Glee Cast - Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote and performed 'Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)'?

   'Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)' was originally written and performed by Billy Joel. It was featured on his 1977 album 'The Stranger' as the opening track.

2. What is the significance of the characters Anthony and Sergeant O'Leary in the song?

   The characters Anthony and Sergeant O'Leary represent working-class individuals striving for material success as a sign of social mobility. Anthony works in a grocery store and saves his money, while Sergeant O'Leary works two jobs, hoping to upgrade his life by purchasing a Cadillac.

3. When was 'Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)' first released and re-released?

   The single was first released in the autumn of 1977 but was pulled shortly after when Billy Joel’s previous single gained traction. It was then re-released in March 1978.

4. Were there any changes between the 45RPM single and the album version of the song?

   Yes, the 45RPM single version of 'Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)' differs slightly from the album version due to the omission of the car sound effects near the end of the song.

5. What Broadway musical was named after 'Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)'?

   The Broadway dance musical 'Movin' Out', which features the songs of Billy Joel, opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City on October 24, 2002, and was named after 'Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)'.

6. Who produced Billy Joel's album 'The Stranger'?

   Phil Ramone produced Billy Joel’s album 'The Stranger'. Joel chose Ramone over the renowned Beatles producer George Martin, who didn't want Joel to use his own band. Ramone became Joel's mentor and frequent producer throughout the rest of the '70s and '80s.