A song by Billy Joel from his 1971 debut album "Cold Spring Harbor," though it gained significant popularity from a live performance in 1972. It's a gritty, narrative-driven song about suburban youth and drug use, showcasing Joel's early songwriting style.
Like if you go back and listen to Captain Jack Y, it like from Captain Jack to Uptown Girl.
""The speaker mentions Billy Joel and then specifically brings up "Captain Jack" as a song that represents his earlier, grittier music before his "Uptown Girl" era."