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Billy Joel - 1973-97-Complete Hits Collection Audio CD

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Billy Joel Band: Billy Joel
Title: 1973-97-Complete Hits Collection
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Release Date: 2001-08-28
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Piano Man 2: Captain Jack 3: Entertainer 4: Say Goodbye to Hollywood 5: New York State of Mind 6: Stranger 7: Scenes from an Italian Restaurant 8: Just the Way You Are 9: Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) 10: Only the Good Die Young 11: She's Always a Woman 12: My Life 13: Big Shot 14: You May Be Right 15: It's Still Rock & Roll to Me 16: Don't Ask Me Why 17: She's Got a Way 18: Pressure 19: Allentown 20: Goodnight Saigon 21: Tell Her About It 22: Uptown Girl 23: Longest Time 24: You're Only Human (Second Wind) 25: Night Is Still Young 26: Keeping the Faith 27: Innocent Man 28: Matter of Trust 29: Baby Grand - Ray Charles, Billy Joel 30: This Is the Time 31: Leningrad 32: We Didn't Start the Fire 33: I Go to Extremes 34: And So It Goes 35: Downeaster "Alexa" 36: Shameless 37: All About Soul [Remix] 38: Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) 39: River of Dreams 40: To Make You Feel My Love 41: Hey Girl 42: Light as the Breeze 43: Billy Joel Spoken Intro/Music Concepts 44: Scenes from an Italian Restaurant [Live Unreleased Version] 45: Beatles Influence 46: Hard Day's Night [Live Unreleased Version] 47: Why Vienna? 48: Vienna [Live Unreleased Version] 49: History Through Music 50: We Didn't Start the Fire [Live Unreleased Version] 51: Music Source 52: River of Dreams [Original Studio Recording][#][Version] 53: Piano Bar 54: Piano Man [Live Unreleased Version]

Phenomenal !
His history has taken me on an amazing musical odyssey. I have been enjoying the music of Billy Joel for about thirty years. There are these simple stories that so many of us can relate to, whether its Piano Man or Scenes from an Italian Restaurant. And then there's the songs that draw back and smack you right between the eyes, like Goodnight Saigon or Leningrad. High energy songs like Pressure. Quiet, reflective songs like Lullabye(Goodnight My Angel). The guy does it all.

And this collection has a good chunk of Joel's massive body of work. Whatever Billy Joel era you enjoy - and let's face it, its all good - there's something here for you to enjoy.

But to be honest, the real treasure of this inclusive, and reasonably priced, "greatest hits" is the Disc Four lecture. In this recorded college lecture, the Piano Man draws back the curtain and lets us in on his history, his creative process, and so much more. I have had the privilege to see Billy Joel in concert on numerous occasions, including his tour with Elton John, but nothing quite like this. If you are a new fan or a longtime devotee, you'll get a lot of insight on Disc Four. Its a bargain, grab it now.


A good mix of his work, but not complete by any means
Billy Joel has had so many hits thru his career that it would take 10 disc min. I like this collection, don't get me wrong. to record them all. I first saw him in 73,74 at the ambassador theater in st. louis, mo. and was hooked on his music. I hope the ballad of billy the kid will be on his next hits cd, and more work from his early years from piano man and streetlife serrenade. But this set will do just fine for now. Excellent buy for all you get,including lyrics, and an inside look into the making of his music. Grab this set while it's still available for your library. Keep up the good work Billy, and may God bless all your endevours in life.


Awesome Collection of Billy Joel's Hits
Buying the 4-cd PACK was a logical choice for me, since all of his best songs - including "Piano Man", "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant", "My Life", "Still Rock & Roll to me", "We Didn't Start The Fire", "River of Dreams" - just to name a few, are in this cd set and you cannot beat the price. Whether or not you are a Die Hard Billy Joel fan, Billy Joel has written/sang awesome songs from the early 70's to the late 90's; owning just his greatest hits volume 1 & 2, you would be missing out on volume 3 & volume 4, PLUS pay a much higher fee, if you purchase them individually.


A Fabulous Collection


I was disappointed at first that the 4th disk was an "interview" type session, but after listening to it, have decided this is my favorite disk in the set. This 4 disk set has so many wonderful songs and many bring back memories as I have been a fan for over 20 years. It was great to hear from Billy himself some of the thought processes that go into writing and performing his wide range of songs.

The Ultimate Billy Joel collection!
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GREAT BILLY JOEL BOX SET
I leave it in my car and play it all the time. I purchased this set on sale the day after Thanksgiving and couldn't wait to play it. A few months back I saw Billy Joel with my husband and teenage son at the last play at Shea, the second night when Paul McCartney and others appeared!! It was great, the last time I was at Shea for an outdoor concert was when I saw The Rolling Stones and I was pregnant with my son that went to the Billy Joel concert with me. Billy Joel never disappoints, and I can't wait till he comes out with a DVD of the Last Play at Shea, but until that day, I will continue to enjoy this CD of all my favorite songs by Billy Joel. I also like the one CD that has Billy Joel answering questions regarding his songs and playing his songs in what sounds like an intimate setting. Buy this set if you want to have all of Billy Joel's favorite singles in one set. The sound quality is excellent. The set also comes with the words to the songs which is great. .


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