The Essential Billy Joel by Billy Joel - Uhune

COMPILATION

Volume 1

Volume 2

Forget for a moment that this double-disc, 36-track collection isn't presented in strict chronological order -- it does roughly divide into two parts, with the pre- Innocent Man material largely taking up disc one and the post-Innocent Man selections on disc two (yes, there are some exceptions to the rule, but it generally follows this rule). Forget that there are some singles, radio hits, and fan favorites that should have been included, such as "Pressure," "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant," and "Angry Young Man." Even with these flaws, this Australian-only collection provides the best summary of Billy Joel's best material to date, trumping the original Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 & 2 and edging out the similar 2001 U.S. release, The Essential Billy Joel. The reason for this is that it does include such early highpoints as "You're My Home," "Everybody Loves You Now," and "Streetlife Serenader," while de-emphasizing his last two subpar pop albums, Storm Front and River of Dreams, and just concentrating him at his best as a pop craftsman and recordmaker. Yes, some absent songs should be here, but only a handful shouldn't be here (maybe just "All About Soul (remix)," actually), and it's a highly entertaining listen that certainly spotlights Billy Joel at his best. Maybe not an Ultimate Collection, but pretty damn terrific all the same. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Volume 1

1. Piano Man

Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Accordion: Michael Omartian; Performer
Background Vocals: The Creamers
Susan Steward & Co.; Performer
Banjo: Fred Heilbrun
Eric Weisberg; Performer
Drums: Ron Tutt; Performer
Fiddle: Billy Armstrong; Performer
Guitar: Larry Carlton
Dean Parks
Richard Bennett; Performer
Keyboard: Billy Joel; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Arranger: Michael Omartian; Composer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Engineer: Ron Malo; Production
Producer: Michael Stewart; Production

2. You're My Home

Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Accordion: Michael Omartian; Performer
Background Vocals: The Creamers
Susan Steward & Co.; Performer
Banjo: Fred Heilbrun
Eric Weisberg; Performer
Drums: Ron Tutt; Performer
Fiddle: Billy Armstrong; Performer
Guitar: Larry Carlton
Dean Parks
Richard Bennett; Performer
Keyboard: Billy Joel; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Arranger: Michael Omartian; Composer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Engineer: Ron Malo; Production
Producer: Michael Stewart; Production

3. Captain Jack

Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Accordion: Michael Omartian; Performer
Background Vocals: The Creamers
Susan Steward & Co.; Performer
Banjo: Fred Heilbrun
Eric Weisberg; Performer
Drums: Rhys Clark; Performer
Fiddle: Billy Armstrong; Performer
Guitar: Larry Carlton
Dean Parks
Richard Bennett; Performer
Keyboard: Billy Joel; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Arranger: Michael Omartian; Composer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Engineer: Ron Malo; Production
Producer: Michael Stewart; Production

4. The Entertainer

Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Banjo: Tom Whitehorse; Performer
Bass: Larry Knechtel
Emory Gordy
Wilton Felder; Performer
Congas: Joe Clayton; Performer
Drums: Ron Tutt; Performer
Guitar: Roj Rathor
Gary Dalton
Al Hertzberg
Art Munson
Don Evans
Richard Bennett
Michael Stewart
Mike Deasy; Performer
Keyboard: Billy Joel; Performer
Organ: William Smith; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Arranger: Billy Joel
Michael Stewart; Composer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Engineer: Ron Malo; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Producer: Michael Stewart; Production

5. Say Goodbye to Hollywood

Acoustic Guitar: James Smith
Howie Emerson
Russell Javors; Performer
Bass Guitar: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Bass Guitar: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Arranger: Ken Ascher; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Producer: John Bradley; Production
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Electric Guitar: Russell Javors
Howie Emerson; Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Engineer: John Bradley
Lou Waxman
Don Puluse; Production
Keyboard: Billy Joel; Performer
Percussion: Mingo Lewis; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Saxophone: Richard Cannata; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Bruce Botnick; Production
Producer: Billy Joel; Production

