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Piano Man: The Very Best of Billy Joel

Billy Joel · 2004

79 min · 19 tracks · pop rock · rock & roll · contemporary classical music

A nostalgic journey through vibrant storytelling, blending rock and pop with classical piano melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • storytelling that evokes memories
  • for lively gatherings
  • headphone detail on piano melodies

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'Piano Man: The Very Best of Billy Joel' arrived during a period of retrospection for Joel, marking his return to the spotlight after a decade-long hiatus from original material. This compilation showcases his extensive catalog and solidifies his status as a pop icon following the success of his earlier albums like 'Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2'.
Stylistic neighbors
Elton John· Carole King· James Taylor

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tell Her About It 3:52
  • 2 Uptown Girl 3:16
  • 3 Don’t Ask Me Why 2:57
  • 4 Piano Man 4:37
  • 5 New York State of Mind 6:03
  • 6 The River of Dreams 4:06
  • 7 It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me 2:56
  • 8 We Didn’t Start the Fire 4:30
  • 9 Goodnight Saigon 7:02
  • 10 My Life 3:53
  • 11 She’s Always a Woman 3:21
  • 12 She’s Got a Way 3:00
  • 13 Scandinavian Skies 5:58
  • 14 An Innocent Man 5:18
  • 15 Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song) 3:30
  • 16 Only the Good Die Young 3:54
  • 17 All About Soul 4:18
  • 18 Honesty 3:50
  • 19 Just the Way You Are 3:20

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