Billy Joel - Sometimes A Fantasy (long Single — Version) (1980)

: The 45 RPM single uses a different stereo mix compared to the LP, specifically featuring different panning for the guitars. Single Release Information (1980)

: It peaked at No. 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 21 in Canada. B-Side : Typically featured "All for Leyna". : The 45 RPM single uses a different

: While the original album version clocks in at roughly 3:40 , the single version released in the U.S. and Canada runs significantly longer at 4:19 . 21 in Canada

: For decades, this longer version was difficult to find on CD or digital platforms. It was finally made available digitally on the 2022 compilation 50 Years of the Piano Man . Background & Trivia and Canada runs significantly longer at 4:19

: The track begins with the sound of Joel dialing a telephone. According to fan research, the touch-tones correspond to the number 516-673-1112 .