He didn't wait for The Longest Time; Billy Joel's new daughter arrives ahead of schedule

Billy Joel’s new baby has arrived ahead of time.

The 68-year-old singer said last week that he and his wife were expecting their second daughter “next month”.

But yesterday, on Twitter, he announced the birth of Remy Anne in New York. She was born on Sunday and weighs a healthy 7lb 3 oz.

Billy & Alexis Joel announce the birth of their daughter Remy Anne Joel: https://t.co/mcpf6SpTDK pic.twitter.com/c4fIoasKhe