Japanese Singles Collection: Greatest Hits

~ Release by Billy Joel (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1CD
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1Piano Man
producer:
Phil Ramone and Michael Stewart (US producer/guitarist from California, 1945–2002)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1973) and Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1973)
recording of:
Piano Man
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
April Music Ltd., Blackwood Music Inc. (1953-02-07–1987-12-30), EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd., Home Grown Music, Inc. (work publisher), Impulsive Music, Tinker Street Tunes, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1973) and Joelsongs (in 1973)
4:37
2Just the Way You Are
engineer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer) and Phil Ramone
producer:
Phil Ramone
12 string guitar and guitar [High String Guitar]:
Steve Khan
acoustic guitar:
Steve Burgh, Steve Khan and Hugh McCracken
alto saxophone:
Phil Woods (US jazz woodwind player)
bass:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas)
clarinet, flute, organ, soprano saxophone and tenor saxophone:
Richie Cannata
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer)
electric guitar:
Hiram Bullock and Steve Khan
keyboard, piano, synthesizer and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald
orchestrator:
Patrick Williams (composer, arranger)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1977), CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1977) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1977)
edit of:
Just the Way You Are by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
Just the Way You Are
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
April Music Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Songs Ltd., Joelsongs (from 1977 to present), CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1977) and Impulsive Music (in 1977)
sub-publisher:
Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division and Yamaha Music EH(CM)
4.353:32
3The Stranger
recording of:
The Stranger
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
April Music Inc., ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), Joelsongs (from 1977 to present), CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1977) and Impulsive Music (in 1977)
4:12
4She’s Always a Woman
engineer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer) and Phil Ramone
producer:
Phil Ramone
acoustic guitar:
Steve Burgh (in 1977) and Hugh McCracken (in 1977)
electric bass guitar:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas) (in 1977)
flute:
Richie Cannata (in 1977)
piano and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1977)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1977), Columbia Records (EMI‐owned 1931–1990, worldwide except US, CA, MX, ES, & JP; largely defunct since Jan 1973) (in 1977), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1977) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1977)
recorded at:
A&R Recording Studio (third studio, 322 West 48th Street, closed in 1989) in New York, New York, United States (in 1977)
mixed at:
A&R Recording Studio (third studio, 322 West 48th Street, closed in 1989) in New York, New York, United States
music videos:
She’s Always a Woman by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
She’s Always a Woman (in 1977)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
April Music Inc., EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd., Joelsongs (from 1977 to present), CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1977) and Impulsive Music (in 1977)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
43:22
5My Life
engineer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
producer:
Phil Ramone
acoustic guitar and electric guitar:
Steve Kahn
bass:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas)
clarinet, organ and saxophone:
Richie Cannata
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer)
piano and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
background vocals:
Peter Cetera, Donnie Dacus and Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas)
remixer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer) and Phil Ramone
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1978), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1978) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1978)
recording of:
My Life
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
April Music Inc., Joelsongs, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1978), EMI April Music Inc. (in 1978) and Impulsive Music (in 1978)
3.53:53
6Honesty
assistant engineer:
Dave Martone (US engineer)
engineer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
producer:
Phil Ramone
mixer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer) and Phil Ramone
acoustic guitar:
David Spinozza (in 1978)
brass [horns] and strings arranger:
Robert Freedman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1978), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1978) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1978)
recorded at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1978)
mixed at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
music videos:
Honesty by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
Honesty (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
April Music Inc., EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd., ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1978), EMI April Music Inc. (in 1978) and Impulsive Music (in 1978)
3.653:52
7Big Shot
recording of:
Big Shot
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
April Music Inc., Joelsongs, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1978), EMI April Music Inc. (in 1978) and Impulsive Music (in 1978)
3:47
8Until the Night
assistant engineer:
Dave Martone (US engineer)
engineer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
producer:
Phil Ramone
mixer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer) and Phil Ramone
acoustic guitar and electric guitar:
Steve Khan (in 1978)
bass and background vocals:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas) (in 1978)
clarinet, organ and saxophone:
Richie Cannata (in 1978)
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer) (in 1978)
guest chimes and percussion:
David Friedman (US jazz percussionist, mainly vibraphone and marimba) (in 1978)
guest classical guitar [nylon string guitar]:
Hugh McCracken (in 1978)
piano:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1978)
vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1978)
brass [horns] and strings arranger:
Robert Freedman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1978) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1978)
recorded at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1978)
mixed at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Until the Night (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
