The Bridge (Billy Joel album) - Definition and Overview

The Bridge is an album by Billy Joel. It was released by Sony in 1986 (see 1986 in music). It was produced by Phil Ramone.

"Baby Grand" is a collaboration between Joel and one of his idols, Ray Charles.

Track listing

1. "Running on Ice" (Joel) - 3:15
2. "This Is the Time" (Joel) - 4:59
3. "A Matter of Trust" (Joel) - 4:09
4. "Modern Woman" (Joel) - 3:48
5. "Baby Grand" (Joel) - 4:02
6. "Big Man on Mulberry Street" (Joel) - 5:26
7. "Temptation" (Joel) - 4:12
8. "Code of Silence" (Joel, Cyndi Lauper) - 5:15
9. "Getting Closer" (Joel) - 5:00

Personnel

• Billy Joel - piano, synthesizers, vocals; Fender Rhodes on "Getting Closer"
• Liberty DeVitto - drums, percussion
• Doug Stegmeyer - bass
• David Brown - guitars
• Russell Javors - guitars
• Peter Hewlett - background vocals on "Running on Ice"
• Rob Mounsey - synthesizers on "Running on Ice"; orchestration on "This Is the Time", "Modern Woman" and "Big Man on Mulberry Street"
• Jeff Bova - synthesizers on "A Matter of Trust" and "Code of Silence"
• Jimmy Bralower - percussion on "Modern Woman"
• Mark Rivera - tenor saxophone on "Modern Woman" and "Temptation"
• Ray Charles - vocals and piano on "Baby Grand"
• Vinny Calaiuta - drums on "Baby Grand"
• Dean Parks - guitar on "Baby Grand"
• Patrick Williams - arrangements on "Baby Grand"
• Ron Carter - acoustic bass on "Big Man on Mulberry Street"
• Eddie Daniels - alto saxophone on "Big Man on Mulberry Street"
• Michael Brecker - baritone saxophone on "Big Man on Mulberry Street"
• Ronnie Cuber - baritone saxophone on "Big Man on Mulberry Street"
• Mark Stamm - trumpet on "Big Man on Mulberry Street"
• Alan Rubin - trumpet on "Big Man on Mulberry Street"
• Dave Bargeron - trombone on "Big Man on Mulberry Street"
• Jeff Bova - orchestration on "Temptation"
• Phillippe Saisse - orchestration on "Temptation"
• Cyndi Lauper - vocals on "Code of Silence"
• David Brown - acoustic twelve string guitar and electric guitar on "Code of Silence"
• Steve Winwood - Hammond B-3 on "Getting Closer"
• Neil Jason - bass on "Getting Closer"
• David Brown - guitar on "Getting Closer"
• John McClurry - guitar on "Getting Closer"

Production

• Produced by: Phil Ramone
• Engineer: Jim Boyer
• Associate engineers: Steve Boyer, Fred Tenny, David Dickson and Bradshaw Leigh
• Technical support: Joe Salvatto, Gary Ciuzio, Joe Lopes, Frank Rodriguez, Peter Bergren, Bruce Howell, Cary Butler, Ed Evans, Mark Betts, Steve Buller, Ricki Begin, Audrey Tanaka, Billy Rothschild and Phil Vachon
• Production coordinator: Joseph D'Ambrosio
• Support system: Jim Flynn, Barry Bongiqvi and The Power Station staff
• Digitally recorded at: The Power Station, Chelsea Sound and RCA Studios, New York, NY and Evergreen Studios, Burbank, CA
• Mixed at: The Power Station, New York, NY
• Direct metal mastering at: Sterlin Sound, New York, NY by Ted Jensen
• Acoustic Piano: supplied by Yamaha
• Design: Mark Larson
• Cover painting: Brad Holland
• Photography: Patrick Demarchelier
• Sleeve photos: Larry Busacca, Phil Ramone and Charles Reilly