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Sep 14, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

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 United States, the album captured Joel’s dynamic stage presence and his band’s tight musicianship...

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