Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire”
In 1989, amidst a career brimming with piano-driven ballads and catchy pop anthems, singer-songwriter Billy Joel released a song unlike anything he’d done before. “We Didn’t Start the Fire” became…
In 1989, amidst a career brimming with piano-driven ballads and catchy pop anthems, singer-songwriter Billy Joel released a song unlike anything he’d done before. “We Didn’t Start the Fire” became…
In 1986, amidst a career largely defined by piano-driven ballads and catchy pop tunes, singer-songwriter Billy Joel took a surprising stylistic turn with the release of his album The Bridge.…
In 1993, legendary singer-songwriter Billy Joel embarked on his River of Dreams Tour, a sprawling live spectacle that traversed North America and Europe. This tour served not only to promote…
In 1973, a young Billy Joel released a song destined to become a signature tune and a cornerstone of his illustrious career. “Piano Man”, the title track from his sophomore…
In 1978, amidst the burgeoning synth-pop sounds and disco fever, Billy Joel released a song that stood out for its raw honesty and introspective lyrics. “Honesty” became a cornerstone of…
Few songs have achieved the level of ubiquity and enduring popularity as Barry Manilow’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You.” Released in 1967 as part of the musical comedy…
While the name “If I Can’t Have You” might conjure up the soaring falsettos of the Bee Gees, the disco classic’s initial claim to fame goes to a different singer…
In the heart of the disco era, amidst swirling lights and pulsating rhythms, emerged a song that perfectly captured the yearning for freedom and self-discovery. Candi Staton’s “Young Hearts Run…
While the golden age of vinyl records may be a distant memory, the music it produced continues to resonate with listeners today. Few groups capture the infectious energy and teenage…
Few songs have resonated as deeply across generations and genres as Gloria Gaynor’s 1978 disco masterpiece, “I Will Survive.” Originally released as the B-side to another song, the track, composed…