"Billy Joel's 17-Year Hiatus Ends with Emotional Ballad 'Turn the Lights Back On'"

Billy Joel released his first single in 17 years, "Turn the Lights Back On," a spare, piano-based ballad, marking his first new material since 2007. The song was written by Freddy Wexler, Arthur Bacon, Wayne Hector, and Joel, and is being released by Columbia Records. Despite not releasing much new music, Joel has continued to perform live and will end his 10-year residency at New York’s Madison Square Garden in July. With numerous platinum albums and a successful career, Joel remains a prominent figure in the music industry.