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Greatest Hits (Billy Joel Albums)
{{Use mdy dates, date=June 2025 Billy Joel's ''Greatest Hits'' is a collection released in two sets, 12 years apart. The first set, the two-disc ''Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II'', was released in 1985. The second, a single disc titled ''Volume III'' was released in 1997. Additionally, a four-disc ''Complete Hits Collection'' was also released in 1997. * ''Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II ''Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II'' is the first greatest hits album by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, released on July 1, 1985. The album has been certified double diamond by the RIAA, selling over 11.5 million copies (23 million ...'' (1985) * ''Greatest Hits Volume III'' (Billy Joel album) (1997) * '' The Complete Hits Collection: 1973–1997'' (1997) See also * Billy Joel discography Billy Joel compilation albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Billy Joel
William Martin Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Nicknamed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Piano Man" after his Signature song, signature 1973 song Piano Man (song), of the same name, Joel has had a successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s. From 1971 to 1993, he released 12 studio albums spanning the genres of pop and rock, and in 2001 released a one-off studio album of classical compositions. With over 160 million records sold worldwide, Joel is one of the world's List of best-selling music artists, best-selling music artists and is the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States. His 1985 compilation album, ''Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II'', is one of the List of best-selling albums in the United States, best-selling albums in the United States. Joel was born in the Bronx in New York City and grew up in Hicksville, New York, Hicksville on Long Island, where he began taking piano lessons at his mothe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II
''Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II'' is the first greatest hits album by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, released on July 1, 1985. The album has been certified double diamond by the RIAA, selling over 11.5 million copies (23 million units) as the sixth most certified album of all time in the US. The album includes hits from 1973 to 1985 in chronological order with one exception. Some foreign pressings include "Honesty" in place of " Don't Ask Me Why".Sources for the Dutch and Japanese editions of ''Greatest Hits Volume 2'': * * * The compilation includes two previously unreleased tracks, "You're Only Human (Second Wind)" and "The Night Is Still Young". These two songs were also available as singles and, in 1989, on the 5-disc box set '' Souvenir: The Ultimate Collection'' which included the entire ''Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II''. "You're Only Human (Second Wind)" later featured on the compilation '' The Ultimate Collection'' released in 2000, and on disc 15, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Greatest Hits Volume III (Billy Joel Album)
''Greatest Hits Volume III'' is the second greatest hits album from American singer songwriter Billy Joel. The volume follows ''Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II'' (1985) and includes hits from 1983 to 1993. Two previously unreleased studio tracks are included, Bob Dylan's "To Make You Feel My Love" and Goffin/King's "Hey Girl", while the third new track, "Light as the Breeze", was originally recorded for a Leonard Cohen tribute album known as '' Tower of Song: The Songs of Leonard Cohen'' in 1995. Cover songs are a rare occurrence in Joel's catalogue. Joel's cover of "To Make You Feel My Love" came out two months before Bob Dylan released his own version for his 1997 album '' Time Out of Mind''. To help promote the album, Joel filmed music videos for both "To Make You Feel My Love" and "Hey Girl", featuring himself performing with his band. In addition, Joel performed "To Make You Feel My Love" as musical guest on ''The Late Show with David Letterman'' on August 18, 1997, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Billy Joel Discography
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. According to Recording Industry Association of America, Joel has sold 85 million certified albums in the United States, making him the 4th best-selling solo artist of all time (behind Garth Brooks, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson). ''Billboard'' ranked him as the 9th Greatest male soloist of all time (19th overall). His compilation album ''Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II'' is the 2nd best-selling album by a solo artist in ''RIAA'' history, achieving 23× Platinum certification in the US (behind ''Thriller'' by Michael Jackson). ''The Stranger'' remains his best-selling studio album release, achieving 10× Platinum (Diamond status) in the US as well. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
