Episode 256 | HBO Max "Billy Joel And So It Goes" Interview with Executive Producer, Steve Cohen - Part 1
Documentary First16 Heinä 2025

Episode 256 | HBO Max "Billy Joel And So It Goes" Interview with Executive Producer, Steve Cohen - Part 1

In this profoundly moving first installment of a two-part episode, Documentary First host Christian Taylor interviews Steve Cohen, Billy Joel’s longtime creative director and the executive producer of the new HBO docuseries Billy Joel: And So It Goes.

Steve Cohen, the executive producer, shares his journey from lighting stages to producing emotional documentaries, emphasizing the collaborative effort that brings these stories to life.

Steve reflects on:

  • Meeting Billy Joel in 1974 and forging a lifelong creative partnership
  • The soul of Billy Joel’s songwriting: honesty, heartbreak, and healing
  • How Susan Lacy’s empathetic direction helped uncover hidden emotional truths
  • What it means to tell someone else's story with care, depth, and dignity
  • The healing power of revisiting past relationships through art

For listeners who’ve ever found themselves in a song—or wanted to understand the quiet brilliance behind a musical legend—this episode is a masterclass in the art of documentary storytelling and a heartfelt tribute to legacy, resilience, and human connection.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Emotional Connection

04:04 The Journey Begins: Meeting Billy Joel

08:03 The Documentary: A Deep Dive into Billy Joel's Life

11:57 The Collaborative Process of Filmmaking

15:52 The Role of Relationships in Billy Joel's Music

20:03 Reflections on Billy Joel's Legacy and Impact

30:45 The Emotional Connection of Music

36:00 Creating Comfort in Documentary Filmmaking

39:41 The Art of Storytelling Through Music

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