Billy Joel released River of Dreams, his twelfth and final studio album, August 10, 1993. Christie Brinkley, his then-wife, painted the cover pic and Rolling Stone awarded it Best Album Cover of the Year.
The album was nominated for a Grammy, Album of the Year. The single was nominated for Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance - Male. The last category he lost to Sting, for If I Ever Lose My Faith in You.
It has been certified 5 x platinum in the U.S.
