
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.