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  1. On This Day December 9 1989 – We Didnt Start the Fire by Billy Joel Became the Number 1 Song in America

    On This Day December 9 1989 – We Didnt Start the Fire by Billy Joel Became the Number 1 Song in America

    On this day December 9 1989 We Didnt Start the Fire reached number 1 in America and delivered one of the most distinctive pop songs of the decade. Built around rapid fire references to major events, cultural shifts, and public figures spanning several decades, the song captured listeners with...
  2. On this day October 17 1989 - Billy Joel Released His 11th Album Storm Front

    On this day October 17 1989 - Billy Joel Released His 11th Album Storm Front

    On this day October 17 1989, Billy Joel released his eleventh studio album Storm Front, a bold and diverse record that reflected both personal themes and global awareness. The album marked a creative shift for Joel, featuring a more rock-oriented sound and production from Foreigner’s Mick Jones...
  3. On This Day September 24, 1983 – Tell Her About It by Billy Joel Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day September 24, 1983 – Tell Her About It by Billy Joel Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day September 24, 1983 Billy Joel’s single Tell Her About It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the top song in the country. The track was part of his hit album An Innocent Man and showcased Joel’s tribute to the Motown sound that heavily influenced his music. With...
  4. On This Day September 23, 1982 – Billy Joel Released The Nylon Curtain

    On This Day September 23, 1982 – Billy Joel Released The Nylon Curtain

    On this day September 23, 1982 Billy Joel released his eighth studio album, The Nylon Curtain. Considered one of his most ambitious works, the album reflected Joel’s desire to create a record with more depth and social commentary compared to his previous releases. The Nylon Curtain featured...
  5. On This Day September 14 1981 – Songs in the Attic by Billy Joel Live Album Released

    On This Day September 14 1981 – Songs in the Attic by Billy Joel Live Album Released

    On this day September 14 1981, Billy Joel released his live album Songs in the Attic. The record was designed to reintroduce material from his earlier albums to a wider audience who had discovered him through the massive success of The Stranger and 52nd Street. Recorded during concerts in the...
  6. On This Day August 8 1983 – Billy Joel Released His Ninth Album An Innocent Man

    On This Day August 8 1983 – Billy Joel Released His Ninth Album An Innocent Man

    On this day August 8 1983, An Innocent Man was released, marking Billy Joel’s ninth studio album and one of the most beloved records of his career. A stylistic tribute to the sounds of the late 1950s and early 1960s, the album was Joel’s nostalgic love letter to the music that shaped his youth...
  7. On This Day July 19, 1980 – It's Still Rock and Roll to Me by Billy Joel Hit Number One

    On This Day July 19, 1980 – It's Still Rock and Roll to Me by Billy Joel Hit Number One

    On this day July 19, 1980, It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me by Billy Joel reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for two straight weeks through August 1. It also topped the charts in Canada and became one of the most recognizable songs of Joel’s career. Released as a...
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  8. On This Day: May 12, 1980 - It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me by Billy Joel Released

    On This Day: May 12, 1980 - It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me by Billy Joel Released

    On this day May 12, 1980, Billy Joel released It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me, a bold and catchy track that pushed back against music trends of the time while celebrating classic rock and roll roots. The song became one of the biggest hits of Joel’s career, reaching number one on the Billboard...
  9. On This Day: April 15, 1982 - Billy Joel Was Injured in a Motorcycle Accident

    On This Day: April 15, 1982 - Billy Joel Was Injured in a Motorcycle Accident

    On this day April 15, 1982, Billy Joel was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident on Long Island. The crash left him with multiple injuries and led to an extended hospital stay that lasted over a month as he recovered. He lost control of his motorcycle while trying to avoid another vehicle...
  10. On This Day: March 12 1980 Glass Houses by Billy Joel Was Released

    On This Day: March 12 1980 Glass Houses by Billy Joel Was Released

    On this day March 12 1980 Billy Joel released his seventh studio album Glass Houses marking a shift toward a more rock-oriented sound. The album became a massive success topping the Billboard 200 and also reaching number one in Canada and Iceland. Glass Houses featured the hit single It's Still...
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    An Innocent Man (1983)

    Title: An Innocent Man Artist: Billy Joel Genre: Rock Released: 1983 Tracks: 1 - Easy Money - 2 - An Innocent Man - 3 - The Longest Time - 4 - This Night - 5 - Tell Her About It - 6 - Uptown Girl - 7 - Careless Talk - 8 - Christie Lee - 9 - Leave a Tender Moment Alone -...
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    The Nylon Curtain (1982)

    Title: The Nylon Curtain Artist: Billy Joel Genre: Rock Released: 1982 Tracks: 1 - Allentown - 3:51 2 - Laura - 5:05 3 - Pressure - 4:40 4 - Goodnight Saigon - 7:08 5 - She's Right on Time - 4:14 6 - A Room of Our Own - 4:04 7 - Surprises - 3:26 8 - Scandanavian Skies - 6:02 9 -...
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