Billy Joel

Billy Joel

Nacimiento : 1949-05-09, New York City, New York, USA

Historia

William Martin Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and composer. Commonly nicknamed the "Piano Man" after his first major hit and signature song of the same name as well as the similarly named 1973 album, he has led a commercially successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s, having released 12 studio albums from 1971 to 1993 as well as one studio album in 2001. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, as well as the seventh-best-selling recording artist and the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States, with over 160 million records sold worldwide. His 1985 compilation album, Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2, is one of the best-selling albums in the United States. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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Billy Joel
Billy Joel

Películas

La gran noche del pop
Self (archive footage)
Las mayores estrellas de la música se reunieron en 1985 para grabar 'We Are the World'. Este documental se cuela entre los bastidores del histórico evento.
Érase una vez un estudio
Dodger (voice) (archive footage)
Cuando dos nuevos empleados pasen la noche en Walt Disney Animation Studios, verán a todos los personajes de Disney del pasado y de hoy cobrar vida, y se reunirán para tomarse una foto propia con motivo de su centenario.
Ron Delsener Presents
Now well into his eighties, Delsener shows little sign of slowing down. At one point, the camera follows him as he ping-pongs across New York attending multiple concerts in one evening. His love for the work of putting on a show shines through as he drags the filmmakers through crowds and backstage so he can chat with artists and crew members. Interspersed with these present-day adventures are looks back on the highlights of Delsener’s career, reflecting his own intense nostalgia. It’s rare that a documentary so completely embodies the personality of its subject.
Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two
Self
A stunning selection of perfect performances of love songs from the BBC's music archives, including the sounds of Nat King Cole, Shania Twain, Billy Joel, Ed Sheeran and many, many more.
Finding Sandler
Self
Years after a missed opportunity with his hero (Adam Sandler), a determined young filmmaker (David Seth Cohen) goes on a quest to re-capture what could have been.
Billy Joel - Live at Yankee Stadium
Himself
Billy Joel interpreta sus grandes éxitos en la Gran Manzana.
Billy Joel: In Black & White
Self
Billy Joel plays Miami's Faena Theater and discusses his musical inspirations, his craft, his family, and being a guy who never set out to be a rock star.
Itzhak
Self
From Schubert to Strauss, Bach to Brahms, Mozart to…Billy Joel, Itzhak Perlman’s violin playing transcends mere performance to evoke the celebrations and struggles of real life. Director Alison Chernick’s (The Jeff Koons Show, Matthew Barney: No Restraint) new documentary provides an intimate, cinéma vérité look at the remarkable life and career of this musician, widely considered the world’s greatest violinist. Features new interviews with the world-renowned violinist, his family, friends and colleagues including Billy Joel, Alan Alda, pianist Martha Argerich and cellist Mischa Maisky.
Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire - The Story of the Sidemen
Interviewed Guest
Film shining a spotlight on the untold story of The Sidemen, the musicians behind some of the greatest artists of all time. The Sidemen are the forgotten 'guns for hire' that changed musical history. Featuring interviews with Mick Jagger, Billy Joel and Keith Richards, this film takes viewers from the 1960s to today, via global stars such as Prince, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones and Beyoncé.
Free to Rock
Self
Rock & Roll spread the sound of freedom across the Iron Curtain and throughout Eastern Europe and the USSR, despite Communist attempts to outlaw it and to crush what they perceived was a contamination of their youth. Over the next thirty years, thousands of underground bands and millions of young fans who yearned for Western values helped fuel the nonvio- lent implosion of the Soviet regime. FREE TO ROCK features Presidents, diplomats, spies and rock stars from the West, the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe who reveal how Rock & Roll music was a contributing factor in ending the Cold
Joe Cocker - Mad Dog with Soul
Himself
La turbulenta vida del cantante de soul y blues, el fallecido Joe Cocker. Un ex instalador de gas de Sheffield, catapultado al estrellato mundial en 1969 en Woodstock con su legendaria interpretación de la canción de los Beatles, "A Little Help from My Friends". Pero a principios de la década de 1970, los demonios internos de Joe Cocker casi lo matan. Superando sus luchas con el alcohol y las drogas, reconstruyó su reputación como "uno de los grandes vocalistas de rock and roll de todos los tiempos" (descripción de Billy Joel). La película mezcla las propias palabras de Joe Cocker, con un archivo poco común. Su esposa (Pam Cocker) y su familia, amigos y los legendarios compositores y músicos con los que colaboró ​​cuentan la historia de Joe Cocker. La película tiene imágenes de desempeño eléctrico crudo, histórico en todas partes.