6. Miami 2017 (I've Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)

Acoustic Guitar: James Smith
Howie Emerson
Russell Javors; Performer
Bass Guitar: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Bass Guitar: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Arranger: Ken Ascher; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Producer: John Bradley; Production
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Electric Guitar: Russell Javors
Howie Emerson; Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Engineer: John Bradley
Lou Waxman
Don Puluse; Production
Keyboard: Billy Joel; Performer
Percussion: Mingo Lewis; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Saxophone: Richard Cannata; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Bruce Botnick; Production
Producer: Billy Joel; Production

7. New York State of Mind

Acoustic Guitar: James Smith
Howie Emerson
Russell Javors; Performer
Bass Guitar: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Bass Guitar: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Arranger: Ken Ascher; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Producer: John Bradley; Production
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Electric Guitar: Russell Javors
Howie Emerson; Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Engineer: John Bradley
Lou Waxman
Don Puluse; Production
Keyboard: Billy Joel; Performer
Percussion: Mingo Lewis; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Saxophone: Richard Cannata; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Bruce Botnick; Production
Producer: Billy Joel; Production

8. She's Always a Woman

Acoustic Guitar: Steve Burgh
Hugh Mccracken
Steve Kahn; Performer
Bass: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Clarinet: Richie Cannata; Performer
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Electric Guitar: Steve Kahn
Hiram Bullock
Hiram Bulock; Performer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Engineer: Jim Boyer
Phil Ramone; Production
Flute: Richie Cannata; Performer
Guitar: Steve Kahn; Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Keyboard: Billy Joel; Performer
Organ: Richie Cannata; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Orchestration: Patrick Williams; Composer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Richie Cannata; Performer
Synthesizer: Billy Joel; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Richie Cannata; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Producer: Phil Ramone; Production
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer

9. Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)

Acoustic Guitar: Steve Kahn; Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Engineer: Jim Boyer
Phil Ramone; Production
Bass: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Clarinet: Richie Cannata; Performer
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Electric Guitar: Steve Kahn
Hiram Bullock
Hiram Bulock; Performer
Flute: Richie Cannata; Performer
Guitar: Steve Kahn; Performer
Keyboard: Billy Joel; Performer
Organ: Richie Cannata; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Richie Cannata; Performer
Orchestration: Patrick Williams; Composer
Synthesizer: Billy Joel; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Richie Cannata; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Producer: Phil Ramone; Production

10. Only the Good Die Young

Acoustic Guitar: Steve Kahn; Performer
Bass: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Clarinet: Richie Cannata; Performer
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Electric Guitar: Steve Kahn
Hiram Bullock
Hiram Bulock; Performer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Engineer: Jim Boyer
Phil Ramone; Production
Flute: Richie Cannata; Performer
Guitar: Steve Kahn; Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Keyboard: Billy Joel; Performer
Organ: Richie Cannata; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Orchestration: Patrick Williams; Composer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Richie Cannata; Performer
Synthesizer: Billy Joel; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Richie Cannata; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Producer: Phil Ramone; Production
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer

11. Just the Way You Are

Acoustic Guitar: Hugh Mccracken
Steve Burgh
Steve Kahn; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Phil Woods; Performer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Orchestration: Patrick Williams; Composer
Bass: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Producer: Phil Ramone; Production
Clarinet: Richie Cannata; Performer
Electric Guitar: Steve Kahn
Hiram Bullock
Hiram Bulock; Performer
Flute: Richie Cannata; Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Guitar: Steve Kahn; Performer
Keyboard: Billy Joel; Performer
Organ: Richie Cannata; Performer
Percussion: Ralph Macdonald; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Richie Cannata; Performer
Synthesizer: Billy Joel; Performer
Engineer: Jim Boyer
Phil Ramone; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Richie Cannata; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Didier C. Deutsch
Ted Jensen
Darcy Proper; Production

