Since I was 8, i started stealing a tape from the oldest of my 12 siblings, in which the first song was piano man. It was amazing for me. But the first time I was really shocked was when i heard this record for the first time (also stolen). Then I became a really billymaniac. Now, the youngest of my six sons and daughters is called Billy. Few people in Spain understand it. Many people think i'm crazy. Yes, i am a real billymaniac. And my wife and the six too!!
i cant decide what my favorite song is they are all very good billy rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i have been listen to billy for a long time and im only 12!
I have been listening to Billy Joel since I was born. Many good memories happened while listening to his music and when I listen to it today it reminds me of those memories of the time I spent growing up with my mom.
I can't say I have any favorite songs because I love them all!! Ok, maybe I'm a little partial to "Scene's from an Italian Restaurant"
Keep on Rockin Billy!! I love you and your music!!!
I came to like me since I heard Billy Joel for the first time in 1980.
In 1983, I practiced a piano and got possible to play the introduction of most Billy Joel.
i think my favroit song in this thing is "vienna". it is a great song. me and one of my best friends, alyssa made up a dance to it. its really fun to sing and dance to. though i really suck at dancing.
Got the box set last year for my birthday. Fabulous.
Wish I could get to see the Elton John Billy Joel tour somewhere this year. COming over to US from UK 23rd July to 21st August with a mate. Doing route 66 wish we could come across the show.
How about another date in Chicago around 24th July??? COme on Bill
Seen BJ at Madison square garden when 12 garedns was recorded and again at Sheffield England.
Billy Joel, has being the Aprentice, the Student and now the Teacher, His music stretches over 35 years and every time I listen to the words and music it so fresh.
some of the music bring back great memories from my ealier days and is so nice to feel the same way.
Only the Good Die Young
Just the Way You Are
New York state of mind
She always a woman to me
My life
just to name a few of the song i like but there are many more.
As a kid in highschool in '78' this album amazed me with his ability as a musician, singer and showman and truly a talented individual.
The greatest compliment to any artist is the test of time and Billy Joel has maintained rank as one of the best.
This album is a classic! the first time i heard "Only The Good Die Young" i was hooked. Billy Joel has been my absolute favorite singer/songwriter since 1978.
Amazing music from the only Piano Man. Great album. Billy Joel has also helped me on the piano, and with music period. The Stranger is one of the best albums ever!
I love this album!!! Billy Joel has been one of my main "teachers" on the piano. I learned to play by copying what I heard on his songs. The Stranger is probably my favorite of all of his songs, alongside Piano Man and Keeping the Faith.
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Piano Man #1
Just bought this limited edition box set whilst on holiday in New England last week.
Already thrilled at the inclusion of the little "notebook" which shows all the original hand-written lyrics by Joel (and the changes to words that he made whilst composing the superb original Stranger LP).
Can't wait to play of the old BBC Whistle Test tracks as this show is rarely shown by the BBC ) I think I've only seen it broadcast twice in the UK in my lifetime) and is always in an edited version.
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BILLYMANIAC
Since I was 8, i started stealing a tape from the oldest of my 12 siblings, in which the first song was piano man. It was amazing for me. But the first time I was really shocked was when i heard this record for the first time (also stolen). Then I became a really billymaniac. Now, the youngest of my six sons and daughters is called Billy. Few people in Spain understand it. Many people think i'm crazy. Yes, i am a real billymaniac. And my wife and the six too!!
you rock billy
i cant decide what my favorite song is they are all very good billy rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i have been listen to billy for a long time and im only 12!
Amazing
The box set is amazing and I like it. My favorite song is I've Loved These Days.
Been Listening To Billy Since I Was Born!!
I have been listening to Billy Joel since I was born. Many good memories happened while listening to his music and when I listen to it today it reminds me of those memories of the time I spent growing up with my mom.
I can't say I have any favorite songs because I love them all!! Ok, maybe I'm a little partial to "Scene's from an Italian Restaurant"
Keep on Rockin Billy!! I love you and your music!!!
Kerri Houston
Western Massachusetts
Root Beer Rag
I came to like me since I heard Billy Joel for the first time in 1980.
In 1983, I practiced a piano and got possible to play the introduction of most Billy Joel.
:)
i think my favroit song in this thing is "vienna". it is a great song. me and one of my best friends, alyssa made up a dance to it. its really fun to sing and dance to. though i really suck at dancing.
katherine jack
Amazing
Got the box set last year for my birthday. Fabulous.
Wish I could get to see the Elton John Billy Joel tour somewhere this year. COming over to US from UK 23rd July to 21st August with a mate. Doing route 66 wish we could come across the show.
How about another date in Chicago around 24th July??? COme on Bill
Seen BJ at Madison square garden when 12 garedns was recorded and again at Sheffield England.
Be cool ;0)
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The G Man (not taking any s***)
Just the way you are....
Billy Joel, has being the Aprentice, the Student and now the Teacher, His music stretches over 35 years and every time I listen to the words and music it so fresh.
some of the music bring back great memories from my ealier days and is so nice to feel the same way.
Only the Good Die Young
Just the Way You Are
New York state of mind
She always a woman to me
My life
just to name a few of the song i like but there are many more.
Thank you Billy for your passion in music
Joseph
Great album. Who could disagree
I think The Stranger is a legendary album to this day.
I love Only the good die younge and Movin out.
Great songs
Long Live the stranger album
Long live Billy Joel
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The 12 year old Billy Joel fan
Kevrock
"Working to hard can give you a heart attack ak ak ak ak ak"
Captainjax
As a kid in highschool in '78' this album amazed me with his ability as a musician, singer and showman and truly a talented individual.
The greatest compliment to any artist is the test of time and Billy Joel has maintained rank as one of the best.
Thank you for the Music
The Stranger
This album is a classic! the first time i heard "Only The Good Die Young" i was hooked. Billy Joel has been my absolute favorite singer/songwriter since 1978.
loveeee it
fantastic box set! billy joel never ceases to amaze me every time i listen to his songs! he is truly one of the greatest piano men of all time
Go Piano Man
Amazing music from the only Piano Man. Great album. Billy Joel has also helped me on the piano, and with music period. The Stranger is one of the best albums ever!
shes got a way
what a beautiful song !! makes my eyes fill with tears. He knows what a woman is all about thankyou Billy
Great Stranger
I love this album!!! Billy Joel has been one of my main "teachers" on the piano. I learned to play by copying what I heard on his songs. The Stranger is probably my favorite of all of his songs, alongside Piano Man and Keeping the Faith.
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Piano Man #1
Box set
Just bought this limited edition box set whilst on holiday in New England last week.
Already thrilled at the inclusion of the little "notebook" which shows all the original hand-written lyrics by Joel (and the changes to words that he made whilst composing the superb original Stranger LP).
Can't wait to play of the old BBC Whistle Test tracks as this show is rarely shown by the BBC ) I think I've only seen it broadcast twice in the UK in my lifetime) and is always in an edited version.
Great treat.
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Anne.
London.