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  1. 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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  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. Billy Joel - Sometimes a Fantasy (Official Video)

    Billy Joel - Sometimes a Fantasy (Official Video)

    Sometimes a Fantasy music video by Billy Joel.
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  6. Billy Joel - It's Still Rock and Roll to Me (Official HD Video)

    Billy Joel - It's Still Rock and Roll to Me (Official HD Video)

    In 1980, Billy Joel released his album Glass Houses, which topped the Billboard Pop chart for a full six weeks and won a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Voca...
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    Storm Front by Billy Joel Released Today October 17, 1989

    On this day, October 17, 1989, Billy Joel released his 11th studio album, Storm Front, which went on to hit #1 on the US Billboard 200 Charts. The album featured the iconic hit “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” capturing major events from the 20th century.
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    On This Day: Billy Joel’s “Tell Her About It” Hits #1 - September 24, 1983

    On this day, September 24, 1983, Billy Joel’s hit single “Tell Her About It” reached #1 on the US Billboard charts! The song held the top spot from September 24 to 30 and also hit #1 in Canada. Featured on his album An Innocent Man, the catchy, Motown-inspired tune became one of Joel’s signature...
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    Released Today September 23, 1982 - Billy Joel’s The Nylon Curtain

    On this day, September 23, 1982, Billy Joel released his eighth studio album, The Nylon Curtain! The album peaked at #7 on the Billboard charts and reached #1 in the Netherlands. With hits like “Allentown” and “Pressure,” the album explored themes of working-class struggles and the American...
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    On This Day: August 8, 1983 - Billy Joel Releases “An Innocent Man”

    On August 8, 1983, Billy Joel released his ninth studio album, “An Innocent Man.” The album reached #4 on the Billboard Charts and topped the charts in New Zealand. It features hit singles like “Tell Her About It” and “Uptown Girl.” With its nostalgic nod to the music of Joel’s youth, “An...
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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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    Today July 19, 1980: Billy Joel’s “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” from the Album Glass Houses Hits #1

    On July 19, 1980, Billy Joel’s single “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me,” from his album Glass Houses, reached the number one spot on the US Billboard charts. Released on May 12, 1980, the song maintained its position as the top hit in America until August 1. It also achieved the number one spot...
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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 -...
  14. Billy Joel - Allentown (Official Video)

    Billy Joel - Allentown (Official Video)

    In 1982, Billy Joel released an album titled The Nylon Curtain, which became a Billboard Top 10 album and was one of the first to be recorded, mixed, and mas...
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  15. Billy Joel - All for Leyna (Official Video)

    Billy Joel - All for Leyna (Official Video)

    In 1980, Billy Joel released his album Glass Houses, which topped the Billboard Pop chart for a full six weeks and won a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Voca...
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