Peak: #24 US – Controversial (Catholic critics balked), but irresistibly catchy. Became a huge rock radio hit.
– Later a bigger country hit for Garth Brooks. billy joel hits in order
Peak: #3 US – Bouncy, defiant independence anthem. The “I don’t care what you think” track that closed the ’70s strong. Peak: #24 US – Controversial (Catholic critics balked),
– Minor hit but cult classic.
Peak: #34 US – A cynical sequel to “Piano Man” about the music industry’s fickleness. Up-tempo, vaudevillian, and biting. billy joel hits in order