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Encyclopedia > Billy Joel discography

This is the discography of the United States singer-songwriter Billy Joel. William Martin Billy Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American singer, pianist, songwriter, and composer. ...

Contents

Album discography

Studio albums

Year Album U.S.
UK
JP
AT
AU
CH
Certification [1] Label
1971 Cold Spring Harbor 158[2] - 44[2] - ? - - Family Productions
1973 Piano Man 27 98 - - ? - - ▲4 (US) Columbia Records
1974 Streetlife Serenade 35 - - - ? - - ▲1 (US) Columbia Records
1976 Turnstiles 122 - - - ? - - ▲1 (US) Columbia Records
1977 The Stranger 2 25 3 - ? - - ▲10 (US), ● (UK) Columbia Records
1978 52nd Street 1 10 8 4 ? - 18 ▲7 (US), ● (UK) Columbia Records
1980 Glass Houses 1 9 6 4 ? - 6 ▲7 (US), ● (UK) Columbia Records
1982 The Nylon Curtain 7 27 2 20 ? - 31 ▲2 (US) Columbia Records
1983 An Innocent Man 4 2 3 - ? - 39 ▲7 (US), ▲3 (UK) Columbia Records
1986 The Bridge 7 38 2 18  ? 22 25 ▲1 (US), • (UK) Columbia Records
1989 Storm Front 1 5 8 10 1 30 - ▲4 (US), ▲1 (UK) Columbia Records
1993 River of Dreams 1 3 3 2 1 2 30 ▲5 (US), ▲1 (UK) Columbia Records
2001 Fantasies & Delusions 83 - - - - - - - Columbia Records

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Live albums

Year Album U.S.
UK
JP
AT
Certification [1] Label
1981 Songs in the Attic 8 57 3 - 38 ▲3 (US) Columbia Records
1987 КОНЦЕРТ 38 - 16 - - ▲1 (US) Columbia Records
1995 Journey to the River of Dreams (Live CD+VHS)[3] - - 70 - - - Columbia Records
2000 2000 Years: The Millennium Concert 40 68 16 - - ● (US) Columbia Records
2006 12 Gardens Live 14 - 52 11 - Columbia Records

The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... Oricon ), also known as Oricon Style, is a Japanese company which provides music industry-related information. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... Motto none Anthem (German) Land of Mountains, Land on the River Austria() – on the European continent() – in the European Union() Capital (and largest city) Vienna Official languages German, Hungarian, Slovenian and Croatian Demonym Austrian(s) Government federal republic  -  President Heinz Fischer  -  Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer Independence  -  Austrian State Treaty in force... Image File history File links Flag_of_Austria. ... See also: Musical groups established in 1981 Record labels established in 1981 other events of 1981 list of years in music 1980s in music // January 10 - Revival of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta The Pirates of Penzance opens at Broadways Uris Theatre, starring Linda Ronstadt and Rex Smith February... Songs in the Attic is the first live album by Billy Joel, released in 1981. ... See also: 1986 in music, other events of 1987, 1988 in music, 1980s in music and the list of years in music // January 3 - Aretha Franklin becomes the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ... КОНЦЕРТ (often inaccurately rendered KOHUEPT; it is pronounced ) is the second live album by Billy Joel, released in 1987. ... See also: 1995 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1995 Record labels established in 1995 1990s in music. ... See also: 2000 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2000 Record labels established in 2000 2000s in music. ... 2000 Years: The Millennium Concert is the third live album by Billy Joel, released in 2000. ... See also: 2006 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2006 Record labels established in 2006 Ti // January – James Nicholl, drummer of Pay*Ola became ill and was admitted to hospital. ... 12 Gardens Live is a Sony music compilation of songs performed by American singer/songwriter Billy Joel during a run of twelve concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York City in early 2006. ...

