Billy Joel Reveals That “Music Saved My Life” In Trailer For ‘And So It Goes’ Documentary

The HBO documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, is set to premiere in two parts, airing on the network and streaming service on July 18 and 25. The first trailer for the rock doc was shared on Friday (July 11), and it features appearances from Paul McCartney, P!nk, and Bruce Springsteen, among others. In the trailer, the 76-year-old Joel reflects on his long musical journey, detailing how his classical music roots, his unsettled family life, and high-profile relationships – like dating supermodel Christie Brinkley – all influenced his songwriting. McCartney says in the clip, “When I first heard Billy Joel, it was like, wait a minute. ‘Who’s this?’” While Springsteen admits, “Billy’s melodies are better than mine,” and P!nk praises Joel by saying “he cares about the human experience” and “he wrote songs that mattered.” And So It Goes is directed by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, and premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June. Joel was unable to attend the event due to his recent brain disorder diagnosis. (Rolling Stone)