Did you ever have expectations so high, the actual event left you flat? Billy Joel always reminds me of one such happening. Years ago (back in the early '80s) there was a gorgeous blonde I had been chasing after. It seemed that every portable DJ gig I did, she was there - but always with someone new. (Should've been my first clue.)
Finally getting a date with her, I reserved a table at a nice Italian restaurant. Before the main course came out, we were on the subject of music. She loved Mick Jagger & hated Billy Joel. I stated that Billy Joel had more talent in his little finger...