Around The Piano with Tom Odell

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In this four-part series singer and pianist Tom Odell celebrates the role of the piano in

In this four-part series singer and pianist Tom Odell celebrates the role of the piano in shaping pop music over the last 60 years.

Around The Piano with Tom Odell: Around The Piano with Tom Odell - with Billy Joel (Part 2)

With Billy Joel (Part 2)

Around The Piano with Tom Odell - with Billy Joel (Part 2)

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Billy Joel and Tom Odell have an in-depth conversation sat at a piano at BBC Maida Vale.

Billy Joel and Tom Odell have an in-depth conversation sat at a piano at BBC Maida Vale. Billy talks about the role the instrument has had in shaping his life and musical career.

Join Billy Joel and Tom Odell as they discuss the role of the piano while illustrating this passion by tickling the ivories at BBC Maida Vale studios. 

Billy Joel has sold more than 150 million records and is ranked as one of the most popular recording artists and entertainers in the world. At the age of 70 Billy is still at the height of his career, continuously selling out back to back to shows at Madison Square Garden and Wembley Stadium. He joins Tom Odell at BBC Maida Vale studios to discuss his passion for the piano, an instrument that has been muse and confident for over 6 decades. 

In Part 2 of this conversation they discuss the process Billy goes through to compose his songs, his early days playing in a piano bar in LA, the success of his album ‘The Stranger’ and following this up with the equally successful ‘52nd Street’ and his key to success and greatest achievements. 

Centered at the piano we hear personal nostalgic memories brought to life by Billy’s immaculate piano playing. The result is a rich, personal and genuine conversation between two friends and musicians whose passion for this instrument is paramount.

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