Thursday, March 26, 2009

Billy Joel Greatest Hits: Vol. 1-2 (2CD)


Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Piano Man
2. Captain Jack
3. Entertainer
4. Say Goodbye to Hollywood
5. New York State of Mind
6. Stranger
7. Scenes from an Italian Restaurant
8. Just the Way You Are
9. Movin' out (Anthony's Song)
10. Only the Good Die Young

Disc: 2
1. My Life
2. Big Shot
3. You May Be Right
4. It's Still Rock & Roll to Me
5. Don't Ask Me Why
6. She's Got a Way
7. Pressure
8. Allentown
9. Goodnight Saigon
10. Tell Her About It
11. Uptown Girl
12. Longest Time
13. You're Only Human (Second Wind)
14. Night Is Still Young

My Thoughts : I bought this album over more than decade ago at times when I just started my CD collections. "Billy Joel's Greatest Hits Vol. 1-2" contains all the best songs from his peak years of 1974-1985. All the hits are included in this album, you don't have look further as this is by far the best selections of his songs. But if one is looking for hits after 1985, should go for "Billy Joel - Greatest Hits Vol. 3" release in 1997. Billy Joel is the crooners of the 70's, he is better as a single artist than he is at recording album. All the songs he sings are well-crafted soft rocks ballad. Massive hits like "Just The Way You Are", "Uptown Girl", "Longest Time", "Piano Man", "New York State of Mind", "My Life" are all radio staples and timeless classics. Joel was certainly as complete an artist as the last three decades have produced. Definately you will feel rewarding having this album. RECOMMENDED!!!

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