{"product_id":"the-words-and-music-of-billy-joel-hardcover","title":"The Words and Music of Billy Joel - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKen Bielen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis detailed exploration looks at the musical works of recording artist Billy Joel and his impact on popular culture.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBilly Joel skyrocketed to popularity in 1977 with his fifth album, \u003ci\u003eThe Stranger\u003c\/i\u003e, and he has been a major American artist ever since. His songs are timeless and appreciated by generations of fans. \u003ci\u003eThe Words and Music of Billy Joel\u003c\/i\u003e examines this influential musician's songs in detail, exploring the meaning of the lyrics and placing Joel's artistry in a regional and cultural context. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCovering work that ranges from Joel's recordings with the Lost Souls to his classical compositions, the book focuses on the dozen studio albums of popular music released between 1971 and 1993. A bibliographic essay is included, as are both a discography and a filmography. There is also a special focus on the interpretation of Joel's songs by other recording artists.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKen Bielen\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is director of the Office of Grants Management at Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.3 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 22, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52444290187571,"sku":"9780313380167","price":111.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/bHdjb00xay9RQTVzV1g1YUZoMFh0QT09.webp?v=1758934719","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-words-and-music-of-billy-joel-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}