'Billy Joel's 'Vienna' Surges in Popularity as Young Millennials and Gen Z Embrace the B-side'
Entertainment | July 13, 2024, 2:14 p.m.
Billy Joel's song "Vienna" from his 1977 album "The Stranger" has experienced a resurgence in popularity with young women in their 20s and 30s. Despite being a deep cut initially, the song has become a cult favorite, with a new music video released in April and ranking among Joel's top three streamed songs. Its appeal lies in its message urging young dreamers to slow down and not rush through life, resonating with the pressure young women feel to have it all figured out. Inspired by a conversation with his father in Vienna, Joel uses the city as a metaphor for taking life at a slower pace and finding purpose at any age. The song's enduring message of patience and self-reflection continues to strike a chord with a new generation.