Billy Joel Vinyl Records
In the latter half of the '70s, Billy Joel emerged as one of the most popular singer/songwriters of the era, with music that consistently demonstrated an affection and facility for Beatlesque hooks as well as Tin Pan Alley and Broadway melodies. His fusion of these two distinct eras made him a superstar, as he racked up an impressive string of multi-platinum albums and hit singles. The Stranger, released in 1977, was the album that catapulted him to superstardom, spawning four Top 40 singles including "Just the Way You Are," which won the 1978 Grammys for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.