Summary: The tracklist includes 'My Life', 'It's Still Rock And Roll To Me', 'Piano Man', 'Everybody Loves You Now', 'New York State Of Mind', 'Honesty', 'You May Be Right', 'Uptown Girl', 'Tell Her About It', 'The River Of Dreams', 'The Longest Time', 'We Didn't Start The Fire', 'Goodnight Saigon' and many more.

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The visual companion to his compilation album, The Ultimate Collectionprovides an exhaustive view of Billy Joel's video output to date. Rather frustratingly compiled with little or no reference to chronology, the collection is still a fine overview of this underrated, US songwriter. His material from the 1970s may be represented by some now-dated visuals (far too many moustaches and skinny ties) but still ranks as some of the best of his career. Be aware, however, that "Leave a Tender Moment Alone", "New York State of Mind" and the classic "Piano Man" are all live versions, with the latter especially replacing the subtlety of the original with a stadium-friendly, slow-motion rock treatment. All was to change in 1983 with the mildly annoying "Uptown Girl": the budgets got bigger as the records sold more, yet the frequent attempts to present the less-than photogenic Joel in a pop-star light are not that successful. Musically, however, he was still able to produce the goods, especially on the likes of "All About Soul", "The River of Dreams" and the infectious "Tell Her About It".And with "Allentown" and "Goodnight Saigon" he proved himself to be a chronicler of blue-collar America more than capable of matching the Springsteens and Mellancamps.

On the DVD:Picture and sound quality is excellent, the latter available in PCM stereo or sumptuous Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. Extras include an audio enhanced discography and a biographical timeline, enabling the viewer to pinpoint how Joel made the transition from the decidedly dodgy rock of the Hassles to the elegant AOR of later years.--Phil Udell

Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Interactive Menus, Instant Chapter Access To Songs, Discography, Videography, Timeline
Year:	2001
Release Date:	November 19, 2001
Runtime:	110 minutes
Certification:	Exempt.
Catalogue Number:	2015129
Keywords:	Music, Collection, Billy, Rock, Joel, Ultimate, Pop, Performing, Arts, Popular
Genre:	Music/Performing Arts