“Turn the Lights Back On” happened because Billy Joel didn’t “have anything to prove,” says co-writer
Billy Joel and Freddy Wexler/Credit: Lester CohenBilly Joel's "Turn the Lights Back On" is his first hit in many years. While Billy co-wrote the song, he didn't write the lyrics -- they were written by one of his co-writers, Freddy Wexler, the same guy who co-produced the song and co-directed the video. But even though Billy has generally written all his songs himself, Wexler says he was fine with singing words he didn't write."I think because Billy has had an astounding […]
