Just the Way You Are

~ Recording by Billy Joel

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.3Just the Way You Are4:50Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
  • US1977-09-29
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)JC 34987
1.3Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 82311
1.3Just the Way You Are4:50Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)25AP 843
1.3Just The Way You Are4:50Billy JoelThe Stranger (MASTERDISK Stamped run-out...NOT Sterling. Mastered by RL (Bob Ludwig), not TJ (Ted Jensen).)Billy JoelAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Family ProductionsJC 34987
1.3Just the Way You Are4:50Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Family ProductionsPC 34987
2.5Just the Way You Are4:49Billy JoelFM: The Original Movie SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA2-12000
1.15Just the Way You Are4:42Billy JoelFM: The Original Movie SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)0C 458‐61010, TC2‐MCSP 284
1.3Just the Way You Are4:53Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
  • JP1982-10-01
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)35DP 2
1.3Just the Way You Are4:53Billy JoelThe Stranger (CSR Compact Disc)Billy JoelAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CK 34987
1.3Just the Way You Are4:50Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
  • JP1987-05-02
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)32DP 654
1.2Just the Way You Are4:45Billy JoelIt's Still Rock and Roll To Me / Just the Way You AreBilly JoelSingle
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Family Productions38K-07950, 38K-07950-S1
1.3Just the Way You Are4:53Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
  • XE1989-06-16
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 450914 2
1.9Just the Way You Are4:52Billy JoelGreat Love Songs 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS Records AB (SE subsidiary of CBS Records, renamed Sony Music Entertainment (Sweden) AB in 1991)465972 2
1.3Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)WCK 34987
1.3Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
De Agostini, Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)DE 34002/2
1.3Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Stranger (1995 SBM Remaster)Billy JoelAlbum
  • JP1995-12-21
Sony (logo contains only the SONY® wordmark! do not use if there is a more specific label)SRCS 7902
1.8Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Complete Hits Collection: 1973–1997Billy JoelAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CXK 68007
1.8Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Complete Hits Collection: 1973–1997 (Club Edition)Billy JoelAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions)CXK 85666, D242138
1.3Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
  • XE1998-05-27
  • GB1998-06-01
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)02-491184-11, 491184 2
1.3Just the Way You Are4:53Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
  • US1998-10-20
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 69384
1.8Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelGreatest Hits, Volume I & Volume IIBilly JoelAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)491191 2
1.3Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 69384
1.3Just the Way You Are4:53Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CK 34987
1.3Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
  • JP1999-01-21
SME Records (Japanese imprint – not equivalent to “Sony Music Entertainment”)SRCS-9447
1.11Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Ultimate Grammy Box: From the Recording Academy’s Collection of Award Winning MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-11-16
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)C4K 69783
2.5Just the Way You Are4:49Billy JoelFM: The Original Movie SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US2000-06-13
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)088 112 313-2, 088112313-2
1.1Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Ultimate CollectionBilly JoelAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)4979082
1.1Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Ultimate CollectionBilly JoelAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)497908.2
1.1Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Ultimate CollectionBilly JoelAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)SONYTV98CD
1.1Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Ultimate Collection (Japan edition)Billy JoelAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2001-01-08
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)654652
1.1Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Ultimate CollectionBilly JoelAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-04-03
2.1Just the Way You Are4:50Billy JoelLove Song Dedications, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2001-04-13
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)798748-2
1.3Just the Way You Are4:53Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
  • US2001-07-21
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CS 69384
1.11Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Ultimate Grammy Box: From the Recording Academy’s Collection of Award Winning MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-09-04
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)C4K 85669
1.11Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Essential Billy JoelBilly JoelAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-10-02
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C2K 86005
1.11Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Essential Billy JoelBilly JoelAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2001-10-02
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C2K 86005
1.8Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Complete Hits Collection: 1973–1997Billy JoelAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2001-11-26
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 504502 2
1.11Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Essential Billy Joel (BMG Club Edition)Billy JoelAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)C2K 86005, D241888
1.3Just the Way You Are4:53Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)491184 6
1.3Just the Way You Are4:53Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)491184 6
1.18Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelSuper Ballads 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2002-04-26
1.6Just the Way You Are4:52Billy JoelThe Sex AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-02-03
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)510469
2.3Just the Way You Are3:32Billy JoelAmour - A Collection of the Most Beautiful Love Songs Ever WrittenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Marketing Group GmbH (company not a label brand)039 365-2
1.16Just the Way You Are4:49Billy JoelLove Songs GOLDVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Essential Billy JoelBilly JoelAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 513976
1.3Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
  • JP2004-11-03
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)MHCP-463
1.4Just the Way You Are4:50Billy Joel... Because I Love YouVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)
1.11Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Essential Billy JoelBilly JoelAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2005-10-01
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)5097462000
1.3Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
