Billy Joel is considered a native Long Islander although he was actually born in the Bronx. He moved to Levittown as a child and attended high school in Hicksville. After performing in some bands, Joel began his solo career -- and for that his fans are grateful. Every album listed here is so packed with hits that each could be considered a greatest hits collection.
1. Cold Spring Harbor
This is Billy Joel's first album. It was released in 1971. Songs on this album include She's Got A Way, You Can Make Me Free, Everybody Loves You Now, You Look So Good To Me, Tomorrow Is Today, Nocturne, and Got To Begin Again.
2. Piano Man
Released in 1973, this album's title track is probably the song Joel is most famous for. It also features the following songs: Travelin' Prayer, Ain't No Crime, You're My Home, The Ballad Of Billy The Kid, Worse Comes To Worst, Stop In Nevada, If I Only Had The Words (To Tell You), Somewhere Along The Line, and Captain Jack.3. Turnstiles
With songs like Say Goodbye To Hollywood, Summer, Highland Falls, New York State Of Mind, Angry Young Man, Miami 2017 (Seen The Lights Go Out On Broadway), and I've Loved These Days, this is one of my favorites. It was released in 1976.4. The Stranger
This is my husband's favorite one. It was released in 1977 and features: Movin' Out (Anthony's Song), The Stranger, Just The Way You Are, Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, Vienna, Only The Good Die Young, She's Always A Woman, Get It Right the First Time, and Everybody Has A Dream.5. 52nd Street
You know how some albums bring back memories of particular times in your life. This one reminds me of high school. Released in 1980, this album contains the following songs: Big Shot, Honesty, My Life, Zanzibar, Stiletto, Rosalinda's Eyes, Half A Mile Away, Until The Night, and 52nd Street.6. Glass Houses
I remember hanging out with my girlfriends listening to this album, which was released in 1980. It features the following tracks: You May Be Right, Sometimes A Fantasy, Don't Ask Me Why, It's Still Rock And Roll To Me, All For Leyna, I Don't Want To Be Alone, Sleeping With The Television On, C'Etait Toi (You Were The One), Close To The Borderline, and Through The Long Night.7. Songs in the Attic
This album is chock-a-block full of hits like Miami 2107 (Seen The Lights Go Out On Broadway), Summer, Highland Falls, Streetlife Serenader, Los Angelenos, She's Got A Way, Everybody Loves You Now, Say Goodbye To Hollywood, Captain Jack, You're My Home, The Ballad of Billy The Kid, and I've Loved These Days. It was released in 1981.8. The Nylon Curtain
Although this album was released almost 20 years ago (1982), none of the songs on it is dated. They could have been released today. Tracks include: Allentown, Laura, Pressure, Goodnight Saigon, She's Right On Time, A Room Of Our Own, Surprises, Scandinavian Skies, and Where's The Orchestra?9. An Innocent Man
This one was released in 1983, during the "Christie" years. Remember the video for Uptown Girl starring Ms. Brinkley? In addition to that song, this album also includes: Easy Money, An Innocent Man, This Night, Tell Her About It, The Longest Time, Careless Talk, Christie Lee, Leave A Tender Moment Alone, and Keeping The Faith.10. Storm Front
I wonder how many children learned about history from We Didn't Start The Fire? This album was released in 1989 and also includes these tracks: That's Not Her Style, The Downeaster "Alexa", I Go To Extremes, Shameless, Storm Front, Leningrad, State Of Grace, And So It Goes, and When In Rome.