This 1983 single, "An Innocent Man," saw Billy Joel trading his signature rock sound for a doo-wop-inspired pastiche, a notable stylistic detour late in his string of hit singles.
- The single was produced by Joel himself, alongside engineer Jim Boyer.
- "An Innocent Man" reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1984.
- The song is one of several tracks on the album of the same name that pays homage to 1950s musical styles.
Billy Joel is a versatile singer-songwriter from the Bronx, New York, known for his piano-driven rock and pop anthems. At the time of "An Innocent Man," he was a commercially dominant artist attempting a stylistic departure.
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