The Stranger is a 1977 album by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel. It is his most commercially successful studio album, featuring hit singles like 'Just the Way You Are', 'Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)', and 'Scenes from an Italian Restaurant', solidifying his status as a major artist.
Captain Jack is one of Billy Joel's greatest songs. It's a great [ __ ] song. It's guy living on Long Island. It's great. It's a great song. It's like you listen to it, you're like, "God damn, he nailed it. He [ __ ] nailed it." He's one of the greats, man.
""Billy Joel is praised as 'one of the greats'. 'The Stranger' is his most iconic and commercially successful album, containing many of his most beloved songs and representing his peak artistry."