Tony Bennett Celebrates 90
Self
19-time Grammy Award-winner Tony Bennett's 90th birthday is celebrated by a host of celebrities in this two-hour music special held at Radio City Music Hall, New York City, with musical performances by Bennett, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Lady Gaga, Billy Joel, Elton John, Diana Krall, k.d. lang, Leslie Odom Jr., Rufus Wainwright and Stevie Wonder.
Billy Joel - Live at Bonnaroo 2015
Himself
Up to now many of the big artists Billy Joel live who appeared in “Bonnaroo Festival” which is held every year in the United States, Tennessee, which has been noted by participants appeared as early as pro-shot! June 14, 2015 Bonnaroo Festival Billy which appeared on the main stage of the show off the best hit live in the same stadium performances ever. Live 5 songs at the Gershwin Prize November 19, 2014 as a further bonus video also included a professional shot. Billy fan must-see is the title of a large recommendation as the latest pro-shot live video! !
The Art of McCartney
Self
An inside look at the making of The Art Of McCartney album on which some of the world's greatest artists interpret the songs of one of the world's greatest songwriters, Paul McCartney.
The Boomer List
Self
This installment of "American Masters" profiles 19 influential members of the baby-boom generation, born every year between 1946 and 1964.
Billy Joel: A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia
En medio de la Guerra Fría, el "Piano Man" viaja detrás de la Cortina de Hierro después de 100 apariciones como parte de su gira "The Bridge" en el verano de 1987. Trajo todo con él: su banda, su familia y todo el equipo. Él viene por invitación del Kremlin y Mikhail Gorbachev, da seis conciertos en Moscú y Leningrado después de un concierto de calentamiento en Tbilisi y hace amigos fuera de los espectáculos donde sea que aparezca. Es la primera estrella de rock estadounidense en aparecer en Rusia y se convierte en embajador musical.
12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief
Self
“12-12-12” was a fundraising concert to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy, it took place on December 12, 2012 at Madison Square Garden. The concert featured Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, The Who, Paul McCartney as well as other artists.
Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston
Self
A glowing, prismatic portrait of the rise and fall of America's first celebrity designer—Halston—the man who was synonymous with fashion in the 1970s, and became the emperor of NYC nightlife. Interviews with friends and witnesses (including Liza Minnelli, Diane Von Furstenberg, André Leon Talley, Anjelica Huston, Bob Colacello, and Billy Joel, among others) round out this glittering evocation of the man who defined the most beautiful and decadent era of recent memory.
Paul McCartney: The Love We Make
Himself
"The Love We Make", una película dirigida por Albert Maysles ("Gimme Shelter") y Bradley Kaplan, sigue a Paul McCartney mientras viaja por las calles de la ciudad de Nueva York después de la destrucción del World Trade Center el 11 de septiembre. , 2001. También narra la planificación y la actuación del concierto benéfico que tuvo lugar menos de seis meses después de los ataques: "El concierto para la ciudad de Nueva York".
Billy Joel: Live at Shea Stadium
Himself
Este espectáculo de 2008 del legendario Shea Stadium presenta al propio Billy Joel de Long Island interpretando éxitos de su carrera de décadas, incluyendo "My Life", "Summer, Highland Falls", "We Didn't Start the Fire" y "Scenes From an Restaurante italiano El Piano Man se une al escenario con luminarias como Steven Tyler, John Mellencamp y el líder de Who, Roger Daltrey.
