It's Still Rock and Roll to Me
Billy Joel
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What's the matter with the clothes I'm wearing? "Can't you tell that your tie's too wide?" Maybe I should buy some old tab collars? "Welcome back to the age of jive Where have you been hidin' out lately, honey? You can't dress trashy till you spend a lot of money" Everybody's talkin' 'bout the new sound Funny, but it's still rock and roll to me What's the matter with the car I'm driving? "Can't you tell that it's out of style?" Should I get a set of white wall tires? "Are you gonna cruise a miracle mile? Nowadays you can't be too sentimental You best bet's a true baby-blue Continental" Hot funk, cool punk, even if it's old junk It's still rock and roll to me Oh, it doesn't matter what they say in the papers 'Cause it's always been the same old scene There's a new band in town But you can't get the sound from a story in a magazine Aimed at your average teen How about a pair of pink sidewinders And a bright orange pair of pants? "You could really be a Beau Brummel, baby If you just give it half a chance Don't waste your money on a new set of speakers You get more mileage from a cheap pair of sneakers" Next phase, new wave , dance craze, anyways It's still rock and roll to me What's the matter with the crowd I'm seeing? "Don't you know that their out of touch?" Should I try to be a straight 'A' student? "If you are then you think too much Don't you know about the new fashion honey? All you need are looks and a whole lotta money" It's the next phase, new wave, dance craze, anyways It's still rock and roll to me Everybody's talkin' 'bout the new sound Funny, but it's still rock and roll to me
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Written by: Billy Joel
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10 facts about this song
Release and ranking"It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" is a hit song by Billy Joel that was released in 1980. It's Joel's first song to ever reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
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AlbumThe song is featured in Joel's Grammy award-winning album "Glass Houses" which also received high praise and chart-topping success in several countries. The album took a harder rock sound compared to Joel's earlier albums.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics deal with the themes of music industry trends and changing public tastes, reflecting Joel's belief in the enduring nature of rock and roll despite the rising popularity of new genres during the 1980s.
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The VideoThe music video for "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" was one of Billy Joel's first videos and plays on the theme of fashion trends, featuring a variety of outfits from different eras.
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Drake Bell's CoverActor and musician Drake Bell covered "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" in 2014. His version of the song is featured on his rockabilly inspired album "Ready Steady Go!" produced by Brian Setzer.
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Reception of Bell's CoverBell's cover was generally well received by critics and fans alike, praising his rendition for keeping the original song's charm while contributing his own unique style.
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Connection to TV ShowInterestingly, Drake Bell is known for his role on the popular television show "Drake & Josh". In an episode of the show, his character performs a parody of "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me."
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Live Performances"It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" remains a popular song for Billy Joel to perform during his live concerts. It's often a crowd favorite due to its catchy tune and classic rock 'n' roll flair.
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Parodies and InfluenceNot only has the song been covered by other artists like Drake Bell, but it's also been parodied and sampled in various forms of media due to its timeless relevance in the music industry.
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Lasting ImpactBoth Billy Joel’s original and Drake Bell's cover version continue to be celebrated, proving that "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" indeed portrays the lasting spirit of Rock and Roll.
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