Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II cover

Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II

Billy Joel · 1985

87 min · 21 tracks · pop rock · rock & roll · contemporary classical music

A rich tapestry of storytelling, blending pop rock with classical influences and timeless melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • story-driven lyrical exploration
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • nostalgic reflections and memories
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II' was released in August 1985, Billy Joel had established himself as a dominant force in popular music. This compilation followed his breakthrough album 'The Stranger' (1977) and the commercial success of 'An Innocent Man' (1983), encapsulating his most beloved tracks from the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Stylistic neighbors
Elton John· Carole King· James Taylor

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Piano Man 5:36
  • 2 Say Goodbye to Hollywood 3:53
  • 3 New York State of Mind 5:58
  • 4 The Stranger 4:55
  • 5 Just the Way You Are 3:34
  • 6 Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song) 3:27
  • 7 Only the Good Die Young 3:53
  • 8 She’s Always a Woman 3:18
  • 9 My Life 3:50
  • 10 Big Shot 3:43
  • 11 You May Be Right 4:09
  • 12 It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me 2:54
  • 13 Don’t Ask Me Why 2:57
  • 14 Pressure 3:13
  • 15 Allentown 3:49
  • 16 Goodnight Saigon 7:02
  • 17 Tell Her About It 3:55
  • 18 Uptown Girl 3:15
  • 19 The Longest Time 3:35
  • 20 You’re Only Human (Second Wind) 4:47
  • 21 The Night Is Still Young 5:27

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