  • JP2006-04-19
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)MHCP-1014
1.8Just the Way You Are4:48Billy JoelMastermix Professional Engineered for DJs 07: BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-09-24
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)CD665
1.3Just the Way You Are4:53Billy JoelThe Stranger (30th anniversary Legacy edition)Billy JoelAlbum
  • GB2008-07-14
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88697 22581-2
1.3Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Stranger (30th Anniversary Edition)Billy JoelAlbum
  • JP2008-07-23
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)SICP-1904, SICP-1905, SICP-1906
1.11Just the Way You Are4:53Billy JoelThe Essential Billy Joel (limited edition 3.0)Billy JoelAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-08-26
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)8697 29114
1.3Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Stranger (30th anniversary edition, with Best Buy exclusive 5-song cd)Billy JoelAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88697 32251 2
1.3Just the Way You Are4:50Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
  • JP2009-01-21
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)SICP-20042
1.5Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelYou're Beautiful (disc 1)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • IN2009-03-13
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)
1.1Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Essential Billy JoelBilly JoelAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2010-09-24
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
1.3Just The Way You Are4:52Billy JoelShe's Always A Woman: Love SongsBilly JoelAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)88697843282
5.3Just the Way You Are4:53Billy JoelThe Complete Albums CollectionBilly JoelAlbum + Compilation
  • US2011-11-08
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
2.3Just the Way You Are4:53Billy JoelThe Stranger (MFSL Remaster)Billy JoelAlbum
  • US2012-07-03
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDSACD 2089
1.3Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Stranger (MFSL Remaster)Billy JoelAlbum
  • US2012-07-03
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDSACD 2089
1.3Just the Way You Are4:53Billy JoelThe Stranger (hi‐res)Billy JoelAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
1.3Just the Way You Are4:50Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
  • JP2013-03-06
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)SICP-30104
1.10Just the Way You Are4:52Billy JoelShe’s Got a Way: Love SongsBilly JoelAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88765430392
5.3Just the Way You Are4:53Billy JoelThe Complete Albums Collection (Mastered for itunes)Billy JoelAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2014-01-21
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
1.3Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Stranger (24bit/88.2kHz)Billy JoelAlbum
  • JP2014-04-01
Sony Music Japan International Inc. (Do not use as a label, see the annotation.)SIXX01861B00Z
1.8Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelGreatest Hits, Volume I & Volume IIBilly JoelAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
1.8Just the Way You Are4:52Billy JoelGreatest Hits Volume I & Volume II (MFSL Remaster)Billy JoelAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-07-31
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDSACD 2-2121
3.8Just the Way You Are4:52Billy JoelGreatest Hits Volume I & Volume II (MFSL Remaster)Billy JoelAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-07-31
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDSACD 2-2121
1.3Just the Way You Are4:50Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbum
  • JP2017-08-02
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)SICP-5431
2.17Just the Way You Are4:49Billy JoelNow That’s What I Call Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2018-11-23
NOW (bogus label; use the MusicBrainz Series instead)CDNNNOW 76
2.3Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Stranger (40th anniversary edition)Billy JoelAlbum
  • JP2018-12-26
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)SICP-10129, SICP-10130, SICP-10131
2.2Just the Way You Are4:50Billy JoelNow Decades of LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2021-01-22
NOW Music (Denmark, compilations)
1.6Just the Way You Are4:51Billy Joel50 Years of the Piano ManBilly JoelAlbum + Compilation
  • -2022-04-08
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
1.9Just the Way You Are4:48Billy JoelAmourVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.1Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelI Luv UVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.15Just the Way You Are4:52Billy JoelMastermix Classic Cuts 100: LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + CompilationMusic Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)CC100
1.11Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Essential Billy Joel (24bit/96kHz)Billy JoelAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
1.11Just the Way You Are4:50Billy JoelThe Essential Billy JoelBilly JoelAlbum + CompilationColumbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)[none]
1.1Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe Essential CollectionBilly JoelAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697776802
1.3Just the Way You Are4:53Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbumCBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia), BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions), Family ProductionsCK 34987, D110595
1.3Just the Way You Are4:50Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbumColumbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
1.3Just the Way You Are4:50Billy JoelThe Stranger (price code CB 271)Billy JoelAlbumCBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 82311
1.3Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbumColumbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)VCK-34987
1.3Just the Way You Are4:50Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbumCBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CDCBS 82311
1.3Just the Way You Are4:53Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbumCBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CDCBS 82311
1.3Just the Way You Are4:53Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly JoelAlbumColumbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK-34987
Promotion
2.2Just the Way You Are4:53Billy Joel50 anni di musica internazionale (6 CD)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sorrisi e Canzoni TV
1.10Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelLove LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special Markets, Daily Mail23-12-03/01
1.19Just the Way You Are4:52Billy JoelClassic Cuts: Ballad BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + CompilationMusic Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)
Bootleg
1.3Just the Way You Are4:52Billy JoelBillboard Hits U.S.A.Billy JoelAlbum + CompilationChart-Top DiscsB-0003
(unknown)
1.3Just the Way You Are4:51Billy JoelThe StrangerBilly Joel
  • -1998
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 69384
1.8Just the Way You Are4:47Billy JoelThe Greatest Love Songs ...EverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 505231 2
1.3Just the Way You Are4:53Billy JoelThe Stranger (30th Anniversary Legacy Edition)Billy JoelAlbum
  • -2008
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)
1.2Just the Way You Are4:48Billy JoelAmourVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

