Billy Joel - Turn The Lights Back On @/MSG 2/9/24

[@miserablemozz8714]

The biggest compliment I can give Turn the Lights Back On is how seemlessly it fits into his classic sound. You can easily imagine it as the closing track on Turnstiles or The Stranger.

[@chriskozak7356]

I was thinking, it has Turnstiles vibes, alot like Summer, Highland Falls and James.

[@Prof_Jeff]

@@chriskozak7356 Yes! A lot of others online have commented how it sounds like "She's Always a Woman" in spots, and thus place it with The Stranger in his timeline. I agree it's more Turnstiles, and you've hit the nail on the head with "Summer, Highland Falls."👍👊

[@billyblaze6779]

This is exactly what I've been saying since I first heard it - sounds like it could be from Turnstiles...

[@RedHotMessResell]

It has Piano Man elements in the break too!

[@dartek14]

Gosh I didn't think anyone followed Turnstiles. I only discovered "Loved these days" from the last season of Billions and I can't get enough of it. At the Grammy's that was my first take too. I love youse people where is y'all.

[@Oorwul]

I was there all the way from Scotland.

[@Bodyknowledge77]

This song is on the verge of being regarded as a classic track for Mr Joel.

[@johnpellegrino6701]

Like so many others

[@ironandzinc]

Oh please... like one of Billy's 1000 or so other classic tracks ? Next week he will have a new song and this will be just another one.

[@msmdisk1975111]

who? だれが？

[@tomasdelcastillotorres3050]

Of course

[@leslieroth8447]

Why do people comment just to be negative? Billy Joel has sold over 150 million records and still sells out stadiums because his music is timeless. He has also made a classical album and as the late Tony Bennet said at Kennedy Honors, Billy Joel has written "the new American songbook". Educate yourself. If his songs arent your cup of tea, fine. However 1st listen to deep cuts like Big Man on Mulberry Street, Pressure, Live in USSR. 1st rock artist invited to play before the fall of USSR.

[@terrencesheehan446]

Billy please keep on writing! The World needs you! Amazing materpiece, one of your best! 😎

[@Eddie-61864]

He is TOO miserable a person to write more songs, especially record a new album! Last being 1993's River of Dreams! I gave up on that ship decades ago! Still touring for a greatest hits also from the late 90's🤔

[@janetives5470]

When his tours lack an audience, you can come back and criticize.

[@Eddie-61864]

@@janetives5470 I'm not criticizing, I'm just sick of him!

[@JoeNocella]

The one and only. So good to hear something new from Billy Joel.

[@thienn2924]

I just can't stop thinking about the lyrics. It hits home. It's never too late for love. Swallow your pride and be the one to reach out.

[@hannaj4032]

Beautiful Mr. Joel. You sound great and are a national treasure.

[@josephwitkowski6665]

We Are!

[@regmunday8354]

"I've seen the lights go out on Broadway..." 🎹🎵🎵❤️

[@sajaeggi]

Thank you Billy, for turning the lights back on. Such incredible and meaningful words. WOW!❤

[@leslieroth8447]

Perfectly said. 🥰

[@christopherbrock6917]

I like this even better than the Grammy performance. Billy seems more relaxed here.

[@Marcanoregistrada]

I agree

[@billymuellerTikTok]

he's home

[@danielmarra1555]

I love this version! His phrasing of the words are much better, he’s making it his own!

[@leslieroth8447]

I also noticed. Billy live is a sensory experience. I saw him in 22 at Notre Dame to full stadium and at 73 he gave an almost 3 hr show! ❤

[@howardaltman2587]

First, thank you for posting this. Second, beautiful song and so glad to have Billy singing again. Third, for anyone out there who really analyzes music or wants to be a musician, the reason this song resonates so much with sadness, apart from the lyrics, the very beginning is the funeral march from any classical piece. That is some construction, that is building on thousands of years of evoking emotions. Before one word is uttered, the listener feels lost. And the funeral march chord progression proceed throughout the song. This isn’t the first time Billy used to classical music, look to This Night and Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata that Billy used for the chorus. So glad to hear him composing again

[@mrtyreus0]

Singing again? The guy has had a monthly residency at Madison Square Garden putting on full concerts of his greatest hits for the last decade and has played (and sang) at least as many other concerts around the world and in the US too. Billy Joel has literally never stopped singing. True friends of his career know this.

