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USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
115-song Billy Joel 'And So It Goes' playlist hits YouTube, Spotify, streaming sites
If you're watching 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes," the HBO Max documentary about the performer's career, now there's a music playlist to serve as accompaniment. It's seven hours long. Need a new playlist for weekend listening or an upcoming road trip? Billy Joel has got you covered. Just hours after the second half of documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" hit HBO Max on July 25, streaming services made available a massive playlist of Joel's music from the movie. The 155-track "musical companion" the documentary can be found on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and other music streaming services. The playlist includes 115 songs that span his five-decade career, ranging from his early bands The Lost Souls and The Hassles to a 2024 performance of "New York State of Mind" from his 100th concert during his Madison Square Garden residency. In addition to the 115 songs, there are also audio clips from the documentary featuring Joel, his first wife, Elizabeth Weber, and others, which serve as introductions to the musical tracks. The version on YouTube also includes official music videos for several songs including "Big Shot," "Pressure" and "The River of Dreams," and live performance videos of songs such as "The Stranger" and "Just the Way You Are." Billy Joel: His 75 best songs, definitively ranked The playlist is produced by creative director Steve Cohen, engineer Bradshaw Leigh and Joel archivist John Jackson and there may be more music coming out of the vault, Cohen told the Ultimate Classic Rock website. Coming to Joel's YouTube channel on Monday, July 28 is a performance of "Piano Man" recorded in 1975 on the U.K. TV show "The Old Grey Whistle Test," Cohen told Ultimate Classic Rock. Among the unreleased live recordings and demo versions included on the playlist, Rolling Stone notes, is the first-ever live performance of 'Scenes From an Italian Restaurant,' recorded May 6, 1977 at Long Island's C.W. Post College. Contributing: Melissa Ruggieri Mike Snider is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@ What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day
Indianapolis Star
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
115-song Billy Joel 'And So It Goes' playlist hits YouTube, Spotify, streaming sites
Need a new playlist for weekend listening or an upcoming road trip? Billy Joel has got you covered. Just hours after the second half of documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" hit HBO Max on July 25, streaming services made available a massive playlist of Joel's music from the movie. The 155-track "musical companion" the documentary can be found on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and other music streaming services. The playlist includes 115 songs that span his five-decade career, ranging from his early bands The Lost Souls and The Hassles to a 2024 performance of "New York State of Mind" from his 100th concert during his Madison Square Garden residency. In addition to the 115 songs, there are also audio clips from the documentary featuring Joel, his first wife, Elizabeth Weber, and others, which serve as introductions to the musical tracks. The version on YouTube also includes official music videos for several songs including "Big Shot," "Pressure" and "The River of Dreams," and live performance videos of songs such as "The Stranger" and "Just the Way You Are." Billy Joel: His 75 best songs, definitively ranked The playlist is produced by creative director Steve Cohen, engineer Bradshaw Leigh and Joel archivist John Jackson and there may be more music coming out of the vault, Cohen told the Ultimate Classic Rock website. Coming to Joel's YouTube channel on Monday, July 28 is a performance of "Piano Man" recorded in 1975 on the U.K. TV show "The Old Grey Whistle Test," Cohen told Ultimate Classic Rock. Among the unreleased live recordings and demo versions included on the playlist, Rolling Stone notes, is the first-ever live performance of 'Scenes From an Italian Restaurant,' recorded May 6, 1977 at Long Island's C.W. Post College. Contributing: Melissa Ruggieri Mike Snider is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@
NBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Billy Joel surprises NYC pedicab driver playing his 'New York State of Mind'
What's more New York than riding in a pedicab with Billy Joel's 'New York State of Mind' playing? How about having the 'Piano Man' himself waving to you out the window of a nearby vehicle as you enjoy the moment? The legendary singer shared a video on Instagram on July 21 that shows a pedicab driver blaring Joel's 1976 classic 'New York State of Mind' as he pedals two female customers around the Big Apple. Joel, 76, is then seen surprising the group by putting down the window from the back seat of a vehicle to reveal that the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is right there in the flesh as his song plays. 'We're in a New York State of Mind…always,' he wrote in the caption. The excited pedicab driver immediately pedals toward Joel after Joel's car drives up beside them. 'You see we are playing you, man,' the driver says while reaching out for a handshake with Joel. 'We love you,' one of the female passengers says. 'How are you feeling?' Joel said in May he was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder in which cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside of the skull and presses on the brain, according to Cleveland Clinic. Joel's fans enjoyed the moment. 'This is excellent. I'm also so glad she asked how you were feeling like a true New Yorker fam member,' one person commented on Instagram with a heart emoji. 'We love you Billy .. Thank you for writing the song track to our lives,' another commented, adding a heart emoji. As for his health, Joel said on the July 21 episode of Bill Maher's podcast that he feels 'fine.' 'My balance sucks,' he said. 'It's like being on a boat.' Joel said the cause of the condition is unknown, but he has taken it in stride. The condition is treatable and sometimes reversible, according to Cleveland Clinic. 'I feel good,' Joel said. 'They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling.' Joel announced in May that he had canceled his upcoming shows due to the condition being exacerbated by performing. His serendipitous encounter with the pedicab also comes amid the release of the two-part HBO documentary 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes,' in which Joel and his friends and family .
