Modern Woman
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"Modern Woman" is a song performed by Billy Joel from his album The Bridge. It was the album's lead-off single and was featured on the soundtrack to the film Ruthless People. In the film, the song removes an instrumental break present in the original. It was a Top 10 hit on Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1986.
Reception
Cash Box called it "a chugging, instantly appealing cut". Billboard said: "phrases turn with top hat-and-tails flair, rhythm track barrels along like the last of the steam powered trains".
Personnel
- Billy Joel – lead and backing vocals, synthesizers
- David Brown – guitar
- Russell Javors – guitar
- Liberty DeVitto – drums
- Doug Stegmeyer – bass guitar
- Mark Rivera – tenor saxophone
Additional personnel
- Rob Mounsey – orchestration
- Jimmy Bralower – percussion
Charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report) | 21 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM) | 27 |
| Israel (IBA) | 17 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) | 28 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 10 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) | 7 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard) | 34 |