Billy Joel - The Stranger FLAC download
- Performer: Billy Joel
- Title: The Stranger
- Size FLAC ver: 1464 mb
- Country: US
- Released: 1986
- Other formats: AU WMA FLAC AC3 APE RA WAV
- Genre: Rock / Pop
- Rating: 4.7 of 5

Tracklist
| A1 | Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) | 3:30 |
| A2 | The Stranger | 5:08 |
| A3 | Just The Way You Are | 4:50 |
| A4 | Scenes From An Italian Restaurant | 7:35 |
| B1 | Vienna | 3:32 |
| B2 | Only The Good Die Young | 3:54 |
| B3 | She's Always A Woman | 3:19 |
| B4 | Get It Right The First Time | 3:54 |
| B5 | Everybody Has A Dream | 4:35 |
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
- Label Code: LC 0149
- Other: Made In Holland
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC 34987, 34987 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (LP, Album, San) | Columbia, Family Productions, Columbia, Family Productions | JC 34987, 34987 | US | 1977 |
| 82311, CBS 82311, JC 34987, S CBS 82311 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (LP, Album) | CBS, CBS, CBS, CBS | 82311, CBS 82311, JC 34987, S CBS 82311 | UK | 1977 |
| JC 34987 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (LP, Album, Ter) | Columbia, Family Productions | JC 34987 | US | 1977 |
| PC 7057 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (Cass, Album, Dol) | CBS, Family Productions | PC 7057 | Australia | 1977 |
| CSCS 6016 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (CD, Album, RE) | CBS/Sony | CSCS 6016 | Japan | 1990 |
Tracklist
| A1 | The Stranger |
| A2 | Just The Way You Are |
| B1 | Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) |
| B2 | Vienna |
| B3 | She's Always A Woman |
| C1 | Only The Good Die Young |
| C2 | Scenes From An Italian Restaurant (Part I) |
| D1 | Scenes From An Italian Restaurant (Conclusion) |
| D2 | Get It Right The First Time |
| D3 | Everybody Has A Dream |
Companies, etc.
- Copyright (c) – CBS Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – CBS Inc.
Credits
- Producer [Produced By] – Phil Ramone
Notes
[Catalog number on the spine and back:]JCA 34987
[Catalog number on the cover:]
34987
℗ 1977 CBS Inc.
© 1977 CBS Inc.
Produced in association with Home Run
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC 34987, 34987 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (LP, Album, San) | Columbia, Family Productions, Columbia, Family Productions | JC 34987, 34987 | US | 1977 |
| 82311, CBS 82311, JC 34987, S CBS 82311 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (LP, Album) | CBS, CBS, CBS, CBS | 82311, CBS 82311, JC 34987, S CBS 82311 | UK | 1977 |
| JC 34987 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (LP, Album, Ter) | Columbia, Family Productions | JC 34987 | US | 1977 |
| PC 7057 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (Cass, Album, Dol) | CBS, Family Productions | PC 7057 | Australia | 1977 |
| CSCS 6016 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (CD, Album, RE) | CBS/Sony | CSCS 6016 | Japan | 1990 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) |
| A2 | The StrangerPercussion – Ralph MacDonald |
| A3 | Just The Way You AreAcoustic Guitar – Hugh McCracken, Steve BurghPercussion – Ralph MacDonaldSaxophone [Alto] – Phil Woods |
| A4 | Scenes From An Italian RestaurantAccordion – Dominic CorteseAcoustic Guitar – Hugh McCrackenGuitar [Electric] – Steve Burgh |
| B1 | ViennaAccordion – Dominic Cortese |
| B2 | Only The Good Die Young |
| B3 | She's Always A WomanAcoustic Guitar – Hugh McCracken, Steve Burgh |
| B4 | Get It Right The First TimeAcoustic Guitar – Hugh McCrackenPercussion – Ralph MacDonald |
| B5 | Everybody Has A DreamAcoustic Guitar – Hugh McCrackenBacking Vocals – Gwen Guthrie, Lani Groves, Patti Austin, Phoebe SnowOrgan – Richard TeePercussion – Ralph MacDonald |
Credits
- Acoustic Guitar [Rhythm] – Steve Khan
- Bass – Doug Stegmeyer
- Clarinet – Richie Cannata
- Drums – Liberty Devitto
- Engineer – Jim Boyer, Phil Ramone
- Flute – Richie Cannata
