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Key Phrases: Hey Lord, Permission Slowly
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Over 50 songs from Joel's first 5 albums now revised to include all the songs from Cold Spring Harbor. Songs include: The Entertainer * Honesty * Just The Way You Are * Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) * Say Goodbye To Hollywood * The Stranger * Vienna * and more.

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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation; Revised edition (January 1, 1988)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0793520703
  • ISBN-13: 978-0793520701
  • Product Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #260,389 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Billy Joel Complete review, January 10, 2000
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If youre looking for something just to give you an idea of how to play a lot of Billy Joel songs, this book can be helpful. It has just about every song in it up until the river of dreams. Songs like Prelude/Angry Young Man, and Shes Got a Way are nicely done in this book. But others only give you the piano parts to play the melody, so if you want to play the music instrumentally only, this is a good book. However, if youre like I am and you want to start playing the music and singing along with it(playing in a band), then you should look at the Billy Joel Keyboard book which has 14 or so songs which have the original transcripts, what you actually here him playing on the piano on the album. This is by far my favorite piano book that I own. It is however for the experienced piano players, because of its detail.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Finally, it really IS complete, June 16, 2000
The first several editions of "Billy Joel Complete" were glaringly INCOMPLETE in that they didn't include sheet music for his first solo album, "Cold Spring Harbor." Now, granted - even Billy doesn't care much for the music on that album, but "Complete" was definitely a misnomer.

Until this edition! Now, unfortunately, it's not really complete because "River of Dreams" was released afterwards; but good sheet music is available for that album as well.

Now that the collection is comprehensive, my only real complaint is that the transcriptions don't include the solos and other idiosynchrocies, just the basics (though Billy's "basics" are often more complex than other pianists' solos). But other than that, they don't simplify at all - so if you're fairly serious about piano, this book will give you the roadmap you need to learn how to play Billy's songs.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Songbook for Guitarists & Pianists, March 11, 2001
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This is a worthwhile music book for musicians who are fans of Billy Joel. The music provided is quite accurate to the recorded versions. In addition, most of the instrumental passages are noted. Includes all the songs from Cold Spring Harbor to Fifty Second Street.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Very pleased with this book. It includes the piano solo for 'scenes from an Italian restaurant'. A good value and great choice for Billy Joel fans.
Published 5 months ago by pdaves

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost right on
Pretty much the same as Volume 2
I play Guitar and Keyboards. The only book better is Billy Joel Keyboard Book.If you are a Billy Joel fan these 2 volumes are great.
Published on February 13, 2007 by S. Maler

5.0 out of 5 stars Super!!
This collection of Billy Joel songs is categorized by album/date and is incredibly easy to follow. It is complete!! The music is for an average to advanced pianist. Read more
Published on January 11, 2007 by M. Johnson

3.0 out of 5 stars Beware!!! This is not a hardcover book (nor is it complete)!
Billy Joel is an outstanding musician and a wonderful composer. This 2-volume set contains many of his wonderful songs, but was released prior to "River of Dreams", so the songs... Read more
Published on February 7, 2006 by D. Thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars Very thorough and seems quite accurate!
This book has accurate arrangements of the recordings we all know and love. Lyrics are included, as well as instrumental passages. Very nice!
Published on January 19, 2004 by Heidi A. Dugan

5.0 out of 5 stars Good!
Great music to go with a great artist. Playing the piano to these great titles is exhilerating!
Published on March 26, 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars Complete Vol1
This has excellent piano transcriptions for a lot of Billy Joel songs. If you are a big Billy Joel fan and can play the piano I would definetly recommend this book. Read more
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