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.

The two-part documentary will air at 8 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max. HBO Max plans start at $9.99 a month. Those without cable can watch the show for free through DIRECTV which offers a free trial to new users or Sling which has promotional offers available.

The directors of "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" recently opened up about the making of the new HBO documentary and provided an update on the legendary singer’s health.

AND SO IT GOES is an expansive portrait of the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting. With unprecedented access to never-before-seen performances,

And So it goes,' the Piano Man shares how he quickly composed one of his most famous songs, "New York State of Mind."

In the early 2000s, Joel found himself in and out of rehab, struggling with an ongoing alcohol addiction. In 2007, Joel released the single “All My Life,” his first song with original lyrics in 13 years. In 2015, “Piano Man” was inducted into the National Recording Registry.

Dive into Billy Joel's life with this documentary that features interviews and stories revealing the man behind the music.

Cohen, who met Joel shortly after Piano Man was released and has since served as his creative director and producer on numerous television and live projects, says the documentary comes after years of resistance. “Billy just didn’t want to, he said, ‘I don’t want to tell my story. My story is in my songs, I don’t want to do it.’”

This two-part, five-hour epic is essential viewing for anyone who's ever wanted to know more about one of pop's most guarded stars.