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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.
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.
Acknowledgments
Introduction1. The Legend of Billy Joel2. Early YearsThe HasslesHour of the WolfAttila3. Going SoloCold Spring HarborPiano ManStreetlife SerenadeTurnstiles4. RecognitionThe Stranger52nd StreetGlass Houses5. Following the MuseThe Nylon CurtainAn Innocent Man6. MaturityThe BridgeStorm FrontRiver of DreamsFantasies and Delusions
Other Recordings
7. Live Audio and Video
Live Audio
The Stranger: The Carnegie Hall ConcertSongs in the AtticKohuept2000 Years: The Millennium Concert12 Gardens LiveLive at Shea Stadium: The Concert
Other Live Recordings
Live Video
The Old Grey Whistle TestLive from Long IslandLive from LeningradLive at Yankee StadiumLive from the River of DreamsElton John and Billy Joel: The Piano Men Live in TokyoLive at Shea Stadium: The Concert8. Documentaries and Music Video CollectionsA Matter of TrustShades of GreyBilly Joel: Greatest Hits, Volume III: The VideoBilly Joel: The Essential Video CollectionThe Making of The StrangerThe Last Play at Shea: The Documentary Film9. Cover Versions of Billy Joel Songs
Movin' Out (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
Other Cover Versions
Conclusion
Discography
Notes
Annotated Bibliography
Index
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe, Musik |
| Rubrik: | Kunst & Musik |
| Thema: | Musiktheorie & Musiklehre |
| Medium: | Buch |
| ISBN-13: | 9780313380167 |
| ISBN-10: | 0313380163 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Gebunden |
| Autor: | Bielen, Ken |
| Hersteller: | Praeger |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 240 x 161 x 16 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Ken Bielen |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 22.07.2011 |
| Gewicht: | 0,482 kg |
Acknowledgments
Introduction1. The Legend of Billy Joel2. Early YearsThe HasslesHour of the WolfAttila3. Going SoloCold Spring HarborPiano ManStreetlife SerenadeTurnstiles4. RecognitionThe Stranger52nd StreetGlass Houses5. Following the MuseThe Nylon CurtainAn Innocent Man6. MaturityThe BridgeStorm FrontRiver of DreamsFantasies and Delusions
Other Recordings
7. Live Audio and Video
Live Audio
The Stranger: The Carnegie Hall ConcertSongs in the AtticKohuept2000 Years: The Millennium Concert12 Gardens LiveLive at Shea Stadium: The Concert
Other Live Recordings
Live Video
The Old Grey Whistle TestLive from Long IslandLive from LeningradLive at Yankee StadiumLive from the River of DreamsElton John and Billy Joel: The Piano Men Live in TokyoLive at Shea Stadium: The Concert8. Documentaries and Music Video CollectionsA Matter of TrustShades of GreyBilly Joel: Greatest Hits, Volume III: The VideoBilly Joel: The Essential Video CollectionThe Making of The StrangerThe Last Play at Shea: The Documentary Film9. Cover Versions of Billy Joel Songs
Movin' Out (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
Other Cover Versions
Conclusion
Discography
Notes
Annotated Bibliography
Index
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe, Musik |
| Rubrik: | Kunst & Musik |
| Thema: | Musiktheorie & Musiklehre |
| Medium: | Buch |
| ISBN-13: | 9780313380167 |
| ISBN-10: | 0313380163 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Gebunden |
| Autor: | Bielen, Ken |
| Hersteller: | Praeger |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 240 x 161 x 16 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Ken Bielen |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 22.07.2011 |
| Gewicht: | 0,482 kg |
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