Billy Joel's been entertaining classic rock and easy listening fans over 50 years. Getting ready to premiere HBO documentary And So It Goes, he sadly has to lie low for health reasons. For Fathers Day weekend, I countdown 10 fan favorite hits honoring his piano playing and songwriting skills.
Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena
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Playlist: 10. “Piano Man” (1973-1974); MSG 100th Performance
9. “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” (1980)
8. “River of Dreams” (1993) - "Gloria" - The Cadillacs (1954); Connecticut locations
7. “Vienna” (1978) - 13 Going On 30 scenes
6. “Uptown Girl” (1983) - National Lampoon's Vacation scenes
5. “Just the Way You Are” (1978) - The Four Seasons' "Rag Doll" (1964)
4. “My Life” (1980); Bosom Buddies theme song
3. “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)” (1978) - musical
2. “The Longest Time” (1983)
1. “New York State of Mind” (1976); Concert for New York City
Alexa Ray Joel covering "Just the Way You Are" (2013)
Katie Couric Show - interview; Gap ad
Liberty Devito interview clip from Booked On Rock podcast
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