17 Rare Billy Joel Recordings To Be Released was a top 11 story of 2011 for September. Here is the recap: (Ultimate Classic Rock) Billy Joel commemorates 40 years as a solo artist on Nov. 8 with two historic releases. Sony / Legacy will issue a limited edition boxed set entitled 'Billy Joel – The Complete Albums Collection,' as well as a deluxe double-disc version of his 1973 'Piano Man' album.'Billy Joel – The Complete Albums Collection' is packaged in an elegantly designed box and houses Joel's complete catalog from 1971's 'Cold Spring Harbor through 2001's 'Fantasy & Delusions.'
All the albums have been recently remastered in 24-bit audio and the cardboard jackets replicate the original album covers and sleeves. Also included are two 60-page booklets, printed lyrics to every song and a new Q&A with Joel. The cherry here, is the bonus disc of 17 rare and non-album recordings - more on this story
This Thanksgiving weekend we are looking back at the top 11 Day in Rock stories for each month of 2011. See the other Top 11 of 11 stories here