Compilation albums

Year Album U.S.
UK
JP
AT
AU
CH
NZ
Certification [1]
1985 Greatest Hits Volume I and II 6 7 4 30 - - 45 34 - ▲21 (US). ▲1 (UK)
1988 Starbox[3] - - 20 - - - - - - -
1989 Souvenir: The Ultimate Collection (box-set compilation) - - - - 1 - - - - -
1997 Greatest Hits Volume III 9 23 17 7 - 36 - - - ▲1 (US)
1998 Greatest Hits Volume I, II and III - 33 - - - - - - - -
2000[4] The Ultimate Collection -[5] 4 11 - - - 3 - 2 -
2001 The Essential Billy Joel 29 - - - - - - - -
2004 Piano Man: The Very Best of Billy Joel[5] - 11 17 15 - - - - 13 -
2005 My Lives(box-set compilation) 171 - - - - - - - - -

The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... Oricon ), also known as Oricon Style, is a Japanese company which provides music industry-related information. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... Motto none Anthem (German) Land of Mountains, Land on the River Austria() – on the European continent() – in the European Union() Capital (and largest city) Vienna Official languages German, Hungarian, Slovenian and Croatian Demonym Austrian(s) Government federal republic  -  President Heinz Fischer  -  Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer Independence  -  Austrian State Treaty in force... Image File history File links Flag_of_Austria. ... The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Motto (Latin) (traditional)[1] One for all, all for one Anthem Swiss Psalm Switzerland() on the European continent() Capital Berne (federal capital) Largest city Zürich Official languages German, French, Italian, Romansh[2] Government Direct democracy Federal republic  -  Federal Council M. Leuenberger P. Couchepin (VP 07) S. Schmid M. Calmy... Image File history File links Flag_of_Switzerland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_New_Zealand. ... See also: other events of 1985 Musical groups established in 1985 Record labels established in 1985 list of years in music 1980s in music // January 28 - Various artists, including Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper, Steve Perry, Kenny Loggins, Willie Nelson, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Kenny... Billy Joels Greatest Hits discs are a collection released in two sets. ... See also: other events of 1988 Musical groups established in 1988 Record labels established in 1988 list of years in music 1980s in music // Peter Ruzicka becomes director of the Hamburg State Opera and State Philharmonic Orchestra. ... See also: 1989 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1989 Record labels established in 1989 other events of 1989 list of years in music 1980s in music // January 7 - Genesis 88 and Sunrise/Back to the Future stage large-scale illegal Acid House party in London January 14 - Paul... See also: 1996 in music, other events of 1997, 1998 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 9 - David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert (the day after his birthday) at Madison Square Garden, with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic... Billy Joels Greatest Hits discs are a collection released in two sets. ... See also: 1998 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1998 Record labels established in 1998 // 1998 - The single Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls sets a new hot 100 airplay record, 18 weeks at number one. ... Billy Joels Greatest Hits discs are a collection released in two sets. ... See also: 2000 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2000 Record labels established in 2000 2000s in music. ... See also: 2001 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2001 Record labels established in 2001 2000s in music. ... See also: 2004 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2004 Record labels established in 2004 2000s in music. ... See also: 2005 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2005 Record labels established in 2005 2000s in music. ... My Lives is a Sony music compilation of Demos Outtakes B-Sides Soundtrack Cuts Live Recordings and Album Cuts by American singer/songwriter Billy Joel. ...

