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Billy Joel Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Billy Joel has created numerous classic hits, including Piano Man, Just the Way You Are, Uptown Girl, The Stranger, and Honesty.

He gained popularity with his catchy melodies and sophisticated adult contemporary sound.

Here, we’ve listed his popular songs in a ranking format based on the number of plays.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or just getting to know Billy Joel, be sure to check it out.

Billy Joel Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (41–50)

Keeping the FaithBilly Joel41rank/position

Billy Joel – Keeping The Faith (Official Video)
Keeping the FaithBilly Joel

A song included on the album “An Innocent Man,” it reached No.

18 on the U.S.

singles chart.

It sings about a positive feeling that “the past wasn’t always better, and tomorrow doesn’t seem as bad as people say.”

No Man’s LandBilly Joel42rank/position

Billy Joel – No Man’s Land (Audio)
No Man's LandBilly Joel

This is a track released as a single in the UK from the album “River of Dreams,” and it reached number 50 on the UK Singles Chart.

Billy Joel was 44 at the time of the album’s release, but it’s a number that conveys the fiery soul of a rocker.

NocturneBilly Joel43rank/position

Billy Joel – Nocturne (Audio)
NocturneBilly Joel

If you’re looking to relax at night, why not try listening to a nocturne? A nocturne is a piano piece that evokes the tranquil mood of the night.

I especially recommend “Nocturne,” included on one of Billy Joel’s albums.

It serves as a kind of cooling-off interlude between tracks on the album.

Its piano melody is soothing and will melt away your fatigue.

If possible, listen to it together with the surrounding tracks on the album.

She’s Got A WayBilly Joel44rank/position

A sweet, gentle melody that touches the heart—one of Billy Joel’s classic masterpieces.

His warm vocals and piano, spun by the American-born artist, envelop listeners’ hearts.

This song, which sings of unconditional love and admiration for a beloved person, was included on his debut album, Cold Spring Harbor, released in November 1971.

With lyrics that are simple yet deeply emotional, it has resonated with many and remained beloved for years.

It’s a heartwarming piece perfect for a quiet night spent with someone special.

Filled with Billy Joel’s charm, this work is sure to strike a chord in your heart.

Sometimes a FantasyBilly Joel45rank/position

Billy Joel – Sometimes a Fantasy (from A Matter of Trust – The Bridge to Russia)
Sometimes a FantasyBilly Joel

A single cut from the album “Glass House,” the song reached No.

36 on the U.S.

charts.

Set to a rocking melody, it briskly delivers an adult rock ’n’ roll vibe, expressing a burning, passionate longing for her—so strong it makes you want to call her in the middle of the night.