For this week's Record Club, Jake and Ryley are telling a tale of two piano men: Elton John and Billy Joel, once brothers in arms as symbols of songwriting excellence with enduring appeal and distinct backgrounds from both sides of the Atlantic. Both are beloved artists with rich legacies, but today we look at one record from each of them as a capsule of their greatness and their carefully crafted personas: for Elton, we look at 1972's Honky Chateau, and for Billy, we look at 1977's The Stranger.

Let us know what Elton and Billy mean to you, what you think of these records in particular, and which of the two resonates the most with what you love in music. We want to hear from you in the comments on YouTube so we can keep the conversation going!