Around The Piano with Tom Odell - with Billy Joel (Part 1)
Billy Joel and Tom Odell have an in-depth conversation sat at a piano at ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Maida Vale. Billy talks about the role the instrument has had in shaping his life and musical career.
Join Billy Joel and Tom Odell as they discuss the role of the piano while illustrating this passion by tickling the ivories at ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Maida Vale studios.
Billy Joel has sold more than 150 million records and is ranked as one of the most popular recording artists and entertainers in the world. At the age of 70 Billy is still at the height of his career, continuously selling out back to back to shows at Madison Square Garden and Wembley Stadium. He joins Tom Odell at ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Maida Vale studios to discuss his passion for the piano, an instrument that has been muse and confident for over 6 decades.
In Part 1 of this conversation they discuss Billy Joel’s early classical lessons, his passion for rock ‘n’ roll, early influences like Ray Charles, the singer-songwriter period of the 70’s, touring during the early days and with Elton John, the creation of his hit album ‘The Stranger’ and his memories of purchasing his first piano which he slept under.
Centered at the piano we hear personal nostalgic memories brought to life by Billy’s immaculate piano playing. The result is a rich, personal and genuine conversation between two friends and musicians whose passion for this instrument is paramount.
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Music Played
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Billy Joel
New York State Of Mind
- Billy Joel - Greatest Hits Vol.1.
- CBS.
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Ray Charles
What'd I Say
- Atlantic.
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The Spencer Davis Group
Don't Want You No More
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Dr. John
Right Place Wrong Time
- Warner Special Products.
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Billy Joel
The River Of Dreams
- Billy Joel - Greatest Hits Volume III.
- Columbia.
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Billy Joel
She's Got A Way
- Billy Joel - Cold Spring Harbor.
- CBS.
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The Surfaris
Wipeout
- Demon.
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Billy Joel
Prelude / Angry Young Man
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Elton John
Bennie and the Jets
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Billy Joel
We Didn't Start The Fire
- Billy Joel - The Ultimate Collection.
- Sony Tv/Columbia.
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Billy Joel
Only The Good Die Young
- The Stranger.
- Columbia.
- 6.
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Billy Joel
Scenes From An Italian Restaurant
- The Stranger.
- Columbia.
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Billy Joel
Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
- The Stranger.
- Columbia.
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Broadcasts
- Sat 28 Dec 2019 21:00³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 2
- Sat 8 Aug 2020 21:00³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 2
- Wed 9 Feb 2022 03:00³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 2