“IT’S STILL ROCK & ROLL TO ME” by BILLY JOEL

Today’s track is a classic rock song that was recorded by American singer, songwriter and pianist, Billy Joel. The lyrics within express Joel’s thoughts on the music industry’s changing trends and the pressure for artists to conform to certain images and styles.

The underlying message seems to be a jab against the new wave movement that was resonating in America (during the early eighties). Eventually, this song would go on to reach platinum status and top the pop charts in Canada.

On this very day, July 21st 1980, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. From the album, “Glass Houses”, here’s BILLY JOEL, with “IT’S STILL ROCK & ROLL TO ME”…