Oliver (voiced by Joey Lawrence) helps a street dog named Dodger (voiced by Billy Joel) to steal some sausages from a hot dog stand. However, once the sausages are obtained Dodger leaves and unfairly refuses to share with the kitten, stating that:

“Fairs are for tourists, kid. Consider it a free lesson in street savoir-faire from New York’s coolest quadraped.”

The ensuing song, “Why Should I Worry”, written by songwriting duo Dan Hartman and Charlie Midnight, is sung by Dodger as Oliver chases him in pursuit of the sausages, and details Dodger’s familiarity with the city and his masterful ability when it comes to navigating and living in it. The lyrics makes frequent references to various landmarks and locations in New York City, including Central Park, Delancey Street, The Chelsea hotel, and The Ritz. Joel himself, who performs vocals for the song as well as providing the speaking voice of Dodger, is a New York native, having been born in The Bronx and raised in Long Island, and many of his own songs- such as “New York State of Mind” and “Miami 2017 (I’ve Seen the Lights Go Out On Broadway)”- make loving reference to the state, making him a fitting choice for both the character himself and the song that he performs. The song was also produced by veteran music producer Phil Ramone, who also worked with Joel on several of his own studio albums throughout the 70s and 80s.