Billy Joel's iconic 1983 hit 'Uptown Girl' has long been associated with his ex-wife Christie Brinkley, who starred in the music video for the song. Recently, a video of Brinkley dancing to the tune at one of Joel's concerts has gone viral on the internet, showcasing her infectious joy as she grooves to the music.
The Tik Tok video captures Brinkley, now 70 years old, smiling and dancing while Joel, 74, performs the beloved song. Brinkley and Joel tied the knot in 1985, the same year they welcomed their daughter Alexa Ray Joel, before eventually parting ways in 1994.
Interestingly, model Elle Macpherson revealed in 2018 that she had been dating Joel while he was in the process of writing 'Uptown Girl.' Macpherson suggested that the song was inspired by Joel's fondness for 'tall girls,' hinting that it may have been a tribute to all the 'uptown girls' in his life.
In his 2014 biography, 'Billy Joel: The Definitive Biography,' Joel disclosed that the original title of the song was 'Uptown Girls' in plural form. However, he later changed it to singular after developing feelings for Brinkley, solidifying her as the muse behind the beloved track.
