Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
Billy Joel
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Anthony works in the grocery store Savin' his pennies for someday Mama Leone left a note on the door She said, Sonny, move out to the country Workin' too hard can give you A heart attack (ack) You oughta know by now (oughta know) Who needs a house out in Hackensack Is that what you get with your money It seems such a waste of time If that's what it's all about Mama if that's movin' up Then I'm movin' out I'm movin' out Sergeant O'Leary is walkin' the beat At night he becomes a bartender He works at Mister Cacciatore's down On Sullivan Street Across from the medical center He's tradin' in his Chevy for a Cadillac You oughta know by now And if he can't drive With a broken back At least he can polish the fenders It seems such a waste of time If that's what it's all about Mama if that's movin' up Then I'm movin' out I'm movin' out You should never argue with a crazy mind (mmm) You oughta know by now You can pay Uncle Sam with the overtime Is that all you get for your money If that's what you have in mind If that's what you're all about Good luck movin' up 'Cause I'm moving out I'm moving out I'm moving out
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Written by: BILLY JOEL
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11 facts about this song
Song Artist"Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)" is one of the famous songs by Billy Joel, an American singer-songwriter, and pianist.
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Album InformationThe song is the opening track on Joel's 1977 album named "The Stranger," which was his fifth studio album.
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Chart Achievement"Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)" did well on the charts. It reached number 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 13 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics are about blue-collar angst, focusing on the cultural and socioeconomic divide between working-class individuals and their rich bosses. It postulates on the disillusionment American youths were experiencing concerning the American Dream.
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Grammy Nomination"Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1978 but did not win.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by Joel's observations of the working-class people in his neighborhood in Levittown, New York.
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Song CreationBilly Joel composed "Movin' Out" mainly in the key of D Major, something that became an iconic tune in the 70s and beyond.
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The title character 'Anthony'Anthony, the character in the song, is based on a real-life person - a teenager who worked multiple jobs to afford his luxury items.
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Musical InfluenceThe song's musical style draws heavily from Rock & Roll and Pop, a characteristic of Joel's earlier works.
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Broadway Musical"Movin' Out" is also the title of a Broadway musical based on Joel's music, where the song features prominently.
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Cover VersionsOther artists have covered the song, including Darren Criss on "Glee" and Josh Groban on his album "Bridges".
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