[@Better_Call_Raul]

@@mrtyreus0 I get what he means. He has not been composing new pop songs. Just relying on his catalog for 30 years. Playing for the $$$. Not putting him down. He can do what he wants and he claims songs do not come easy to him. Compare and contrast to Dylan and Simon who have kept writing new songs for the last 30 years.

[@Better_Call_Raul]

Good analysis. " Before one word is uttered, the listener feels lost." No. There is no chord intro. He starts off immediately with the words "Please open the door". It is the opening line that create the sadness. The opening chords are C and F. Nothing particularly sad about that chord progression. That chord progression has been used a million times in happy songs... Granted, the chords change after that. But it is the lyric that creates the opening sadness.

[@ThilosVids]

Has anyone realized this: The 4 chord progression at the beginning of the chorus is identical to „You Shook Me All Night Long“ by AC/DC.

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

I’ve been a fan of Billy ever since I was sitting with my dad in 1986 watching Penn State Nittany Lions beat Miami Hurricanes for the national championship. Immediately after the game was over that night they had a montage of the season set to This is The Time(which was his hit single at that time). Its my earliest vivid memory with my dad. I was 6. He passed away last year. So needless to say, that song holds a very special place in my heart. Anyways I only mention that because I drifted away from Billy‘s work for a while bc he hadn’t released anything new in decades. I’m a huge music nut so I explored everything/everyone else. But when I saw him on the Grammys the other night and heard this song along with his live performance of You May be Right, I was *floored* by how well his voice has aged. As a standalone performance he sounds great. But when compared to some of his contemporaries (e.g. Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, etc), or even artists who are the next generation and younger(eg Bono), it makes it stand out even more. Its really impressive for a guy who is 74. Ok I’ll stop talking now.

[@leslieroth8447]

You didn't say too much. Billy is one of those artists who can stop making records in 1993 yet sell out stadiums to this day. So many artists do a "comeback song" and i get 2ndhand embarrassment for them. NOT BILLY JOEL! His voice is rich and strong and this song is already a classic to me. 😊

[@LIPA516]

Hugs for your heart..hold unto those memories......

[@elizabethwitt2621]

You did great! Thank you for sharing those memories! 🎹😎♥️

[@elizabethwitt2621]

First new song in 31 years live in concert for the first time AND at The Garden. Must have been amazing to be there. This moment! ❤️😎🎹 Thanks so much for uploading this.

[@cameronvieira6648]

I was there myself it was amazing

[@elizabethvergara4476]

Yes, it was. I was lucky enough to be there.

[@ChiSportsNut18]

No he had a single in 2007 called "All My Life".

[@elizabethwitt2621]

​@@ChiSportsNut18Right, but it wasn't a pop song release. It wasn't meant to be a release. It was written for his then-wife Katie Lee for Valentine's Day, because she asked him to write a song for her.

[@budzlightyear2212]

What a SONG from a total LEGEND 💯

[@leslieroth8447]

Absolutely an American treasure and musical genius. When Liberty Devito wrote his book, he and Billy mended their friendship. Liberty freely says that Billy is a genius. 😊

[@cindycarter560]

Billy Joel are amazing!!! You are one of the best.

[@nyknicksable]

Wasn’t impressed the first time I heard the song but after listening to this again it’s classic Billy Joel 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@blusuedetb]

Thanks! I couldnt afford the show tonight, so thanks for the quick upload! This might be the best version of the song so far. Everyone is into it. Billy, the band, the crowd. It's beautiful. 2024 and Billy's playing new material. Wow!

[@mikebolognese7134]

Really a beautiful song

[@stevenlenz4760]

Dear Mr., Joel, I've been a fan of yours since I was a child. I've loved everything you've done musically. I know that you did stuff earlier, but I still remember "just the way you are" like it was yesterday. Even though you might not be relevant to the gen-somethings, you are still relevant to me (59 years old). I believe that my generation misses your talent. I can't stop listening to this song, It's beautiful! Please sir, please keep it coming. You are musical icon and we all deserve to hear more from you. Not too much pressure there huh?