Hit singles

Year Song U.S. Pop U.S. AC U.K. JP AT CH FR Album
1973 "Piano Man" 25 4 - - - - - - Piano Man
1974 "Worse Comes to Worst" 80 - - - - - - - Piano Man
1974 "Travelin' Prayer" 77 31 - - - - - - Piano Man
1975 "The Entertainer" 34 30 - - - - - - Streetlife Serenade
1976 "New York State of Mind" - - - - - - - - Turnstiles
1977 "Just the Way You Are" 3 1 19 - - - - - The Stranger
1977 "Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)" 17 40 35 - - - - - The Stranger
1977 "Only the Good Die Young" 24 - - - - - - - The Stranger
1977 "She's Always a Woman" 17 2 53[6] - - - - - The Stranger
1978 "The Stranger"[3] - - - 2 - - - - The Stranger
1978 "My Life" 3 2 12 37 11 4 - - 52nd Street
1979 "Big Shot" 14 - - - - - - - 52nd Street
1979 "Honesty" 24 9 - 53 - - - - 52nd Street
1979 "Until the Night" - - 50 - - - - - 52nd Street
1980 "All for Leyna" - - 40 - - - - - Glass Houses
1980 "You May Be Right" 7 48 - 60 - - - - Glass Houses
1980 "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" 1 45 14 - - - - - Glass Houses
1980 "Don't Ask Me Why" 19 1 - - - - - - Glass Houses
1980 "Sometimes a Fantasy" 36 - - - - - - - Glass Houses
1981 "Say Goodbye to Hollywood"[Live] 17 35 - - - - - - Songs in the Attic
1982 "She's Got a Way"[Live] 23 4 - - - - - - Songs in the Attic
1982 "Pressure" 20 - - 78 - - - - The Nylon Curtain
1983 "Allentown" 17 19 - - - - - - The Nylon Curtain
1983 "Goodnight Saigon" 56 - - - - - - - The Nylon Curtain
1983 "Uptown Girl" 3 2 1 64 18 - - - An Innocent Man
1983 "Tell Her About It" 1 1 4 58 - - - - An Innocent Man
1983 "An Innocent Man" 10 1 8[7] - - - - - An Innocent Man
1984 "The Longest Time" 14 1 25 - - - - - An Innocent Man
1984 "Leave a Tender Moment Alone" 27 1 29[8] - - - - - An Innocent Man
1984 "This Night" - - 78 88 - - - - An Innocent Man
1984 "Keeping the Faith" 18 3 - - - - - - An Innocent Man
1985 "You're Only Human (Second Wind)" 9 2 94 - - - - - Greatest Hits Volume 1 & 5 (1973-1985)
1985 "The Night is Still Young" 34 13 - - - - - - Greatest Hits Volume 1 & 5 (1973-1985)
1986 "Modern Woman" 10 7 - - - - - - The Bridge
1986 "A Matter of Trust" 10 17 52
100[9]
- - - - - The Bridge
1987 "Baby Grand" (with Ray Charles) 75 3 - - - - - - The Bridge
1987 "This is the Time" 18 1 - - - - - - The Bridge
1989 "We Didn't Start the Fire" 1 5 7 - 7 - - - Storm Front
1989 "Leningrad" - - 53 - - - - - Storm Front
1990 "I Go to Extremes" 6 4 70 - - - - - Storm Front
1990 "And So It Goes" 37 5 - - - - - - Storm Front
1990 "That's Not Her Style" 77 - - - - - - - Storm Front
1990 "The Downeaster 'Alexa'" 57 18 76 - - - - - Storm Front
1991 "Shameless" - 40 - - - - - - Storm Front
1992 "All Shook Up" 92 15 27 - - - - - Honeymoon in Vegas (soundtrack)
1993 "The River of Dreams" 3 1 3 - 2 2 8 4 River of Dreams
1993 "All About Soul" 29 6 32 - - - - - River of Dreams
1993 "No Man's Land" - - 50 - - - - - River of Dreams
1994 "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)" 77 18 - - - - - - River of Dreams
1997 "To Make You Feel My Love" 50 9 - - - - - - Greatest Hits Volume III
1997 "Hey Girl" - 13 - - - - - - Greatest Hits Volume III
2007 "All My Life" - - - - - - - - single only

