‘You Wished You Had More’: John Mayer and Billy Joel Admit They Always Wanted to ‘Sing Like Somebody Else’; DEETS

As a music enthusiast who has followed Billy Joel and John Mayer for decades, I find their candid conversations about their craft incredibly refreshing. It’s a testament to their dedication that even after achieving such immense success, they still yearn for more, much like how we fans crave that one perfect note or lyric from our favorite artists.


As a lifestyle expert, I might say:

47-year-old expressed curiosity about whether Joel might have desired to explore other aspects of music creation that he didn’t get to in songwriting and singing. Specifically, he expressed envy towards Sting’s iconic hit, ‘If You Love Somebody Set Them Free,’ saying he often wished he could sing and write such a melody. He further added, “Even though you have numerous amazing songs under your belt, haven’t there been moments when you thought, ‘If I just had a few more musical ideas, I could express what I truly want to convey?’

Billy Joel, known for his hit song “Piano Man,” openly admitted his desire to sing similarly to other artists, confessing he’s never been fond of his own voice. Whenever Joel attempted to record a new tune, he often felt something was missing. He elaborated, “I’d go into the studio, do a recording, then listen back in the control room, only to think, ‘Oh no, it’s still me.’ I’m always let down, regardless of how well I thought the songwriting was, I never appreciated my own voice.” In essence, he admitted he’s always aspired to sound like someone else.

The musicians shared that even minor incidents, such as an audience member leaving during live performances, could affect them deeply. John Mayer, known for his song “Waiting on the World to Change,” jokingly admitted that he would occasionally notice someone preparing to leave before the encore, at which point he’d consider introducing a surprise guest to stir up some frustration and keep them in their seats. Essentially, he expressed a desire to find means to persuade the audience to remain.

The full 1st episode of the series will come out on November 28th on SiriusXM.

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2024-11-25 21:23