<description>Billy Joel may have been viewed as the ‘Piano Man’ during the early ‘70s, but he was determined to change this. By comparing two of Joel’s albums, we can learn about Joel’s growth from just being the ‘Piano Man’ to the music icon he is today. Exploring the similarities and differences between these two albums also helps us understand music at various junctures throughout time.
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Billy Joel may have been viewed as the ‘Piano Man’ during the early ‘70s, but he was determined to change this. By comparing two of Joel’s albums, we can learn about Joel’s growth from just being the ‘Piano Man’ to the music icon he is today. Exploring the similarities and differences between these two albums also helps us understand music at various junctures throughout time.


Billy Joel

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