Billy Joel Movies

In the wake of the attacks on New York City and Washington D.C. on September 11, 2001, many figures in the entertainment community stepped forward to offer their talents to raise money towards relief efforts for the victims and their survivors. On October 20, 2001, some of the biggest names in popular music appeared at New York's Madison Square Garden in a special marathon concert to raise funds, and to pay tribute to the firefighters and police officers who gave their strength, their courage, and in some cases their lives to help the victims of this tragedy. The Concert for New York is a video that documents this historic evening. Musicians include Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bono, and many more. The long list of celebrity presenters includes Rudy Giuliani, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and Halle Berry. And several filmmakers contribute short films on New York, including Woody Allen and Kevin Smith. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

The Smithsonian Institution and the National Museum of American History teamed up for this special concert, staged to help celebrate the 300th birthday of one of the world's most popular musical instruments: the piano. Piano Grand: A Smithsonian Celebration features acclaimed performers from the worlds of pop, rock, jazz, ragtime, and classical music as they display the broad range of musical expression encompassed by the piano. Performers include Billy Joel, Diana Krall, Jerry Lee Lewis, Marcus Roberts, Dave Brubeck, Cyrus Chestnut, Robert Levin, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, and many more. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

This disc contains over a dozen performances from artists and songs that date from the 1980s. Included are Billy Joel performing "Pressure," Hall & Oates crooning "One on One," Juice Newton delivering "Love's Been a Little," and Earth Wind & Fire living up to the title "Let's Groove." ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

After nearly two months of pre-emptions, Mad About You returned on April 26, 1999. with a brace of first-run episodes. In "Murray at the Dog Show," the Buchmans' pet pooch remains traumatized by the "Puma in the Kitchen" incident earlier in the seventh season. On a potentially happier note, therapist Sheila Kleinman (Mo Gaffney) declares that Paul (Paul Reiser) and Jamie (Helen Hunt) are cured -- but Jamie doesn't buy this diagnosis. And how does Billy Joel figure into all this? ~ Rovi

Pop star and songwriter Billy Joel offers a rare look at his creative process, as well as his life outside the spotlight, in this documentary. Billy Joel: Shades of Grey examines the making of his 1993 album River Of Dreams, and Joel's preparation for the massive concert tour which followed its release. Along the way, we are given an insight into the album's deeply personal material, as well as the professional triumphs and personal heartaches which inform Joel's songs. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

This is a celebration of the music of a generation's talented songwriter and performer John Lennon. This musical salute mixes footage of Lennon the solo artist with the Lennon as a member of the legendary the Beatles, a man who helped reshaped pop music and changed a culture. Many artists cover 22 of Lennon's songs, like "Power to the People" sung by Al Green; Billy Joel singing "Back in the U.S.S.R."; "Help" performed by U2; Elton John singing "Imagine"; "Come Together" sung by Michael Jackson; "Ticket to Ride" performed by Natalie Cole; Lenny Kravitz singing "Cold Turkey"; and many more. ~ Forrest Spencer, Rovi

Billy Joel: Eye of the Storm is a performing arts video that features Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician Billy Joel. The 24-minute program includes interviews, video clips, and both studio and live performances of "The Downeaster Alexa." Other songs on the tape are: "We Didn't Start the Fire," "I Go to Extremes," and "Leningrad." ~ Kathleen Wildasin, Rovi

This 1989 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Kathleen Turner and features musical guest Billy Joel. ~ Skyler Miller, Rovi

Produced for cable's Disney Channel, this 30-minute animated paean to the genius of Walt Disney is hosted by John Lithgow. With forgivable self-aggrandizement, the special details Disney's many innovations in the field of cartoonery, including the first all-talking cartoon (Steamboat Willie, the first animated short in three-strip Technicolor (Flowers and Trees), and the first animated feature film (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs). Several longtime Disney employees and associates share their reminiscences, while comedian Cheech Marin cheerfully promotes his voiceover work in the upcoming cartoon-feature release Oliver and Company. Written by film historian and longtime cartoon enthusiast Leonard Maltin, The Art of Disney Animation first aired in 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Before the dissolution of the Soviet Union, American singer/songwriter and rock star, Billy Joel gave this 1987 concert in Leningrad (the year following the adoption of glasnost) which features songs like "Angry Young Man," "A Matter of Trust," "Uptown Girl," "Big Shot," "Big Man on Mulberry Street," "Allentown," "Goodnight Saigon," "Baby Grand," "Back in the USSR" and a special version of Bob Dylan's "The Times They are a-Changin'." ~ Kristie Hassen, Rovi

At the time his Greatest Hits Volumes 1 & 2 was released, Billy Joel issued two collections of his music videos. This is the second of those two volumes. The videos are taken from every area of Joel's prolific career and provide an excellent overview of the Piano Man's songwriting capabilities. The videos included are "You're Only Human (Second Wind)," "Everybody Loves You Now," "Uptown Girl," "You May Be Right," "Big Shot," "The Longest Time," "Allentown," "Los Angelenos," "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me," and his collaboration with Ray Charles ("Baby Grand"). ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi