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Jun 14, 2025 33 min

Ep. 296 - Billy Joel Top 10

from Music Notes with Jess Hosted by Jessica Ann Catena

Billy Joel's been entertaining classic rock and easy listening fans over 50 years. Getting ready to premiere HBO documentary And So It Goes, he sadly has to lie low for health reasons. For Fathers Day weekend, I countdown 10 fan favorite hits honoring his piano playing and songwriting skills. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Support the show Playlist: 10. “Piano Man” (1973-1974); MSG 100th Performance 9. “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” (1980) 8. “River of Dreams” (1993) - "Gloria" - The Cadillacs (1954); Connecticut locations 7. “Vienna” (1978) - 13 Going On 30 scenes 6. “Uptown Girl” (1983) - National Lampoon's Vacation scenes 5. “Just the Way You Are” (1978) - The Four Seasons' "Rag Doll" (1964) 4. “My Life” (1980); Bosom Buddies theme song 3. “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)” (1978) - musical 2. “The Longest Time” (1983) 1. “New York State of Mind” (1976); Concert for New York City Alexa Ray Joel covering "Just the Way You Are" (2013) Katie Couric Show - interview; Gap ad Liberty Devito interview clip from Booked On Rock podcast Related Episodes: Ep. 36 - Fathers Day Countdown Ep. 159 - Thriller: Then and Now Ep. 194 - 4th of July Playlist (2023) Ep. 216 - Alicia Keys Top 10 Ep. 272 - Top 40 Songs of 2024 (Part 1) Ep. 287 - Record Store Day Playlist Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify playlists.

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Billy Joel's been entertaining classic rock and easy listening fans over 50 years. Getting ready to premiere HBO documentary And So It Goes, he sadly has to lie low for health reasons. For Fathers Day weekend, I countdown 10 fan favorite hits honoring his piano playing and songwriting skills. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Support the show Playlist: 10. “Piano Man” (1973-1974); MSG 100th Performance 9. “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” (1980) 8. “River of Dreams” (1993) - "Gloria" - The Cadillacs (1954); Connecticut locations 7. “Vienna” (1978) - 13 Going On 30 scenes 6. “Uptown Girl” (1983) - National Lampoon's Vacation scenes 5. “Just the Way You Are” (1978) - The Four Seasons' "Rag Doll" (1964) 4. “My Life” (1980); Bosom Buddies theme song 3. “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)” (1978) - musical 2. “The Longest Time” (1983) 1. “New York State of...

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