All for Leyna
| "All for Leyna" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Close to the Borderline" |
"All for Leyna" is a song by Billy Joel from the 1980 album Glass Houses. "All for Leyna" was released as a single in the United Kingdom, where it reached #40 on the UK Singles Chart.[1]
The lyrics tell the story of the protagonist who meets a girl named Leyna, and, after a one-night stand, becomes obsessed with her. A performance music video was made featuring Joel and his band in the studio. The video prominently features Joel playing a Yamaha CP-80 electric grand piano and an Oberheim OB-X synthesizer.
Versions
The video version differs from the album version.
Chart positions
| Chart (1980) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Spanish Singles Chart | 16 |
| UK Singles Chart[2] | 40 |
References
- ^ "Billy Joel biography". 8notes.com. May 9, 1949. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 284. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
