Songs in the Attic

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Songs in the Attic is the first live album by Billy Joel, released in 1981. (see 1981 in music).

At the time of its release, it was unique as being the first widely available appearance of music from his first album, Cold Spring Harbor from 1971. Two songs from the album, "Everybody Loves You Now" and "She's Got a Way," were released as singles, both making the top 25.

Track listing

All songs written by Billy Joel.

1. "Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)" – 5:05
   • June 1980, Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
2. "Summer, Highland Falls" – 3:03
   • July 1980, Bayou, Washington, D.C.
3. "Streetlife Serenader" – 5:17
   • July 1980, St. Paul Civic Center, St. Paul, MN
4. "Los Angelenos" – 3:48
   • July 1980, Toad's Place, New Haven, CT
5. "She's Got a Way" – 2:44
   • June 1980, Paradise Club, Boston, MA
6. "Everybody Loves You Now" – 3:10
   • July 1980, Bayou, Washington, D.C.
7. "Say Goodbye to Hollywood" – 4:25
   • June 1980, Milwaukee Arena, Milwaukee, WI
8. "Captain Jack" – 7:16
   • July 1980, Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA
9. "You're My Home" – 3:07
   • July 1980, Bayou, Washington, D. C.
10. "The Ballad of Billy the Kid" – 5:28
    • June 1980, Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
11. "I've Loved These Days" – 4:35
    • July 1980, Horizon, Chicago

Personnel

• Billy Joel – vocals, piano, synthesizer, harmonica
• David Brown – electric guitar (lead), acoustic guitar (lead)
• Richie Cannata – saxophones, flute, organ
• Liberty DeVitto – drums, percussion
• Russell Javors – electric guitar (rhythm), acoustic guitar (rhythm)
• Doug Stegmeyer – bass guitar