April Music Inc., ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), EMI April Music Inc. (in 1978) and Impulsive Music (in 1978)
3.755:08
9You May Be Right
assistant engineer:
Bradshaw Leigh
engineer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
producer:
Phil Ramone
acoustic guitar:
David Brown (guitarist for Billy Joel) and Russell Javors
bass:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas)
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer) (in 1979)
electric bass guitar:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas) (in 1979)
electric guitar and guitar:
David Brown (guitarist for Billy Joel) (in 1979) and Russell Javors (in 1979)
flute, organ and saxophone and saxophone:
Richie Cannata (in 1979)
organ:
Richie Cannata
piano and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1979)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1980) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1980)
music videos:
You May Be Right by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
You May Be Right (in 1979)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Joelsongs, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), April Music (from 1979 until 1980), Impulsive Music (from 1979 until 1980) and CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1980)
4.44:14
10It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me
assistant engineer:
Bradshaw Leigh
engineer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
assistant producer:
Michele Slagter
producer:
Phil Ramone
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer) (in 1980)
electric bass guitar:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas) (in 1980)
flute, organ and saxophone:
Richie Cannata (in 1980)
guitar:
David Brown (guitarist for Billy Joel) (in 1980) and Russell Javors (in 1980)
lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1980)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1980), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1980), Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1980) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1980)
music videos:
It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me (in 1980)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Joelsongs, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), April Music (in 1980), CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1980) and Impulsive Music (in 1980)
4.252:58
11Don’t Ask Me Why
assistant engineer:
Bradshaw Leigh
engineer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
assistant producer:
Michele Slagter
producer:
Phil Ramone
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer) (in 1979)
electric bass guitar:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas) (in 1979)
flute, organ and saxophone:
Richie Cannata (in 1979)
guitar:
David Brown (guitarist for Billy Joel) (in 1979) and Russell Javors (in 1979)
piano and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1979)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1980), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1980) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1980)
recording of:
Don’t Ask Me Why (in 1979)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Joelsongs, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), April Music (in 1980) and Impulsive Music (in 1980)
3.852:59
12All for Leyna
assistant engineer:
Bradshaw Leigh
engineer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
assistant producer:
Michele Slagter
producer:
Phil Ramone
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas)
flute, organ and saxophone:
Richie Cannata
guitar:
David Brown (guitarist for Billy Joel) and Russell Javors
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1980) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1980)
music videos:
All for Leyna by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
All for Leyna
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), April Music (from 1979 until 1980) and Impulsive Music (from 1979 until 1980)
3.654:14
13Say Goodbye to Hollywood
assistant engineer:
John Bradley
engineer:
John Bradley, Don Puluse and Lou Waxman
producer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
mixer:
Bruce Botnick
acoustic guitar:
Howie Emerson (in 1976), Russell Javors (in 1976) and James Smith (guitarist on Billy Joel's Turnstiles) (in 1976)
acoustic guitar and electric guitar:
Howard Emerson (in 1976) and Russell Javors (in 1976)
bass guitar and electric bass guitar:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas) (in 1976)
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer) (in 1976)
electric guitar:
Howie Emerson (in 1976) and Russell Javors (in 1976)
keyboard, keyboard [keyboards], piano and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1976)
percussion:
Mingo Lewis (percussionist, worked with Santana) (in 1976)
saxophone:
Richie Cannata (in 1976)
arranger:
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer), Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) and Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas)
orchestrator:
Kenny Ascher
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1976) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1976)
recorded at:
Columbia Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1976) and Ultra-Sonic Recording Studios in Hempstead, New York, United States (in 1976)
mixed at:
Caribou Ranch Recording Studio in Nederland, Colorado, United States
music videos:
Say Goodbye to Hollywood by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
Say Goodbye to Hollywood (in 1976)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Blackwood Music Inc. (1953-02-07–1987-12-30), EMI Songs Ltd., Home Grown Music (formerly Home Grown Music Network), Tin Pan Tunes, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), Joelsongs (in 1976) and CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1981)
4.154:19
14Los Angelenos
sound engineer:
Ron Malo
producer:
Michael Stewart (US producer/guitarist from California, 1945–2002)
lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
arranger:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) and Michael Stewart (US producer/guitarist from California, 1945–2002)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1974, in 1975)
recorded at:
Devonshire Sound in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Los Angelenos
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Blackwood Music Inc. (1953-02-07–1987-12-30) and Joelsongs (in 1974)
4.253:51
15Pressure
assistant engineer:
Michael Christopher (engineer), Larry Franke and Andy Hoffman (engineer)
engineer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer) and Bradshaw Leigh
producer:
Phil Ramone
acoustic guitar and electric guitar:
David Brown (guitarist for Billy Joel) and Russell Javors
bass:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas)
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer)
Hammond organ, melodica, piano, synthesizer and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
remixer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1982) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1982)
recording of:
