Many classic albums have a couple of minor hits, but Billy Joel’s The Stranger is odd because it is full of hit after hit after hit. How did this happen in just about three weeks? The truth is none of the songs' paths overlapped and truths are stranger than fiction. Some of it is Billy's storytelling prowess. Some of it was the insights of his band and producer. If you would believe it, there were also some celebrity studio visitors who voice opinions. And, there was even an unlikely assist from the Catholic Church. Wild!Presented by Consequence Podcast Network and Sony Legacy, Episode 3 of The Opus: The Stranger dive deep into six of the stranger's biggest songs, four top 40 hits, and two fan favorites. In addition to archival interviews from the Billy Joel and Phil Ramone icons, host Adam Unze speaks with Ben Folds, Baysides' Anthony Raneri, The Arkells' Anthony Carone, and Regina Spektor.Joel's drummer Liberty DeVito, Arkells' Max Kerman, Andrew McMahon and the Wilderness, and Rozzie.You can keep up with the rest of Season 19 by liking, reviewing, and subscribing to The Opus wherever you get your podcasts. You can also stream or download The Stranger here, and check out the recently released Live at Yankee Stadium, capturing Joel’s 1990 two-night stand at famed stadium.And, fans of The Opus can show their love with an official Opus hoodie or T-Shirt, available now at the Consequence Shop. Snag tickets to Joel's upcoming concerts, including a 2023 co-headlining tour with Stevie Nicks, here.