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HBO's 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' chronicles the life of the iconic musician

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By Steve Inskeep

Published July 17, 2025 at 11:08 PM HST

A new HBO two-part documentary chronicles the life and work of one of America's most successful singer/songwriters, Billy Joel.

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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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