Pressure
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Joelsongs (from 1981 to present), Impulsive Music (in 1981) and CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1982)
3:18
16Allentown
associate engineer:
Bradshaw Leigh
engineer and mixer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
assistant producer:
Laura Loncteaux
producer:
Phil Ramone
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer) (in 1982)
electric bass guitar:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas) (in 1982)
electric guitar:
David Brown (guitarist for Billy Joel) (in 1982)
guitar:
Russell Javors (in 1982)
piano and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1982)
concertmaster:
David Nadien
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1982), Columbia Records (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Music Entertainment, only use for manufacturing/distribution and copyright holding) (in 1982), Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1982) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1982)
remixed at:
A&R Recording Studio (third studio, 322 West 48th Street, closed in 1989) in New York, New York, United States
music videos:
Allentown by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
Allentown (in 1982)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Blackwood Music Inc. (1953-02-07–1987-12-30), Joelsongs (from 1981 to present), Impulsive Music (in 1981) and CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1982)
3.653:51
17Goodnight Saigon
recording of:
Goodnight Saigon
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Blackwood Music Inc. (1953-02-07–1987-12-30), Joelsongs (from 1981 to present), Impulsive Music (in 1981) and CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1982)
5:54
18Tell Her About It
assistant engineer:
Scott James (US recording engineer) and Mike Mairé
engineer and mixer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
producer:
Phil Ramone
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer) (in 1983)
electric bass guitar:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas)
electric guitar:
Russell Javors (in 1983)
guest baritone saxophone:
Ronnie Cuber (in 1983)
guest piano [acoustic piano]:
Richard Tee (in 1983)
guest tenor saxophone:
Michael Brecker (American jazz saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist and composer) (in 1983)
guest trumpet:
John Gatchell (in 1983) and Joe Shepley (in 1983)
lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1983)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1983), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1983), Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1983) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1983)
mixed at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
music videos:
Tell Her About It by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
Tell Her About It (in 1983)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1983) and Joelsongs (in 1983)
3.653:43
19This Night
assistant engineer:
Scott James (US recording engineer) and Mike Mairé
engineer and mixer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
producer:
Phil Ramone
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas)
piano and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
solo alto saxophone:
Mark Rivera
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1983)
mixed at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
This Night
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
CBS Songs Ltd. and Joelsongs
is based on:
Sonata for Piano no. 8 in C minor, op. 13 “Pathétique”: II. Adagio cantabile
34:17
20Uptown Girl
assistant engineer:
Scott James (US recording engineer) and Mike Mairé
engineer and mixer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
producer:
Phil Ramone
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer) (in 1983)
electric bass guitar:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas) (in 1983)
electric guitar:
David Brown (guitarist for Billy Joel) (in 1983)
piano and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1983)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1983), Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1983), Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1983) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1987)
mixed at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
music videos:
Uptown Girl by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
part of:
BILLIONS CLUB and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 443)
recording of:
Uptown Girl (in 1983)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd., CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1983) and Joelsongs (in 1983)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
4.13:15
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1An Innocent Man
additional engineer:
Bradshaw Leigh
assistant engineer:
Scott James (US recording engineer) and Mike Mairé
engineer and mixer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
producer:
Phil Ramone
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer) (in 1983)
electric bass guitar:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas) (in 1983)
guitar:
David Brown (guitarist for Billy Joel) (in 1983) and Russell Javors (in 1983)
piano and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1983)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1983), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1983) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1983)
mixed at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
music videos:
An Innocent Man by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
An Innocent Man (in 1983)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
CBS Songs Ltd., Impulsive Music and Joelsongs (in 1983)
Billy Joel3.655:20
2The Longest Time
assistant engineer:
Scott James (US recording engineer) and Mike Mairé
engineer and mixer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
producer:
Phil Ramone
electric bass guitar:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas) (in 1983)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1983)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1983), Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1983) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1983)
mixed at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
The Longest Time (in 1983)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1983) and Joelsongs (in 1983)
version of:
The Prime of Your Life
Billy Joel3.453:39
3Leave a Tender Moment Alone
assistant engineer:
Scott James (US recording engineer) and Mike Mairé
engineer and mixer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
producer:
Phil Ramone
electric bass guitar:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas) (in 1983)
guest percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (in 1983)
guest solo harmonica:
Toots Thielemans (in 1983)
piano and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1983)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1983) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1983)
