Band Gives Billy Joel’s ‘Uptown Girl’ A Judy Garland-Style Makeover

One group of talented musicians went in a very different direction with their cover of a 1980s hit by Billy Joel, “Uptown Girl.”

Billy Joel is a legendary musician. The Piano Man has enjoyed a career that has spanned several decades. During his career, he has produced a number of classic, memorable songs. “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” arguably his most beloved and well-known hit, is a tune made up of a rundown of some of the most influential moments in history. The band Fall Out Boy even recently did an updated version.

Another of Billy’s biggest hits is “Uptown Girl,” about a young man trying to win over a woman who is likely out of his league. In a clip posted on YouTube, PostmodernJukebox and singer Stella Katherine Cole give the track a throwback, big band feel and sound. 

This version is a departure from the original 1983 hit but is still incredibly enjoyable. The musicians are talented enough to do the song justice while also putting their own spin on the tune by Billy Joel. 

The musicians do not entirely change the song, making it unrecognizable, but instead give it a slightly different feel and sound. It’s one that even the most diehard Billy Joel fans will still be able to appreciate and love.

In fact, many people who commented on the YouTube video mentioned how much they adored the updated version of the Billy Joel classic.

“Brilliant version, wonderful arrangement and fabulous singer. It’s amazing how great songs are still great no matter what style they’re sung in,” one person commented.

“This is absolutely perfect. Billy Joel classic and a wonderful style to use! Thank you all!” someone else wrote.

“Wow, this is amazing! I love the style, the vocals, the music, just everything about it – and Stella sounds very like Judy too,” another person added.

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”