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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Billy Joel’s hit song was nearly axed before Grammy winner stepped in

Billy Joel reveals hit song was nearly axed from album before Grammy winner stepped in - ‘Piano Man’ singer revealed he ...
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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 ...
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4 Rock Songs That Define the Classic Sound of the Early 1950s

Rock music was essentially invented in the early 1950s. These are four rock songs that define the classic sound of the early ...
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1977 soft rock hit 'Just the Way You Are' saved by Linda Ronstadt

The music legend didn’t want to include the classic song on his iconic album. Linda Ronstadt changed everything.
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12 Best Songs of the Week: Bruce Springsteen, Miss Grit, Billy Bragg, Eaves Wilder, and More

Welcome to the fourth Songs of the Week of 2026. This week Andy Von Pip, Caleb Campbell, and Scotty Dransfield helped me decide the list. We considered over 30 songs and narrowed it down to a Top 12.
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11 Best Songs of the Week: Stereolab, Pulp, Snail Mail, My New Band Believe, and More

Welcome to the seventh Songs of the Week of 2026. This week Andy Von Pip, Matt the Raven, Scotty Dransfield, and Stephen Humphires helped me decide the list. We considered over 50 songs and narrowed ...