Billy Joel introduced himself to the Billboard Hot 100 with the eventual classic, and one of his signature songs, “Piano Man,” which hit No. 25 in April 1974.

Billy Joel is doing much better, the “Piano Man” singer wants fans to know.

“My balance sucks. It’s like being on a boat,” Joel said, later adding, “I feel good. I think they keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I’m feeling.”