449 - "HONESTY" - is such a Lonely Word,

Honesty (Billy Joel song)
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"Honesty" is a song by American singer and songwriter Billy Joel. Columbia Records released the song as the third single from his sixth studio album 52nd Street (1978) in 1979. "Honesty" was solely written by Joel, while production was handled by Phil Ramone. The song appears on the Dutch and Japanese editions of Greatest Hits Volume 2, replacing "Don't Ask Me Why" (1980). "Honesty" is a piano ballad that talks about the inherent lack of shame.

The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics, who generally praised its lyrics and piano instrumentation. It also received comparisons to other songs by Joel. "Honesty" peaked at number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the album's third consecutive top 40 hit. It went to Number 1 in France and has also been certified gold by Recording Industry Association of Japan for ringtone download sales of over 100,000 units. Joel performed the song live several times with Elton John and later with Bryan Adams. "Honesty" has been covered and sampled by various artists, including by American R&B recording artist, Beyoncé.

I heard "Honesty" at my flatmate Terrys Girl friends Party in 1978 and fell for it hook line sinker. In 1998 I had the privilege of attending "Billy Joel and Elton John" concert at the Sydney Cricket Stadium.

Was a most memorable experience as I have heard the cricket stands vibrate to the chants of "Lillee, Lillee, Lillee" urging the Aust Cricket Captain to bring Lillee to Bowl but this concert virtually blew the stadium away. The plastic seats were vibrating to be honest. Even though we the audience loved it, people living in the neighbourhood complained and took out law suits and SCG was abandoned as Venue for Music Concerts. Everything shifted to Acer Arena at them Olympic Stadium

Artwork for Dutch, French, and German vinyl releases
Single by Billy Joel
from the album 52nd Street

"HONESTY" -  is such a Lonely Word

Honesty
Billy Joel

If you search for tenderness
It isn't hard to find
You can have the love you need to live
But if you look for truthfulness
You might just as well be blind
It always seems to be so hard to give

Honesty is such a lonely word
Everyone is so untrue
Honesty is hardly ever heard
And mostly what I need from you

I can always find someone
To say they sympathize
If I wear my heart out on my sleeve
But I don't want some pretty face
To tell me pretty lies
All I want is someone to believe

Honesty is such a lonely word
Everyone is so untrue
Honesty is hardly ever heard
And mostly what I need from you

I can find a lover
I can find a friend
I can have security until the bitter end
Anyone can comfort me
With promises again
I know, I know

When I'm deep inside of me
Don't be too concerned
I won't ask for nothin' while I'm gone
But when I want sincerity
Tell me where else can I turn
'Cause you're the one I depend upon

Honesty is such a lonely word
Everyone is so untrue
Honesty is hardly ever heard
And mostly what I need from you.

In 1978 to me it was a Song. In 2022 I marvel at the powerful lyrics straight from the Soul and makes so much sense when we apply it to ourselves and the people around us.

Honesty is such a lonely word and can hardly be found in this century