Billy Joel is about to turn 70 and even though he hasn't released a new album since 1993, he still tours heavily and has no plans to stop. Three months ago, American pop-punk band Fall Out Boy released an updated version of Billy Joel's 1980s Top Hit, 'We Didn't Start the Fire'. This cover brought Joel's political lyrics back into the spotlight, sparking discussions about his views on current events.
Billy Joel released his first song in nearly two decades Thursday morning, resuming a highly successful songwriting career that many thought had come to an end. Despite his long absence from the music scene, Joel's impact on the industry and his ability to address societal issues through his music remain undeniable.
In recent interviews, Billy Joel has made it clear that he is not a fan of President Trump, but he doesn't plan to speak out during the 2020 White House race because “a lot of people...” His decision to remain politically neutral has sparked both praise and criticism from fans and critics alike.
Fall Out Boy's new cover of the 1989 Billy Joel classic covers a lot of the bases the original touch. In trying to squeeze in 34 years of history into a single song, Fall Out Boy managed to capture the essence of Joel's original message while adding their own modern twist.
Joel added: “I try to stay out of politics. I am a private citizen and I have a right to believe in my own political point of view, but I try to...” Despite his efforts to stay out of political discussions, Joel's impact on the music industry and his ability to address social issues through his music cannot be ignored.
Throughout this diaper fire of an election season, Billy Joel has been dedicating his 1974 song 'The Entertainer' to reality TV personality... While Joel may not be actively speaking out against political figures, his music continues to serve as a reflection of the world around him.
Fall Out Boy's cover of Billy Joel's 'We Didn't Start the Fire' mentions George Floyd, 'Stranger Things' and Elon Musk, highlighting the relevance of Joel's lyrics in today's society. By incorporating current events into their cover, Fall Out Boy pays homage to Joel's ability to capture the essence of the times through his music.
In a surprising move, Billy Joel, the piano man, released a new song called Turn the Lights Back On on Wednesday after 17 years of releasing new music. This unexpected release has reignited discussions about Joel's impact on the music industry and his ability to address political and social issues through his music.
