Billy Joel releases first single in 17 years ‘Turn the Lights Back On’

Billy Joel performs at NYCB Live^ Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on April 5^ 2017 in Uniondale^ New York.

Singer/musician Billy Joel, 74, has released his first new song in nearly two decades, “Turn the Lights Back On,” described as “a classic Billy Joel-style tune, embodying the hallmarks of his signature sound and ushering in the next chapter of his story.”

Announced in January, ‘Turn the Lights Back On’ was co-written with Arthur Bacon, Wayne Hector, and Freddy Wexler, latter of whom also served as producer of the track.

Joel’s last release was 1993’s River of Dreams, followed by the collection Fantasies & Delusions in 2001. His last standalone single, 2007’s “All My Life,” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Singles Sales chart.

Take a listen to ‘Turn the Lights Back On’ via the lyric video – here.
The single is also available on a limited 7-inch vinyl pressing; to order, head here.

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