James (Billy Joel song)
| "James" | ||||
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| Single by Billy Joel | ||||
| from the album Turnstiles | ||||
| B-side | "Travelin' Prayer" | |||
| Released | July 1976 | |||
| Recorded | 1975–1976 | |||
| Length | 3:56 3:53 (single) | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Billy Joel | |||
| Producer(s) | Billy Joel | |||
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"James" is a song written and performed by Billy Joel from his fourth studio album Turnstiles (1976). It was released as the album's first single in July 1976, backed with "Travelin' Prayer". One Final Serenade described the song as "a wistful song about growing up and trying to balance pursuing one's dreams while balancing family and societal expectations."
"James" was later released on the live album "Live at the Great American Music Hall 1975", placed as the 15th track on the album.