Music Review: Billy Joel - Greatest Hits - Volume I & Volume II - Page 2

Part of: The Discographer

The original album concluded with two songs that were new in 1985. “You’re Only Human (Second Wind)” and the under the radar but beautiful “The Night Is Still Young” were fine additions and strong album closers.

Given its huge commercial appeal one can ask whether it is one of the top ten best albums of all time. The answer is no, but it can be said it is one of the more enjoyable listens. 21 million people can attest to that fact.  

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