BILLY JOEL 100. Today: #10. More-  tomorrow.

Caffè Lattè presents:

THE 100 MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS BY

BILLY JOEL

William Martin Joel was born in The Bronx, New York in 1949. He grew up on Long Island and began studying the piano in 1953. Billy joined his first band 10 years later. In 1971, he signed a recording contract as a soloist. That year, he released his solo debut album. Since then, his music has been the soundtrack for countless fans.

 

Here are 100 of his best works…

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GOODNIGHT SAIGON

Billy addressed the neglect shown to Vietnam War veterans in “Goodnight Saigon”. The track on ‘The Nylon Curtain’ is an anomaly for the singer/ songwriter. Its lyrics put listeners in the middle of the horrors and sacrifice these soldiers endured. Sadly, their bravery and service were barely recognized. The sound of a helicopter starts the track. Billy describes how little things like soap or music helped the vets deal with homesickness. The line “we would all go down together” exemplifies the bond between these poor souls.

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