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'And So It Goes' Trailer Revisits Billy Joel's Early Life, Career

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, JUL 11 – The documentary explores Billy Joel's personal struggles and career, highlighting how music helped him overcome a brain disorder, with two parts debuting on HBO in July 2025.

  • On Friday, HBO released the trailer for And So It Goes, featuring Joel reflecting on his career and personal life: `I think music saved my life`.
  • Prompted by Billy Joel’s recent diagnosis with normal pressure hydrocephalus, directors Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin crafted the documentary around exclusive interviews and archival footage, with Joel absent from the Tribeca premiere due to health concerns.
  • The trailer features interviews with Pink, McCartney, and Springsteen praising Joel’s melodies, with 'Uptown Girl' likened to a Mozart piece, highlighting his classical roots.
  • And So It Goes will debut on HBO July 18 and 25, streaming on HBO Max, highlighting its scheduled two-part release.
  • Beyond interviews, Billy Joel reflects that relationships inspire his music, linking his childhood, loves, and collaborations to his enduring legacy.
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Stereogum broke the news in on Friday, July 11, 2025.
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