Historical Artist Profile
Billy Joel
⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 1999
Biography & Overview
William Martin Joel (; born May 9, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Nicknamed the "Piano Man", after his 1973 signature song of the same name, Joel has had a successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s. From 1971 to 1993, he released 12 entirely self-written studio albums spanning the genres of pop and rock, and in 2001 released a one-off studio album of classical compositions.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
27 Charted Tracks
"It's Still Rock And Roll To Me"
Entered Charts: 1980
#1 HIT
"Tell Her About It"
Entered Charts: 1983
#1 HIT
"We Didn't Start The Fire"
Entered Charts: 1989
#1 HIT
"Just The Way You Are"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #3
"My Life"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #3
"Uptown Girl"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #3
"The River Of Dreams"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #3
"I Go To Extremes"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #6
"You May Be Right"
Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #7
"You're Only Human (Second Wind)"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #9
"An Innocent Man"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #10
"Modern Woman (From "Ruthless People")"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #10
"A Matter Of Trust"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #10
"Big Shot"
Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #14
"The Longest Time"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #14
"Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #17
"She's Always A Woman"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #17
"Say Goodbye To Hollywood"
Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #17
"Allentown"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #17
"Keeping The Faith"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #18
"This Is The Time"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #18
"Don't Ask Me Why"
Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #19
"Pressure"
Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #20
"She's Got A Way"
Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #23
"Only The Good Die Young"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #24
"Honesty"
Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #24
"Piano Man"
Entered Charts: 1974
Peak: #25
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
25 Charted Tracks
"Uptown Girl"
Entered Charts: 1983
#1 HIT
"The River Of Dams"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #3
"Tell Her About It"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #4
"We Didn'T Start The Fi"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #7
"An Innocent Man"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #8
"My Life"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #12
"It's Still Rock And Roll To Me"
Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #14
"Just The Way You A"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #19
"The Longest Time"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #25
"All Shook Up"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #27
"Goodnight Saigon/Leave A Tender Moment Alone"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #29
"She's Always A Woman"
Entered Charts: 2010
Peak: #29
"All About Soul"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #32
"Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #35
"All For Leyna"
Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #40
"Until The Night"
Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #50
"No Man`S Land"
Entered Charts: 1994
Peak: #50
"A Matter Of Trust"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #52
"She'S Always A Woman/Just The Way You A"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #53
"Leningrad"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #53
"I Go To Extmes"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #70
"The Downeaster 'Alexa'"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #76
"This Night"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #78
"You' Only Human (Second Wind)"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #94
"That'S Not Her Style"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #97