“52nd Street” is the sixth studio album by Billy Joel, released on October 13, 1978. Following the massive success of The Stranger (1977), this album solidified Joel’s status as one of the premier singer-songwriters of the late ’70s.
The album blends rock, jazz, and pop influences, incorporating a more sophisticated, urban sound compared to its predecessor. It won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1980, marking a peak in Joel’s career. The title refers to the famous 52nd Street in Manhattan, once a hub for jazz musicians, which reflects the album’s jazzier elements.
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