The Stranger was the album that, after a decade of setbacks, finally made Billy Joel a success.  It was no surprise it's follow-up, 1978's 52nd Street, debuted at number one.  The sound was a bit jazzier - it was named after the street that hosted a number of famous jazz clubs - and it still produced a number of hits.  It would, however, find itself in thrift store bins within a few years of its release, and ultimately sell a bit less than its predecessor.