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- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Book Title
- The Words and Music of Billy Joel
- Publication Date
- 2011-07-22
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN
- 9780313380167
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
0313380163
ISBN-13
9780313380167
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99687843
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Publication Name
Words and Music of Billy Joel
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Subject
Composers & Musicians, General, Popular Culture
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Music, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
Series
The Praeger Singer-Songwriter Collection
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
16.7 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2011-013499
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
782.42166092 B
Table Of Content
Series Foreword, by James E. Perone Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Legend of Billy Joel 2. Early Years The Hassles Hour of the Wolf Attila 3. Going Solo Cold Spring Harbor Piano Man Streetlife Serenade Turnstiles 4. Recognition The Stranger 52nd Street Glass Houses 5. Following the Muse The Nylon Curtain An Innocent Man 6. Maturity The Bridge Storm Front River of Dreams Fantasies and Delusions Other Recordings 7. Live Audio and Video Live Audio The Stranger: The Carnegie Hall Concert Songs in the Attic Kohuept 2000 Years: The Millennium Concert 12 Gardens Live Live at Shea Stadium: The Concert Other Live Recordings Live Video The Old Grey Whistle Test Live from Long Island Live from Leningrad Live at Yankee Stadium Live from the River of Dreams Elton John and Billy Joel: The Piano Men Live in Tokyo Live at Shea Stadium: The Concert 8. Documentaries and Music Video Collections A Matter of Trust Shades of Grey Billy Joel: Greatest Hits, Volume III: The Video Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection The Making of The Stranger The Last Play at Shea: The Documentary Film 9. Cover Versions of Billy Joel Songs Movin' Out (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Other Cover Versions Conclusion Discography Notes Annotated Bibliography Index
Synopsis
This detailed exploration looks at the musical works of recording artist Billy Joel and his impact on popular culture., Billy Joel skyrocketed to popularity in 1977 with his fifth album, The Stranger , and he has been a major American artist ever since. His songs are timeless and appreciated by generations of fans. The Words and Music of Billy Joel examines this influential musician's songs in detail, exploring the meaning of the lyrics and placing Joel's artistry in a regional and cultural context. Covering work that ranges from Joel's recordings with the Lost Souls to his classical compositions, the book focuses on the dozen studio albums of popular music released between 1971 and 1993. A bibliographic essay is included, as are both a discography and a filmography. There is also a special focus on the interpretation of Joel's songs by other recording artists., This detailed exploration looks at the musical works of recording artist Billy Joel and his impact on popular culture. Billy Joel skyrocketed to popularity in 1977 with his fifth album, The Stranger , and he has been a major American artist ever since. His songs are timeless and appreciated by generations of fans. The Words and Music of Billy Joel examines this influential musician's songs in detail, exploring the meaning of the lyrics and placing Joel's artistry in a regional and cultural context. Covering work that ranges from Joel's recordings with the Lost Souls to his classical compositions, the book focuses on the dozen studio albums of popular music released between 1971 and 1993. A bibliographic essay is included, as are both a discography and a filmography. There is also a special focus on the interpretation of Joel's songs by other recording artists.
LC Classification Number
ML420.J72B54 2011
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