This detailed exploration looks at the musical works of recording
artist Billy Joel and his impact on popular culture. Billy Joel
skyrocketed to popularity in 1977 with his fifth album, The
Stranger, and he has been a major American artist ever since. His
songs are timeless and appreciated by generations of fans. The
Words and Music of Billy Joel examines this influential musician's
songs in detail, exploring the meaning of the lyrics and placing
Joel's artistry in a regional and cultural context. Covering work
that ranges from Joel's recordings with the Lost Souls to his
classical compositions, the book focuses on the dozen studio albums
of popular music released between 1971 and 1993. A bibliographic
essay is included, as are both a discography and a filmography.
There is also a special focus on the interpretation of Joel's songs
by other recording artists. Photographs A discography of Joel's
recordings including albums and singles A selected discography of
cover versions of Joel's songs by other recording artists A
filmography A bibliography of significant books and articles about
Billy Joel and his work A bibliographic essay
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