I liked that he could write songs that were incredibly specific in terms of location and time but that were still universal. That's a talent.
Agree.
I was introduced to Billy Joel's music indirectly when I heard a rap song that borrowed the cadence of "Still Rock n Roll To Me". Interestingly enough...when I heard "We Didn't Start the Fire" ....with his flow..(and the not too subtle diss line-"Rock n Roll in Cola Wars/I can't take it anymore/") ....I see that the influence works both ways.
My favorite songs of his are "Leave a Tender Moment Alone" and "For the Longest Time"
