Billy Joel Documentary Reveals Struggles of Pop's Piano Man
The two-part documentary And So It Goes paints a compelling picture of a pop genius and complex man still battling his demons.
Review by Caitlin Cherry in Screens notes that even if you don’t know all the words to 'Piano Man', Billy Joel: And So It Goes on Neon offers a surprising insight into the life and career of one of the hardest working men in show business.
Early Life and Career
The documentary opens on Billy Joel’s tough childhood in Hicksville, Long Island, where his father left when he was 8, and he spent much of his life trying to win his love and approval.
As a musical prodigy, he played in piano bars as a teen to help support his mother before finding moderate success in local Long Island bands.
Challenges and Struggles
Things almost went off the rails early when he fell in love with his best friend’s wife, Elizabeth Weber, which sent him into a spiral of depression and self-imposed exile.
And So It Goes offers a glimpse into the life of a complex man still battling his demons.
Author's summary: Documentary reveals Billy Joel's struggles and complex life.
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