Fans, get ready to hit the rewind button excitedly because the legendary Billy Joel is making headlines with a bang! After an incredible 17-year hiatus, the ‘Piano Man’ is back in the spotlight with a brand-new single set to rock your world. Billy Joel, a timeless maestro of melodies, has kept us waiting, and the wait is finally over. The airwaves are buzzing as this musical icon is all set to release his latest solo masterpiece in February. He last released a new solo song in 2007. This upcoming song will be his first one in a long time, only the second one since 1993.
But that’s not all – brace yourselves as in the 2024 Grammy Awards, the iconic singer-songwriter will grace the stage with a performance that promises nothing short of spectacular. It’s a night you won’t want to miss, as the ‘Uptown Girl’ hitmaker takes the stage to showcase his enduring talent and captivate audiences again. So, mark your calendars and turn up the volume because the ‘Piano Man’ is back, bringing a symphony of surprises!
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Billy Joel Thrills Fans With First Solo Single In 17 Years: ‘Turn The Lights Back On’
On Monday, Billy Joel, 74, shared exciting news to his fans. After almost two decades, he’s releasing a new song. Columbia Records, the record company Joel has been with for a long time, will release ‘Turn the Lights Back On‘ on February 1st.
Joel shared the news on January 22nd on X (formerly known as Twitter), saying, “It’s time to TURN THE LIGHTS BACK ON. Brand new single coming February 1st.” He also gave a sneak peek of the song on social media, featuring a simple piano melody.
This new track, ‘Turn the Lights Back On,’ will be available on streaming services and as a 7-inch vinyl record (limited edition) starting February 1st. The 74-year-old Grammy Award winner wrote this song with producer Freddy Wexler. Wexler is well-known in pop music, having worked with artists like Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, and Selena Gomez. Another contributor to the song is Wayne Hector, a famous British pop writer known for creating many No. 1 singles for Westlife, JLS, and others.
Billy Joel has been a mainstream favorite since the 1970s with his upbeat pop-rock style. With hits like ‘Uptown Girl‘ and ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire,’ he sold more than 160 million records worldwide and reached the number-one spot on the US album chart four times.
It’s been over 30 years since Joel released his last pop album, ‘River of Dreams,’ in 1993. However, the ‘Piano Man‘ has continued to write songs for himself and take on occasional projects for others. In 2007, his hit ‘All My Life‘ reached Number One on Billboard’s Hot Singles Sales chart.
Billy Joel Set To Rock The Stage At 2024 Grammy Awards: Exclusive Performance Lineup!
According to reports, Billy Joel will perform on February 4, 2024, at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy revealed on Wednesday that Joel, a five-time Grammy winner, is now part of the lineup for the event.
Joel, who first performed at the Grammy stage in 1988 with ‘New York State Of Mind,’ will return for the award ceremony. He joins Burna Boy, Luke Combs, Travis Scott, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Olivia Rodrigo. The 74-year-old singer’s confirmation as a performer comes shortly after he announced the release of ‘Turn the Lights Back On,’ his first new single in 17 years.
According to Billboard, this year’s Grammy top nominees are Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo, receiving six nominations each. R&B star SZA leads with nine nominations, followed by Victoria Monét, Phoebe Bridgers, and mixing engineer Serban Ghenea, who have seven nominations each.
Trevor Noah will host the Grammys 2024 live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles for the fourth consecutive year. On February 4, the music award ceremony will air live on CBS from 8 pm to 11:30 pm Eastern time and 5 pm to 8:30 pm Pacific time. Fulwell 73 Productions will produce the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for the Recording Academy for the fourth year, with Ben Winston, Raj Kapoor, and Jesse Collins serving as executive producers.