12. Honesty

Acoustic Guitar: David Spinozza
Steve Khan; Performer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: David Martone; Production
Background Vocals: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Bass: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Clarinet: Richie Cannata; Performer
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Electric Guitar: Steve Khan; Performer
Horn: Robert Freedman; Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Organ: Richie Cannata; Performer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Saxophone: Richie Cannata; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Orchestration: Robert Freedman; Composer
Engineer: Jim Boyer; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Phil Ramone
Jim Boyer; Production
Producer: Phil Ramone; Production
Remixing: Phil Ramone
Jim Boyer; Production

13. My Life

Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Steve Khan; Performer
Background Vocals: Donnie Dacus
Doug Stegmeyer
Peter Cetera; Performer
Bass: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Clarinet: Richie Cannata; Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: David Martone; Production
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Electric Guitar: Steve Khan; Performer
Organ: Richie Cannata; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Saxophone: Richie Cannata; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Engineer: Jim Boyer; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Phil Ramone
Jim Boyer; Production
Producer: Phil Ramone; Production
Remixing: Phil Ramone
Jim Boyer; Production

14. It's Still Rock and Roll to Me

Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Accordion: Billy Joel; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: David Brown
Russell Javors; Performer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Bradshaw Leigh; Production
Assistant Producer: Michele Slagter
Michael Slagter; Production
Bass: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Bass Guitar: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Electric Guitar: Russell Javors
David Brown; Performer
Engineer: Jim Boyer; Production
Flute: Richie Cannata; Performer
Harmonica: Billy Joel; Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Organ: Richie Cannata; Performer
Percussion: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Saxophone: Richie Cannata; Performer
Synthesizer: Billy Joel; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Producer: Phil Ramone
Michael Stewart; Production

15. You May Be Right

Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Accordion: Billy Joel; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: David Brown
Russell Javors; Performer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Bradshaw Leigh; Production
Assistant Producer: Michele Slagter; Production
Bass Guitar: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Bass Guitar: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Electric Guitar: Russell Javors
David Brown; Performer
Engineer: Jim Boyer; Production
Flute: Richie Cannata; Performer
Harmonica: Billy Joel; Performer
Organ: Richie Cannata; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Percussion: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Saxophone: Richie Cannata; Performer
Synthesizer: Billy Joel; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Producer: Phil Ramone; Production

16. Don't Ask Me Why

Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Accordion: Billy Joel; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: David Brown
Russell Javors; Performer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Bradshaw Leigh; Production
Assistant Producer: Michele Slagter; Production
Bass Guitar: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Bass Guitar: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Electric Guitar: Russell Javors
David Brown; Performer
Engineer: Jim Boyer; Production
Flute: Richie Cannata; Performer
Harmonica: Billy Joel; Performer
Organ: Richie Cannata; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Percussion: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Saxophone: Richie Cannata; Performer
Synthesizer: Billy Joel; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Producer: Phil Ramone; Production

17. She's Got a Way (Live at the Paradise, Boston, MA - June 1980)

Acoustic Guitar: Russel Javors
David Brown; Performer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Tom Roberts
Bradshaw Leigh
Chaz Clifton
Larry Franke
Paul Hulse
Domonick Maita; Production
Bass Guitar: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Drums: Liberty Devitto
Liberty De Vito; Performer
Electric Guitar: David Brown
Russel Javors; Performer
Engineer: Jim Boyer
Elliot Scheiner; Production
Flute: Richie Cannata; Performer
Harmonica: Billy Joel; Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Organ: Richie Cannata; Performer
Percussion: Liberty Devitto
Liberty De Vito; Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Saxophone: Richie Cannata; Performer
Synthesizer: Billy Joel; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jim Boyer
Phil Ramone
Elliot Scheiner; Production
Bass Guitar: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Producer: Brian Ruggles
Phil Ramone; Production
Remixing: Phil Ramone
Elliot Scheiner
Jim Boyer; Production

