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William Martin "Billy" Joel(born May 9, 1949) is an American rock musician, singer-songwriter, and classical composer. He released his first hit song, "Piano Man", in 1973. According to the RIAA, Billy Joel is the sixth best-selling recording artist in the United States.[3]Joel had Top 10 hits in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s and has 33 Top 40 hits in the United States overall. He is also a five-time Grammy Award winner, a 23-time Grammy nominee and has sold in excess of 150 million albums worldwide.[4] He was inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame (1992), the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1999), and the Long Island Music Hall of Fame (2006). Joel "retired" from recording pop music in 1993 but continued to tour (sometimes with Elton John). In 2001, he released Fantasies & Delusions, a CD of classical compositions for piano. In 2007, he briefly returned to pop songwriting and recording with a single entitled "All My Life"—written for his third wife Katie Lee Joel. Joel returned to touring in 2006 after a three-year hiatus from the road and has toured extensively ever since, covering many major world cities. In March 2009, Joel resumed his popular Face to Face tour with fellow piano man Elton John. Concerts are scheduled to be held sporadically over two years and travel around the world. The two artists first paired up in 1994, but had not toured together since May 2003. Billy Joel was born in the Bronx and raised in Hicksville, New York. His father, Howard (born Helmut), was born in Germany as the son of Jewish merchant and manufacturer Karl Amson Joel who emigrated to Switzerland and later to the United States, because of Nazi antisemitism. Billy Joel's mother, Rosalind Nyman, was born in England to a Jewish family (Philip and Rebecca Nyman). His parents divorced in 1960, and his father moved to Vienna, Austria. Billy has a sister, Judith Joel, and a half-brother, Alexander Joel, who is an acclaimed classical conductor in Europe, currently chief musical director of the Staatstheater Braunschweig.[5] Joel's father was an accomplished classical pianist. Billy reluctantly began piano lessons at an early age, at his mother's insistence; his teachers included the noted American pianist Morton Estrin[6] and musician/songwriter Timothy Ford. His interest in music, rather than sports, was a source of teasing and bullying in his early years. (He has said in interviews that his piano instructor also taught ballet. Her name was Frances Neiman, and she was a Juilliard trained musician. She gave both classic piano and ballet lessons in the studio attached to the rear of her house, leading neighborhood bullies to mistakenly think he was learning to dance.) As a teenager, Joel took up boxing so that he would be able to defend himself. He boxed successfully on the amateur Golden Gloves circuit for a short time, winning twenty-two bouts, but abandoned the sport shortly after having his nose broken in his twenty-fourth boxing match.[7]
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1. Billy Joel Song List
September 13, 2009
Billy Joel is a famous American singer, songwriter and pianist. The song ?Piano Man,? which was released in 1973, was his first hit song. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) acknowledges Billy Joel as the sixth artist with best selling records in United States of America.
Here?s a list of songs of Billy Joel which are divided according to the album where the song is included:
1971: Cold Spring Harbor
Everybody Loves You Now Falling of the Rain Got to Begin Again Nocturne She's Got a Way Tomorrow Is Today Turn Around Why Judy Why You Can Make Me Free You... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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2. Billy Joel Song List
September 10, 2009
Billy Joel is a famous American singer, songwriter and pianist. The song “Piano Man,” which was released in 1973, was his first hit song. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) acknowledges Billy Joel as the sixth artist with best selling records in United States of America.
Here’s a list of songs of Billy Joel which are divided according to the album where the song is included:
1971: Cold Spring Harbor
Everybody Loves You Now Falling of the Rain Got to Begin Again Nocturne She's Got a Way Tomorrow Is Today Turn Around Why Judy Why You Can Make Me Free You... (read more)
Author: Kenny Leones
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3. Charismatic Leadership
May 20, 2009
The charismatic leader is perhaps the most exciting as his leadership abilities are often attributed to strong character, feats of great strength and heroism or divine guidance.
The Charismatic Leader
Most charismatic leaders posses similar traits and behavioral characteristics. Many are seen to have almost supernatural powers and are worshipped by their followers. We see this in many of the better-known evangelical leaders such as the Reverend Billy Graham or Joel Osteen. In addition these leaders tend to generate almost instantaneous trust amongst their followers such as Ghandi ... (read more)
Author: Victor Ghebre
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4. Elton John & Billy Joel Face 2 Face Again
February 04, 2009
The ‘piano men’ are set to share the stage again for a two-year world tour
Two of the world’s greatest musicians, songwriters and entertainers are back on tour! Elton John & Billy Joel’s Face 2 Face tour, named the most successful and longest-running concert pairing in pop history, is reuniting this March for a series of shows through 2009 and 2010.
The two piano men first toured together in 1994, and then again in 2003, where they saw a string of 24-dates sell out immediately. With a mutual admiration for each other, it’s clear to see why these two legends are able to share the stag... (read more)
Author: Melissa Pulsifer
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5. Elton John Billy Joel Concert Tickets - Catch the Masters Live in Concert
February 03, 2009
Getting to see two great pop pianists together live in action is a great experience. Elton John Billy Joel concert tickets can be at times hard to come by if you don’t keep a tab on when they go up for sale! A legend like Sir John Elton is someone who gives a new horizon to music each time he performs. So you should be ready to get carried away by a tumult of emotions as you see him perform. Have you yet started looking for the tickets? Billy Joel will enthrall you with his soul stirring music. His music has recorded sales as high as 150 million albums worldwide.
