Top Ten Judy Songs: Why Judy Why (#8)

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The winter solstice has happened, and now the days get longer! A meteorologist I follow on Facebook said we have three more seconds of daylight today, and cautioned to “use them wisely.” Down under, it’s the opposite effect, where they have three seconds LESS of daylight today. That’s important because our myLotter @JudyEv , to whom this series is dedicated, lives there. Here’s another Judy song for her. #8: Why Judy Why - Billy Joel In 1971 Billy Joel released his first album to the sound of one hand clapping. Ten years later he was on top of the world. Goes to show you that first impressions aren’t always right. The highlight, and most enduring song, from that first album was “She’s Got a Way,” the first song on the album. This one is just as good, though, a beautiful ballad about finding refuge in a friend. The “Judy” in this song is Joel’s cousin, who was adopted by his parents as a child. A forgotten track from a forgotten album by one of the best singer/songwriters of the era. Why Judy Why Written by Billy Joel Recorded by Billy Joel From Cold Spring Harbor, 1971 Why do I feel so old: