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"Big Shot" is a song performed by Billy Joel from his 1978 album 52nd Street as its opening track, released as a single in early 1979. The song would become the second hit single from the album, peaking at #14 in the United States.
Piano Man is the second studio album by American recording artist Billy Joel, released on November 14, 1973, by Columbia Records. [8] The album emerged from legal difficulties with Joel's former label, Family Productions, and ultimately became his first breakthrough album.
52nd Street was an instant commercial success, becoming Joel's first album to reach number one on the Billboard 200, a spot it held for eight consecutive weeks. Three songs reached the Top 40 in the United States, contributing to the album's success: " My Life " (number 3), " Big Shot " (number 14), and " Honesty " (number 24). [ 4 ]
Billy Joel performing in 2017. Billy Joel is the "Piano Man," and the song is celebrating its 50th anniversary.. Originally released on Nov. 2, 1973, Joel's signature song isn't even the tune that ...
Billy Joel knows all about an increasingly popular fan theory that suggests two of his "Piano Man" song characters are gay. And, the Grammy winner understand why fans think that. In the song ...
"Piano Man" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel. First released as a single in the US on November 2, 1973, it was included on Joel's 1973 album Piano Man . The song is sung from the point of view of a piano player at a bar, describing the patrons.
Billy Joel VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images In some parts of the country, Billy Joel fans never heard that “they sit at the bar and put bread in my jar.” CBS blamed a “programming timing ...
American singer-songwriter Billy Joel has released 13 studio albums, seven live albums, 18 compilation albums, 10 video albums, 82 singles, three promotional singles, and 45 music videos. Throughout his career, he has sold more than 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists in history .