We Didn't Start the Fire - Billy Joel

"We Didn't Start the Fire" is a song released in 1989 that reached number one on the music charts. It recounts major historical and cultural events of the years 1949 to 1989. The odd style of the music and lyrics come from the fact that Joel wrote the lyrics before the music, a departure from his usual style. The song came about partly from Joel's interest in history. Read more