"The Night Is Still Young" is a single by rock singer Billy Joel released as a new song from his compilation album ''

Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II ''Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II'' is the first greatest hits album by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel. The album has been certified double diamond by the RIAA, selling over 11.5 million copies (23 million units) as sixth most cer ...

''. It is the second of two new songs on the album, the first being "

You're Only Human (Second Wind) "You're Only Human (Second Wind)" is a song written and performed by Billy Joel originally appeared on '' Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II'' in 1985. The song deals with teenage depression and suicide. It became a top-ten hit, peaking at ...

." "The Night Is Still Young" peaked at No. 34 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

Reception

'' Cash Box'' said it has "an aurally impressive arrangement and a triumphant chorus

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." '' Billboard'' said it has a "brooding atmosphere and offbeat structure" that makes it different from many of Joel's other hits.

Music video

The video for the song mainly features the story of a man who has gone on a business trip, leaving his wife behind. This correlates with the song's lyrics, which speak of a man whose priorities are shifting away from his musical career and toward marriage and family. The music video was directed by Neil Tardio.

Personnel

* Billy Joel – lead vocals,

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, harmonica *

John McCurry John McCurry (born June 24, 1957) is an American musician and composer, a guitarist, songwriter and singer based in New York City. He has worked with many well-known musical artists, including Chicago, Cyndi Lauper, Billy Joel, David Bowie, Al ...

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Doug Stegmeyer Douglas Alan Stegmeyer (December 23, 1951 – August 25, 1995) was an American musician who was best known as the bassist and back-up vocalist for Billy Joel. Stegmeyer also performed as bassist for Debbie Gibson and Hall & Oates. Biography ...

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Liberty DeVitto Liberatori "Liberty" DeVitto (born August 8, 1950) is an American rock drummer. He is best known for his work as a drummer for New York singer-songwriter Billy Joel's recording and touring band. He has also been a session drummer on recordings ...

– drums *Jimmy Bralower –

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*David Lebolt – synthesizers

Charts

A live version of the song appears on ''

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Night Is Still Young, The 1985 songs 1985 singles Billy Joel songs Songs written by Billy Joel Song recordings produced by Phil Ramone Columbia Records singles