Billy Joel’s classic and popular songs
Let me introduce a song by Billy Joel, the American pianist and singer-songwriter.
Influenced by his parents, he began playing the piano and worked as a pianist in a bar during high school, but he ended up failing his credits and dropping out.
At the time, he reportedly said, “I’m not going to Columbia University—I’m going to Columbia Records, so I don’t need a high school diploma.”
It shows his determination and strength of spirit—so cool, right?
One of his great charms is his powerful yet warm singing voice.
Watching him sing while playing the piano is absolutely captivating.
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Billy Joel’s Greatest and Most Popular Songs (21–30)
ViennaBilly Joel
A soft rock track released in 1977 by American singer-songwriter and pianist Billy Joel.
It was used in the 2004 film “13 Going on 30” and has been covered by many artists, including Abstract.
The Great Wall of ChinaBilly Joel
It’s a song included on the album “River of Dreams,” and “the Great Wall” refers to the Great Wall of China.
The final line ends with a verse about standing far apart, separated by the wall of the Great Wall.
While it expresses respect for its long history, it also laments the current situation.
Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)Billy Joel
A rock track released in 1977 by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel.
It was inspired by the spirit of immigrants from the American working class.
While the “Anthony” in the title is not a real person, it refers to children from Ireland, Poland, and Italy who are attempting to immigrate to the United States.
Movin’ OutBilly Joel
This song, released as a single in 1977 from the album The Stranger, is also featured in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out, which was lauded by The New York Times as “a musical with applause that doesn’t stop, even more than the audience’s.
A wonderful portrait of the American generation!”
Keeping the FaithBilly Joel
A song included on the album “An Innocent Man,” it reached No.
18 on the U.
S.
singles chart.
It sings about a positive feeling that “the past wasn’t always better, and tomorrow doesn’t seem as bad as people say.”
Sometimes a FantasyBilly Joel
A single cut from the album “Glass House,” the song reached No.
36 on the U.
S.
charts.
Set to a rocking melody, it briskly delivers an adult rock ’n’ roll vibe, expressing a burning, passionate longing for her—so strong it makes you want to call her in the middle of the night.
The StrangerBilly Joel
Starting with a distinctive whistle, this song became a major hit in Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom as the final single released from the album The Stranger.
Initially, Billy wanted it performed as an instrumental, but when he played the melody on a whistle for the producer, the instrumental idea was dropped and Billy Joel was persuaded to go with the whistling instead.