Musician Billy Joel Sets a New Career Peak, Over Three Decades Later
Billy Joel's timeless hits are once again captivating audiences in the United Kingdom, as his compilation album, "Piano Man - The Very Best Of," climbs the charts.
The album, a collection of Joel's most popular songs, has made a significant impact on the Official Albums Streaming ranking, rising 10 spaces from No. 26 to No. 16[2]. This new position marks a never-before-seen peak for Joel on the list of the most-streamed collections in the country.
The resurgence of "Piano Man" is not limited to the Official Albums Streaming chart. The album is also found on four other charts in the U.K., including the Official Albums list[3]. In fact, it has returned to three sales-focused lists at the same time[4].
The surge in popularity can be attributed to a combination of factors. The recent premiere of the docuseries "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" on HBO in July[5] is likely contributing to the increased interest in Joel's music. Additionally, fans are regularly playing both the collection and its individual tracks[6].
"Piano Man - The Very Best Of" is the only album by Billy Joel to have ever appeared on the Official Albums Streaming chart in the U.K.[7] Since its initial debut in July 2019, the album has maintained a steady presence on the chart, particularly since July 2021[8].
The album has spent a total of 284 weeks on the Official Albums Streaming chart in the U.K.[9] Its current position of 33rd on the Official Albums Chart Top 100 for the week of August 15-21, 2025, is its new best showing[10].
This resurgence of "Piano Man" in the U.K. charts is a testament to Joel's enduring appeal and the timeless nature of his music.
[1] British Phonographic Industry (BPI) [2] Official Charts Company [3] Official Charts Company [4] Official Charts Company [5] HBO [6] Official Charts Company [7] Official Charts Company [8] Official Charts Company [9] British Phonographic Industry (BPI) [10] Official Charts Company
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