Billy Joel To Pen Children's Books

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » May 19, 2004 4:43 pm

From Billboard.com:
http://www.billboard.com/bb/daily/artic ... 1000512854

Singer/songwriter Billy Joel has signed a deal with Scholastic to pen two children's books. The first, "Goodnight My Angel: A Lullabye," will hit shelves in September. The picture book was inspired by "Lullabye (Goodnight My Angel)," which Joel wrote for his then seven-year-old daughter Alexa and released on his 1993 album "River of Dreams." It will feature illustrations by artist Yvonne Gilbert.

The second book, due in fall 2005, will be based on Joel's classic "New York State of Mind," from his 1976 album "Turnstiles."

-- Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.

kurt · Post by **kurt** » May 19, 2004 5:29 pm

I wonder if it involves a person who encounters three traffic....ummm...problems.

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » May 19, 2004 5:30 pm

One would have to think twice before asking him to be your designated driver that's for sure!!!

kurt · Post by **kurt** » May 19, 2004 5:35 pm

He's definitely in my top ten list of stars that I have never wanted to be. He had a promising career, until (that horrible 80's period for many of groups) dare I sing?, "Uptown Giiiiiirrrrrrrrrl..."

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » May 19, 2004 5:36 pm

I may of already mentioned this but SNL did a hilarious skit a few weekends ago on Joel's er, driving abilities.

kurt · Post by **kurt** » May 19, 2004 5:38 pm

Jahfin wrote:I may of already mentioned this but SNL did a hilarious skit a few weekends ago on Joel's er, driving abilities.

I would have loved to have seen that!

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » May 19, 2004 5:42 pm

I enjoy Billy Joel's music, and will at least check out his books from the library!

Ilph · Post by **Ilph** » May 19, 2004 9:40 pm

Jahfin wrote:I may of already mentioned this but SNL did a hilarious skit a few weekends ago on Joel's er, driving abilities.

Oh man, that was a great skit! Horatio Sans as Billy Joel on the way to Russell Simmon's party