mixed at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
music videos:
Leave a Tender Moment Alone by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
Leave a Tender Moment Alone (in 1983)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
CBS Songs Ltd. and Joelsongs (in 1983)
Billy Joel3.53:51
4Keeping the Faith
additional engineer:
Bradshaw Leigh
assistant engineer:
Scott James (US recording engineer) and Mike Mairé
engineer and mixer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
producer:
Phil Ramone
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas)
electric guitar:
David Brown (guitarist for Billy Joel)
guest baritone saxophone:
Ronnie Cuber
guest tenor saxophone:
Michael Brecker (American jazz saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist and composer)
guest trumpet:
John Gatchell and Joe Shepley
Rhodes piano [Fender Rhodes] and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
solo alto saxophone:
Mark Rivera
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1983) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1983)
mixed at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
music videos:
Keeping the Faith by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
Keeping the Faith
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
CBS Songs Ltd., Impulsive Music and Joelsongs (in 1983)
Billy Joel3.84:39
5You’re Only Human (Second Wind)
assistant engineer:
Peter Hefter
engineer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
producer:
Phil Ramone
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas)
electric guitar:
David Brown (guitarist for Billy Joel) and Russell Javors
other instruments [syntharmonica]:
Ronnie Cuber, Jon Faddis and Mark Rivera
percussion:
Jimmy Bralower
synthesizer:
David Lebolt
background vocals:
Peter Hewlett and Frank Simms
lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
horn arranger:
David Matthews (US jazz/bop keyboardist, pianist, and arranger)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1985)
music videos:
You’re Only Human (Second Wind) by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
You’re Only Human (Second Wind)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1985) and Joelsongs (in 1985)
Billy Joel44:49
6The Night Is Still Young
assistant engineer:
Peter Hefter
engineer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
producer:
Phil Ramone
bass and electric bass guitar:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas)
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer)
electric guitar and guitar:
John McCurry
harmonica, keyboard and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
percussion:
Jimmy Bralower
synthesizer:
David LeBolt
synthesizer [synthesizers]:
David Lebolt
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1985)
music videos:
The Night Is Still Young by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
The Night Is Still Young
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Impulsive Music, CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1985) and Joelsongs (in 1985)
Billy Joel3.654:10
7Modern Woman
engineer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
producer:
Phil Ramone
bass:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas) (in 1985)
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer) (in 1985)
guitar:
David Brown (guitarist for Billy Joel) (in 1985) and Russell Javors (in 1985)
percussion:
Jimmy Bralower (in 1985)
synthesizer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1985)
tenor saxophone [tenor sax]:
Mark Rivera (in 1985)
orchestrator:
Rob Mounsey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1986) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1986)
mixed at:
The Power Station, NYC (Power Station at BerkleeNYC, fka Power Station 1977–1996, then Avatar Studios 1996–2017) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Modern Woman (in 1985)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Joel Songs (in 1986)
Billy Joel33:51
8A Matter of Trust
associate engineer:
Steve Boyer, David Dickson, Bradshaw Leigh and Fred Tenny
engineer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
producer:
Phil Ramone
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer) (in 1986)
electric bass guitar:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas) (in 1986)
electric guitar, piano and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1986)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986), Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1986) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1986)
mixed at:
The Power Station, NYC (Power Station at BerkleeNYC, fka Power Station 1977–1996, then Avatar Studios 1996–2017) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
music videos:
A Matter of Trust by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
A Matter of Trust (in 1986)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
CBS Songs, Impulsive Music and Joelsongs (in 1986)
live recording of:
A Matter of Trust
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
CBS Songs, Impulsive Music and Joelsongs (in 1986)
Billy Joel4.354:11
9This Is the Time
engineer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
producer:
Phil Ramone
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer)
electric bass guitar:
Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas)
electric guitar:
David Brown (guitarist for Billy Joel)
guitar:
Russell Javors
piano, synthesizer and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
orchestrator:
Rob Mounsey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1983, in 1986) and CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986)
mixed at:
The Power Station, NYC (Power Station at BerkleeNYC, fka Power Station 1977–1996, then Avatar Studios 1996–2017) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
This Is the Time
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Joel Songs (in 1986)
Billy Joel35:01
10Baby Grand
engineer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
producer:
Phil Ramone
drums (drum set):
Vinnie Colaiuta (drummer) (in 1986)
electric bass guitar:
Neil Stubenhaus (in 1986)
guitar:
Dean Parks (American session guitarist) (in 1986)
piano and lead vocals:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter) (in 1986) and Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1986)
arranger:
Patrick Williams (composer, arranger)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1983, in 1986), CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1986)
mixed at:
The Power Station, NYC (Power Station at BerkleeNYC, fka Power Station 1977–1996, then Avatar Studios 1996–2017) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
music videos:
Baby Grand by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) feat. Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
recording of:
Baby Grand (in 1986)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Joel Songs (in 1986)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
Billy Joel with Ray Charles2.754:05
11Back in the U.S.S.R.
