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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- story-driven lyrical exploration long, immersive listening sessions nostalgic reflections and memories
- 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.
- If you like
- pop rock, rock & roll, contemporary classical music
Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II is an album by Billy Joel, released in 1985. A rich tapestry of storytelling, blending pop rock with classical influences and timeless melodies. This collection is significant as it showcases Joel's extensive catalog, reaching multi-platinum status and solidifying his legacy in the music industry. It became one of the best-selling albums of all time, highlighting Joel's impact on pop culture and earning him recognition at the Grammy Awards. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II sound like?
A rich tapestry of storytelling, blending pop rock with classical influences and timeless melodies. Rooted in pop rock and rock & roll.
What makes Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II by Billy Joel notable?
This collection is significant as it showcases Joel's extensive catalog, reaching multi-platinum status and solidifying his legacy in the music industry. It became one of the best-selling albums of all time, highlighting Joel's impact on pop culture and earning him recognition at the Grammy Awards. 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.
Who is Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II for?
Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II works well if you're into story-driven lyrical exploration, long, immersive listening sessions and nostalgic reflections and memories.
How many songs are on Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II?
Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II has 21 tracks, running approximately 87 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Piano Man Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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
Release Date
August 2, 1985
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
87 min 10 sec
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