When Billy Joel Spoke Up for the Working Class With ‘Allentown’
Dying steel mill became emblematic of broader concerns over the American dream.
The Nylon Curtain
How the Beatles Inspired Billy Joel’s ‘The Nylon Curtain’
He explored new levels of sonic sophistication on his 1982 album.
40 Years Ago: Billy Joel Escapes Writer’s Block With ‘Pressure’
A secretary's comment helped spark his seventh Top 20 single.