Billy Joel stopped by The Late Show to discuss his new single, “Turn The Lights Back On,” and his Madison Square Garden residency. After coming onstage to chats of “Billy! Billy!” from the late-night show audience, Joel explained the inspiration behind releasing what he calls his first new song in 30 years.
“I didn’t expect this to happen,” Joel told host Stephen Colbert. “This is something that just developed starting about two years ago. I met a guy, who was a fan, and he wanted to try to get me...
“I didn’t expect this to happen,” Joel told host Stephen Colbert. “This is something that just developed starting about two years ago. I met a guy, who was a fan, and he wanted to try to get me...
- 2/16/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Billy Joel took the Grammy stage for the first time in 22 years to live debut his new single “Turn the Lights Back On,” which he dropped Thursday night.
Wearing sunglasses, Joel played the song on piano alongside his longtime touring band and a string section. It was the culmination of an emotional evening that also saw Tracy Chapman and Joni Mitchell make stunning returns. “That’s right, ya’ll!” Trevor Noah told the crowd when it was over. “One of the greats!”
“Turn the Lights Back On” is Billy Joel...
Wearing sunglasses, Joel played the song on piano alongside his longtime touring band and a string section. It was the culmination of an emotional evening that also saw Tracy Chapman and Joni Mitchell make stunning returns. “That’s right, ya’ll!” Trevor Noah told the crowd when it was over. “One of the greats!”
“Turn the Lights Back On” is Billy Joel...
- 2/5/2024
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Billy Joel performed at the Grammy Awards for the first time in 22 years, closing Sunday night’s (February 4th) ceremony by playing “Turn the Lights Back On,” his first new music in nearly two decades. He also performed one of his classic hits, “You May Be Right.”
Joel premiered “Turn the Lights Back On” in the days ahead of the Grammys. Co-written by Freddy Wexler, Arthur Bacon, and Wayne Hector, the song is a piano ballad that conveys Joel’s signature style, with a few modern touches. For his Grammys performance, the Piano Man took center stage with a full backing band, complete with Icelandic jazz-pop revivalist Laufey on cello.
Prior to “Turn the Lights Back On,” Joel’s most-recent release was 2007’s “All My Life.” In 2001, he shared his latest studio album, the classical collection Fantasies & Delusions, with his most-recent pop album being 1993’s River of Dreams.
Joel is a six-time Grammy winner,...
Joel premiered “Turn the Lights Back On” in the days ahead of the Grammys. Co-written by Freddy Wexler, Arthur Bacon, and Wayne Hector, the song is a piano ballad that conveys Joel’s signature style, with a few modern touches. For his Grammys performance, the Piano Man took center stage with a full backing band, complete with Icelandic jazz-pop revivalist Laufey on cello.
Prior to “Turn the Lights Back On,” Joel’s most-recent release was 2007’s “All My Life.” In 2001, he shared his latest studio album, the classical collection Fantasies & Delusions, with his most-recent pop album being 1993’s River of Dreams.
Joel is a six-time Grammy winner,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Billy Joel released his first single in 17 years today, “Turn the Lights Back On,” a spare, piano-based ballad that harkens back to some of his best-loved work.
The single is being released by Columbia Records, and marks Joel’s first new material since 2007, when the Piano Man released “All My Life” and “Christmas in Fallujah.” The song was written by Freddy Wexler, Arthur Bacon, Wayne Hector and Joel. Listen below.
While Joel hasn’t released much new music since his most recent rock album, 1993’s River of Dreams, he has continued to perform live. He has played New York’s Madison Square Garden once a month since January 2014 and will end the 10-year residency with the 150th performance set for July. He continues to tour in the U.S. and abroad. He will perform at Sunday’s Grammys, though it’s not clear whether he’ll debut “Turn the Lights Back On” or not.
The single is being released by Columbia Records, and marks Joel’s first new material since 2007, when the Piano Man released “All My Life” and “Christmas in Fallujah.” The song was written by Freddy Wexler, Arthur Bacon, Wayne Hector and Joel. Listen below.