[@carsonrhodes6731]

This song says exactly what I’m going through with my one and only love my Nika my (ex) wife please pray for our reconciliation ❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@basuras21]

Courage ! Don’t give up on her. At the end of the tunnel, you will see the light back on. Love is the light

[@bobabooey4537]

Your mind, body and soul deserve freedom from attachment. If you have to comment on youtube and ask for prayers, then its a clear sign to be over.... and yes, its okay. Just celebrate the good times, and move on.

[@ddewittfulton]

That HAD to give Billy chills... to perform new music in front of a crowd like that after all these years! Maybe that has lit a fire?

[@daniell8655]

Love this song and Billy still sounds great!

[@marylancaster3546]

Thanks Billy Joel its always great and then greater than ever❤😊🤗🤩❤

[@DBlairMusic]

Billy a real one for sitting on a drum throne while playing piano. Honestly, that’s the move

[@joepho5148]

He inspired me to to replace my bench with a drum throne

[@calebthomasmusic9246]

as a professional piano player, the drum throne is the only way.

[@LIPA516]

But I am here right now!!! Classic line!

[@RedHotMessResell]

I've been going back and watching old Billy concerts and I was starting to wonder if his seat had springs in it with how much he bounces. LOL

[@silviam.leitegregory1604]

Just Beautiful 🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️

[@richardculbertson2618]

The voice of a generation. Love it.

[@finalwordoftruth]

Thank BJ for another gem…..we have missed you. Lots of love. Keep well and sing on!

[@appletree6898]

His voice sounds great!!

[@papalouschiavone3558]

And So It Goes!!!

[@brendahull4910]

We’ve lived and loved through Billy Joel’s songs, but this one hits us all on reflection.

[@gremmiehodad]

LOVE BILLY! SO Many Great Songs! So Many Great Times! SO Many Great Memories! HIs song "Elegy: The Great Peconic" inspired me to recently write a story I hope to get published with his approval!

[@sambeckett6391]

REAL MUSIC, MAKE THIS NUMBER ONE 🎶

[@leslieroth8447]

Worded perfectly. "Real music". ❤❤❤❤

[@JohnDahlquist-nv8vc]

Billy Joel, a life long favorite, attended MSG show, and loved him there, as well as at Giants Stadium with he and Elton John playing each other's music ! Magical and memorable !!!

[@respectrum44]

Just Beautiful

[@bradreyburne3283]

He's always a legend to me.

[@basketsbylynda]

A beautiful & brilliant masterpiece! And it's never too late, Billy. As they say, better late than never! The light's are back on!

[@Kingman422]

Waited 30 years, WORTH THE WAIT ❤🤗🎤🎶🤗🤗🤗♥️👍

[@ElaineMeeker]

Great concert! This was bucket list #1. Loved this song!

[@denisesnyder5208]

Love Billy Joel and love this song.❤

[@LIPA516]

We waited for you Billy, so it's not too long..we can see you , hear you, feel you ❤❤❤❤

[@QueenBDreamwalker]

Beauteous 🥰 for the man who's music made a big contribution to the soundtrack of my youth this speaks to where i am at in the journey all these decades later🌹 Gratitude @BillyJoel for keeping the Music going 👣🎶🎹💜🌎

[@lorimiller7261]

Best version yet,love his grit just beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@Tif91522]

❤ Thank You Billy ❤ With Love From Tiffany ❤❤❤

[@lidj16]

Very happy they went more for the live sound, how it would have sounded in 1977!

[@riccardoangeli802]

Grazie ... Piano Man ha solo gioielli nel suo repertorio ... Questo bel pezzo può stare nei primi 50-60 su 100 👏🎹👏🎹

[@alyserendipity]

A classic Billy song. Beautiful!

[@79sportycustomful]

I was there last night what a show

[@RNMimi]

I'm totally loving this song. Thanks for posting this Eric!

[@jamesmussler882]

Artist at top of his craft. Classic.

[@jeffdecagna8241]

Outstanding! Can't wait to hear it live at the June MSG concert.

[@mariaalvarez256]

I had the privilege of being at this concert last night it was a joy to see Billy Live!

[@Dkazakis84]

Thank you for capturing the moment!

[@EllieTheNellie]

ngl, this sounds better than the recording.

[@tomcatt9875]

You can feel the Love !

[@damiancollins475]

The man's a Rembrandt"....love it.

