Singer-songwriter Billy Joel has come out of retirement to write the song "Christmas In Fallujah", which is available exclusively on iTunes. The song is not performed by Joel, but by 21-year-old newcomer Cass Dillon.
Fast Facts:
- First new Joel single since 1993
- An unrelated album called Christmas in Fallujah was released in 2005 by Jefferson Pepper
Christmas In Fallujah News and Information
- iTunes: Download the song
- Google News: Christmas In Fallujah
- Reuters: Billy Joel picks up pen to write war-themed tune (November 30, 2007)
- The song is told from the perspective of a soldier in Iraq who's too busy and preoccupied to recognize or celebrate Christmas.
- Billboard.com: Up-And-Comer Voices New Billy Joel Song (November 30, 2007)
- According to Joel, the song was party inspired by letters he has received from Armed Forces personnel serving overseas.
- Homes for Our Troops: Young Artist & Members of Billy's Band Deliver Emotionally Charged Performance (November 30, 2007)
- Lyrics Cafe: "Christmas In Fallujah" Lyrics
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