Directed by Adam Arkin. [2] The lyrics are about a sexually frustrated man who tries to convince his significant other to have phone sex. "[2] It starts with Joel dialing a number on a telephone (which he is depicted doing on the single cover). William Martin "Billy" Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American pianist, singer-songwriter, and composer. Sometimes A Fantasy by Billy Joel song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position In 1980, Billy Joel released his album Glass Houses, which won one Grammy Award 'Best Male Pop Vocal Performance' in 1981. About Sometimes a Fantasy "Sometimes a Fantasy" is a song by Billy Joel released as the last single from his album Glass Houses. It's just a fantasy It's not the real thing It's just a fantasy It's not the real thing But sometimes a fantasy Is all you need Sure it would be better if I had you here to hold me Be better baby but believe me it's the next best thing I'm sure there's many times you've wanted me to hear your secrets Don't be afraid to say the words that move me With Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers. [4], The official music video for this single uses an alternate vocal track, different from the album and single releases. The second track on 1980's Glass Houses, "Sometimes A Fantasy," continues the harder sound of the album. Billy Joel. Listen to Sometimes A Fantasy by Billy Joel, 84,013 Shazams, featuring on ’80s Rock Essentials, and Billy Joel Essentials Apple Music playlists. I didn't want to do it but I got too lonely I had to call you up in the middle of the night I know it's awful hard to try to make love long distance But I really needed stimulation Though it was only my imagination. He explains that he is lonely since they are far away from each other (which is implied by the fact that his phone call is "long distance"). Directed by George Gomes. "Sometimes a Fantasy" is a song by Billy Joel released as the last single from his album Glass Houses. a young woman finds her daydreams are starting to spill over into reality. [4] It’s not the real thing. The song is a "melodic, fast paced rocker. referencing Sometimes A Fantasy, 7", Single, 9349, CBS 9349 I have a 12" inch vinyl promo but it does a have the same running time as the album version Reply Notify me Helpful The single version of "Sometimes a Fantasy" released in the United States and Canada has a running time of 4:19, making it longer than the album version, which runs at 3:40. The single peaked at #36 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Billy Joel is the sixth-best-selling recording artist and the third-best-selling solo artist in the United States. The second track on Glass Houses, "Sometimes A Fantasy," continues the harder sound of the album.The song and accompanying music video was "inspired" by the 1-800 phone sex number fad that became popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Instead, he was sleeping on a pile of books near the fire. It's a hard-driving, manic song with a staccato beat like many New Wave rock songs from that time. Great song which can't be found on "Greatest Hits" collections but should be! To date, the long version is not available on any of Joel's compilation albums, reissues, and is not available in CD or mp3 format. The meaning of the song is straightforward, sometimes a fantasy … The song starts with Joel dialing a number on a telephone (which he is depicted doing on the single cover). It’s just a fantasy. Aziraphale sat by … She then picks up the phone and the music starts playing. Sometimes a Fantasy: Midlife Misadventures with Baseball Heroes by Jeff Guinn (1997-01-16) The single was released in other countries as a 3:39 version, namely in Australia, the Netherlands and the UK (7" promo). The single peaked at #36 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Best known for his first hit song, 'Piano Man', in 1973, Billy has written and recorded thirty-three Top 40 hits in the United States. The single peaked at #36 on the US Billboard Hot 100. "Sometimes a Fantasy" is a song by Billy Joel released as the last single from his album Glass Houses. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The single peaked at #36 on the US Billboard Hot 100. While on the phone, Joel sings the song's lyrics to her throughout the video. "Sometimes a Fantasy" is a song by Billy Joel released as the last single from his album Glass Houses. 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Watch the official music video for 'Sometimes a Fantasy', which broke the Top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.http://smarturl.it/BJ_DSTFMR_YT?IQid=ytd.bj.safWatch more of Billy Joel's official music videosiTunes: http://smarturl.it/BJ_TEBJ_iTunes?IQid=ytd.bj.safAmazon: http://smarturl.it/BJ_TEBJ_Amzn?IQid=ytd.bj.safSpotify: http://smarturl.it/BillyJoel_Spotify?IQid=ytd.bj.safGoogle Play: http://smarturl.it/BJ_Gplay?IQid=ytd.bj.safFacebook: http://smarturl.it/BJ_YD_FB?IQid=ytd.bj.safTwitter: http://smarturl.it/BJ_YD_T?IQid=ytd.bj.safSubscribe: http://smarturl.it/BJ_YD_YT?IQid=ytd.bj.safLyrics:I didn't want to do it but I got too lonelyI had to call you up in the middle of the nightI know it's awful hard to try to make love long distanceBut I really needed stimulationThough it was only my imaginationIt's just a fantasyIt's not the real thingIt's just a fantasyIt's not the real thingBut sometimes a fantasyIs all you needBilly Joel's official YouTube channel features music videos, live performances, interviews, TV appearances and more. "Grey's Anatomy" Sometimes a Fantasy (TV Episode 2006) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Goof:When Bailey is trying to convince Webber to let Izzie come back to the program, she says that Izzie hadn't committed a crime. It’s just a fantasy. Izzie returns to the hospital, but finds it difficult to go inside, and George is tired of Callie's presence at home. Sometimes a Fantasy: Midlife Misadventures with Baseball Heroes by Jeff Guinn (1997-01-16) [Jeff Guinn] on Amazon.com. The extended version of the song was available as a US 7" vinyl, a Canadian 7" vinyl, a US promo 7" vinyl, a US DJ-promo 12" vinyl and (at 4:22) as the Japanese B-side of "All for Leyna" (available as a 7" and a 7" promo). The song starts with Joel dialing a number on a telephone (which he is depicted doing on the single cover). Then, in the end, it turns out the entire call was just a fantasy, and no one picked up. 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