recording engineer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer) (in 1987)
associate engineer:
Tim Leitner
producer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer) and Brian Ruggles
mixer:
Jim Boyer (producer/engineer), Bradshaw Leigh and Brian Ruggles
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
music video for:
Back in the U.S.S.R. by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
live cover recording of:
Back in the U.S.S.R. (in 1987)
written in:
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India (in 1968)
writer:
John Lennon (The Beatles) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
publisher:
ATV (Northern Songs Catalog), Maclen Music, Inc. (U.S. based publisher for Lennon–McCartney), Northern Songs Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020) and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP)
cover recording of:
Back in the U.S.S.R.
written in:
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India (in 1968)
writer:
John Lennon (The Beatles) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
publisher:
ATV (Northern Songs Catalog), Maclen Music, Inc. (U.S. based publisher for Lennon–McCartney), Northern Songs Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020) and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP)
Billy Joel32:40
12We Didn’t Start the Fire
producer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) and Mick Jones (Foreigner/Spooky Tooth, worked in France)
mixer:
Tom Lord‐Alge
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1989) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1989)
recording of:
We Didn’t Start the Fire
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd., Impulsive Music, Universal Music Ltd. (UK sound recording / publishing company) and Joelsongs (in 1989)
arrangement of:
We Didn’t Start the Slop Stream
Billy Joel34:28
13I Go to Extremes
assistant engineer:
Dana Becker, Tim Crish, David Dorn, Suzanne Hollander, Joe Pirerra and Gary Solomon
engineer and mixer:
Jay Healy
producer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) and Mick Jones (Foreigner/Spooky Tooth, worked in France)
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer) (in 1989)
electric bass guitar:
Schuyler Deale (in 1989)
guitar:
David Brown (guitarist for Billy Joel) (in 1989)
Hammond organ, piano and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1989)
synthesizer:
Jeff Jacobs (in 1989)
background vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1989), Mick Jones (Foreigner/Spooky Tooth, worked in France) (in 1989), Ian Lloyd (of Stories) (in 1989) and Joe Lynn Turner (US rock vocalist) (in 1989)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records (manufacturer/distributor, not for release label use!) (in 1989), CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1989), Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1989) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1989)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
I Go to Extremes (in 1989)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd. and Joelsongs (in 1989)
Billy Joel3.44:23
14The Downeaster “Alexa”
assistant engineer:
Dana Becker, Tim Crish, David Dorn, Suzanne Hollander, Joe Pirerra and Gary Solomon
engineer:
Jay Healy
producer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) and Mick Jones (Foreigner/Spooky Tooth, worked in France)
mixer:
Tom Lord‐Alge
accordion:
Dominic Cortese (in 1989) and Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1989)
clavinet and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1989)
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer) (in 1989)
electric bass guitar:
Schuyler Deale (in 1989)
fiddle:
Itzhak Perlman (violinist and conductor) (in 1989)
guitar:
David Brown (guitarist for Billy Joel) (in 1989)
synthesizer:
Jeff Jacobs (in 1989)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1989), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1989) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1989)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
The Downeaster “Alexa” (in 1989)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd., Impulsive Music and Joelsongs (in 1989)
Billy Joel33:45
15That’s Not Her Style
assistant engineer:
Dana Becker, Tim Crish, David Dorn, Suzanne Hollander, Joe Pirerra and Gary Solomon
engineer:
Jay Healy
producer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) and Mick Jones (Foreigner/Spooky Tooth, worked in France)
mixer:
Tom Lord‐Alge
bass guitar:
Schuyler Deale
drums (drum set):
Liberty DeVitto (US drummer)
guitar:
David Brown (guitarist for Billy Joel)
harmonica:
Don Brooks
piano and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
synthesizer:
Jeff Jacobs
background vocals:
Patti Darcy, Frank Floyd (US soul disco funk singer), Jeff Jacobs, Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist), Mick Jones (Foreigner/Spooky Tooth, worked in France), Richard Marx, Brian Ruggles and Crystal Taliefero (American multi‐instrumentalist and vocalist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1989)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
