EPISODE · Aug 23, 2021 · 32 MIN
371 Billy Joel - The Stranger
from 1001 Album Club · host Birch
Known back street guy and piano man, Billy Joel, found himself on the verge of being dropped by his label in 1977. Knowing he needed a hit, William turned first to George Martin as producer but finally settled on Phil Ramone. The resulting nine songs recorded over the course of three weeks time gave Joel his first critical and commercial success. Lets talk Billy Joel, The Stranger!
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Known back street guy and piano man, Billy Joel, found himself on the verge of being dropped by his label in 1977. Knowing he needed a hit, William turned first to George Martin as producer but finally settled on Phil Ramone. The resulting nine songs recorded over the course of three weeks time gave Joel his first critical and commercial success. Lets talk Billy Joel, The Stranger!
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