Billy Joel performed 'Uptown Girl' in front of his ex-wife, Christie Brinkley, and she wrote a memoir about their marriage mentioning his drinking problem.
Key Points
Billy Joel performed 'Uptown Girl' in front of Christie Brinkley
Christie Brinkley wrote a memoir mentioning Joel's drinking problem
Joel confirmed 'Uptown Girl' was written about Brinkley in 2010
Pros
Insight into the personal life of Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley
Reveals details about the inspiration behind the song 'Uptown Girl'
Cons
Involves personal details and past relationships which may be sensitive