music videos:
That’s Not Her Style by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
That’s Not Her Style
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd. and Joelsongs (in 1989)
Billy Joel2.255:09
16And So It Goes
assistant engineer:
Dana Becker, Tim Crish, David Dorn, Suzanne Hollander, Joe Pirerra and Gary Solomon
engineer and mixer:
Jay Healy
producer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) and Mick Jones (Foreigner/Spooky Tooth, worked in France)
piano, synthesizer and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1989)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1989) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1989)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
music videos:
And So It Goes by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
And So It Goes (in 1989)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1983)
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd., Impulsive Music, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division) and Joelsongs (in 1983)
Billy Joel2.853:38
17The River of Dreams
additional programming:
Jeff Jacobs
co-producer:
Joe Nicolo
producer:
Danny Kortchmar (Danny Kootch)
mixer:
Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo and Phil Nicolo
additional bass:
Jef Lee Johnson (from 1992 until 1993), Chuck Treece (from 1992 until 1993) and Mike Tyler (from 1992 until 1993)
additional percussion:
Andy "Funky Drummer" Kravitz (from 1992 until 1993)
bass:
Lonnie D. Hillyer (from 1992 until 1993)
drums (drum set):
Zachary Alford (session drummer) (from 1992 until 1993)
guitar:
Danny Kortchmar (Danny Kootch) (from 1992 until 1993) and Mike Tyler (writer, vocal, guitar) (from 1992 until 1993)
Hammond organ, Hammond organ, piano and synthesizer, piano, synthesizer and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (from 1992 until 1993)
background vocals:
Wrecia Ford (from 1992 until 1993), Marlon Saunders (from 1992 until 1993), Frank Simms (from 1992 until 1993), George Simms (from 1992 until 1993), Crystal Taliefero (American multi‐instrumentalist and vocalist) (from 1992 until 1993) and B. David Whitworth (from 1992 until 1993)
vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (from 1992 until 1993)
background vocals arranger:
Crystal Taliefero (American multi‐instrumentalist and vocalist)
orchestrator:
Ira Newborn
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008), Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1993) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1993)
music videos:
The River of Dreams by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
The River of Dreams (from 1992 until 1993)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Impulsive Music (in 1992) and Joelsongs (in 1992)
Billy Joel44:03
18All About Soul
producer:
Danny Kortchmar (Danny Kootch)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1993)
recording of:
All About Soul
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd., Impulsive Music (in 1992) and Joelsongs (in 1992)
version of:
Motorcycle Song (demo)
Billy Joel4:20
19Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)
producer:
Danny Kortchmar (Danny Kootch)
mixer:
Niko Bolas
piano and lead vocals:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (from 1992 until 1993)
orchestrator:
Ira Newborn
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1993)
music videos:
Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) (from 1992 until 1993)
lyricist:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
composer:
Mike Holober and Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Impulsive Music (in 1992) and Joelsongs (in 1992)
Billy Joel4.253:34
3DVD: Music Videos
#TitleRatingLength
1Piano Man
music video for:
Piano Man by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
Piano Man
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
April Music Ltd., Blackwood Music Inc. (1953-02-07–1987-12-30), EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd., Home Grown Music, Inc. (work publisher), Impulsive Music, Tinker Street Tunes, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1973) and Joelsongs (in 1973)
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2James
recording of:
James
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd., Home Grown Music (formerly Home Grown Music Network) and Tin Pan Tunes
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3Just the Way You Are
visual appearances:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist), Marlee Matlin and Oscar the Grouch (Sesame Street muppet)
recording of:
Just the Way You Are
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
April Music Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Songs Ltd., Joelsongs (from 1977 to present), CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1977) and Impulsive Music (in 1977)
sub-publisher:
Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division and Yamaha Music EH(CM)
?:??
