Posted in: Musicouching by deep blue on February 24th, 2010 | 31 Comments
What is it about New York and what is it in a song?
You will be amazed that there are tons of songs about New York (on the title) or anything to do with New York in the lyrics of a song. I have only selected the songs nearest to my heart so I hope you will enjoy it.
The Girl from New York City – Beach Boys
This song was included in The Beach Boy’s 1965 album titled “Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!).
New York Mining Disaster 1941 – Released in 1967, this song was Bee Gees first music released in America and tells about a miner trapped in the tunnel with his colleague. If anybody would notice, the title hasn’t have anything to do with the lyrics, however except for the miner talking to Mr. Jones.
New York, New York – I suppose everyone is familiar with the introductory notes of this song which was a theme song for the movie with the same title released in 1977 performed for the film by Liza Minnelli.
The Boy from New York City – Popularized by the Manhattan Transfer in 1981, this song was first sung by the Ad Libs in 1964 and the Darts in 1978 before becoming a hit for the Manhattan Transfer (Wikipedia).
Arthur’s Theme – The song was performed by Christopher Cross and was originally titled “Best That You Can Do”, this song was popularized as a theme song for the movie “Arthur” starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minelli in 1981.
New York, Rio, Tokyo – Released in 1986, this song was performed by the German band Trio Rio and made it to number 3 in German chart the same year.
Englishman in New York – This song was part of Sting’s album “Nothing like the Sun” released in 1987 which was actually meant to refer to the famous English eccentric Quentin Crisp.
New York Minute – A song written and performed by Don Henley in 1989 for his album “The End of Innocence” and was also included in the reunion performance of the Eagles titled “Hell Freezes Over” where Don Henley was also a member.
New York – Included in Paloma Faith’s “Do You Want the Truth or Something” album released in September 2009, just a month before Jay-Z’s Empire State of Mind, I was actually made to believe both singers were competing for equal share of New York.
Empire State of Mind- Released in October 2009, this was a song by hip hop artist Jay-Z featuring the performance of Alicia Keys singing the part not included in the rap. Later, Alicia revived this song as Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down for her album “The Element of Freedom”.
I hope you enjoyed it.
Brenda Nelson February 24th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Im not a fan of New York.. too crowded and too rat race.. for my liking so any song celebrating it raises questions about how socially aware the writers really are.
Sourav February 24th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Wow! great post!
chellsy February 24th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
great one
papaleng February 24th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
nice collection,
Christine Ramsay February 24th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
That is a very good selection.
Christine
giftarist February 24th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
A good selection, kabayan.
diamondpoet February 24th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Some of these songs brings back memories, and some I’ve never heard before, great piece. as usual.
nobert soloria bermosa February 24th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
cool songs…i remember most of it….New York2 by Liza i thought is the most popular
Ruby Hawk February 24th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
My favorite is the Beach Boys.
Hepsi.M February 24th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
awesome list of songs, love Bee Gees and Alicia keys. good pick.
K Kristie February 24th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
When you get caught between the Moon and New York City
I know it’s crazy, but it’s true
If you get caught between the Moon and New York City
The best that you can do ……
The best that you can do is fall in love…
CHAN LEE PENG February 24th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
A compile list of interesting songs. I like the first three. Clicked you “liked it”
albert1jemi February 24th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
excellent share
8Shei8 February 24th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
Deep Blue goes musical? Me like a lot
Jay Z and Alicia Keys version of New York is popular.
monica55 February 24th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
A great collection.
Monica
Frances Lawrence February 25th, 2010 at 7:31 am
Nice choices
Muhammad Sohaib Roomi February 25th, 2010 at 9:47 am
lovely songs
Francois Hagnere February 25th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
What a marvellous review, Will. I love them all. I’m also thinking of Franck Sinatra’s version “the city that never sleeps, New York, New York”. Ah! the Bee Gees…memories, memories.
Thank you my friend, you have signed another great share.
Cheers,
François
Francois Hagnere February 25th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
What a marvellous review, Will. I love them all. I\’m also thinking of Franck Sinatra\’s version \”the city that never sleeps, New York, New York\”. Ah! the Bee Gees, memories, memories.
Thank you my friend, you have signed another great share.
Cheers,
François
Atanacio February 25th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
an entertaining entry Deep
ganeshgolha February 25th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Thanks for sharing
sambhafusia February 26th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
good choices……
Mark Gordon Brown February 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
New York has become a mythical place in the minds of many people, just like America, home to some, a dream to some and a nightmare to others, no wonder there are so many songs written about it. I know that for me hearing Sinatra sing New York New York, made me want to go there, when I did it was not so pleasant, everyone, and I do mean everyone, I came in contact with was a junkie, I was not, so I decided not to stay and make it there.
AlmaG February 26th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
What a great compilation Will
qasimdharamsy February 27th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Nice share dear…..
RS Wing February 27th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
I love them all Will. What happened to “Ole Blue Eye’s”. Frank Sinatra? Cool post Will.
Starpisces February 27th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
Excellent post.. and what Diamondpoet said are the same as mine.
lillyrose February 28th, 2010 at 5:59 am
nice one will…I love the last two! they are my favourite at the moment
XXElleXX February 28th, 2010 at 9:19 am
Ya know Will…I wouldn’t have thought there were many songs worth acknowledging with the words New York in the title…now that I’ve read this article…my word I was wrong…love Alicia Keys
standingproud March 2nd, 2010 at 8:11 am
I enjoyed your choices
standingproud March 2nd, 2010 at 8:13 am
I enjoyed
your choices Will