While Joel hasn’t released much new music since his most recent rock album, 1993’s River of Dreams, he has continued to perform live. He has played New York’s Madison Square Garden once a month since January 2014 and will end the 10-year residency with the 150th performance set for July. He continues to tour in the U.S. and abroad. He will perform at Sunday’s Grammys, though it’s not clear whether he’ll debut “Turn the Lights Back On” or not.
- 2/1/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Billy Joel is back with “Turn the Lights Back On,” his first new song in nearly two decades. Stream the single via its accompanying lyric video below.
Released on his longtime label home at Columbia Records, the track was co-written with Arthur Bacon, Wayne Hector, and Freddy Wexler, the latter of whom also served as a producer. “Turn the Lights Back On” is also available on a limited 7-inch vinyl pressing; get yours here.
Joel’s last pop release was 1993’s River of Dreams, followed by the classical collection Fantasies & Delusions in 2001. His last standalone single, 2007’s “All My Life,” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Singles Sales chart.
Up next, Joel is slated to perform at this Sunday’s Grammy Awards for the first time in 22 years. After that, he’ll mark the end of his long-running residency at Madison Square Garden with his 150th show on July 25th.
Released on his longtime label home at Columbia Records, the track was co-written with Arthur Bacon, Wayne Hector, and Freddy Wexler, the latter of whom also served as a producer. “Turn the Lights Back On” is also available on a limited 7-inch vinyl pressing; get yours here.
Joel’s last pop release was 1993’s River of Dreams, followed by the classical collection Fantasies & Delusions in 2001. His last standalone single, 2007’s “All My Life,” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Singles Sales chart.
Up next, Joel is slated to perform at this Sunday’s Grammy Awards for the first time in 22 years. After that, he’ll mark the end of his long-running residency at Madison Square Garden with his 150th show on July 25th.
- 2/1/2024
- by Kayla Higgins
- Consequence - Music
Billy Joel’s new single, “Turn the Lights Back On,” his first original song in 17 years, has been released. Produced by Freddy Wexler, who has worked with everyone from Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez to Celine Dion and Kanye West, the song is a tender love ballad that doubles as a message to fans who have waited all these years for new material. It was written by Joel, Wexler, British songwriter Wayne Hector, and Arthur Bacon.
“I’m late,” Joel sings. “But I’m here right now/And I’m...
“I’m late,” Joel sings. “But I’m here right now/And I’m...
- 2/1/2024
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Singer Billy Joel is to release his first solo single in almost 20 years, with new single ‘Turn The Lights Back On’. The single marks Joel’s return to solo music after not releasing any new tracks since 2007, reports ‘Mirror.co.uk’.
The new single, released with Columbia Records, was produced by Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Freddy Wexler and written by Wexler, Arthur Bacon, Wayne Hector, and Joel. The new single is expected to be released fully on February 1, 2024.
As per ‘Mirror.co.uk’, Joel, who is a six time Grammy award winner as well as an honoured member of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Kennedy Center’s honours, hinted about the new release on his TikTok, much to fans’ delight.
Teasing fans he sang lyrics from the new tune as he performed: “Did I wait too long… to turn the lights back on?” He captioned...
The new single, released with Columbia Records, was produced by Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Freddy Wexler and written by Wexler, Arthur Bacon, Wayne Hector, and Joel. The new single is expected to be released fully on February 1, 2024.
As per ‘Mirror.co.uk’, Joel, who is a six time Grammy award winner as well as an honoured member of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Kennedy Center’s honours, hinted about the new release on his TikTok, much to fans’ delight.
Teasing fans he sang lyrics from the new tune as he performed: “Did I wait too long… to turn the lights back on?” He captioned...
- 1/23/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Billy Joel is set to deliver his first new song in nearly two decades, a single called “Turn the Lights Back On.” Coming from the Piano Man’s longtime label home of Columbia Records, the track will arrive on all digital platforms February 1st, alongside a limited edition 7-inch vinyl pressing and a lyric video on Joel’s YouTube channel.
Co-written by Freddy Wexler (who also produced), Arthur Bacon, and Wayne Hector (via Billboard),”Turn the Lights Back On” marks Joel’s first original material in 17 years. His last one-off single was 2007’s “All My Life,” a ballad written as a Valentine’s Day gift for his then wife, Katie Lee. His last album of pop material was 1993’s River of Dreams, and he released the classical collection Fantasies & Delusions in 2001.
