Billy Joel: And So It Goes

Billy Joel: And So It Goes is an expansive portrait of Billy Joel that explores the life and work of the singer-songwriter and the impact of his music. ==Production==

In March 2025, HBO announced that it would be airing a two-part documentary about Joel's life and music and the meaning behind his songwriting. The documentary features a diverse cast of interviewees, including members of Joel's family (Alexa Ray Joel, Alexander Joel), ex-wives (Christie Brinkley, Katie Lee), musical luminaries (Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Pink, Nas, Garth Brooks, and Itzhak Perlman) and friends. The documentary also features the first interview in 40 years with Joel’s first wife, Elizabeth Weber, who helped launch his career, and was his manager until they parted ways in 1982. ==Episodes==

It had its world premiere on June 4, 2025, at the 2025 Tribeca Festival. Joel was not in attendance, as a week prior, he had been diagnosed with a brain disorder Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), which also led him to cancel upcoming concerts. ==Reception==

Critical reception The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 95% approval rating based on 21 critic reviews. The website's critical consensus states, "An expansive portrait of the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting; intimately exploring the life and work of Joel, whose music has endured across generations." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, gave a score of 72 out of 100 based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable acclaim." ==Media==

On July 26, 2025, Joel released a 155-track companion album, that coincided with the release of the documentary. The album mirrors the tracks from the film which features well known hits, alternative versions, live renditions, as well as unreleased recordings, unreleased studio sessions, and new mixes. == References ==