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Self
Con actuaciones de dos conciertos pioneros celebrados en el Madison Square Garden para celebrar un cuarto de siglo del Salón de la Fama del Rock and Roll. El especial está presentado por músicos icónicos que incluyen a Jeff Beck Band, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Aretha Franklin, Metallica, Paul Simon, Simon & Garfunkel, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, U2 y Stevie Wonder, entre otros.
Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City
Himself
The concert footage featured on the standard edition of the set was directed by Paul Becher, who has overseen live visuals for McCartney for over 200 performances. The performances were shot in high definition using 15 cameras and digital footage incorporated from 75 flipcams handed out to fans over the course of the three night stand.[ The audio mix, in both stereo and 5.1, was handled by longtime Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick, and also longtime McCartney engineer Paul Hicks, whose credits include the recent Beatles remasters, The Beatles Anthology and Let It Be... Naked, and two Grammy awards for his mixing work on the Beatles' Love album.
Havana Jam '79
The story of the celebration of the historic three-day Havana Jam festival at the Karl Marx Theatre, in Havana, Cuba, from March 2-4, 1979.
Billy Joel: The Stranger 30th Anniversary Edition
Himself
This bonus DVD showcasing two live promotional videos from "The Stranger" and the long-awaited release of Billy's fabled appearance on the BBC's "Old Grey Whistle Test," a seldom-seen sixty minute cavalcade from 1978 that has aired only once on the UK's BBC2.
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic
Self
Tony Bennett's most recent album Duets: An American Classic featured Bennett recording duets of his greatest hits with today's greatest stars including Bono, Elton John, Paul McCartney, John Legend, Sting, Billy Joel, Michael Buble, Barbra Streisand, James Taylor, and many more! Now, Duets: The Making Of An American Classic goes into the studio for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Tony Bennett's acclaimed 2006 album. Features Elton John, Bono, Barbra Streisand, Stevie Wonder, Sting, the Dixie Chicks, and others who participated in this musical celebration of Bennett's 80th birthday.
Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven
Himself
Billy Joel: At Tokyo Dome
himself
Recorded live at Tokyo Dome, Japan November 30, 2006 ... Angry Young Man - My Life - Honesty - The Entertainer - Zanzibar - New York State Of Mind - Allentown - Don-t Ask Me Why - The Stranger - Just The Way You Are - Movin- Out (Anthony-s Song) - An Innocent Man - Miami 2017 (Seen The Lights Go Down On Broadway) - She-s Always A Woman - I Go To Extremes - The River Of Dreams - We Didn-t Start The Fire - Big Shot - It-s Still Rock And Roll To Me - You May Be Right - Scenes From An Italian Restaurant - Piano Man
Billy Joel: Live from the River of Dreams
Himself
Previously only available in the "Billy Joel: My Lives" box set, this DVD features one of Billy's best concerts: Billy Joel live in Frankfurt, Germany in 1994 on the "River of Dreams" tour.
Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection
Himself
Songs: Piano Man, All for Leyna, Tell Her About It, Honesty, Sometimes a Fantasy, The Night Is Still Young, Pressure, My Life, Keeping the Faith, A Matter of Trust, You're Only Human (Second Wind), Everybody Loves You Now, Uptown Girl, You May Be Right, Big Shot, The Longest Time, Allentown, Los Angelenos, It's Still Rock and Roll to Me, Baby Grand. Bonus videos: She's Right on Time, Goodnight Saigon (Live), Leave a Tender Moment Alone (Live), James.
Billy Joel: In His Own Words
Himself
The entertainer performs and takes audience questions at the University of Pennsylvania's Irvine Auditorium in Philadelphia.
The Concert for New York City
Self
The Concert for New York City took place on October 20, 2001 at Madison Square Garden. It was a celebration of the strength of New York and a thank-you to the heroic firefighters, police officers and rescue workers who saved tens of thousands of lives on September 11th. More than 6000 firefighters, police officers and rescue workers attended as guests.
