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Billy Joel

pop rock · 1962–1993

Billy Joel
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Billy Joel is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist known for his contributions to pop rock, rock and roll, and soft rock. Often referred to as the "Piano Man," he has a knack for crafting melodies that stick in your head and lyrics that resonate with everyday life. His catalog includes classics like “Just the Way You Are,” “My Life,” and “Uptown Girl.” Joel's ability to blend various musical styles is evident in songs like “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” and “Tell Her About It.” With a career spanning several decades, his music remains a staple on playlists everywhere, inviting us to sing along and reflect on life’s ups and downs.

The facts

  • United States
  • pop rock, rock and roll, soft rock
  • On Columbia Records, Philips Records, Sony Music

Billy Joel in the crate

Just the Way You Are
Billy Joel1962
An Innocent Man
Billy Joel1965
In a Sentimental Mood
Billy Joel1965
It's Still Rock and Roll to Me
Billy Joel1980
You May Be Right
Billy Joel1980
Tell Her About It
Billy Joel1983
The Longest Time
Billy Joel1983
I Go to Extremes
Billy Joel1989
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