<P> The single eventually reached Platinum status from the RIAA for sales of over 1 million copies in the United States . </P> <P> The video version differs from the album version in that Joel performs the main vocal live to the prerecorded album track . </P> <P> The song is a cynical look at the music industry as a publicist / manager begs the protagonist to remain hip for the younger crowd ("What's the matter with the car I'm driving?" / "Can't you tell that it's out of style?"), and the protagonist's refusal to change, claiming his music will remain relevant regardless of his appearance . The song was a reaction by Joel at the new music genres that were around in the late 1970s (punk, funk, new wave). It was inspired by Joel reading a review about a particular (unnamed) band, and realizing that he had no idea what their music sounded like . The song also includes the line "Alright Rico!" to kick off the saxophone solo performed by Richie Cannata . </P> <P> The music video for the song depicted Joel mixing elements of new wave, punk, and funk as he records a music video . </P>

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