Billy Joel credits this music legend for his hit song ‘Just the Way You Are’

The multi-platinum artist Linda Ronstadt is celebrating her 80th birthday. The “Blue Bayou” singer was born on July 15, 1946.
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“I Thought It Was Too Mushy”: Billy Joel Almost Axed This Hit From His Album—Until Linda Ronstadt Stepped In

Billy Joel wasn't always a fan of "Just the Way You Are," but Linda Ronstadt made sure that it made his 1977 album, 'The ...

Billy Joel reveals why he almost left ‘Just the Way You Are’ off 'The Stranger'

Billy Joel recently sat down for an interview with YouTube personality Rick Beato, where they discussed songwriting, touching ...
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Billy Joel admits he didn’t want ‘Just the Way You Are’ on 'The Stranger'

Billy Joel opened up about why he almost left his beloved hit "Just the Way You Are" off his album "The Stranger." ...
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5 Facts About Billy Joel’s ‘The Stranger’ That You Might Not Know

Coming off the album Turnstiles, which was accomplished but lacked any hit singles, Billy Joel had reached a crucial point. His next record would likely determine the trajectory of his career from ...
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“I didn’t even want to put it on the album because I thought it was too mushy. Linda Ronstadt goes, ‘Are you out of your mind? That’s a hit record!’”: Billy Joel on ...

Billy Joel had his breakthrough hit in 1977 with a ballad that was hailed as a classic by one of his heroes, Paul McCartney. But as Joel reveals, he never believed in this song until another famous ...