18. Allentown

Acoustic Guitar: David Brown
Russell Javors; Performer
Bass: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Drums: Liberty Devito; Performer
Electric Guitar: Russell Javors
David Brown; Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Arranger: Dave Grusin; Composer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Bradshaw Leigh
Larry Franke
Michael Christopher
Andy Hoffman
Andy Hofman; Production
Concert Master: David Nadien; Production
Engineer: Jim Boyer; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Melodica: Billy Joel; Performer
Organ: Billy Joel; Performer
Percussion: Liberty Devito; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Synthesizer: Billy Joel; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Jim Boyer; Production
Producer: Phil Ramone; Production
Remixing: Jim Boyer; Production

Volume 2

1. Goodnight Saigon

Acoustic Guitar: Russell Javors
David Brown; Performer
Arranger: Dave Grusin; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Andy Hoffman
Larry Franke
Michael Christopher
Bradshaw Leigh
Andy Hofman; Production
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Engineer: Jim Boyer; Production
Bass: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Drums: Bill Zampino
Liberty Devito; Performer
Electric Guitar: Russell Javors
David Brown; Performer
Melodica: Billy Joel; Performer
Organ: Billy Joel; Performer
Percussion: Liberty Devito; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Synthesizer: Billy Joel; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Concert Master: David Nadien; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jim Boyer; Production
Producer: Phil Ramone
Billy Joel; Production
Remixing: Jim Boyer; Production

2. An Innocent Man

Acoustic Guitar: David Brown
Russell Javors; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Mark Rivera; Performer
Background Vocals: Billy Joel
Eric Troyer
Terry Textor
Mike Alexander
Rory Dodd
Mark Rivera
Frank Floyd
Tom Bahler
Ullanda Mccullough
Lani Groves
Ron Taylor; Performer
Bass: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Electric Guitar: Russell Javors
David Brown; Performer
Keyboard: Billy Joel; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Arranger: David Matthews; Composer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Scott James
Bradshaw Leigh
Mike Allaire
James Scott; Production
Engineer: Jim Boyer
Bradshaw Leigh; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Organ: Billy Joel; Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Guitar: Russell Javors; Performer
Percussion: Mark Rivera; Performer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Strings: String Fever; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Mark Rivera; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Vocal Arrangement: Tom Bahler; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Jim Boyer; Production
Producer: Phil Ramone; Production

3. Uptown Girl

Acoustic Guitar: David Brown
Russell Javors; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Mark Rivera; Performer
Background Vocals: Billy Joel
Eric Troyer
Terry Textor
Mike Alexander
Rory Dodd
Mark Rivera
Frank Floyd
Tom Bahler
Ullanda Mccullough
Lani Groves
Ron Taylor; Performer
Bass: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Electric Guitar: Russell Javors
David Brown; Performer
Arranger: David Matthews; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Scott James
Bradshaw Leigh
Mike Allaire
James Scott; Production
Engineer: Jim Boyer
Bradshaw Leigh; Production
Guitar: Russell Javors; Performer
Keyboard: Billy Joel; Performer
Organ: Billy Joel; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Percussion: Mark Rivera; Performer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Strings: String Fever; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Mark Rivera; Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Vocal Arrangement: Tom Bahler; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Jim Boyer; Production
Producer: Phil Ramone; Production

4. The Longest Time

Acoustic Guitar: David Brown
Russell Javors; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Mark Rivera; Performer
Background Vocals: Billy Joel
Eric Troyer
Terry Textor
Mike Alexander
Rory Dodd
Mark Rivera
Frank Floyd
Tom Bahler
Ullanda Mccullough
Lani Groves
Ron Taylor; Performer
Bass: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Electric Guitar: Russell Javors
David Brown; Performer
Arranger: David Matthews; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Scott James
Bradshaw Leigh
Mike Allaire
James Scott; Production
Engineer: Jim Boyer
Bradshaw Leigh; Production
Guitar: Russell Javors; Performer
Keyboard: Billy Joel; Performer
Organ: Billy Joel; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Percussion: Mark Rivera; Performer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Strings: String Fever; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Mark Rivera; Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Vocal Arrangement: Tom Bahler; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Jim Boyer; Production
Producer: Phil Ramone; Production

