Crucial Track for February 5, 2026

"Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" by Billy Joel

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Share a song that tells a great story.

It's an obvious one, but Scenes From an Italian Restaurant is a great example. Not only is there an obvious story, but the song is really 3 songs in one. Masterfully performed by Billy Joel, it may be a longer song but it's a fantastic story about how life's aspirations don't always work out.