[@RobTaverner]

love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@thelevisullivan]

This is gonna be a top 10 hit!

[@MaryD-xn5yy]

Awesome performance ,, just awesome 🎼❤️🎼

[@kristinabyington3861]

Nice! Thanks for this, he sounds great.

[@JoeRitchie-e5l]

I love this song 💕

[@funktron4]

Damn, the dude can still write hits.

[@Tif91522]

I Love his 🎶🎵❤ Thanks For Sharing This ❤❤❤🎉❤

[@Sarz1864]

Thanks for posting, must have been awesome to be there. I love how happy he is with the crowd's reaction, he seems so glad everyone like the new song ❤

[@johngrobson4899]

You will always Have it Mr Joel Carving our lives with your sculpting forever music 🎶 🎹 Wow🥁🎹🔥🎹 4:47

[@lancerowlands6971]

This is simply awesome

[@thegood9]

Magic to be in MSG for any BJ show!

[@kahlanfromgermany4584]

Wouldn't know what to do: sing along to show Billy I know every note by heart already or be quiet to listen wholeheartedly to his "first real" live performance!

[@5150StudioNorth]

Can’t wait to hear this being performed from Billy in July at MSG‼️🎹

[@LSommer]

Thanks for The Goods!

[@silviam.leitegregory1604]

Beautiful

[@ramonalexanderard]

Love that song 😍🎉❤

[@robinlema9027]

What a beautiful song!❤

[@arturofernandez6088]

That for sharing! You have great steady hands! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@Zaxarian]

I really like it I’m so glad he’s back with a new song that’s very good

[@SeanMarcus2323]

This is his best performance of the song. you can tell he feels at home in msg

[@MatthewBillyJoelBootlegs]

Amazing!

[@gamike8898]

thank you ...

[@rjmq433]

Incredible song

[@steepeters2603]

I was at this very concert. so good!

[@cheynewaldron1313]

Wow! Thank you for sharing 🎵

[@cheynewaldron1313]

And like most Billy Joel songs, much better live! And the intro makes it far better than the Spotify version 🎵😎 So happy to hear this ❤

[@cristiano1939]

Thanks bro! I'm loving this song

[@AaronSimon-p3i]

I like this version the best between the studio recording and the grammy performance.

[@codyduncan195]

I'll always have some regret I never made it up to NYC to see Billy Joel at the Garden.

[@TonysMusic1974]

You have 4 more months. I highly recommend it

[@rocnrolldr]

Billy is still going to play the Garden, but not once per month. It’s worth it to get tickets after his 100th show of his residency.

[@elizabethvergara4476]

Just amazing.

[@petercollins2569]

It has been too long for one of my idols to re-emerge.

[@Overzealous1]

Reminds me a bit of Neil Diamond’s - I’ve been this way before

[@jameswithpassion]

so touching😭😭😭😭

[@TemakiTom]

He's baaaaack. Insta-classic

[@dekraut1929]

A few short months later, a hit is released and instantly becomes a timeless classic.

[@danielandhisswiftiebuddyev1073]

Thanks for sharing this

[@MaryD-xn5yy]

I hope he makes suprise come back concert. One in Florida too !!!

[@tu4ka64]

Грандиозно! После 17 лет вернулся. 🫶

[@brendapomales]

I was there yesterday in Madison Square Garden!

[@pastmasterdan4080]

Sing it Old Man!

[@pastmasterdan4080]

Just for clarity, I’ve listened to Billy since I was 16 years old. I am now 62! I say Old Man out of respect. 🫡

[@collectivesartori]

He's back!! (as a songwriter).

[@ZEKESPILLEDINKMUSIC]

This is a great song. I predict that "Turn the Lights Back On" will be featured in a dramatic movie or show soon. There is also the possibility that some singers will eventually do cover versions of the song as this decade continues. I wouldn't mind that as long as the cover song would match the same emotional depth as the original and that the artists got permission from Joel and Wexler.

[@johnmaher5887]

You don’t need permission from the original artist to do a cover version. Once it has been published commercially, anyone can do a cover. They only need to pay a standard rate “compulsory license” fee.

[@46foryounger]

Masterpiece ❤ Billy❤

[@kevinturner8]

Quality no more words

[@AfterPartyAlex]

I was at this show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chrislongisland]

So great