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Billy Joel documentary is sending his albums back onto the charts

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

Billy Joel's two-part HBO documentary, And So It Goes, is inspiring fans to check out his back catalog — and that's sending his albums back onto the charts.Billboard reports that according to new Luminate data, Billy experienced an 80% jump in traditional album sales and... Read More.

Directors of Billy Joel documentary hope viewers learn that he’s more than just the hits

Monday, July 28 by ABC News

Billy Joel is the subject of a new two-part documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, and the film’s directors Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin didn’t have to hold back when interviewing the rocker for the film.Lacy tells ABC Audio... Read More.

Billy Joel blasts Trump over Charlottesville comments in new documentary

Friday, July 25 by ABC News

Billy Joel is not an artist who often gets political. But in the second part of his HBO documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, he has some very strong words for President Donald Trump regarding the comments he made after 2017’s Unite the Right rally... Read More.

Billy Joel documentary gets 100-track companion digital album, featuring never-before-released songs

Friday, July 25 by ABC News

If watching the HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes makes you want to go back and listen to Billy Joel's whole catalog, you'll soon have an easy way to do so.A new digital 100-track album, also called Billy Joel: And So... Read More.

Documentary about the making of Tom Petty’s ‘Wildflowers’ coming to Blu-ray

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

The 2021 documentary about the making of Tom Petty’s second solo album, Wildflowers, is getting its first-ever physical release.Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free: The Making of Wildflowers, directed by Mary Wharton, will be released on Blu-ray Sept. 12. It features 30 minutes of extra material made up of... Read More.

Billy Joel on his new documentary: ‘I didn’t hate it, which … is the real compliment’

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

Billy Joel admits he was a reluctant subject when it comes to the HBO documentary And So It Goes.In a new cover story for People, Billy says, "I’ve resisted this kind of thing for so long. I’m sick of... Read More.

Taylor Swift documentary coming … to British TV

Tuesday, July 22 by ABC News

While fans are holding out hope that one day they'll see Taylor Swift release a behind-the-scenes documentary of the Eras Tour, one production company has beat her to it — sort of.Deadline reports that the two-part documentary series, with the... Read More.

Billy Joel’s daughter ‘stunned’ by rocker’s new documentary: ‘Don’t miss it’

Friday, July 18 by ABC News

Billy Joel’s daughter Alexa Ray Joel is making a case for why fans should check out his new HBO documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes.Alexa said on Instagram that she got to watch the doc ahead of its debut, writing, "Without giving... Read More.

Special Los Angeles screening of The Zombies’ documentary, featuring Colin Blunstone, to be streamed

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

The Zombies’ Colin Blunstone has been out on the road supporting the band’s documentary, Hung Up On a Dream, and teaming up with the film’s director, Robert Schwartzman, for some very special screenings. Now one of those screenings is going to be streamed live for fans.The one-night-only global... Read More.

Directors of ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’ give update on singer, talk new documentary

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

The directors of Billy Joel: And So It Goes recently opened up about the making of the new HBO documentary and provided an update on the legendary singer’s health.Joel, who has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder that affects his vision,... Read More.

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