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That’s Entertainment – Letter J

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BILLY JOEL – Known as the “Piano Man” after his signature song of the same name, Billy Joel is a singer, songwriter and piano player extraordinaire. Joel, born in 1949 in The Bronx, NY, enjoys a hugely successful career yet holds fast to his humble hometown roots. Known for his love of boating and fishing the waters off Long Island, NY, Billy Joel is frequently spotted working on his boat or drinking a beer at the docks with the locals. He’s a longtime supporter of the sport of Long Island fishing and fishermen. Professionally, from 1971 to 1993, Billy Joel released 12 studio albums spanning the genres of pop and rock, and in 2001 released a one-off studio album of classical compositions. With over 160 million records sold worldwide, he is one of the world’s best-selling music artists and is the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States. In 2014, Joel began a concert residency at Madison Square Garden, playing one concert a month until July 25, 2024, after 10 years and 150 shows. In 1973, Billy Joel released “Piano Man”; the song is sung from the point of view of a piano player at a bar, describing the various patrons. The song is based on Joel’s real-life experiences as a lounge musician in Los Angeles from 1972 to 1973.

This is “Piano Man” by Billy Joel


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32 thoughts on “That’s Entertainment – Letter J”

  5. thanks for the background info on this great singer, songwriter, Nancy, …he’s a grrrrreat addition to your list, … something about his voice stirs the inner musical being, 🎶you can’t help but respond, …🎼… I’m off to ask Alexa, she’s the quickest way I can get my fix….(Music wise I mean😙) ….💫😎💫Penn💫🎶🎼💫

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  7. Some one mentioned ‘Piano Man’ as Dylanesque. I agree…one of the great who told vivid and pointed/poignant stories with his music. Do we get that with current popular songsters?

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  10. I didn’t know Billy Joel had a 10-year residency at Madison Square Garden. Seems fitting! 🙂 I love your A to Z theme and mentioned this challenge in my last post, including a link to your blog. Have a good weekend! 🌷

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    2. Thanks very kindly for the nod, Debbie. I got to one of his earlier MSG shows; it was pretty damn impressive how everyone there knew all the words to all his songs. I don’t think anyone sat down the entire time. Who else can we say that about?

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