HBO Premieres Two-Part Billy Joel Documentary Highlighting Seven-Decade Career

The HBO two-part documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes," premiering July 18 and 25, 2025, offers an unprecedented, intimate portrait of the legendary singer-songwriter's life and career, covering his childhood, rise to fame, personal struggles, and artistic legacy. Directed by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, the film features extensive interviews with Joel, his family, friends, and collaborators, including Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, and Christie Brinkley, revealing both his professional triumphs and private challenges such as multiple marriages, personal demons, and health issues. The documentary delves into the stories behind Joel's iconic songs and highlights overlooked figures crucial to his success, particularly his first wife and manager, Elizabeth Weber. It also addresses Joel's recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus, detailing his ongoing physical therapy and efforts to return to performing. Complementing the documentary, SiriusXM offers an exclusive "And So It Goes Billy Joel Mixtape" featuring never-before-heard music and reflections on his work. This comprehensive exploration sheds new light on Joel's enduring impact on music and his complex, often turbulent, personal journey.