Honesty

The speaker introduces a song by Billy Joel called "Honesty," which is described as a classic gem from the 1980s. The song reflects how people often hide the truth and avoid being honest. The speaker suggests that honesty is a difficult and lonely concept, but the song remains relevant and is a beautiful ballad. The audience is invited to listen to the song. Ladies and gentlemen, we are going to do a song, actually we're going to play a song. This is a classic, a gem by Billy Joel from the 1980s. Perfectly describes everyday conversation. Nobody likes to be honest. They totally have something to hide every time. It's as if honesty doesn't seem to sell. Sex sells, a lot of other things sell, but honesty seems to be the hardest and loneliest word. No one wants to be honest, truly. It makes the song perennially relevant. And it's a beautiful ballad at that, from Billy Joel. He had to be passionate when he was writing this one. So ladies and gentlemen, let's listen to honesty.