Matt Springer

John Hughes' film transcends “crazy uncle watches nieces and nephews, learns the meaning of family” plot.

Sardonic, sincere, outlandish and tuneful—that was Elton John in the '70s, and that was “Crocodile Rock.”

Classic 1973 song was inspired by the era and ended up as inspiration for future artists.

Even his weakest albums remind us of what a way he has with a melody.

It was part of an amazing run of 11 albums in seven years, all of which reached the Billboard Top 10.

'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' was the second studio album he released in 1973 and his seventh in five years.

Ultimate Classic Rock ranks Billy Joel albums, from worst to best.

This isn't a bad record by any means, but it remains a product of the time.

Originally set to arrive in the summer of 1968, concerns over the image pushed the release date back to December.