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‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’ is set to debut in two parts, airing on consecutive Fridays—July 18 and July 25—exclusively on HBO Max.
Billy Joel feels that every experience in his life has shaped his music.
In the trailer for the upcoming two-part HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes, the iconic “Piano Man” opens up about his personal journey, musical legacy, and how he views himself.
“Sometimes this whole idea of ‘Billy Joel’ feels unfamiliar to me—I don’t always recognize that person,” the 76-year-old says in a voiceover, set against footage of his performances over the years.
He continues, “Then I’ll be walking down the street and someone reminds me. Oh yeah—I’m that guy.”
The upcoming HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes offers a deeply personal look into the legendary musician’s life, career, and legacy.
The trailer features a mix of intimate family photos, home video clips, rare concert footage, and iconic music videos from across Joel’s decades-long career. Accompanying the visuals are some of his most beloved songs, including “Big Shot,” “My Life,” “Uptown Girl,” and “Vienna.”
The two-part special promises to explore Joel’s formative years, detailing how his upbringing helped shape his sound and lyrical themes. Fans will also get insight into his early experiences in the music business, as well as candid reflections on his relationships and marriages.
The documentary includes appearances from music legends such as Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, and Pink. In a moment from the trailer, Springsteen, 75, offers high praise for Joel’s songwriting talent: “Billy’s melodies are better than mine,” he says.
And So It Goes doesn’t shy away from the harder chapters of Joel’s story, either. It delves into painful periods, such as his near-fatal motorcycle accident in 1982 and his past struggles with mental health, including two suicide attempts. “I realized life is a battle,” Joel says in the trailer. “I think music saved my life. It gave me something to live for. Every part of my journey, everything I’ve been through, somehow made its way into the music.”
The documentary had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 4. Prior to the event, Joel revealed that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus and did not attend the screening.
In May, the singer also shared that he was postponing upcoming tour dates—including performances already delayed from February due to an onstage fall. “I truly regret having to cancel and disappoint the fans,” he said in a statement on Instagram. “Thank you for understanding.”
Billy Joel: And So It Goes will stream in two parts on HBO Max, with episodes premiering on Friday, July 18, and Friday, July 25.
