{"product_id":"the-words-and-music-of-ken-bielen-9780313380167","title":"The Words and Music of Billy Joel","description":"\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ken Bielen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0313380163\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780313380167\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Praeger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/22\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.20w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2011 pg. 166","brand":"Ken Bielen","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43946443604223,"sku":"9780313380167","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_152faa6e-3ee3-450e-8d67-b46cbad68046.jpg?v=1681513182","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-words-and-music-of-ken-bielen-9780313380167","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}