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Billy Joel: America's Piano Man

  • Author: Duchan, Joshua S
Musicologist Duchan presents an informative and entertaining look at the work of pop superstar Billy Joel, positioning his songs in the canon of 20th-century pop music. Despite Joel's multiplatinum... More…

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Contents

  • Chapter 1 : "Somewhere Along the Line": Biography and Influences
  • Chapter 2 : "New York State of Mind": Geography, Places, and Spaces
  • Chapter 3 : "Where's the Orchestra?": Domestic and International Politics
  • Chapter 4 : "Pressure": Living in American Culture
  • Chapter 5 : "She's Always A Woman": Relationships and Gender
  • Chapter 6 : "The Entertainer": Stylistic Authenticity and the Entertainment Industry
  • Chapter 7 : "This Is the Time": A Historically Conscious Composer
  • Chapter 8 : "And So It Goes": The Lasting Significance of Billy Joel Further Reading Further Listening