862. Allentown by Billy Joel (1982)

In "Allentown," Billy Joel tackles the decline of Industrial America. The old rust belt helped build America, the middle class, and won World War II. In return for their efforts, these areas have been left behind. The process began in the seventies and hit America hard by the early eighties. After a short rebound in some areas, it began anew. This song is as pertinent today as it was in 1982...perhaps even more so...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHnJp0oyOxs