engineer:Jim Boyer (producer/engineer)
Phil Ramone
producer:Phil Ramone
acoustic guitar:Steve Burgh (in 1977)
Hugh McCracken (in 1977)
alto saxophone [alto sax]:Phil Woods (US jazz woodwind player) (in 1977)
drums (drum set):Liberty DeVitto (US drummer) (in 1977)
electric bass guitar:Doug Stegmeyer (bass player, aka Slug Douglas) (in 1977)
keyboard and lead vocals:Billy Joel (in 1977)
percussion:Ralph MacDonald (in 1977)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1977)
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1977)
recorded at:A&R Recording Studio (third studio, 322 West 48th Street, closed in 1989) in New York, New York, United States (in 1977)
mixed at:A&R Recording Studio (third studio, 322 West 48th Street, closed in 1989) in New York, New York, United States
edits:Just the Way You Are (compilation edit)
recording of:Just the Way You Are (Billy Joel song) (in 1977)

Just the Way You Are (Billy Joel song)

lyricist and composer:Billy Joel
publisher:April Music Inc.
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
EMI Songs Ltd.
Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division
Yamaha Music EH(CM)
Joelsongs (from 1977 to present)
CBS Songs Ltd. (in 1977)
Impulsive Music (in 1977)
later translated versions:Ich lieb' Dich immer wie Du bist
Ik hou van jou zoals je bent
Zoals je bent
可會有明天