Billy Joel's "Tell Her About It" reaches #1 1983

Billy Joel's homage to Motown, Tell Her About It, from his totally awesome album Innocent Man, reached #1 September 24, 1983, knocking Maniac out of the top spot.  Billy said the song was inspired by then-wife (soon-to-be wife?) Christie Brinkley.  The lyrics are words of encouragement to a young man to tell his girl how he feels before it's too late.

Billy Joel releases "River of Dreams" 1993

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.