Conversation so far:
Was Streetlife Seranade an album?
Joel recorded his second Columbia album in Los Angeles, Streetlife Serenade.
What year DId he record Streetlife?
1974.
How did that album do?
Streetlife Serenade is often considered one of Joel's weaker albums (Joel dislikes it himself), it contains the notable songs .
What songs are on Streetlife?
Los Angelenos" and "Root Beer Rag.

Question: Did the public or critics like the album?
Self-contained rewrite: Did the public or critics like Streetlife?