paper lace recorded billy don't be a hero.
paper lace recorded billy don't be a hero.
who recorded billy don't be a hero?
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"billy don't be a hero" is a 1974 pop song that was first a uk hit for paper lace and then, some months later, a us hit for bo donaldson and the heywoods. the song was written and composed by two british songwriters, mitch murray and peter callander.
billy don't be a hero
in 2008, american recording artist, beyoncé knowles re-recorded billy joel's version of the song produced by scott storch for a compilation album of her former group destiny's child, titled "". the song was later included on the platinum edition of her third solo album, "i am... sasha fierce" (2008). pip ellwood of entertainment focus described knowles' version of the song as a "turgid" ballad that doesn't "add too much to the record". serving as the sixteenth track to knowles' platinum edition re-release of "i am... sasha fierce", the song contrasts with previous tracks such as "why don't you love me". it showcases knowles' "soulful" voice and "outstanding" vocal range as stated by hannah spencer of the website allgigs. ken bielen in his book "the words and music of billy joel" wrote, "backed primarily by an electronic keyboard and an urban rhythm and blues arrangement, she stays faithful to the original ballad with a bittersweet vocal performance." "honesty" was performed during knowles' concert at the olympic gymnastics arena in seoul on october 20, 2009 as part of her worldwide i am... tour (2009–10). the song became very popular on the south korea gaon international charts, peaking at number two. it became the 9th and 173rd best-selling single in 2010 and 2011 in south korea respectively selling over 800,000 digital downloads.
honesty (billy joel song)