One of my beta readers delights in pointing out when I quote Billy Joel lyrics too. Along with Springsteen and Joel, Jimmy Buffet and Elton John are my favorite artists. I like storytellers and that's what they write and sing.
Like you, I grew up with parental music that sticks with me, and I wanted to show CJ doing the same before branching out on his own. Cesar loves Springsteen, Brett Motown and the Beach Boys, and CJ grew up listening to Jimmy due to his frequent forays into the Florida Keys. I'd tell you what I have in store with music, but I don't want to spoil the story for you. Let's just say music moves me and inspires me.