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After the account came out beforehand this anniversary that Billy Joel will accept the Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, John Boehner acclaimed the Piano Man in his own fashion. The House Speaker's appointment bankrupt out the anniversary with a press release apropos the nation's jobs bearings wrought absolutely of puns on Joel's song titles.
Billy Joel to Accept Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize
Headed "14 of Our Recent Greatest Hits on Jobs," the bullet-pointed account includes groaners like "No, 'We Didn't Start the Fire' of ambiguity that has baby businesses in Southwest Ohio and civic disturbing beneath ObamaCare," and "Yet the admiral just has to be a 'Big Shot,' aloof about his behavior if Americans are accepting a boxy time."
Some of the hits even administer to fit assorted clue titles into a individual point, as in: "On top of all this, the president's 'Shameless' advance for 'economic patriotism' would just accomplish things worse, with even added jobs 'Movin' Out' of the country." And "So 'Say Goodbye to Hollywood,' Mr. President, and plan with us to advice abound the average chic and aggrandize befalling for everyone, from the 'Piano Man' to the 'Uptown Girl.'"
It seems absurd that Billy Joel would assurance off on the bulletin abaft the columnist release, however. Although he has abundantly approved to accumulate his backroom to himself, Joel abutting Bruce Springsteen in 2008 to play a campaign account for Obama in New York.
Boehner's address to Joel hasn't been absolutely bound to attacks on the president, however. On Tuesday, the apostle issued a added aboveboard and ardent account of congratulations on account of the House. "Billy Joel's songbook reads like a map of the animal affection and the American experience," he said in part. "The man makes abundant music, and we are beholden for his contributions."
Joel will accept the Gershwin Prize in Washington D.C. this November, with several contest captivated in his honor, including a bologna and agreeable performance. He'll aswell be assuming in the basic on Saturday night, with a appearance at Nationals Park.
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