Best Billy Joel Single
William Martin Joel – better known to the world simply as Billy Joel – is one of the defining American popular music artists of the late 20th Century. From the 1970s to the early 1990s, he released a dozen studio albums, selling more than 160 million records worldwide on the strength of numerous hit singles that were embraced by both audiences and music critics alike. Billy Joel’s music crosses generations, genres, and moods, entertaining and delighting us while also providing a reminder that the good old days weren’t always good, and tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems. Join the Great Pop Culture Debate as we discuss 16 of Billy’s most beloved songs as we attempt to name the Best Billy Joel Single of all time.
Songs discussed include: “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song),” “The Longest Time,” “Allentown,” “Big Shot,” “My Life,” “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me,” “Just the Way You Are,” “The Entertainer,” “Piano Man,” “Pressure,” “Uptown Girl,” “And So It Goes,” “Only the Good Die Young,” “She’s Always a Woman,” “You May Be Right,” “The Stranger.”
Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Amy Pilott, Brendan Hay, and Joelle Boedecker as they discuss 16 of Billy Joel’s biggest hits.
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Round 1 Match-Ups:
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Match-Up 1: “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)” (1) vs. “The Longest Time” (4)
Match-Up 2: “Allentown” (3) vs. “Big Shot” (2)
Match-Up 3: “My Life” (1) vs. “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” (4)
Match-Up 4: “Just the Way You Are” (3) vs. “The Entertainer” (2)
Match-Up 5: “Piano Man” (1) vs. “Pressure” (4)
Match-Up 6: “Uptown Girl” (3) vs. “And So It Goes” (2)
Match-Up 8: “You May Be Right” (3) vs. “The Stranger” (2)
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Episode Credits
Host: Eric Rezsnyak
Panelists: Amy Pilott, Brendan Hay, Joelle Boedecker
Producer: Bob Erlenback
Editor: Bob Erlenback
Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch
