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Released Today September 23, 1982 - Billy Joel’s The Nylon Curtain

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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 Dream, showcasing a more introspective side of Joel’s music.

Who remembers listening to The Nylon Curtain when it came out?
 
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