Differences & Similarities Between Billy & Me

Billy Joel was born in Long Island, New York, May 9th, 1949
I was born in Newark, New Jersey, June 21st, 1943

Billy Joel

Billy Joel is a Taurus which is an earth sign. “Taureans”, like the bull that represents them, are known to be intelligent, dependable, hardworking, dedicated, and stubborn!

I am on the cusp of Gemini & Cancer. Gemini is unpredictable because of the many possibilities of life’s path offerings. Cancer is a slow, steady, predictable person who is quite dependable, especially when working with others. These two signs are totally opposite each other!

Billy Joel is 50% Jewish
I am 100% Jewish

Billy Joel created a different sound almost every recording
I created a different sound almost every recording

Billy Joel loves Rhythm & Blues
I love Rhythm & Blues

Billy Joel always recorded his own songs
I (almost) always recorded my own songs

Billy Joel once wore an Afro
I once wore an Afro

Billy Joel’s prime instrument was the piano
My prime instrument was the piano

Billy Joel Started playing the piano at age eleven
I started playing the piano at age six

Billy Joel started his recording career in 1973
I started my recording career in 1960

Billy Joel was a live performer first
I was a live performer first

Billy Joel, then became a recording artist
I, then became a recording artist

Billy Joel was, both, a songwriter & lyricist
I was, specifically, a songwriter

Billy Joel was influenced by the marketplace
I was influenced by the marketplace

Billy Joel was a concert pianist
I was a music arranger & played piano

Billy Joel had tremendous success in both singing and performing
I had success in songwriting

Billy Joel is a well-known songwriter-performer, famous throughout the world
I am known as a songwriter with songs performed throughout the world

Billy Joel is my pick for the most talented songwriter of BOTH melodies and lyrics since Cole Porter whose successes were from 1916 to 1956, a total of 40 years.