The Billy Joel Channel returns to SiriusXM on Tuesday, July 1, with new stories from Billy and his bandmates to celebrate the premiere of the new HBO Original documentary “BILLY JOEL: AND SO IT GOES.”
From July 1–30, find The Billy Joel Channel on satellite channel 79 and the SiriusXM app.
The team behind the new HBO Original documentary, as well as celebrity Guest DJs and Billy’s past and present band members, share behind-the-scenes stories and their favourite Billy Joel songs. Plus, Billy hosts shows playing some of his favourite recordings by other artists, deep dives into the writing and meaning of his own songs, and much more.
| Eras Unite: Billy’s Band Past & Present | Members of Billy’s band from different eras of his career unite to share their favorite songs by Billy. |
| Track-By-Track | Billy walks us through each song on one of his albums with stories about their origin and more. |
| BJ The DJ | Billy is the DJ, handpicking songs he loves by artists he admires. |
| What Was I Thinking? | Hear the stories behind some of Billy’s best-known work, including the other songs and artists that inspired his craft. |
| Billy Joel: Final MSG Residency Show | Experience the final show of Billy Joel’s sold-out, record-breaking Madison Square Garden residency. |
| Iconic: Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden | Billy looks back on his record-breaking 10-year residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City. |
| Stranger Fantasy Concert | Billy Joel’s “The Stranger” album is played live in its entirety, using concert recordings from throughout his career. |
| Alexa Ray Joel Guest DJ | Famous fans of Billy, plus members of Billy’s band, share their favourite Billy Joel songs. |
| Top 10 Celebrity DJ Picks | Famous fans of Billy, plus members of Billy’s band, share their favorite Billy Joel songs. |
| New York State of Mind Special | Billy shares memories of growing up around New York City. |
| Around The World Special | Billy tells stories about touring the world and some of the stops he’s made along the way. |
| Stories From The Stage: A Conversation With Billy’s Band | Billy’s backup band (all eight members) sits down with David Fricke to share stories of playing with Billy and more. |
| Billy Joel: An Evening of Questions and Answers | Mark Goodman hosts an exclusive, fan-focused Q&A session with Billy at the Faena Theater in Miami Beach, FL. |
| Billy Joel A To Z | Billy plays and introduces his original studio recordings alphabetically, from “A Matter Of Trust” to “Zanzibar.” |
| Billy Joel’s 88 Key Cuts | Billy hosts a countdown of his 88 most popular recordings, as picked by his fans. |
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