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Billy Joel (Part 1)

Billy Joel and Tom Odell have an in-depth conversation sat at a piano at 91热爆 Maida Vale. Billy talks about the role the instrument has had in shaping his life and musical career.

Join Billy Joel and Tom Odell as they discuss the role of the piano while illustrating this passion by tickling the ivories at 91热爆 Maida Vale studios.

Billy Joel has sold more than 150 million records and is ranked as one of the most popular recording artists and entertainers in the world. At the age of 70 Billy is still at the height of his career, continuously selling out back to back to shows at Madison Square Garden and Wembley Stadium. He joins Tom Odell at 91热爆 Maida Vale studios to discuss his passion for the piano, an instrument that has been muse and confident for over 6 decades.

In Part 1 of this conversation they discuss Billy Joel鈥檚 early classical lessons, his passion for rock 鈥榥鈥� roll, early influences like Ray Charles, the singer-songwriter period of the 70鈥檚, touring during the early days and with Elton John, the creation of his hit album 鈥楾he Stranger鈥� and his memories of purchasing his first piano which he slept under.

Centered at the piano we hear personal nostalgic memories brought to life by Billy鈥檚 immaculate piano playing. The result is a rich, personal and genuine conversation between two friends and musicians whose passion for this instrument is paramount.

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Sat 25 Jan 2025 02:00
91热爆 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Billy Joel

    New York State Of Mind

  • Ray Charles

    What'd I Say

  • The Spencer Davis Group

    Don't Want You No More

  • Dr. John

    Right Place Wrong Time

  • Billy Joel

    The River Of Dreams

    • Billy Joel - Greatest Hits Volume III.
    • Columbia.

  • Billy Joel

    She's Got A Way

  • The Surfaris

    Wipeout

  • Billy Joel

    Prelude / Angry Young Man

  • Elton John

    Bennie and the Jets

  • Billy Joel

    We Didn't Start The Fire

    • Billy Joel - The Ultimate Collection.
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.

  • Billy Joel

    Only The Good Die Young

  • Billy Joel

    Scenes From An Italian Restaurant

  • Billy Joel

    Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)

    • The Stranger.
    • Columbia.
    • 1.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 28 Dec 2019 21:00
    91热爆 Radio 2
  • Sat 8 Aug 2020 21:00
    91热爆 Radio 2
  • Wed 9 Feb 2022 03:00
    91热爆 Radio 2
  • Sat 25 Jan 2025 02:00
    91热爆 Radio 2