Best Billy Joel Songs
41 items ranked
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1.
Leave a Tender Moment Alone
48 points - added 11 years ago by guest -
2.
Summer, Highland Falls
47 points - added 5 years ago by guest -
3.
All About Soul
46 points - added 11 years ago by guest -
4.
A Matter of Trust
46 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
5.
Keeping the Faith
42 points - added 5 years ago by guest -
6.
This is the Time
41 points - added 11 years ago by guest -
7.
For The Longest Time
41 points - added 11 years ago by guest -
8.
vienna
40 points - added 15 years ago by guest -
9.
Uptown Girl
40 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
10.
You're Only Human (Second Wind)
39 points - added 11 years ago by guest -
11.
Movin Out
"This is my life." Not too many better themes for a rock song than that.
39 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
Comments:
Why is this song #10 on your list? It is only the best song ever. I like what you said about the theme.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
12.
It's Still Rock & Roll To Me
39 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
13.
And So It Goes
38 points - added 5 years ago by guest -
14.
Scenes from an Italian Restaurant
To this day I wish Brenda and Eddie could work things out. Virtuoso songwriting and piano work.
37 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
15.
We Didn't Start the Fire
36 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
16.
The Stranger
36 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
17.
All for Leyna
35 points - added 5 years ago by guest -
18.
Rosalinda's Eyes
35 points - added 5 years ago by guest -
19.
Don't Ask Me Why
32 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
Comments:
where is big shot? That has to be in every billy joel fan's top 10
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
20.
Piano Man
29 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
Comments:
such a great classic. It is #1 for most billy joel fans.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
21.
Allentown
28 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
22.
New York State of Mind
27 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
23.
This Night
26 points - added 11 years ago by guest -
24.
big shot
it is a great song
26 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
25.
Pressure
26 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
26.
Honesty
26 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
27.
Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)
24 points - added 5 years ago by guest -
28.
She's Always a Woman
22 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
29.
Ballad of Billy the Kid
17 points - added 13 years ago by jcro9127 -
30.
My Life
"Leave me alone." Pairs with Moving Out as a great independent statement.
15 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
Comments:
Good spot. It does pair with movin out!
Added 13 years ago by guest, 1 point
31.
Only the Good Die Young
Maybe Joel's best lyrics. Very "Springsteen."
14 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 2 comments
Comments:
The intrumentials are great! But the theme and the lyrics aren't as good
Added 13 years ago by guest, 1 point
This one should be #1 from Billy Joel
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
32.
Say Goodbye to Hollywood
14 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
33.
Goodnight Saigon
11 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
34.
Through the Long Night
10 points - added 5 years ago by guest -
35.
Sometimes a Fantasy
9 points - added 5 years ago by guest -
36.
Streetlife Serenader
9 points - added 5 years ago by guest -
37.
You May Be Right
Holds up as well as any older Joel song. Great guitar and sax solos.
9 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
38.
It's Still Rock and Roll to Me
7 points - added 5 years ago by guest -
39.
Just the Way You Are
7 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
Comments:
First time I heard the song, it was used in a 1989 promo for ITV showing top programmes at the time.
Added 5 months ago by guest, 0 points
40.
Mexican Connection
An instrumental.
2 points - added 9 years ago by larryco_ -
41.
until the night
A great take on the Walker Brothers.
1 point - added 15 years ago by guest -
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