A Complete Package
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Author: reed tieri
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6. The Production Struggles of Watchmen Movie
December 17, 2008
Watchmen movie, slated for release this upcoming 2009, is the much anticipated film adaptation of the highly acclaimed 12-series comic book created by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. The film is directed by Zack Snyder and stars Patrick Wilson, Jackie Earle Haley, Malin Akerman, Jeffery Dean Morgan, Stephen McHattie, Billy Crudup, and Carla Gugino. The complexity of the comic book has finally been brought to the big screen under the production of Warner Brothers. Set in the 80’s, the film zoomed in on an alternative version of the United Stated where it is at the brink of waging a nuclear warfare... (read more)
Author: Joel Owens
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7. Gary Paul Bryant's WildLife Set Free
August 12, 2008
Seattle WA - Imagine Billy Joel or Elton John opting for careers as keyboardists rather than pop vocalists. Their music might sound a lot like the music on WildLife, from indie fusion veteran Gary Paul Bryant. Applying the rock energy of artists like Joel, John and Keith Emerson with lighter touches of Jazz and New Age artists like David Arkenstone and David Lanz, Bryant creates a unique blend of rock, pop jazz and world music that's very unique and appealing.
Thirteen new upbeat instrumentals that cross genres and generations are offered on Gary's 10th CD. Following on the heels of Big... (read more)
Author: Eric de Fontenay
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8. Billy Joel Tickets Are Attracting Fans Of All Ages!
June 09, 2008
Going for a date? Then it would be better to book Billy Joel tickets! His concerts are suited for everyone – for making your date have a wonderful time; for entertaining the whole family; or for enjoying on your very own!
A sensation of the 70s and 80s, Billy Joel is a famous singer as well as songwriter. He wrote the “Piano Man.” He has an aptitude for melodies and hooks. Some even compare his creative talent to Elton John and Beatles. Whatever; but one thing’s the fact – Billy Joel tickets sell like hot cakes!
Billy Joel spent his childhood in Hicksville, New York. This is when h... (read more)
Author: reed tieri
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9. Billy Joel Concert Tickets Are An All-Time Favorite!
June 03, 2008
Billy Joel concert tickets are something that you don’t get to see sitting for long. Why? Because they sell out in seconds! A singer, pianist, and songwriter, Billy Joel devoted himself to music since he was a child. At the age of 14, he joined his first band and since then, played the piano in various piano bars as “Bill Martin.” His real name is William Martin Joel.
Billy Joel’s style is different. He takes you on a trip to romantic boulevards, packed bars, and hazy factory streets down America’s northeast. His concerts are perfect for your date, your family, or a group of friends, or ... (read more)
Author: reed tieri
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10. Piano Lessons: Learn to Play at Any Age
February 12, 2008
Not everyone can be as talented as the classical greats Mozart and Beethoven or even the modern day piano man himself, Billy Joel, but it is never too late to learn how to play the piano.
Children and adults alike can learn to play as long as there is a commitment to practice and the process is fun. The motivation for learning the piano is usually different for children and adults.
Parents are typically the ones who want their children to learn whereas an adult is self-motivated (probably because they regret quitting lessons as a child). There are numerous techniques available for le... (read more)
Author: Andrew Stratton
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11. The Top 5 Ways to Ruin A Relationship
February 06, 2008
1. Don’t be honest “Honesty is such a lonely word-everyone is so untrue.” Words from Billy Joel’s song titled “Honesty,” tells of what really is true for many. It seems easier to lie to keep peace or to hide being real with another person to avoid getting hurt. Be careful not to assume everyone is dishonest-you might miss the one who is honest!
2. Don’t trust Trust is a huge challenge for many people. Because of people being burned by dishonesty in the past, they are less likely to trust in the future. Pick a different place or way of finding others to date-that is where you might f... (read more)
Author: Lynn Jarrett
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12. Spice Girls Launch World Tour; Billy Joel's New Single Honors US Troops
December 04, 2007
On December 2, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts held a gala for its 2007 Honorees. Receiving Kennedy Center Honors this year were pianist Leon Fleisher, singer Diana Ross, the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, director Martin Scorsese and actor Steve Martin. Kennedy Center Chairman Stephen A. Schwarzman released a statement that said: "With their extraordinary talent, creativity, and perseverance, the five 2007 Honorees have transformed the way we, as Americans, see, hear, and feel the performing arts. We will forever be thankful for the great gift they have shared with us." CBS-TV ... (read more)
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13. McChurch - "Left Behind" at the Resurrection?
August 27, 2007
I am having far too much fun at the expense of the Billy-Bob church in Texas that cancelled the funeral of a gay veteran because of the potential that it would “send the wrong message that we endorse the lifestyle,” or some such rationale. The pastor of that church, you may recall, is the brother-in-law of Joel “My-lips-never-leave-my-mouth” Osteen, a living legend to what we can do for God if we simply think positively enough and take lessons in mime. God, that Great Gargoyle in the Sky, apparently has tired of small accomplishments building toward big things (the weak confounding the stron... (read more)
Author: Stan Moody
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