New York Post
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Billy Joel shocks NYC pedicab driver, passengers playing his iconic song
He's got a way about him! Billy Joel surprised a pedicab driver and his passengers who were cruising down the streets of the Big Apple on Monday afternoon. The five-time Grammy Award winner shared the sweet street-side moment he rolled up on the bicycle transportation service, shocking the driver who was blasting Joel's 1976 hit 'New York State of Mind.' Advertisement 5 Billy Joel greets fans from inside an SUV on the streets of NYC in a video posted to Instagram on July 21, 2025. @billyjoel/Instagram The driver wasn't immediately aware he was in the presence of the 76-year-old, telling him 'Next time,' before recognizing the 'Piano Man,' according to the clip posted on Joel's Instagram. 'We're in a New York State of Mind…always,' Joel captioned the post. Advertisement 'Oh, Nice. You see, we are playing you,' the unidentified driver says, reaching his hand out to greet Joel. 'Can I take a picture with you, please?' he asked. The camera turned quickly to Joel as he smiled at the two rear-seated passengers, who were both equally surprised by the singer's appearance. 5 The pedicab driver looks over at Billy Joel's car before recognizing the singer. @billyjoel/Instagram Advertisement A second clip, reshared by Joel, captured the exchange from the outside as the pedicab driver and the two passengers got off the ride and walked up to the black SUV to take selfies with the singer as his song's ending blasted out of the speakers. 'How are you feeling?' one of the passengers asked Joel, referring to his recent brain disorder diagnosis. Joel revealed in May that he was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus and was forced to cancel his entire slate of shows scheduled for 2025. 5 The pedicab driver reaches out to Joel after recognizing the celebrity inside the car. @billyjoel/Instagram Advertisement The 'Uptown Girl' vocalist shared he is doing well amid his health scare. 'I know a lot of people are worried about me and my health, but I'm okay,' Joel told People in an interview published on July 21. 'What I have is something very few people know about, including me, no matter how much you try to research it.' 'I'm doing my best to work with it and to recover from it,' he said. 5 The pedicab passengers are surprised by Joel's appearance on the street. @billyjoel/Instagram 5 Billy Joel performs at the 66th GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 4, 2024. Getty Images for The Recording Academy Hydrocephalus occurs when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up in the brain, disrupting cognitive functioning. Joel revealed in May that live performances led to 'problems with hearing, vision, and balance.' Doctors advised him to stop performing while he underwent treatment for the treatable disorder. Advertisement Joel described feeling like he was always on a boat. 'It was scary, but I'm okay,' he told the outlet. 'I just wanted to let people know, don't worry about me being deathly ill or anything.' Joel is currently undergoing 'specific physical therapy' and will be kept off stage during his recovery period, his team said after his diagnosis.
New York Post
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Billy Joel opens up about ‘scary' brain disorder diagnosis
He's in an alright state of mind. Billy Joel, 76, has opened up about his battle with normal pressure hydrocephalus after the brain disorder forced the iconic musician to cancel all his concerts through next year. 'I know a lot of people are worried about me and my health, but I'm okay,' the 'Piano Man' singer told People in an interview published on Monday, July 21. 'What I have is something very few people know about, including me, no matter how much you try to research it.' Advertisement 9 Billy Joel attends MSG Entertainment and Billy Joel special franchise announcement at Chase Square at Madison Square Garden on June 1, 2023, in New York City. Getty Images 9 The 'Movin' Out' singer during a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden on November 5, 2021. Robert Mecea 'I'm doing my best to work with it and to recover from it,' he added. Advertisement The treatable brain disorder can affect one's hearing, vision and balance, and Joel first realized that something was wrong earlier this year when his balance was off. 'It was like being on a boat all the time,' he shared. 9 Billy Joel at SiriusXM Studios on October 11, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images for SiriusXM 9 Billy Joel performing at Allegiant Stadium on November 9, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty Images Advertisement Despite the 'disturbing' diagnosis, Joel reassured his fans that he is doing just fine and staying positive about the future. 'It was scary, but I'm okay,' the 'New York State of Mind' singer said. 'I just wanted to let people know, don't worry about me being deathly ill or anything.' Joel announced that he was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus in May. 9 The 'Stranger' artist performing onstage during the 66th Grammy Awards at Arena on February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images for The Recording Academy Advertisement He also revealed that he had to cancel all his 2025 tour because his condition was 'exacerbated by recent concert performances.' 'Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period,' the statement read. 'Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.' 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,' Joel added. 9 Billy Joel wipes away tears while announcing the end of his performance residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City on June 1, 2023. REUTERS The 'Uptown Girl' crooner's wife, Alexis Roderick, and daughter, Alexa Ray, later took to social media to break their silence on Joel's diagnosis. 'Thank you for the outpouring of love and support,' Alexis, 43, wrote on Instagram alongside a sweet photo of herself, Joel and their two young daughters. 'We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received.' 'Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the center of our world,' she added. 'We are hopeful for his recovery. We look forward to seeing you all in the future.' 9 Billy Joel performs at Allegiant Stadium on November 9, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty Images Advertisement 9 The 'Uptown Girl' singer performing at the MCG on December 10, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. WireImage Alexa Ray, who the 'Stranger' artist shares with ex-wife Christie Brinkley, also took to Instagram to show her famous father some love and support. 'We love you and we got you, Pop!' Alexa, 39, began. 'My Dad is the strongest and most resilient man I've ever known… and he's entirely committed to making a full recovery with ongoing physical-therapy treatments as he continues to regain his strength.' Shock jock Howard Stern later insisted that Joel was 'not dying,' but the 'Movin' Out' songwriter still missed the world premiere of his new documentary, 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes,' at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival. Advertisement The two-part documentary kicked off on HBO last week and is set to finish on Friday, July 25. It covers the life and career of the legendary musician across six decades of making music. 9 The poster for the new 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' documentary. HBO 'I think he's working on recovering, and he's resilient,' co-director Jessica Levin told The Post earlier this month regarding Joel and his health battle. 'He's a fighter.' 'It's important to him to stay around as long as he can for his children and his family,' she added. 'He cares deeply about that. He is the ultimate romantic.'
