Billy Joel is the "Piano Man," and the song is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Originally released on Nov. 2, 1973, Joel's signature song isn't even the tune that made him a star—and Joel admits he ...

Billy Joel’s career had a rough start. Unhappy with the recording of his first album, “Cold Spring Harbor,” the singer-songwriter from Hicksville sought a redo with his sophomore effort, “Piano Man,” ...

Billy Joel’s 1973 track “Piano Man” is a beautiful example of the songwriter’s ability to combine autobiographical experiences with conjured imagery and characters to create a song that, despite its ...