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what happened to Billy Joel in 1974?
In 1974, Billy Joel recorded his second Columbia album in Los Angeles.
what was second Columbia album Billy Joel recorded in Los Angeles?
In 1974, Billy Joel recorded his second Columbia album in Los Angeles, Streetlife Serenade.
was Billy Joel's Streetlife Serenade successful?
Although Streetlife Serenade is often considered one of Billy Joel's weaker albums, it contains the notable songs Los Angelenos and Root Beer Rag“
what was Billy Joel's Turnstiles?
Billy Joel returned to New York City in 1975 and recorded Turnstiles, the first album he recorded with the group of hand-picked musicians who became the Billy Joel Band.

Question: was it successful?
Self-contained rewrite: was Billy Joel's Turnstiles successful?