I didn't know I needed the new Billy Joel documentary
NPR critic Linda Holmes has been a Billy Joel fan since the '80s. HBO's new two-part documentary still taught her something new about his life — and provided a chance to consider the role of his music in her own.
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Strauss' "Voices of Spring"
The Vienna State Ballet dances to Johann Strauss II's classic waltz, "Voices of Spring."| 1:42 -
Juanes - "Para Tu Amor"
Juanes and the American Pops Orchestra perform his hit song, "Para Tu Amor."| 1:57 -
Audra McDonald - "Climb Ev'ry Mountain"
Audra McDonald and the American Pops Orchestra perform "Climb Ev'ry Mountain."| 2:46 -
Digital Extra: Morgan James - "Beautiful City"
Morgan James and the American Pops Orchestra perform "Beautiful City."| 4:20