Billy Joel has released a few live albums over the years; two of them have even hit the racks since his so-called "retirement" in the '90s. 'Songs in the Attic' earns its place on this list thanks to its distinct approach, avoiding Joel's biggest hits and instead highlighting some of...
Joel says that the idea for the song came to him just after he'd turned 40. He was in the studio talking to a young adult who was talking about how tough the late '80s were for people his age. Telling Joel, "You were a kid in the fifties and everybody knows that nothing happened...
and a huge deal was made of the announcement. MinnesotaVikings ring-of-honor legend and hall of farmer John Randle and Vikings cheerleaders were on site to make the announcement via custom Vikings jerseys that said "Joel" and "Nicks" on them. ...
Billy Joelset a record for most performances by a single artist at Madison Square Garden with his 65th show Wednesday night, bestingElton John. The Piano Man was full of energy as he performed for a feverish crowd of all ages in New York City for more than two hours. He sang hits ...
65.“You’re Only Human (Second Wind),”Greatest Hits(1985) Another buck-up-kid Instructional, and another one that’s got some charm. Not a song you want to turn off. 64.“Famous Last Words,”River of Dreams(1993) “These are the last words I have to say”: Joel’s last song ...
The Police, “Every Breath You Take” Eurythmics, “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)” Michael Sembello, “Maniac” Billy Joel, “Tell Her About It” Bonnie Tyler, “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” Kenny Rogers with Dolly Parton, “Islands In The Stream” ...
and composer is the sixth best-selling recording artist of all time and the third best-selling solo artist. Joel’s songs have acted as personal and cultural touchstones for millions of people across five decades.Joel’s biggest hits include “Uptown Girl,”“Just The Way You Are,”“The Lo...
Standards written by Joel include “Just the Way You Are,” “Only the Good Die Young,”“Movin’ Out,”“Piano Man,”“New York State of Mind,”“You May Be Right,”“Pressure,”“Don’t Ask Me Why,”“She’s Always a Woman,”“My Life,”“It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me...
Joel and his band prepared a similar array of Joel’s huge collection of hits for Sydney and New Orleans, and mixed in some handpicked tunes specific to the venue at hand. Joel told the crowd, “we know how you felt” since last year’s Hurricane Sandy, referring to Hurricane Katrina,...
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