America: A Tribute to Heroes
Un especial de dos horas en que actores y músicos norteamericanos homenajean a las víctimas del atentado del 11 de septiembre de 2001.
Billy Joel - The Ultimate Collection
Himself
With over 100 million albums sold in the course of a career now in its fourth decade, Billy Joel is one of the most beloved entertainers in the world. Now, for the first time on DVD, a comprehensive selection of Billy's innovative, visually compelling music videos have been brought together for The Ultimate Collection. A stunning group of videos and special live performances spanning the entire career of this Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame honouree. The Ultimate Collection showcases the thoughtful lyrics and musical sophistication that make Billy Joel a legend of American music. Whether you're a long-time Billy Joel fan or looking for an introduction to the man and his work, The Ultimate Collection is a great addition to your DVD library. Bonus tracks include the MTV favourite "She's Right On Time" and a rare early promotional video of "James", both previously unavailable on home video.
Elton John: One Night Only, The Greatest Hits
One of the biggest musical legends in pop music today, Elton John performs one of his most memorable concerts ever at the world famous Madison Square Garden in New York City. This stunningly visual concert special was filmed over two nights in October 2000, and Elton and his band play some of his greatest hits from over four decades, including "Your Song", "Crocodile Rock", "Candle In The Wind" and "Rocket Man". Elton also invites some special guests to share the microphone on stage with him, among them Billy Joel, Bryan Adams, Kiki Dee, Mary J. Blige and Anastacia. You've never seen Elton like this before... a "must see" and a "must have" for any true Elton fan.
Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration
A musical tribute to the piano's 300th anniversary celebrates the legacy, grandeur and showmanship of this instrument. Hosted by "Piano Man" Billy Joel and taped before a live audience in Washington, D.C., this special mesmerizes audiences with its grand salute.
Behind the Life of Chris Gaines
Self
To promote the release of his album Garth Brooks in... The Life of Chris Gaines, Garth Brooks appeared as Chris Gaines in a television "mockumentary," a version of VH1's seminal cable classic Behind the Music, featuring a totally made-up tale that just may be the greatest rock n' roll documentary ever made. This piece of art has everything that makes the story of being a rockstar fucking cool. It has childhood trauma, record label trauma, death, disfigurement, a plane crash, a car crash, sex addiction, redemption, a house fire, random unexplained commentary from Billy Joel, and more sex addiction.
Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III
Himself
Garth Live from Central Park
Guest
This was the ultimate Garth Brooks fan's dream-a free live performance in Central Park. Garth gave a good showing in it, and I loved his performances of all his classic songs, such as "Unanswered Prayers, "The Dance," and "Friends in Low Places." While there weren't any of the high-kinetic, ultra-energetic stage movements usually reserved for the arena shows Garth gives, it was still worth the video purchase. Garth's performance was terrific, and the audience members obviously loved it as they sang along with all of his songs. You will find yourself doing the same.
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
Himself
Do The Alphabet is a 1996 Sesame Street direct-to-video compilation, with a framing sequence starring Big Bird and Baby Bear.
Simply Mad About the Mouse
himself
Simply Mad About the Mouse collects affectionate tributes to Disney's songs from artists like the Gipsy Kings, Soul II Soul, and Kirk Whalum. Bobby McFerrin's "Siamese Cat Song," En Vogue's "Someday My Prince Will Come," and Harry Connick, Jr.'s "Bare Necessities" are among the highlights of this album. Also included are Michael Bolton's cover of "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" and Billy Joel's "When You Wish Upon a Star.
The Foreigner Story: Feels Like the Very First Time
Self
Oliver y su pandilla
Dodger (voice)
Un gatito huérfano llamado Oliver se une a Fagin y a su banda de ladronzuelos con Dodger, un maestro moviéndose por la ciudad, y el simpático Chiguagua Tito. Un buen día, el pequeño Oliver deja las calles al ser adoptado por Jenny, una niña rica que se lo lleva a su casa, donde vivirá con todas las comodidades. Pero cuando Jenny es secuestrada por el malvado jefe de Fagin y su terrorífico Doberman, Oliver comprobará el valor de la verdadera amistad al ver cómo toda la banda se pone en marcha para rescatarla. Adaptación animada y muy libre de "Oliver Twist", de Charles Dickens.
