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Billy Joel returns to the recording studio with first new song in nearly 20 years

Headline from Delaware Public Media, on the newest of 2 developments

The 74-year-old singer-songwriter's longtime label, Columbia Records, plans to drop 'Turn the Lights Back On' on Feb. 1st.

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  1. Billy Joel to release first new pop song in 17 years

    Headline from UPI ·

  2. Newest

    Billy Joel returns to the recording studio with first new song in nearly 20 years

    Headline from Delaware Public Media ·

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Reports & sources

34 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    Billy Joel to release first new music in decades with pop song ‘Turn the Lights Back On’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The “Piano Man” singer is set to conclude his 10-year residency at Madison Square Garden in July.

  2. Deadline

    Billy Joel Announces Release Of First Single In 17 Years (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Billy Joel announced today that he’ll release his first single in 17 years: “Turn The Lights Back On,” a piano-based ballad judging by the brief snippet included in Joel’s I…

  3. Variety

    Billy Joel Announces ‘Turn the Lights Back On,’ His First Solo Single in 17 Years (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Billy Joel has announced the release 'Turn the Lights Back On,' his first solo single in 17 years.

  4. NBC New York

    Billy Joel to release first single in years with ‘Turn the Lights Back On' (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    It will be the first new material released by the Piano Man since 2007.

  5. Forbes

    Billy Joel Announces Musical Comeback With First New Single In More Than 15 Years (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Billy Joel has announced a new single titled "Turn The Lights Back On" and fans will get to hear it—and even buy the tune on vinyl—starting on February 1.

  6. The Guardian

    Billy Joel to return with only his second new solo song since 1993 (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Turn the Lights Back On will be released on 1 February, and is described as ‘ushering in the next chapter of his story’

  7. People

    Billy Joel to Release First New Song in 17 Years as He Teases 'Turn the Lights Back On' on Instagram (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    Billy Joel is releasing his single "Turn The Lights Back On" on Feb. 1, 2024. The song is his first new material in 17 years.

  8. Rolling Stone

    Billy Joel Announces 'Turn The Lights Back On,' First Single in 17 Years (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Billy Joel will release "Turn The Lights Back On" February 1. It was produced by Freddy Wexler, who was worked with Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber.

  9. Avclub

    Billy Joel announces first single in 17 years (opens Avclub)

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    Avclub's feed description

    Billy Joel announced a new song, "Turn The Lights Back On," his first single since 2007

  10. Delaware Public Media

    Billy Joel returns to the recording studio with first new song in nearly 20 years (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    The 74-year-old singer-songwriter's longtime label, Columbia Records, plans to drop 'Turn the Lights Back On' on Feb. 1st.

  11. UPI

    Billy Joel to release first new pop song in 17 years (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Rock 'n' roll icon Billy Joel is releasing his first new pop song in 17 years.

  12. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Billy Joel to release 1st new single in decades: 'Turn the Lights Back On' (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    The single will be available on February 1.

  13. NBC News

    Billy Joel is releasing his first new single in 17 years (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The Grammy winner is gearing up to release his first single in nearly two decades, titled “Turn The Lights Back On,” Joel’s official website announced Jan. 22.

  14. 6ABC Philadelphia

    'Turn the lights back on': Billy Joel to release his 1st single in 17 years (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    The 74-year-old teased the announcement on social media with a short video clip.

  15. ABC 12 Flint

    Billy Joel is releasing his first single in 17 years (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    ABC 12 Flint's feed description

    Billy Joel has delighted his fans with news that he is about to release his first new single in 17 years.

  16. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Billy Joel set to release his first single in years (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description

    Billy Joel has confirmed that 'Turn the Lights Back On' will be released on February 1.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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