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The Nylon Curtain

When Billy Joel Spoke Up for the Working Class With 'Allentown'
When Billy Joel Spoke Up for the Working Class With 'Allentown'
Dying steel mill became emblematic of broader concerns over the American dream.
Gary Graff
Gary Graff
How the Beatles Inspired Billy Joel's 'The Nylon Curtain'
How the Beatles Inspired Billy Joel's 'The Nylon Curtain'
He explored new levels of sonic sophistication on his 1982 album.
Gary Graff
Gary Graff
40 Years Ago: Billy Joel Escapes Writer's Block With 'Pressure'
40 Years Ago: Billy Joel Escapes Writer's Block With 'Pressure'
A secretary's comment helped spark his seventh Top 20 single.
Gary Graff
Gary Graff
When Billy Joel Injured Both Hands in a Motorcycle Accident
When Billy Joel Injured Both Hands in a Motorcycle Accident
He was riding a 1978 Harley-Davidson in Huntington, Long Island, when a car ran a red light.
Bryan Wawzenek
Bryan Wawzenek
When Billy Joel Decided to Get Serious on 'The Nylon Curtain'
When Billy Joel Decided to Get Serious on 'The Nylon Curtain'
It tends to get lost in discussions about his most popular work, but this an underrated masterpiece.
Dave Lifton
Dave Lifton

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