Billy Joel Popular Song Rankings [2025]

NocturneBilly Joel43rank/position

Billy Joel – Nocturne (Audio)

If you’re looking to relax at night, why not try listening to a nocturne? A nocturne is a piano piece that evokes the tranquil mood of the night.

I especially recommend “Nocturne,” included on one of Billy Joel’s albums.

It serves as a kind of cooling-off interlude between tracks on the album.

Its piano melody is soothing and will melt away your fatigue.

If possible, listen to it together with the surrounding tracks on the album.

Sometimes a FantasyBilly Joel44rank/position

Billy Joel – Sometimes a Fantasy (from A Matter of Trust – The Bridge to Russia)

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.

That’s Not Her StyleBilly Joel45rank/position

Billy Joel – That’s Not Her Style (Official Video)

This is a classic by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, whose warm vocals resonate deeply.

With powerful piano melodies, it has a captivating pull on listeners.

Included on the album Storm Front, released in October 1989, the song reflects his feelings for his then-wife.

It portrays her true self in the face of public rumors and misunderstandings.

Joel’s assured musicianship and moving lyrics paint a vivid world in the hearts of listeners.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to contemplate the subtleties of human relationships and the nature of truth.

The Ballad of Billy the KidBilly Joel46rank/position

Billy Joel – The Ballad of Billy the Kid (Audio)

This song tells the story of America’s legendary outlaw, Billy the Kid.

Its narrative-rich lyrics and Billy Joel’s warm, heartfelt vocals resonate deeply.

Featured on the album “Piano Man,” released in November 1973, the track showcases Joel’s imaginative storytelling and distinctive melodies.

The unity with the piano further highlights moments where his musical sensibilities truly shine.

Set against the backdrop of the American West, the sweeping tale feels like a scene from a film.

It’s a must-listen for anyone interested in American history and legend.

The Downeaster ‘AlexaBilly Joel47rank/position

Billy Joel – The Downeaster “Alexa” (Official HD Video)

This is a single from the album Storm Front.

The title, The Downeaster Alexa, is a song about a sailor who names his boat after his beloved daughter, Alexa.

It reached number 57 on the U.

S.

singles chart.

The Great Wall of ChinaBilly Joel48rank/position

Billy Joel – The Great Wall of China (Audio)

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.

The Longest TimeBilly Joel49rank/position

Billy Joel – The Longest Time (Official HD Video)

Included on the 1983 album “An Innocent Man.” Born in 1949, he is a singer-songwriter from New York.

The chorus ensemble, arranged in an a cappella style reminiscent of The Gospellers, is exquisitely beautiful and harmonizes perfectly with his vocals as he sings of his love for her, truly resonating in the heart.