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Jul 19, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

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 single from his Glass Houses album, the track showed Joel’s ability to evolve with the times while sticking to the heart of...

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