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Billy Joel: every song, explained.

3 Billy Joel songs in the archive, from 2024: what each one is about, who wrote it and what it did on the charts. Each entry opens the full explanation.

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Songs explained

2024

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Pop

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Billy Joel We Didn't Start the FireUnpack Billy Joel's rapid-fire historical anthem 'We Didn't Start the Fire.' Explore its lyrics cataloging pivotal 20th-century events, its meaning, and… 2024 Billy Joel Piano ManDive into the emotional storytelling, diverse characters, and influential legacy of Billy Joel's 'Piano Man.' Explore its lyrics, chart achievements, and… Billy Joel Uptown GirlUncover the catchy melody, class commentary, and enduring appeal of Billy Joel's 'Uptown Girl.' Discover its lyrics, music video, and cultural significance.

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Every Billy Joel entry sets out what the song is about and where that reading comes from: writing credits, interviews, the record's own history. Where a popular interpretation is wrong, the entry says so and shows the evidence. Missing a song? Suggest it.