News of the six-time Grammy winner returning to the studio is quite a surprise, as Joel has long been...
Co-written by Freddy Wexler (who also produced), Arthur Bacon, and Wayne Hector (via Billboard),”Turn the Lights Back On” marks Joel’s first original material in 17 years. His last one-off single was 2007’s “All My Life,” a ballad written as a Valentine’s Day gift for his then wife, Katie Lee. His last album of pop material was 1993’s River of Dreams, and he released the classical collection Fantasies & Delusions in 2001.
News of the six-time Grammy winner returning to the studio is quite a surprise, as Joel has long been...
- 1/22/2024
- by Ben Kaye
- Consequence - Music
Billy Joel will emerge from a 17-year recording hiatus February 1 with the release of “Turn The Lights Back On.” According to a press release, the song is a “classic Billy Joel-style tune, embodying the hallmarks of his signature sound and ushering in the next chapter of his story. In the lyrics, he asks, ‘Did I wait too long… to turn the lights back on?'”
“Turn The Lights Back” was produced by Freddy Wexler, who has worked with everyone from Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber to Kanye West, Blackpink, P!
“Turn The Lights Back” was produced by Freddy Wexler, who has worked with everyone from Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber to Kanye West, Blackpink, P!
- 1/22/2024
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
One Direction will release a new song at the end of the month from their new album, Four.
One Direction fans will have to wait just a couple more weeks for a new single from the band. Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne and Niall Horan are releasing their lead single "Steal My Girl" on September 29.
Performing it at the Rose Bowl on Friday night, girls cried. Crying and screaming fans are common at their performances.
News: One Direction Performs at the Rose Bowl
Written by band members Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne with Ed Drewett, Wayne Hector, Julian Bunetta and John Ryan, the same team responsible for the single "Best Song Ever," this new song is already slated to be a hit and has been pre-ordered all over the globe.
The boys have already sold over 46 million records in four years, and their album Four was number one on the day it was available...
One Direction fans will have to wait just a couple more weeks for a new single from the band. Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne and Niall Horan are releasing their lead single "Steal My Girl" on September 29.
Performing it at the Rose Bowl on Friday night, girls cried. Crying and screaming fans are common at their performances.
News: One Direction Performs at the Rose Bowl
Written by band members Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne with Ed Drewett, Wayne Hector, Julian Bunetta and John Ryan, the same team responsible for the single "Best Song Ever," this new song is already slated to be a hit and has been pre-ordered all over the globe.
The boys have already sold over 46 million records in four years, and their album Four was number one on the day it was available...
- 9/14/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
After Typhoon Haiyan, the people of the Philippines need all the hope they can get. And on Nov. 24, their native son delivered at least a little, defeating Brandon Rios with an authoritative victory.
Thousands of Philippines natives celebrated for the first time since Typhoon Haiyan devastated the country on Nov. 9, as Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao convincingly defeated Brandon Rios in a boxing match in Macau on Nov. 24.
Manny Pacquiao Wins For His Home Country, The Philippines Manny Pacquiao Vs. Brandon Rios Highlights
“This is not about my comeback,” Pacquiao said in the ring after defeating Rios in a judges’ decision and reclaiming the Wbo international welterweight title. “My victory is a symbol of my people’s comeback from a natural disaster and a national tragedy.”
He was right. For the first time since the storm that killed more than 5,000 people and left tons more homeless, the Philippines had something to cheer about.
Thousands of Philippines natives celebrated for the first time since Typhoon Haiyan devastated the country on Nov. 9, as Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao convincingly defeated Brandon Rios in a boxing match in Macau on Nov. 24.
Manny Pacquiao Wins For His Home Country, The Philippines Manny Pacquiao Vs. Brandon Rios Highlights
“This is not about my comeback,” Pacquiao said in the ring after defeating Rios in a judges’ decision and reclaiming the Wbo international welterweight title. “My victory is a symbol of my people’s comeback from a natural disaster and a national tragedy.”
He was right. For the first time since the storm that killed more than 5,000 people and left tons more homeless, the Philippines had something to cheer about.
- 11/24/2013
- by Andrew Gruttadaro
- HollywoodLife
One Direction have premiered a new trailer for their 3D concert movie This Is Us.
