An early recording that highlights the talent and fresh sensibility of this young composer.
Billy Joel's debut album, produced by Artie Ripp, showcases his songwriting ability and the richness of his piano playing. It includes early hits such as "She's Got a Way."
This album encapsulates the lyricism and melodic sense of early Billy Joel. The simple, piano-driven structure shows the beginnings of his later style. The sincerity and emotion throughout the album demonstrate his solid foundation as a songwriter, and "She's Got a Way" was later re-recorded and became a hit. It's a rough-hewn yet warm debut album.
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10 TRACKS:
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1)
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She's Got A Way
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2)
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You Can Make Me Free
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3)
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Everybody Loves You Now
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4)
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Why Judy Why
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5)
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Falling Of The Rain
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6)
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Turn Around
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You Look So Good To Me
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Tomorrow Is Today
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Nocturne
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10)
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Got To Begin Again
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Written-By - Billy Joel
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Producer - Artie Ripp
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Liner Notes - 金澤寿和
