Billy Joel Hits In Order -

Controversy sells, and this upbeat, doo-wop-inspired track about a young man trying to woo a Catholic girl was initially banned on some radio stations. The controversy only propelled it up the charts, solidifying The Stranger as a classic album.

Peak: #14 US – Funky, sarcastic, and sneering. Captured late-’70s excess. billy joel hits in order

– Joel kicked off the decade with a rock-and-roll swagger, breaking glass and leaning into a raw sound. and this upbeat

A touching ballad about a Russian clown Joel met during his tour of the Soviet Union, it showed his heart remained in storytelling and cultural connection. billy joel hits in order