The song Only The Good Die Young by Billy Joel was released in 1977 as a single from his album ‘The Stranger’. It has been regarded as controversial due to its lyrics about religious taboos and adolescent rebellion. The song became a hit and has since become one of Billy Joel’s most popular and enduring tracks.

Did You Know

• Billy Joel’s song Only The Good Die Young was released in 1977 as part of his album “The Stranger”.
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• The song was controversial at the time due to its lyrics which tackle topics like religion and premarital sex.
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• Only The Good Die Young is regularly performed in Joel’s live concerts and has become one of his most popular and recognizable songs.