4The Stranger (Live 1977)
live recording of:
The Stranger
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
April Music Inc., ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), Joelsongs (from 1977 to present), CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1977) and Impulsive Music (in 1977)
?:??
5She’s Always a Woman
music video for:
She’s Always a Woman by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
She’s Always a Woman
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
April Music Inc., EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd., Joelsongs (from 1977 to present), CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1977) and Impulsive Music (in 1977)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
?:??
6My Life
video director:
Steve Cohen
music video for:
My Life by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
My Life
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
April Music Inc., Joelsongs, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1978), EMI April Music Inc. (in 1978) and Impulsive Music (in 1978)
?:??
7Honesty
video director:
Steve Cohen
music video for:
Honesty by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
Honesty
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
April Music Inc., EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd., ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1978), EMI April Music Inc. (in 1978) and Impulsive Music (in 1978)
?:??
8Big Shot
music video for:
Big Shot by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
Big Shot
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
April Music Inc., Joelsongs, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1978), EMI April Music Inc. (in 1978) and Impulsive Music (in 1978)
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9Until the Night
live recording of:
Until the Night
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
April Music Inc., ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), EMI April Music Inc. (in 1978) and Impulsive Music (in 1978)
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10You May Be Right
video director:
Steve Cohen
music video for:
You May Be Right by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
You May Be Right
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Joelsongs, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), April Music (from 1979 until 1980), Impulsive Music (from 1979 until 1980) and CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1980)
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11It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me
music video for:
It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Joelsongs, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), April Music (in 1980), CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1980) and Impulsive Music (in 1980)
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12All for Leyna
video director:
Steve Cohen
music video for:
All for Leyna by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
All for Leyna
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), April Music (from 1979 until 1980) and Impulsive Music (from 1979 until 1980)
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13Sometimes a Fantasy
video director:
George Gomes
music video for:
Sometimes a Fantasy by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
Sometimes a Fantasy
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), April Music (from 1979 until 1980) and Impulsive Music (from 1979 until 1980)
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14Say Goodbye to Hollywood
video director:
Steve Cohen
music video for:
Say Goodbye to Hollywood by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
Say Goodbye to Hollywood
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Blackwood Music Inc. (1953-02-07–1987-12-30), EMI Songs Ltd., Home Grown Music (formerly Home Grown Music Network), Tin Pan Tunes, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), Joelsongs (in 1976) and CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1981)
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15Los Angelenos
video director:
Steve Cohen
live recording of:
Los Angelenos
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Blackwood Music Inc. (1953-02-07–1987-12-30) and Joelsongs (in 1974)
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16Pressure
video director:
Russell Mulcahy
music video for:
Pressure by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
Pressure
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Joelsongs (from 1981 to present), Impulsive Music (in 1981) and CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1982)
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17Allentown
video director:
Russell Mulcahy
music video for:
Allentown by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
Allentown
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Blackwood Music Inc. (1953-02-07–1987-12-30), Joelsongs (from 1981 to present), Impulsive Music (in 1981) and CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1982)
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18Goodnight Saigon
video director:
Jay Dubin
music video for:
Goodnight Saigon by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
Goodnight Saigon
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Blackwood Music Inc. (1953-02-07–1987-12-30), Joelsongs (from 1981 to present), Impulsive Music (in 1981) and CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1982)
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19She’s Right on Time
video director:
Russell Mulcahy
music video for:
She’s Right on Time by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
She’s Right on Time
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Impulsive Music and Joelsongs (from 1981 to present)
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20Tell Her About It
art direction:
Michael Negrin
music video for:
Tell Her About It by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
Tell Her About It
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1983) and Joelsongs (in 1983)
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21Uptown Girl
art direction:
Michael Negrin
producer:
Jon Small
video director:
Jay Dubin
music video for:
Uptown Girl by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
Uptown Girl
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd., CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1983) and Joelsongs (in 1983)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
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22An Innocent Man
music video for:
An Innocent Man by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
An Innocent Man
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
CBS Songs Ltd., Impulsive Music and Joelsongs (in 1983)
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23The Longest Time
art direction:
Michael Negrin
video director:
Jay Dubin
recording of:
The Longest Time
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1983) and Joelsongs (in 1983)
version of:
The Prime of Your Life
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24Leave a Tender Moment Alone
music video for:
Leave a Tender Moment Alone by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
Leave a Tender Moment Alone
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
CBS Songs Ltd. and Joelsongs (in 1983)
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25Keeping the Faith
art direction:
Michael Negrin
producer:
Jon Small
video director:
Howie Deutch
music video for:
Keeping the Faith by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
Keeping the Faith
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
CBS Songs Ltd., Impulsive Music and Joelsongs (in 1983)
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26You’re Only Human (Second Wind)
video director:
Richard Friedman (production music)
music video for:
You’re Only Human (Second Wind) by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
You’re Only Human (Second Wind)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1985) and Joelsongs (in 1985)
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27The Night Is Still Young
producer:
Jon Small
video director:
Neil Tardio
music video for:
The Night Is Still Young by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
The Night Is Still Young
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Impulsive Music, CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1985) and Joelsongs (in 1985)
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28A Matter of Trust
producer:
Paul Flattery
video director:
Russell Mulcahy
music video for:
A Matter of Trust by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
A Matter of Trust
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
CBS Songs, Impulsive Music and Joelsongs (in 1986)
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29Baby Grand
producer:
Jon Small
video director:
Jon Small
music video for:
Baby Grand by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) feat. Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
recording of:
Baby Grand
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Joel Songs (in 1986)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
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30Back in the U.S.S.R.
