William Martin Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Nicknamed the “Piano Man” after his signature 1973 song of the same name, Joel has had a successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s. From 1971 to 1993, he released 12 entirely self‑written 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, Joel is one of the world’s best‑selling music artists and is the fourth‑best‑selling solo artist in the United States. His 1985 compilation album Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II is one of the best‑selling albums in the U.S. Joel was born in the Bronx in New York City and grew up in the Levittown portion of Hicksville on Long Island, where he began taking piano lessons at his mother’s insistence. After dropping out of high school to pursue a music career, Joel took part in two short‑lived bands, the Hassles and Attila, before signing a record deal with Family Productions and embarking on a solo career with his debut album Cold Spring Harbor (1971). In 1972, Joel caught the attention of Columbia Records after a live radio performance of “Captain Jack” became popular in Philadelphia, prompting him to sign a new record deal with the company, through which he released his second album, Piano Man (1973). After Streetlife Serenade (1974) and Turnstiles (1976), Joel achieved his critical and commercial breakthrough with The Stranger (1977).
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Goodnight Saigon
Piano Man
Just the Way You Are (Live 1977)
She’s Always a Woman
Leningrad
New York State Of Mind (from Old Grey Whistle Test)
Vienna
Honesty
My Life
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