5. Tell Her About It

Acoustic Guitar: Russell Javors
David Brown; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Mark Rivera; Performer
Background Vocals: Frank Floyd
Billy Joel
Ron Taylor
Eric Troyer
Lani Groves
Ullanda Mccullough
Tom Bahler
Mark Rivera
Rory Dodd
Mike Alexander
Terry Textor; Performer
Arranger: David Matthews; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Scott James
Bradshaw Leigh
Mike Allaire; Production
Baritone Saxophone: Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Bass: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Electric Guitar: Russell Javors
David Brown; Performer
Keyboard: Billy Joel; Performer
Organ: Billy Joel; Performer
Percussion: Mark Rivera; Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Piano: Richard Tee
Billy Joel; Performer
Strings: String Fever; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jim Boyer; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Mark Rivera
Michael Brecker; Performer
Trumpet: Joe Shepley
John Gatchell; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Engineer: Jim Boyer; Production
Vocal Arrangement: Tom Bahler; Composer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Producer: Phil Ramone
George Martin; Production

6. Leave a Tender Moment Alone

Acoustic Guitar: Russell Javors
David Brown; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Mark Rivera; Performer
Background Vocals: Mark Rivera
Billy Joel
Terry Textor
Mike Alexander
Rory Dodd
Ron Taylor
Frank Floyd
Tom Bahler
Ullanda Mccullough
Lani Groves
Eric Troyer; Performer
Bass: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Electric Guitar: David Brown
Russell Javors; Performer
Arranger: David Matthews; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Scott James
Bradshaw Leigh
Mike Allaire
James Scott; Production
Engineer: Jim Boyer
Bradshaw Leigh; Production
Guitar: Russell Javors; Performer
Harmonica: Toots Thielemans; Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Keyboard: Billy Joel; Performer
Organ: Billy Joel; Performer
Percussion: Mark Rivera
Ralph Macdonald
Ralph Mcdonald; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Strings: String Fever; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Mark Rivera; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Vocal Arrangement: Tom Bahler; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jim Boyer; Production
Producer: Phil Ramone; Production

7. A Matter of Trust

Bass: Doug Stegmeyer; Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Guitar: David Brown
Russell Javors; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Synthesizer: Jeff Bova
Billy Joel; Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: David Dickson
Steve Boyer
Bradshaw Leigh
Fred Tenny; Production
Engineer: Jim Boyer
Steve Boyer
Fred Tenny
David Dickson
Bradshaw Leigh; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Producer: Phil Ramone; Production

8. Baby Grand

by Billy Joel, Ray Charles

Featured Artist: Ray Charles; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Bass: Neil Stubenhaus
Neil Stubenhauss; Performer
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta
Vinny Calaiuta; Performer
Guitar: Dean Parks; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel
Ray Charles
Billy Joel Duet With Ray Charles; Performer
Piano: Ray Charles
Billy Joel; Performer
Vocals: Ray Charles
Billy Joel; Performer
Arranger: Patrick Williams; Composer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: David Dickson
Steve Boyer
Fred Tenny
Bradshaw Leigh; Production
Engineer: Jim Boyer; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Producer: Phil Ramone; Production

9. I Go to Extremes

Background Vocals: Billy Joel
Mick Jones
Ian Lloyd
Joe Lynn Turner; Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Bass: Schuyler Deale
Schuyler; Performer
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Guitar: David Brown; Performer
Organ: Billy Joel; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Synthesizer: Jeff Jacobs; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Gary Soloman
Gary Solomon
Dana Becker
David Dorn
Tim Crich
Suzanne Hollander
Joe Pirerra; Production
Engineer: Jay Healy; Production
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jay Healy; Production
Producer: Billy Joel
Mick Jones; Production

