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1974 saw Billy Joel back in the studio mere months after 1973's Piano Man.  Billy wasn't ready for a new album but pushed his way through to complete Streetlife Serenade which was released October 11, 1974 on Columbia Records.

 

The album peaked at #35 on the album charts and featured the single "The Entertainer," which is the sole song that has gotten a significant amount of live performances since its release.

 

Michael & Jack discuss this often forgotten and under documented album and shed some light on some lesser known gems.

They also go song by song through the album and discuss each track and their reflections on each.

 

 

BILLY JOEL - STREETLIFE SERENADE

 

One side

Streetlife Serenader

Los Angelenos

The Great Suburban Showdown

Root Beer Rag

Roberta

Another side

The Entertainer

Last of the Big Time Spenders

Weekend Song

Souvenir

The Mexican Connection

 

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Produced by Michael Grosvenor & Jack Firneno for Groove Music Marketing

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