music videos:
Back in the U.S.S.R. (live, 1987: Bridge Tour, U.S.S.R.) by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
cover recording of:
Back in the U.S.S.R.
written in:
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India (in 1968)
writer:
John Lennon (The Beatles) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
publisher:
ATV (Northern Songs Catalog), Maclen Music, Inc. (U.S. based publisher for Lennon–McCartney), Northern Songs Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020) and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP)
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31We Didn’t Start the Fire
art direction:
Sterling Storm
producer:
Russell Mulcahy and Bill Perna
video director:
Chris Blum
music video for:
We Didn’t Start the Fire by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
We Didn’t Start the Fire
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd., Impulsive Music, Universal Music Ltd. (UK sound recording / publishing company) and Joelsongs (in 1989)
arrangement of:
We Didn’t Start the Slop Stream
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32Leningrad
producer:
Lee Rolontz (American film producer)
video director:
Kate Dougherty
recording of:
Leningrad
orchestrator:
Arif Mardin
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd. and Joelsongs (in 1989)
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33I Go to Extremes
producer:
Paula Greif
editor:
Laura Israel and Glenn Lazzaro
video director:
Paula Greif
recording of:
I Go to Extremes
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd. and Joelsongs (in 1989)
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34The Downeaster “Alexa”
producer:
Warren Hewlett
editor:
Mark Alchin
video director:
Andy Morahan
recording of:
The Downeaster “Alexa”
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd., Impulsive Music and Joelsongs (in 1989)
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35That’s Not Her Style
music video for:
That’s Not Her Style by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
That’s Not Her Style
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd. and Joelsongs (in 1989)
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36And So It Goes
producer:
Joel Hinman
video director:
Joel Hinman and Jeff Schock
music video for:
And So It Goes by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
And So It Goes
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist) (in 1983)
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd., Impulsive Music, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division) and Joelsongs (in 1983)
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37The River of Dreams
art direction:
Joseph Yacoe
video director:
Andy Morahan
music video for:
The River of Dreams by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
recording of:
The River of Dreams
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Impulsive Music (in 1992) and Joelsongs (in 1992)
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38All About Soul (live)
producer:
Bill Beatty and Andy Kadison
video director:
Lawrence Jordan
live recording of:
All About Soul
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd., Impulsive Music (in 1992) and Joelsongs (in 1992)
version of:
Motorcycle Song (demo)
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39Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)
art direction:
Marc Reshovsky
producer:
Ethan Wolvek
video director:
Marcus Nispel
music video for:
Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
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40To Make You Feel My Love
music video for:
To Make You Feel My Love by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
cover recording of:
Make You Feel My Love
lyricist and composer:
Bob Dylan (in 1997-01)
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020) and Special Rider Music (from 1997 to present)
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41Hey Girl
producer:
Eileen Bernstein
video director:
Ernie Fritz
music video for:
Hey Girl by Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
cover recording of:
Hey Girl (Carole King song)
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin
composer:
Carole King
publisher:
Screen Gems–Columbia Music, イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30), Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) (in 1963, in 1991) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
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42Scenes From an Italian Restaurant
live recording of:
Scenes From an Italian Restaurant
lyricist and composer:
Billy Joel (American singer-songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), Joelsongs (from 1977 to present) and Impulsive Music (in 1977)
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