Billy Joel’s most successful songs are an eclectic mix, demonstrating the Piano Man’s incredible versatility.
“Just the Way You Are”, released in 1977, reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the US Adult Contemporary Chart. It also performed well in Australia, Canada, and the UK.
Another of the biggest Billy Joel music releases is “My Life”, from 1978. This charted at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, two on the US Adult Contemporary listing, and number 12 in the UK.
“Tell Her About It” stormed the charts in 1983, topping both main US charts and placing highly in other countries. This was followed by “Uptown Girl” (number one in the UK) and “We Didn’t Start the Fire” (number one in the US).
But 1993’s “The River of Dreams” is one of his most well-known releases, reaching the top three in multiple countries.