The three-minute preview features the first glimpse of Simon Cowell in the film and a first listen of the group's latest single 'Best Song Ever', co-written by Ed Drewett, Wayne Hector, John Ryan and Julian Bunetta.
This Is Us is produced by Simon Cowell and directed by Super Size Me's Morgan Spurlock, who documented the band's sell-out world tour.
Cowell said of the film earlier this year: "For anyone who's a fan of the band, you're gonna get a chance to really see what it's like preparing for one of these big concert tours - a lot of it is about the fans."
The movie will open in cinemas on August 30 through Sony Pictures. Watch a previous trailer for This Is Us below:...
The three-minute preview features the first glimpse of Simon Cowell in the film and a first listen of the group's latest single 'Best Song Ever', co-written by Ed Drewett, Wayne Hector, John Ryan and Julian Bunetta.
This Is Us is produced by Simon Cowell and directed by Super Size Me's Morgan Spurlock, who documented the band's sell-out world tour.
Cowell said of the film earlier this year: "For anyone who's a fan of the band, you're gonna get a chance to really see what it's like preparing for one of these big concert tours - a lot of it is about the fans."
The movie will open in cinemas on August 30 through Sony Pictures. Watch a previous trailer for This Is Us below:...
- 6/25/2013
- Digital Spy
Olly Murs has described his upcoming album Right Place Right Time as a summary of his career so far. The singer revealed that he has "worked hard" on the LP, which is released on November 26. He said: "Right Place Right Time as a title sums up my career to this point. I've worked hard in everything I've done, doing what's felt right, and everything has fit into place. "It sums up the sentiment for this whole album." Murs has been recording and co-writing his third studio album since March this year with producers Steve Robson (Take That, Leona Lewis), Claude Kelly (Kelly Clarkson) and Wayne Hector (One Direction, Cheryl Cole). The record follows last year's In Case You Didn't Know, which topped the charts and spawned the hit single 'Heart Skips A Beat' (more)...
- 10/1/2012
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Universal Pictures announced that it has begun the search for new talent to appear in “Starships,” the official music video for Pitch Perfect, the studio’s upcoming musical comedy that hits theaters on October 5. With the chance to join the film’s cast and Internet music sensation Mike Tompkins in the video, amateur musicians and dancers are encouraged to submit their best vocals; signature moves; beatbox; and/or guitar, bass, synth and back-up sounds to accompany this cover of Nicki Minaj’s worldwide smash.
With multiple options for participation, fans may submit their entries at www.pitchperfectmovie.com/musicvideo. Those selected for the project will have their video showcased on both the Blu-ray DVD of Pitch Perfect and Tomkins’ YouTube channel, which currently has more than 550,000 subscribers.
“Pitch Perfect celebrates everyone out there who is following his or her true passion,” said the film’s director, Jason Moore. “Mike Tompkins embodies passion for music,...
With multiple options for participation, fans may submit their entries at www.pitchperfectmovie.com/musicvideo. Those selected for the project will have their video showcased on both the Blu-ray DVD of Pitch Perfect and Tomkins’ YouTube channel, which currently has more than 550,000 subscribers.
“Pitch Perfect celebrates everyone out there who is following his or her true passion,” said the film’s director, Jason Moore. “Mike Tompkins embodies passion for music,...
- 8/9/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Wanted have released a teaser of their new album online. The group will release their second studio opus Battleground in the UK on November 7. The album features 13 new tracks including their charity effort 'Gold Forever', summer chart-topper 'Glad You Came' and current single 'Lightning'. The tracklisting also includes 'Rocket', which the band worked on with Us songwriter Diane Warren. The Wanted have collaborated with a range of writers and producers on the record, including Steve Mac, Ed Drewett, Wayne Hector and Claude Kelly. Battleground will serve as the follow-up to their self-titled debut, which reached number four on the UK (more)...
- 10/17/2011
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
The Wanted have premiered their new single 'Glad You Came'. The track, which trails their as-yet-untitled sophomore album, was unveiled on Radio 1 earlier today. The song was co-written and produced by Steve Mac, Wayne Hector and Ed Drewett, who helmed their chart-topping debut 'All Time Low' last year. In a press release, Tom Parker said: "When we first heard 'Glad You Came' we just knew it had to be the first single from the new album. "We all felt it was a new, refreshing sound and (more)...
