#BillyJoel fans have their first new song in 15 years – but why now?
Joel has now been creatively dormant longer than he was actively recording new albums.
“Does ‘Turn the Lights Back On’ hint at what comes next? Is this Joel ready to share new music with the world again? Or is it a wistful plea from a baby boomer artist to be remembered as his star dims?”
By a scholar who explores the legacy of musicians:
https://theconversation.com/billy-joel-is-back-for-an-encore-but-why-did-he-wait-so-long-to-turn-the-lights-back-on-222344
#News #Music
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