?  Is that why he doesn’t get the love he deserves?  What do you think?  His lyrics are excellent, and the way he set his lyrics to music is excellent too… I think he does a great job with his phrasing, lyrically and musically, unlike Elton John whose setting of lyrics is often sloppy and clumsy (hope I don’t get attacked)!

 

Billy Joel’s “Through the Long Night” is a gem…