Billy Joel: And So It Goes Part 2 premieres Friday, July 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max. You can stream the first half of Billy Joel: And So It Goes on HBO Max.

Almost five hours in length, the two-part look at the hard-to-pin-down artist flows effortlessly, making for a riveting watch even for those coming to it with little affection for his work.