Billy Joel has always written about time, ambition, identity, and consequence. When you’re young, his lyrics … 10 Billy Joel Lyrics That Hit Harder After 50Read more
Lyric Deep Dive
Lyric Deep Dives that reveal the meaning, inspiration, and real stories behind iconic songs from the 1970s and beyond.
The Nylon Curtain (1982): Billy Joel’s Most Ambitious Risk
Released in 1982, The Nylon Curtain marked a pivotal moment in Billy Joel’s career. Coming off … The Nylon Curtain (1982): Billy Joel’s Most Ambitious RiskRead more
Cold Spring Harbor (1971): The Album That Almost Ended Billy Joel — and What Young Artists Can Learn
Cold Spring Harbor (1971) was Billy Joel’s debut studio album and the first major step in … Cold Spring Harbor (1971): The Album That Almost Ended Billy Joel — and What Young Artists Can LearnRead more
Leningrad by Billy Joel: Meaning, Background, and Why It Still Matters
Leningrad by Billy Joel is one of the most historically grounded songs in his catalog, written … Leningrad by Billy Joel: Meaning, Background, and Why It Still MattersRead more