The Ultimate Collection
Billy Joel · 2000
154 min · 36 tracks · pop rock · rock & roll · contemporary classical music
A vibrant blend of pop, rock, and ballads showcasing Billy Joel's storytelling and melodic prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- background warmth for gatherings
- storytelling that invites reflection
- for long drives
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'The Ultimate Collection' came during a period when Billy Joel was transitioning into a retrospective phase of his career, offering a comprehensive overview of his hits. This collection followed his last studio album, 'River of Dreams' (1993), demonstrating his enduring popularity and the lasting impact of his music over two decades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elton John· Carole King· James Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Just the Way You Are 4:51
- 2 My Life 4:43
- 3 It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me 2:57
- 4 An Innocent Man 5:19
- 5 Piano Man 5:38
- 6 You’re My Home 3:13
- 7 Everybody Loves You Now 3:11
- 8 The Entertainer 3:40
- 9 Streetlife Serenader 5:17
- 10 New York State of Mind 6:04
- 11 Say Goodbye to Hollywood 4:38
- 12 She’s Got a Way 3:01
- 13 Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song) 3:30
- 14 She’s Always a Woman 3:20
- 15 Honesty 3:50
- 16 You May Be Right 4:13
- 17 Don’t Ask Me Why 2:58
- 18 Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway) 5:10
Disc 2
- 1 Uptown Girl 3:17
- 2 Tell Her About It 3:50
- 3 The River of Dreams 4:08
- 4 The Longest Time 3:38
- 5 We Didn’t Start the Fire 4:48
- 6 Goodnight Saigon 7:03
- 7 Allentown 3:52
- 8 All for Leyna 4:13
- 9 This Is the Time 5:01
- 10 Leave a Tender Moment Alone 3:54
- 11 A Matter of Trust 4:10
- 12 Modern Woman 3:50
- 13 Baby Grand 4:04
- 14 I Go to Extremes 4:22
- 15 Leningrad 4:04
- 16 The Downeaster “Alexa” 3:43
- 17 You’re Only Human (Second Wind) 4:49
- 18 All About Soul (remix) 5:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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