One of the world’s most beloved musicians, Billy Joel, is preparing to take fans beyond the music with the release of “And So It Goes,” the first part of a brand-new docuseries set to premiere on July 18.
The iconic “Piano Man” has spent decades captivating audiences with his storytelling, songwriting and soul-stirring performances. Now Joel is turning the spotlight inward, offering an intimate look into his life, career and the challenges that shaped the man behind the music.
The docuseries, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 4, has received positive feedback from fans. Many praised its authenticity, noting that much of Joel’s earlier work is typically less personal and more focused on storytelling. The series features interviews with close peers of Joel, including music legends Bruce Springsteen and Sting, as well as former marital partners and close family members.
The authenticity does not stop with extra accounts on Joel. He highlights his mental health struggles when he was younger due to regrets and mistakes he has made throughout his life. The star himself quotes, “The most original thing I’ve ever done in my life is screw up. That’s not necessarily a bad thing.” A lot of these regrets and screw-ups, however, bled into the pen in which he wrote grand masterpieces such as “And So It Goes” and “Honesty”. A lot of these regrets and screw-ups also led to love songs written about his then wife, manager and artistic muse Elizabeth Weber, like “Just the Way You Are” and “She’s Always a Woman”.
Through “And So It Goes,” Joel offers more than just a look back into his life– he opens a window into the emotions, missteps and milestones that have shaped his music and identity. Not only is the docuseries a celebration of his legacy, but also a reminder of the honesty and humanity that continue to shape his artistic work. Based on previous reviews and the grand line-up of interviews, it will definitely be a documentary worth watching.