Billy Joel Releases 'Turn the Lights Back On,' His First New Song in 17 Years

The music video, featuring AI technology to de-age the artist, marks a significant return for the 'Piano Man' singer.

Billy Joel has released 'Turn the Lights Back On,' his first new song in 17 years, accompanied by a music video that uses AI to depict him in various stages of his career.
The video, directed by Warren Fu and Freddy Wexler, showcases Joel from his early 'Piano Man' days to the present, highlighting the evolution of his music and persona.
Joel's return to music has been met with enthusiasm, as the song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 and received a standing ovation at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
The song's release comes ahead of Joel concluding his decade-long residency at Madison Square Garden, marking his 150th lifetime show at the venue.
In interviews, Joel has expressed a renewed joy in making music, attributing it to the collaborative process and the freedom from commercial pressures.