The Bridge is an album by Billy Joel. It was released by Sony in 1986 (see 1986 in music). It was produced by Phil Ramone.

"Baby Grand" is a collaboration between Joel and one of his idols, Ray Charles.

Track listing

1. "Running on Ice" (Joel) - 3:15
2. "This Is the Time" (Joel) - 4:59
3. "A Matter of Trust" (Joel) - 4:09
4. "Modern Woman" (Joel) - 3:48
5. "Baby Grand" (Joel) - 4:02
6. "Big Man on Mulberry Street" (Joel) - 5:26
7. "Temptation" (Joel) - 4:12
8. "Code of Silence" (Joel, Cyndi Lauper) - 5:15
9. "Getting Closer" (Joel) - 5:00

Personnel

• Billy Joel - piano, synthesizers, vocals; Fender Rhodes on "Getting Closer"
• Liberty DeVitto - drums, percussion
• Doug Stegmeyer - bass
• David Brown - guitars
• Russell Javors - guitars
• Peter Hewlett - background vocals on "Running on Ice"
• Rob Mounsey - synthesizers on "Running on Ice"; orchestration on "This Is the Time", "Modern Woman" and "Big Man on Mulberry Street"
• Jeff Bova - synthesizers on "A Matter of Trust" and "Code of Silence"
• Jimmy Bralower - percussion on "Modern Woman"
• Mark Rivera - tenor saxophone on "Modern Woman" and "Temptation"
• Ray Charles - vocals and piano on "Baby Grand"
• Vinny Calaiuta - drums on "Baby Grand"
• Dean Parks - guitar on "Baby Grand"
• Patrick Williams - arrangements on "Baby Grand"
• Ron Carter - acoustic bass on "Big Man on Mulberry Street"
• Eddie Daniels - alto saxophone on "Big Man on Mulberry Street"
• Michael Brecker - baritone saxophone on "Big Man on Mulberry Street"
• Ronnie Cuber - baritone saxophone on "Big Man on Mulberry Street"
• Mark Stamm - trumpet on "Big Man on Mulberry Street"
• Alan Rubin - trumpet on "Big Man on Mulberry Street"
• Dave Bargeron - trombone on "Big Man on Mulberry Street"
• Jeff Bova - orchestration on "Temptation"
• Phillippe Saisse - orchestration on "Temptation"
• Cyndi Lauper - vocals on "Code of Silence"
• David Brown - acoustic twelve string guitar and electric guitar on "Code of Silence"
• Steve Winwood - Hammond B-3 on "Getting Closer"
• Neil Jason - bass on "Getting Closer"
• David Brown - guitar on "Getting Closer"
• John McClurry - guitar on "Getting Closer"

Production

• Produced by: Phil Ramone
• Engineer: Jim Boyer
• Associate engineers: Steve Boyer, Fred Tenny, David Dickson and Bradshaw Leigh
• Technical support: Joe Salvatto, Gary Ciuzio, Joe Lopes, Frank Rodriguez, Peter Bergren, Bruce Howell, Cary Butler, Ed Evans, Mark Betts, Steve Buller, Ricki Begin, Audrey Tanaka, Billy Rothschild and Phil Vachon
• Production coordinator: Joseph D'Ambrosio
• Support system: Jim Flynn, Barry Bongiqvi and The Power Station staff
• Digitally recorded at: The Power Station, Chelsea Sound and RCA Studios, New York, NY and Evergreen Studios, Burbank, CA
• Mixed at: The Power Station, New York, NY
• Direct metal mastering at: Sterlin Sound, New York, NY by Ted Jensen
• Acoustic Piano: supplied by Yamaha
• Design: Mark Larson
• Cover painting: Brad Holland
• Photography: Patrick Demarchelier
• Sleeve photos: Larry Busacca, Phil Ramone and Charles Reilly