Billy Joel - Sometimes A Fantasy (long Single Version) (1980) 〈HIGH-QUALITY〉

The of Billy Joel's 1980 hit "Sometimes a Fantasy" is a notable rarity for collectors, extending the original Glass Houses album track with a distinct "cold" ending and a Beatles-inspired ad-lib. Key Features of the Long Single Version

: The track begins with the sound of Joel dialing a telephone. According to fan research, the touch-tones correspond to the number 516-673-1112 .

: The song depicts a man attempting to initiate phone sex with a long-distance partner due to loneliness. The of Billy Joel's 1980 hit "Sometimes a

: The 45 RPM single uses a different stereo mix compared to the LP, specifically featuring different panning for the guitars. Single Release Information (1980)

: It peaked at No. 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 21 in Canada. B-Side : Typically featured "All for Leyna". : The song depicts a man attempting to

: Fifth and final single from the Grammy-winning album Glass Houses .

: Unlike the album version, which fades out, the single version concludes with a "cold" end where Joel shouts, "I got blisters on my blisters!" . This is a direct homage to Ringo Starr's famous outburst ("I got blisters on my fingers!") at the end of the Beatles' "Helter Skelter". 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached No

: For decades, this longer version was difficult to find on CD or digital platforms. It was finally made available digitally on the 2022 compilation 50 Years of the Piano Man . Background & Trivia