- Guitar [12-string] – Steve Khan
- Guitar [Electric] – Hiram Bullock, Steve Khan
- Guitar [High String] – Steve Khan
- Keyboards [Electric] – Billy Joel
- Orchestrated By – Patrick Williams
- Organ – Richie Cannata
- Piano [Acoustic] – Billy Joel
- Producer – Phil Ramone
- Saxophone [Soprano] – Richie Cannata
- Saxophone [Tenor] – Richie Cannata
- Synthesizer – Billy Joel
- Vocals – Billy Joel
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC 34987, 34987 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (LP, Album, San) | Columbia, Family Productions, Columbia, Family Productions | JC 34987, 34987 | US | 1977 |
| 82311, CBS 82311, JC 34987, S CBS 82311 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (LP, Album) | CBS, CBS, CBS, CBS | 82311, CBS 82311, JC 34987, S CBS 82311 | UK | 1977 |
| JC 34987 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (LP, Album, Ter) | Columbia, Family Productions | JC 34987 | US | 1977 |
| PC 7057 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (Cass, Album, Dol) | CBS, Family Productions | PC 7057 | Australia | 1977 |
| CSCS 6016 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (CD, Album, RE) | CBS/Sony | CSCS 6016 | Japan | 1990 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) | 3:30 |
| A2 | The StrangerPercussion – Ralph MacDonald |
5:08 |
| A3 | Just The Way You AreAcoustic Guitar – Hugh McCracken, Steve BurghAlto Saxophone – Phil WoodsPercussion – Ralph MacDonald |
4:50 |
| A4 | Scenes From An Italian RestaurantAccordion – Dominic CorteseAcoustic Guitar – Hugh McCrackenElectric Guitar – Steve Burgh |
7:35 |
| B1 | ViennaAccordion – Dominic Cortese |
3:32 |
| B2 | Only The Good Die Young | 3:54 |
| B3 | She's Always A WomanAcoustic Guitar – Hugh McCracken, Steve Burgh |
3:19 |
| B4 | Get It Right The First TimeAcoustic Guitar – Hugh McCrackenPercussion – Ralph MacDonald |
3:54 |
| B5 | Everybody Has A DreamAcoustic Guitar – Hugh McCrackenBacking Vocals – Gwen Guthrie, Lani Groves, Patti Austin, Phoebe SnowOrgan – Richard TeePercussion – Ralph MacDonald |
4:35 |
| B6 | Untitled | 1:57 |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – A&R Studios
- Mixed At – A&R Studios
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
- Mastered At – Customatrix
- Mastered At – Columbia Recording Studios
- Manufactured By – Columbia Records
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – CBS Inc.
- Copyright (c) – CBS Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Joelsongs
- Copyright (c) – Higher Music
- Published By – Joelsongs
- Published By – April Music Inc.
Credits
- Bass – Doug Stegmeyer
- Drums – Liberty DeVitto
- Electric Guitar – Hiram Bullock
- Electric Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar [Electric], Acoustic Guitar [Rhythm], Guitar [High String Guitar] – Mr. Steve Khan*
- Engineer – Jim Boyer, Phil Ramone
- Music By, Lyrics By – Billy Joel
- Orchestrated By [Orchestration] – Patrick Williams
- Photography By – Jim Houghton
- Piano [Acoustic], Vocals, Keyboards [Electric], Synthesizer – Billy Joel
- Producer – Phil Ramone
- Producer [Produced In Association With] – Home Run
- Producer [Production Associate to Mr. Ramone] – Kathy Kurs
- Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Organ – Richie Cannata
Notes
Release variation: Mastered at Columbia Recording Studios in NY according to B side runout and has barcode in upper right hand corner of back cover.Recorded & mixed at A&R Recording, Inc. New York, N.Y.
Ralph MacDonald appears courtesy of Marlin Records.
Patti Austin appears courtesy of CTI Records.
Richard Tee appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc.
Phil Woods appears courtesy of Gryphon Productions, Inc.
B6 is unlisted on cover and jacket - it is titled "The Stranger (Reprise)" on reissues, but is present on this pressing.
© 1977 CBS Inc. / ℗ 1977 CBS Inc.
All songs © 1977 Joelsongs (BMI) except "Everybody Has A Dream" © 1971 by Higher Music and Ripparthur Music. All rights administered by April Music Inc. (ASCAP).