10. We Didn't Start the Fire

Background Vocals: Crystal Taliefero; Performer
Bass: Schuyler Deale
Schuyler; Performer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Dana Becker
David Dorn
Gary Soloman
Gary Solomon
Tim Crich
Suzanne Hollander
Joe Pirerra; Production
Coordinator: Jim Miner; Production
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Guitar: David Brown
Joey Hunting; Performer
Keyboard: John Mahoney
Billy Joel; Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Percussion: Sammy Merendino
Liberty Devitto
Crystal Taliefero
Billy Joel; Performer
Performer: Doug Kleeger
Billy Joel; Performer
Synthesizer: Jeff Jacobs; Performer
Engineer: Jay Healy; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Tom Lord-alge; Production
Producer: Billy Joel
Mick Jones; Production
Programmer: Kevin Jones; Production

11. Leningrad

Accordion: Dominic Cortese; Performer
Background Vocals: Jay Healy
Chuck Arnold
Members Of The Hicksville High School; Performer
Bass: Schuyler Deale
Schuyler; Performer
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Guitar: David Brown; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Arranger: Bill Zampino; Composer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Tim Crich
Suzanne Hollander
David Dorn
Dana Becker
Joe Pirerra
Gary Solomon; Production
Chorus Master: Chuck Arnold; Conductor
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Synthesizer: Jeff Jacobs; Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Orchestration: Arif Mardin; Composer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Engineer: Jay Healy; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jay Healy; Production
Producer: Billy Joel
Mick Jones; Production
Programmer: John Mahoney; Production

12. The Downeaster 'Alexa'

Accordion: Dominic Cortese
Billy Joel; Performer
Bass: Schuyler Deale
Schuyler; Performer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Tim Crich
Suzanne Hollander
Gary Soloman
Gary Solomon
David Dorn
Dana Becker
Joe Pirerra; Production
Drums: Liberty Devitto; Performer
Fiddle: World Famous Incognito Violinist; Performer
Guitar: David Brown; Performer
Keyboard: Billy Joel; Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Synthesizer: Jeff Jacobs; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Coordinator: Jim Miner; Production
Engineer: Jay Healy; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Lord-alge; Production
Producer: Billy Joel
Mick Jones; Production

13. And So It Goes

Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Synthesizer: Billy Joel; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Arranger: David Cullen; Composer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Dana Becker
Joe Pirerra
Tim Crich
Suzanne Hollander
Gary Soloman
Gary Solomon
David Dorn; Production
Engineer: Jay Healy; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jay Healy
Tom Lord-alge; Production
Producer: Mick Jones
Billy Joel; Production

14. The River of Dreams

Bass: Lonnie Hillyer
Chuck Treece
Jeff Lee Johnson
T.m. Stevens; Performer
Drums: Zachary Alford; Performer
Guitar: Danny Kortchmar
Mike Tyler
Tommy Byrnes
Dave Hofbauer
Bob Jones
Howie Mendelson; Performer
Keyboard: Billy Joel; Performer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Dirk Grobelny
Dan Hetzel
Brian Vibbertsa; Production
Engineer: Joe Nicolo
Phil Nicolo
Carl Glanville
Bradshaw Leigh
Bob Thrasher
Dave Wilkerson
Jay Healy; Production
Percussion: Andy "funky Drummer" Kravitz; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel
Marlon Saunders
Color Me Badd
Phillip Ballou
Katreese Barnes
Dennis Collins
Will Downing
Frank Floyd
Diane Garisto
Stephanie James
Devora Johnson
Corliss Stafford
Brenda White-king; Performer
Arranger: Doug Kleeger; Composer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Nicolo
Phil Nicolo; Production
Orchestration: Ira Newborn; Composer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel
George Simms
B. David Whitworth
Frank Simms
Crystal Taliefero
Marlon Saunders
Wrecia Ford; Performer
Vocal Arrangement: Crystal Taliefero; Composer
Conductor: Curtis King Jr.; Conductor
Producer: Danny Kortchmar
Joe Nicolo; Production
Programmer: Jeff Jacobs; Production
Recording: Niko Bolas; Production