A Matter of Trust: Billy Joel in the USSR
Vocals, Keyboards and Guitar
This special documentary chronicles Billy Joel's 1987 concert tour in the Soviet Union. The program features concert footage and clips of Joel and his band interacting with different groups of Soviet people.
Billy Joel: Live in Leningrad
Himself - Performer
Highlights of Billy Joel's concert performances in Leningrad, USSR in 1987.
Billy Joel: Building the Bridge
Self
In 1986, Billy Joel released the album titled The Bridge on July 29th on Columbia Records. Go behind the scenes with Billy and learn about the songwriting and recording process behind the album.
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
Self
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie persuaded some of the most popular performers in America to donate their services to the project, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the marathon recording session that produced the single.
Billy Joel: Live At Wembley Arena
Billy Joel Live At Wembley Arena, London 06-06-1984. This is part of An Innocent Man Tour. Set List: Prelude/Angry Young Man, My Life, Piano Man, Don't Ask Me Why, Allenton, Goodnight Saigon, Pressure, Leave A Tender Moment Alone, An Innocent Man, The Longest Time, This Night, Just The Way You Are, Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, Sometimes A Fantasy, It’s Still Rock And Roll To Me, Uptown Girl, Big Shot, Tell Her About It, You May Be Right, Only The Good Die Young. The band includes Frank Simms, Peter Huwlett on backing vocals, a three-piece brass section of Larry Etkin, Bob Livingood, Glenn Stulpin and Toots Thielemans on harmonica as well as Joel's touring/recording band of Liberty DeVitto (drums, percussion), Doug Stegmeyer (bass), Russell Javors (rhythm guitar), David LeBolt (keyboards), David Brown (lead guitar) and Mark Rivera (saxophones, percussion)
Billy Joel: Live From Long Island
Taped at The Nassau Coliseum Uniondale, Long Island NY, on December 29, 1982. This 1983 VHS release from Fox/CBS includes the complete version of the concert originally taped for HBO.
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975
The Midnight Special es un programa musical emitido en horario nocturno por la cadena NBC durante los años 70s y principios de los 80s creado y producido por Burt Sugarman. El primer programa fue emitido como un especial el 19 de Agosto de 1972 y comenzó su emisión regular el 2 de Febrero de 1973, su última emisión fue el 1 de Mayo de 1981. El programa, de 90 minutos de duración se emitía los Viernes después del "The Tonight Show" presentado por Johnny Carson. El programa tuvo varios presentadores excepto en el período de Julio de 1975 hasta Marzo de 1976 en el que la cantante Helen Reddy lo presentó de forma habitual. Wolfman Jack fue también presentador del programa siendo Helen Reddy una de sus frecuentes invitadas. La canción tradicional folk "Midnight Special" cantada por Johnny Rivers era la que servía de sintonía del programa.
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers
The Midnight Special es un programa musical emitido en horario nocturno por la cadena NBC durante los años 70s y principios de los 80s creado y producido por Burt Sugarman. El primer programa fue emitido como un especial el 19 de Agosto de 1972 y comenzó su emisión regular el 2 de Febrero de 1973, su última emisión fue el 1 de Mayo de 1981. El programa, de 90 minutos de duración se emitía los Viernes después del "The Tonight Show" presentado por Johnny Carson. El programa tuvo varios presentadores excepto en el período de Julio de 1975 hasta Marzo de 1976 en el que la cantante Helen Reddy lo presentó de forma habitual. Wolfman Jack fue también presentador del programa siendo Helen Reddy una de sus frecuentes invitadas. La canción tradicional folk "Midnight Special" cantada por Johnny Rivers era la que servía de sintonía del programa.