Notes The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. ... The Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart (formerly known as Adult Contemporary Singles and only Adult Contemporary) lists the most popular songs weekly calculated by airplay and occasionally sales. ... The UK Singles Chart is currently compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC) on behalf of the British record industry. ... Oricon ), also known as Oricon Style, is a Japanese company which provides music industry-related information. ... Motto none Anthem (German) Land of Mountains, Land on the River Austria() – on the European continent() – in the European Union() Capital (and largest city) Vienna Official languages German, Hungarian, Slovenian and Croatian Demonym Austrian(s) Government federal republic  -  President Heinz Fischer  -  Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer Independence  -  Austrian State Treaty in force... Motto (Latin) (traditional)[1] One for all, all for one Anthem Swiss Psalm Switzerland() on the European continent() Capital Berne (federal capital) Largest city Zürich Official languages German, French, Italian, Romansh[2] Government Direct democracy Federal republic  -  Federal Council M. Leuenberger P. Couchepin (VP 07) S. Schmid M. Calmy... Motto: Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité Liberty, Equality, Fraternity Anthem: La Marseillaise Metropolitan France() – on the European continent() – in the European Union()  —  [] Capital (and largest city) Paris Official languages French Government Unitary republic  -  President Jacques Chirac  -  Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin Formation  -  Celtic Gaul 1200 BC   -  Franks 11 BC   -  Kingdom of France... Piano Man was Billy Joels first major hit, and is considered Joels signature song. ... Piano Man can refer to: Piano Man (album) or Piano Man (song), both by Billy Joel. ... Streetlife Serenade was Billy Joels third album, and his second with Columbia Records. ... New York State of Mind is a song written by Billy Joel about New York City. ... Turnstiles was the fourth album by Billy Joel, released in 1976 (1976 in music). ... Just the Way You Are is a love song from Billy Joels 1977 pop rock album, The Stranger. ... The Stranger is the fifth studio album by Billy Joel, released in 1977 (see 1977 in music). ... For the Joanne song, see Pack Your Bags. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Explanations This song is off the album 52nd Street. ... 52nd Street is the sixth studio album by Billy Joel, released in 1978. ... Big Shot was the second hit single from Billy Joels 1978 album 52nd Street. ... Glass Houses is an album by American singer/songwriter Billy Joel, released in 1980 (see 1980 in music). ... Its Still Rock and Roll to Me is a hit 1980 song performed by Billy Joel, from the hit album Glass Houses. ... Songs in the Attic is the first live album by Billy Joel, released in 1981. ... For the song by Paramore, see Pressure (song). ... The Nylon Curtain is an album by Billy Joel. ... This article is about the song by Billy Joel. ... Uptown Girl is a song performed by musician Billy Joel. ... For the 1989 movie starring Tom Selleck, see An Innocent Man (movie) An Innocent Man is an album by American singer/songwriter Billy Joel, released in 1983 (see 1983 in music). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Youre Only Human (Second Wind) is a hit song written and performed by Billy Joel for the express purpose of teenage suicide prevention. ... Ray Charles was the stage name of Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004), a pioneering American pianist and soul musician who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues. ... We Didnt Start the Fire is a song by Billy Joel that chronicles 120 well-known events, people, things, and places widely noted during his lifetime, from March 1949 to 1989, when the song was released on his album Storm Front. ... Storm Front is the eleventh studio album by Billy Joel, released in 1989. ... Leningrad is a 1989 song written and performed by American singer and songwriter Billy Joel. ... And So It Goes is the stirring ballad written by Billy Joel in 1983, though it wasnt released until six years later, appearing as the tenth and final track of his megahit album Stormfront. ... All Shook Up is one of the many hit songs of Elvis Presley. ... Honeymoon in Vegas was a 1992 comedic movie which was directed by Andrew Bergman. ... River of Dreams is the twelfth studio album by Billy Joel, released in 1993. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Hey Girl was the fourth song release by popular British R&B group The Small Faces the song reached number ten in the UK Singles Charts, 1966. ... All my life is a single released by Billy Joel. ...

  1. ^ a b c UK certifications provided by BPI, and US certifications provided by the RIAA. Two basic status are known for certifications: Gold (●) and Platinum (▲). UK certifications also includes Silver status (•).
  2. ^ a b Not charted until 1984
  3. ^ a b c released in Japan only
  4. ^ first released in Japan in December, 2000
  5. ^ a b not released in the United States
  6. ^ in 1986, this was released in the UK, coupled with Just The Way You Are ,peaking at #53
  7. ^ 1984 release
  8. ^ double A-side with Goodnight Saigon in the UK
  9. ^ 1987 UK re-issue


 
 

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