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Billy Joel: An Innocent Man

8 August 1983 · 44 YEARS

An Innocent Man

Billy Joel

This record functions as a tribute to doo-wop and R&B styles from the composer's youth. The arrangements borrow heavily from groups like The Drifters and The Four Seasons to recreate a specific rhythmic spirit.

Production focuses on authentic, retro instrumentation rather than the electronic trends prevalent at the time. It results in a polished project that highlights melodic songwriting through a lens of mid-century pop influence.

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