15. All About Soul (Remix)

Bass: T.m. Stevens; Performer
Choir/chorus: Diane Garisto
Will Downing
Phillip Ballou
Devora Johnson
Dennis Collins
Corliss Stafford
Marlon Saunders
Frank Floyd
Brenda White-king
Katreese Barnes
Stephanie James; Ensemble
Drums: Zachary Alford; Performer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Dirk Grobelny; Production
Conductor: Curtis King Jr.; Conductor
Engineer: Niko Bolas
Phil Nicolo; Production
Guitar: Danny Kortchmar
Tommy Byrnes; Performer
Organ: Billy Joel; Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Performer: Billy Joel
Marion Saunders
Ira Newborn
Color Me Badd
Philip Ballou
Katreese Barnes
Dennis Collins
Will Downing
Frank Floyd
Diane Garisto
Stephanie James
Devora Johnson
Corliss Stafford
Brenda White-king; Performer
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Vocals: Color Me Badd
Wrecia Ford
Crystal Taliefero
Billy Joel
Marion Saunders
B. David Whitworth; Performer
Orchestration: Ira Newborn; Composer
Vocal Arrangement: Crystal Taliefero; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe "the Butcher" Nicolo
Joe Nicolo; Production
Producer: Joe "the Butcher" Nicolo
Danny Kortchmar
Joe Nicolo; Production
Recording: Niko Bolas; Production
Remixing: Phil Nicolo; Production

16. Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)

Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Lyricist: Billy Joel; Composer
Orchestration: Ira Newborn; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Brian Vibbertsa
Dan Hetzel; Production
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Bass: T.m. Stevens; Performer
Drums: Zachary Alford; Performer
Guitar: Danny Kortchmar
Tommy Byrnes
Dave Hofbauer
Bob Jones
Howie Mendelson; Performer
Performer: Billy Joel
Marlon Saunders
Color Me Badd
Phillip Ballou
Katreese Barnes
Dennis Collins
Will Downing
Frank Floyd
Diane Garisto
Stephanie James
Devora Johnson
Corliss Stafford
Brenda White-king; Performer
Engineer: Bob Thrasher
Jay Healy
Dave Wilkerson
Carl Glanville
Bradshaw Leigh; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Niko Bolas; Production
Piano: Billy Joel; Performer
Vocals: Billy Joel; Performer
Arranger: Doug Kleeger; Composer
Vocal Arrangement: Crystal Taliefero; Composer
Conductor: Curtis King Jr.; Conductor
Producer: Danny Kortchmar; Production
Recording: Niko Bolas; Production

17. Waltz No. 1 (Nunley's Carousel) (Album Version)

Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Piano: Hyung-ki Joo
Richard Joo; Performer
Composer: Billy Joel
William Joel; Composer
Lyricist: William Joel; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Andreas Myer; Production
Producer: Steven Epstein; Production

18. Invention In C minor

Primary Artist: Billy Joel; Main Performer
Performer: Billy Joel; Performer
Piano: Hyung-ki Joo
Richard Joo; Performer
Composer: Billy Joel; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Andreas Myer; Production
Producer: Steven Epstein; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

2 volumes in total

Tracks

36 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

2 hours, 35 minutes and 0 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 88.2 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

34/36 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

33/36 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Arena Rock, Singer & Songwriter, Soft Rock, Adult Contemporary, Singer-Songwriter

Label

Columbia

Music Distribution Service

Sony Music Hi-Res

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 2, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

696998600522