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USA Today
November 30, 2007
Pg. 1E
After watching footage of young soldiers serving in Iraq and getting letters from some, Billy Joel was inspired to write a song addressing their experiences.
"But I knew I wasn't the person to sing it," he says. To record Christmas in Fallujah, available Tuesday exclusively at iTunes, Joel turned to fellow Long Island native Cass Dillon. "I've already had my day in the sun — and to be honest, I'm not a big fan of my own voice," Joel says.
Joel did sing backup and had his band play on the track, which he describes as apolitical. "I'm hoping the people (serving in Iraq) know we care about them. Whatever your political stance, they should not be forgotten."
Proceeds will go to Homes for Our Troops.
--Elysa Gardner
November 30, 2007
Pg. 1E
After watching footage of young soldiers serving in Iraq and getting letters from some, Billy Joel was inspired to write a song addressing their experiences.
"But I knew I wasn't the person to sing it," he says. To record Christmas in Fallujah, available Tuesday exclusively at iTunes, Joel turned to fellow Long Island native Cass Dillon. "I've already had my day in the sun — and to be honest, I'm not a big fan of my own voice," Joel says.
Joel did sing backup and had his band play on the track, which he describes as apolitical. "I'm hoping the people (serving in Iraq) know we care about them. Whatever your political stance, they should not be forgotten."
Proceeds will go to Homes for Our Troops.
--Elysa Gardner