<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 ? '' / `` Ca n'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 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 ? '' / `` Ca n'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>
who played sax on it still rock and roll to me
who played sax on it still rock and roll to me
Richie Cannata
Richie Cannata