- "Say Goodbye to Hollywood" (1976) for Phoebe Snow
- "Just the Way You Are" (1977) for Art Garfunkel
- "She's Right on Time" (1978) for Phoebe Snow
- "You're Only Human (Second Wind)" (1972) for Roberta Flack
However, writing songs for other artists isn't considered a significant aspect of Billy Joel's career compared to his hugely successful solo albums and hit singles. His songwriting is primarily known for crafting his own iconic hits like "Piano Man," "Uptown Girl," and "Just the Way You Are."