- 5/24/2011
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
The Wanted have been announced as the performers of this year's Comic Relief fundraising single. 'Gold Forever' will be available from March 13 for digital download and will hit the shelves on CD the following day. Written by Steve Mac, Wayne Hector and Claude Kelly, the track has been described as "a ballad to rave to". Singer Max George said: "This song is about a day in your life that you never forget. It's an upbeat, feel-good track and our favourite so far. We're really excited to get it out there, and delighted that it is supporting such a great cause." Jay McGuiness (more)...
- 2/10/2011
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
Rapper Aggro Santos has teamed up with Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh for his new single. 'Like You Like' - due for release on January 17 - marks the debut solo performance from Walsh, who has notched up 20 top ten hits as a member of the Brit Award-winning girlgroup. Co-written with Steve Mac and Wayne Hector, 'Like You Like' is the third single from South Londoner Santos, who is currently appearing on ITV1's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!. (more)...
- 11/19/2010
- by By Nick Levine
- Digital Spy
Olly Murs has posted a minute-long preview clip of his second single on his official site. 'Thinking Of You', the X Factor star's follow-up to his chart-topping debut 'Please Don't Let Me Go', will be released on November 21. Murs co-wrote the song with Steve Robson, with whom he worked on 'Please Don't Let Me Go', and Wayne Hector, who has penned hits for artists including (more)...
- 10/11/2010
- by By Nick Levine
- Digital Spy
Soon after graduating from 2008 "The X Factor" as a runner-up, R&B boyband Jls were signed to Epic Records and they moved on to release their debut album. One single titled "Beat Again" has been released since July and it debuted at number 1 on U.K. Singles chart.
In its first week on sale, the track sold more than 106,299 copies, making it this year's second-fastest selling debut single so far after Dizzee Rascal's "Bonkers". The next week, the song remained at the chart's hot spot despite the fact that it only managed to add 67,731 copies (36% drop in sale).
Beside reigning the U.K. Singles chart, "Beat Again" also sat at number 1 on U.K. R&B chart. Moreover, the song produced and written by Wayne Hector and Steve Mac will be included as a theme song for FIFA 10, the latest installment of football video game series. Its music video features them performing heartbeat movements.
In its first week on sale, the track sold more than 106,299 copies, making it this year's second-fastest selling debut single so far after Dizzee Rascal's "Bonkers". The next week, the song remained at the chart's hot spot despite the fact that it only managed to add 67,731 copies (36% drop in sale).
Beside reigning the U.K. Singles chart, "Beat Again" also sat at number 1 on U.K. R&B chart. Moreover, the song produced and written by Wayne Hector and Steve Mac will be included as a theme song for FIFA 10, the latest installment of football video game series. Its music video features them performing heartbeat movements.
- 8/10/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Hot pop girl group The Pussycat Dolls have dropped a music video in support of their second single "I Hate This Part". Co-produced by Lucas Secon and Wayne Hector, the song is ballad tune with slow-jammed sound which is taken from the band's just-released album "Doll Domination".
Speaking of the video, Nicole says that it becomes a place to show out their different emotional sides. "We're gonna explore all different emotional sides to this song that we're making this video. It's probably one of the closer songs to me on this album," she explains in a statement.
To promote their latest record, the dolls plan a set of U.K. tour dates for 2009. They are expected to kick off their tour in Aberdeen on January 18, before wrapping it up in Liverpool on February 6. For their Manchester live performance, the girls plot to bring out Ne-Yo on stage with them.
Furthermore,...
Speaking of the video, Nicole says that it becomes a place to show out their different emotional sides. "We're gonna explore all different emotional sides to this song that we're making this video. It's probably one of the closer songs to me on this album," she explains in a statement.
To promote their latest record, the dolls plan a set of U.K. tour dates for 2009. They are expected to kick off their tour in Aberdeen on January 18, before wrapping it up in Liverpool on February 6. For their Manchester live performance, the girls plot to bring out Ne-Yo on stage with them.
Furthermore,...
- 10/11/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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