And So It Goes. The two-part HBO documentary — released on July 18 and July 25 — offered an inside look into the Piano Man’s life, exploring “the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting,

The Stranger singer was referring to Elton John's comments in a 2011 Rolling Stone interview. The Blue Moves musician talked about Joel “not writing his music anymore,” asserting that it was “either fear or laziness.” Elton felt that his fellow singer was “coasting.” He further remarked on the canceled tours and Billy needing rehab:

And So It Goes,” the singer is opening up about some tough moments with longtime friend and tourmate Elton John.

In his new HBO documentary, Billy Joel addresses his feud with Elton John and talks about his career; however, it quietly ignores one major aspect of the musician's life.

Pianist Billy Joel recently opened up about his falling out with Rocket Man singer Elton John in the second part of his documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, which premiered on July 25, 2025.

Billy Joel is looking back at the highs and lows of his life. In his new two-part documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes on HBO Max, the "Uptown Girl" singer recalled getting treatment for alcohol abuse at the Betty Ford Center in 2005.

John’s full quote wasn’t exactly subtle. He blamed Joel’s alcoholism for tour cancellations, accused him of “coasting,” and described Joel’s rehab stints as “light,” quipping that when he went to rehab, he had to clean the floors, while Joel had TVs.

So It Goes’ will fully prepare you to teach a college class on Joel the angry young man, Ex-Wife Guy, and unlikely superstar.