Songs in the Attic


Songs in the Attic is the first live album by Billy Joel, released in 1981.
At the time of its release, it was the first widely available appearance of music from his first album, Cold Spring Harbor, released in 1971.

History

In the liner notes, Joel writes that Songs in the Attic introduced his earlier work to fans who had come to know his work after The Stranger. In that earlier work, most of the instruments were played by session musicians while Joel himself sang and played piano, keyboards, and harmonica. But by the late 1970s, Joel had a fairly consistent touring/recording band and wanted to showcase his songs as played by his band.
The single-releases included: "Say Goodbye to Hollywood", which peaked at #17 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100; and "She's Got a Way", which reached #23 on the same chart; and "You're My Home".
Five promotional music videos were filmed: four of them recorded at Sparks Saloon in Huntington, NY, and one in a recording studio. Three were released as worldwide official singles.
"Everybody Loves You Now" directed by Steve Cohen ;
"You're My Home" directed by Steve Cohen ;
"Los Angelenos" directed by Steve Cohen ;
"Say Goodbye to Hollywood" directed by Steve Cohen ;
"She's Got a Way" live in a studio.

Track listing

All songs written by Billy Joel.

Personnel

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