Currently smashing records with his residency at New York's Madison Square Garden, Billy Joel takes time out to collaborate with filmmakers on a life-spanning 2- part retrospective documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes". It's four hours in total but then, now on his fourth wife, he has packed a substantial amount into his 76 years...
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"Billy Joel: And So It Goes" Part One premieres on HBO on Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with Part Two a week later on Friday, July 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. It will also be available to stream on Max.
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And it's not all sanitized. There are plenty of warts in this "warts and all" documentary but that was always how a singer-songwriter famed for his honesty was going to have it. As the Emmy-winning filmmakers Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin have confirmed, "He just told us to tell the truth."
That truth includes incredible success over decades with all-time classics such as "Piano Man", "Just The Way You Are" and "Always A Woman To Me" but also three divorces, a motorcycle accident that threatened to curtail his ability at the piano and the traumatising discovery of how the holocaust affected his family.
So to find out how to catch the full story read on and discover how you can watch "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" online with all the streaming details you need below.
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You can watch "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" in Canada on HBO and the Crave streaming service. Part One goes out on Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. ET with Part Two a week later on Friday, July 25 at 8 p.m. ET. See our full episode guide at the bottom of this page for details.
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How to watch 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' online in Australia
Aussies can watch "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" on HBO Max in Australia with Part One released on Saturday, 19 July and Part Two a week later on Saturday 26 July.
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Official 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' Trailer
'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' - Episode guide
- 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' PART ONE - Joel admits to being a work in progress as he heads towards his eighth decade and looks back on a childhood as the son of working-class parents on Long Island, the loss he felt at the age of eight when his father left the home, and his entry into the business of music. Acknowledging the mistakes he made along the way, Joel put everything he lived through into his music. As he went from keyboard player in local bands to striking out on his own, he discusses the love affair and first marriage with Elizabeth Weber that became the fuel for his early songwriting hits, such as “Just the Way You Are” and “She’s Always a Woman.” His collaborators and peers thoughtfully illuminate his musical gifts, and Joel delves into the business deal he made that led to the writing of “Piano Man.” After signing with Columbia Records, Joel’s career took off and years of hits and record-breaking tours followed, as he continued to channel his personal experiences into his music. While he chafed against the critical response to his music, struggled with his relationship to alcohol, and navigated a complicated personal life, a near fatal motorcycle accident impacted his ability to play piano and left his future unclear. How would he rebuild his career and move forward with his life? FRIDAY, JULY 18 (8:00-10:24 p.m. ET/PT)
- 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' PART TWO - With his eighth studio album “The Nylon Curtain,” Joel changed his musical focus by reflecting the grit and aspirations of the Everyman with songs such as “Allentown” and “Goodnight Saigon.” Joel recounts his complicated reunion with his long absent father and discovers the secret story of how his Jewish grandparents survived Nazi Germany which he distilled into his philosophical ballad “Vienna.” Recovering from years on the road, Joel vacations in St. Barths where he meets his future wife, supermodel Christie Brinkley, who would become the mother of his first child and the inspiration behind the hit “Uptown Girl.” Dedicated to his craft, but uneasy with fame and the spotlight, Joel persevered through romantic and professional setbacks, choosing to reinvent himself time and time again. With the support of wife Alexis Roderick Joel and their children, and through his collaboration with Elton John, a return to his classical roots, and his historic residency at Madison Square Garden, he continues to find a safe space in his music. FRIDAY, JULY 25 (8:00-10:24 p.m. ET/PT)
'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' - Contributors
- Billy Joel
- Jon Small, friend and former collaborator
- Elizabeth Weber, ex-wife and former manager
- Christie Brinkley, ex-wife
- Katie Lee, ex-wife
- Alexa Ray Joel, daughter
- Alexis Roderick Joel, current wife
- Bruce Springsteen
- Sting
- John Mellencamp
- Nas
- Pink
- Garth Brooks
- Paul McCartney
'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' FAQs
What have the filmmakers said about the documentary?
Susan Lacy (Director and producer): “For those who think they know Joel’s story, as well as those who are not as familiar, I believe this two-part film is both a revelation and a surprise. I was drawn to his story as someone who knew little at the outset, and was astounded at how autobiographical his songs are and how complex his story is. We are gratified that Bill trusted us with his story, which we have told as honestly as possible, diving into territory which has not been explored before.”
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