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Printed): 0 7464-34987-1
- Barcode (Scanned): 07464349871
- Matrix / Runout (Side A matrix, label): AL 34987
- Matrix / Runout (Side B matrix, label): BL 34987
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched [Variant 1]): AL 34987 3BJ
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped [Variant 1]): STERLING o
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, stamped [Variant 1]): o BL 34987-4CF COLUMBIA NY
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched [Variant 2]): AL-34987-3BH
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped [Variant 2]): STERLING
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, stamped [Variant 2]): BL-34987-4CE COLUMBIA NY
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched [Variant 2]): A 3
- Rights Society (A1 to B4, B6): BMI
- Rights Society (B5): ASCAP
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC 34987, 34987 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (LP, Album, San) | Columbia, Family Productions, Columbia, Family Productions | JC 34987, 34987 | US | 1977 |
| 82311, CBS 82311, JC 34987, S CBS 82311 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (LP, Album) | CBS, CBS, CBS, CBS | 82311, CBS 82311, JC 34987, S CBS 82311 | UK | 1977 |
| JC 34987 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (LP, Album, Ter) | Columbia, Family Productions | JC 34987 | US | 1977 |
| PC 7057 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (Cass, Album, Dol) | CBS, Family Productions | PC 7057 | Australia | 1977 |
| CSCS 6016 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (CD, Album, RE) | CBS/Sony | CSCS 6016 | Japan | 1990 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) | 3:30 |
| 2 | The StrangerPercussion – Ralph MacDonald |
5:11 |
| 3 | Just The Way You AreAcoustic Guitar – Hugh McCracken, Steve BurghAlto Saxophone – Phil WoodsPercussion – Ralph MacDonald |
4:51 |
| 4 | Scenes From An Italian RestaurantAccordion – Dominic CorteseAcoustic Guitar – Hugh McCrackenElectric Guitar – Steve Burgh |
7:37 |
| 5 | ViennaAccordion – Dominic Cortese |
3:34 |
| 6 | Only The Good Die Young | 3:56 |
| 7 | She's Always A WomanAcoustic Guitar – Hugh McCracken, Steve Burgh |
3:21 |
| 8 | Get It Right The First TimeAcoustic Guitar – Hugh McCrackenPercussion – Ralph MacDonald |
3:57 |
| 9 | Everybody Has A DreamAcoustic Guitar – Hugh McCrackenBacking Vocals – Gwen Guthrie, Lani Groves, Patti Austin, Phoebe SnowOrgan – Richard TeePercussion – Ralph MacDonald |
6:37 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
- Recorded At – A & R Recording, Inc.
- Mixed At – A & R Recording, Inc.
- Remastered At – Sterling Sound
Credits
- Bass – Doug Stegmeyer
- Co-producer [Production Associate To Mr. Ramone] – Kathy Kurs
- Drums – Liberty Devitto
- Electric Guitar – Hiram Bullock
- Electric Guitar [Six- And Twelve-string], Rhythm Guitar [Acoustic], Guitar [High String] – Steve Khan
- Engineer – Jim Boyer, Phil Ramone
- Orchestrated By [Orchestration] – Patrick Williams
- Photography By – Jim Houghton
- Piano [Acoustic], Vocals, Keyboards [Electric], Synthesizer, Music By, Lyrics By – Billy Joel
- Producer – Home Run , Phil Ramone
- Remastered By – Ted Jensen
- Research [Tape Reseach] – Jon Naatjes
- Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Organ – Richie Cannata
Notes
Produced by Phil Ramone in association with Home Run.Digitally Remastered at Sterling Sound, NYC.
© 1977, 1998 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
℗ 1977 Siny Music Entertainment Inc.
Made in Austria.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Scanned): 5099749118423
- Barcode (Text): 5 099749 118423
- Matrix / Runout: Sony Music S0249118410-0101 22 A1
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L552
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 947B
- Rights Society: BIEM / SDRM-SACEM-SACD-SGDL
- Label Code: LC 0162
- Distribution Code: CB 701
- Price Code: CDM
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC 34987, 34987 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (LP, Album, San) | Columbia, Family Productions, Columbia, Family Productions | JC 34987, 34987 | US | 1977 |
| 82311, CBS 82311, JC 34987, S CBS 82311 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (LP, Album) | CBS, CBS, CBS, CBS | 82311, CBS 82311, JC 34987, S CBS 82311 | UK | 1977 |
| JC 34987 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (LP, Album, Ter) | Columbia, Family Productions | JC 34987 | US | 1977 |
| PC 7057 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (Cass, Album, Dol) | CBS, Family Productions | PC 7057 | Australia | 1977 |
| CSCS 6016 | Billy Joel | The Stranger (CD, Album, RE) | CBS/Sony | CSCS 6016 | Japan | 1990 |
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