Cold Spring Harbor
Billy Joel · 1971
30 min · 10 tracks · pop rock · rock & roll · contemporary classical music
A tender blend of soft rock melodies and reflective lyrics, showcasing youthful vulnerability and romantic longing.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- short, reflective listening sessions tender emotional explorations intimate late-night vibes
- Context
- Released in 1971, 'Cold Spring Harbor' was Billy Joel's debut album. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from a struggling songwriter in New York to a recording artist aiming for mainstream recognition after years in the local music scene.
- If you like
- pop rock, rock & roll, contemporary classical music
Cold Spring Harbor is an album by Billy Joel, released in 1971. A tender blend of soft rock melodies and reflective lyrics, showcasing youthful vulnerability and romantic longing. The album marked the beginning of Joel's significant impact on popular music, although it initially received mixed reviews and modest commercial success. Its release set the stage for his later achievements, as he would soon become one of the most successful artists of the 1970s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cold Spring Harbor sound like?
A tender blend of soft rock melodies and reflective lyrics, showcasing youthful vulnerability and romantic longing. Rooted in pop rock and rock & roll.
What makes Cold Spring Harbor by Billy Joel notable?
The album marked the beginning of Joel's significant impact on popular music, although it initially received mixed reviews and modest commercial success. Its release set the stage for his later achievements, as he would soon become one of the most successful artists of the 1970s. Released in 1971, 'Cold Spring Harbor' was Billy Joel's debut album. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from a struggling songwriter in New York to a recording artist aiming for mainstream recognition after years in the local music scene.
Who is Cold Spring Harbor for?
Cold Spring Harbor works well if you're into short, reflective listening sessions, tender emotional explorations and intimate late-night vibes.
How many songs are on Cold Spring Harbor?
Cold Spring Harbor has 10 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 She's Got a Way Standout 2:52
- 2 You Can Make Me Free 2:58
- 3 Everybody Loves You Now Standout 2:49
- 4 Why Judy Why 2:56
- 5 Falling of the Rain 2:39
- 6 Turn Around 3:07
- 7 You Look So Good to Me 2:27
- 8 Tomorrow Is Today 4:42
- 9 Nocturne Standout 2:49
- 10 Got to Begin Again 2:49
Release Date
November 1, 1971
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
30 min 12 sec
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