Mark Foote (@markstunes)
Apr 22nd 2026, 11:33 am
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"Uptown Girl" is a song written and performed by American musician Billy Joel from his ninth studio album, An Innocent Man (1983), released in September 1983 as the album's second single. The lyrics describe a working-class "downtown man" attempting to woo a wealthy "uptown girl". The 12" EP has the tracks "My Life", "Just the Way You Are" and "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" (catalogue number TA3775), whereas some 7" single versions featured "Careless Talk" as a B-side.

"Uptown Girl" peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks from November 12 to December 10, 1983. It also reached number one in the United Kingdom for five weeks, his only number-one hit in the country. It was the second-best-selling single of 1983 in the United Kingdom behind only Culture Club's "Karma Chameleon", which Joel had knocked off the number-one position on November 1, 1983. The song was the 19th-best-selling single of the 1980s in the United Kingdom, selling 975,000 copies. It has sold over 1.8 million copies as of 2025.
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Neon48: @markstunes Awesome song and sing! loved my listen this afternoon :)
Apr 22nd 2026, 11:49 am Report
Cash: @markstunes I don't hear well. so i bring up the lyrics and then i get the words,, and yer singing perfectly awesome Mark, what a wonderful voice you have, sure loved my listen
Apr 22nd 2026, 11:50 am Report
Joyce: @markstunes A singalong song I never tire of hearing. I think he was thinking of 4 Seasons when he wrote this.. Good singing, Mark
Apr 22nd 2026, 12:03 pm Report
Jerry: Jerry:I love his style and his talent. A great song that I've always enjoyed. Now you, Billy Joel Marke you've done yourself proud! Loved the song!
Apr 22nd 2026, 2:50 pm Report
Keith Wallin: @markstunes Billy wanted to pay tribute to the Four Seasons when he wrote this, You did an amazing job without the use of falsetto. I very much enjoyed your take on this. Great job, Mark!
Apr 22nd 2026, 7:31 pm Report
Don DelRay: @markstunes Hi Mark, good song and great job buddy!
Apr 23rd 2026, 1:58 am Report
Robert Hopkins: @markstunes enjoyed my listen today, well done.....
Apr 23rd 2026, 3:44 am Report
Bev: @markstunes Wonderful song and a great sing here Mark. Loved my listen this morning. ❤♫
Apr 23rd 2026, 7:54 am Report
Thomas Lyle Stephens: @markstunes Hello Mark my friend. Hey buddy, really enjoyed this! Hard one to perform indeed! But you nailed it my friend. Always happy to stop by.
Apr 23rd 2026, 12:18 pm Report
Jay Dotson: Jay455Wonderful song and performance one of the great songs your cover was awesome
Apr 24th 2026, 9:13 am Report
Aragorn: @markstunes This came out super, Mark. Not an easy feat, buddy. Great listening!
Apr 24th 2026, 4:52 pm Report
Mark Foote: @tlsteel Hi Tom. Really appreciate your thoughts shared and the time to listen in today. This song was a challenge from beginning to end. But, Billy Joel is a true craftsman with his music. TY my friend.
Apr 26th 2026, 8:05 am Report
Mark Foote: @bevb Hi Bev.. This was a redo from an attempt years ago. So pleased you enjoyed your time to listen and your thoughts are always appreciated.
Apr 26th 2026, 8:07 am Report
Mark Foote: @bobhop Good day to you Robert. Hope this message greets you well. Always a pleasure to hear from you my talented friend. Much appreciate your time and feedback. Have a great day Robert.
Apr 26th 2026, 8:08 am Report
Mark Foote: @dondelray Hi Don... Its a beautiful sunny day out there and its always so nice to hear from you. Much appreciate your thoughts and for sharing your time to listen today. Thanks Don.
Apr 26th 2026, 8:10 am Report
Mark Foote: @onefortheroad Hi Keith. I didn't know the details behind Billy's tribute to the four seasons. Another amazing group. So nice to hear from you and for sharing your thoughts on the song and effort. Really appreciate it Keith.
Apr 26th 2026, 8:12 am Report
Mark Foote: @jerry Good day to you Jerry. So pleased you enjoyed the song choice and effort. Not always easy to pick a song most will remember or enjoy so its a plus to hear your kind words my friend. TY Jerry.
Apr 26th 2026, 8:15 am Report
Mark Foote: @joyceishere Hi Joyce.. As Keith acknowledged about the Four seasons , I wasn't aware of it so I thank you for sharing your insight on the song. Your support and time to listen is greatly appreciated Joyce.
Apr 26th 2026, 8:17 am Report
Mark Foote: @aragorn Hi Paul... I was hoping the effort would do the song justice. Thank you so much for your feedback and the time to listen to me today. Means so much and I thank you.
Apr 26th 2026, 8:20 am Report
Mark Foote: @jay455 Hi Jay, I really appreciate the time and support you share with me on the site. We spend our personal time singing songs to share and that we enjoyed at some point in our lives . Your feedback means so much and I thank you Jay.
Apr 26th 2026, 8:23 am Report
Mark Foote: @cash Hi Rick. If it will help, I can start including the lyrics in my post to help you follow along. No trouble for a friend like you. Your words are very kind and generous and I truly appreciate them all. TY Rick.
Apr 26th 2026, 8:26 am Report
Mark Foote: @neon48 Hi Neo... Your latest post have been such a pleasure to listen to. Their much enjoyed my talented friend. I appreciate your time spent listening as well as you kind thoughts. TY Neo.
Apr 26th 2026, 8:28 am Report