New York is
undoubtedly a city loved by some and hated by others. And if you're a musician
and to go living in NY, sooner or later you will make a song about the Big
Apple. So it was with the great masters of music that eternalized its work with
the city as a backdrop.
The
magazine Time Out New York in March this year had a cover story in the
selection of the 100 best songs about the city that never sleeps. I don't know
many of the songs listed, so I decided to create my top 5 of songs about New
York.
Fifthly, Sting
- Englishman in New York. The lyrics of the song speaks of an
Englishman impressions about New York City. The "English" in question
is the famous eccentric and gay icon Quentin Crisp. Sting wrote the song not
long after Crisp moved from London to an apartment in New York's Bowery. It's a
beautiful song!
Sting - Englishman in New York
Fourthly, U2 -
Angel of Harlem. Harlem is a neighborhood in Manhattan. I found the
information in a blog that this song is a tribute to the black singer born in America, Billie Holyday. I don't know if
it's true, but I love U2 and I like this song too.
U2 - Angel of Harlem
Thirdly, Jay Z
feat. Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind. It is a song by American
rapper Jay-Z, featuring vocals from singer Alicia Keys. The song was originally
written by Brooklyn natives, Angela Hunte and Jane't "Jnay"
Sewell-Ulepic. They were feeling homesick while traveling abroad. After hearing
the song, Jay-Z, recorded it immediately, changing the verses. The letter
contains references to drugs, locations in New York and its famous residents,
and it describes the essence of the city.
Jay Z feat. Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind
Secondly, Sinatra
- New York, New York. Guilherme had already posted this song here. It's
a one of the most famous songs about the city of New York, and it needs no
explanation. This music was originally created to be subject of the film
"New York, New York" from 1977, directed by Martin Scorsese, but it
was immortalized in the Sinatra's voice.
Sinatra - New York, New York
And
firstly, a song I didn't know until deciding to write this post. Looking for
other songs about, I discovered The Peter Malick Group feat. Norah Jones - New York City. I loved the song, it has a melody amazing! While
the lyrics speaks of a broken heart in New York, the melody brings peace to
those who listen to the song! It's amazing!
The Peter Malick Group feat. Norah Jones - New York City
The
magazine’s list with the 100 songs about NYC is in http://www.timeout.com/newyork/music/100-best-nyc-songs
You liked
my playlist? What other music do you like about New York?
I helped Dayse to make this post, but I would include the song "New, New York - The Cranberries"
ReplyDeleteGreat post, guys :) I love these posts about films, bands and songs :) Great job!
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