Billy Joel Drops 'Turn the Lights Back On,' His First New Song in 17 Years — Listen!

Here’s somethingBilly Joelfans haven’t heardfor the longest time: a new music!On Thursday, the legendary piano man dropped “Turn the Lights Back On,” his first original song in 17 years.The track — which Joel, 74, firstteased on Instagramon Jan. 22 —is both a love ballad and a message to the hitmaker’s loyal fans, who have long waited for another new tune in Joel’s catalogue of hits.“I’m late, but I’m here right now and I’m trying to find the magic that we lost somehow," Joel sings in the song’s chorus.

Billy Joel Is Back! Crowd Rewards Grammys Performance of 'Turn the Lights Back on' with Standing Ovation

Billy Joel performs at the 2024 Grammys.Photo:Amy Sussman/Getty Images Amy Sussman/Getty Images We didn’t start the fire —Billy Joeldid with his smoking performance! At Sunday’s2024 Grammy Awardsheld at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Joel, 74, took the stage for a performance of “Turn the Lights Back On.” His voice sounded strong as ever and he stunned with several moments showcasing his skills on the keys. Throughout the song, the stage increasingly lit up — coming out of near darkness to technicolor — to create an affecting moment paralleling the song’s lyrics, which in part finds Joel reflecting on his own legacy to his fans.

Billy Joel on Ending N.Y.C. Concert Residency in 2024: 'I'm Amazed That We Went This Far' (Exclusive)

Billy Joel announces the end of his residency at Madison Square Garden in 2024 during a press conference on June 1, 2023, in New York City.Photo:ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Billy Joelis looking ahead to the end of an era. In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE at theLong Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF), where an exhibit crafted in his honor will open on Friday, the musician, 74, opens up aboutending his famed monthly Madison Square Garden residencyin New York City next year.

Billy Joel Performs with Daughters Della and Remy at Madison Square Garden

Billy Joel performs with his daughters Della and Remy at Madison Square Garden.Photo:Myrna M. Suarez/Getty Images Myrna M. Suarez/Getty Images Billy Joel’s youngest daughters are following in his footsteps! On Tuesday,Della Rose, 8, andRemy Anne, 6, joined their famous dad, 74, on stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In a festive moment, the duoperformed “Jingle Bells”alongside their father and sported green leather-look dresses and black tights. Eldest Della also wore a Christmas-themed red and green hat as she and her sister held onto microphones.

Billy Joel Reveals Why He Was 'Pissed Off' When He Went to Record 'Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)'

Billy Joelpulled back the curtain on his songwriting process during a visit toThe Howard Stern Showlast week, including why he had to completely rewrite the melody to one of his biggest hits when he stepped into the recording studio. The legendary musician — whothis month returned to the charts with “Turn the Lights Back On,” his first new song in 17 years— spoke to Stern about the making of “Movin' Out (Anthony’s Song)” in 1977, a song he unintentionally crafted with chords similar to Neil Sedaka’s 1974 tune, “Laugher in the Rain.