| "New York, New York" | ||||
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| Single by Ryan Adams | ||||
| from the album Gold | ||||
| Released | November 26, 2001 | |||
| Genre | Alternative country | |||
| Length | 3:47 | |||
| Label | Lost Highway | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ryan Adams | |||
| Ryan Adams singles chronology | ||||
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"New York, New York" is the debut single written and performed by American alt-country musician Ryan Adams. It appears on his 2001 album Gold. The song earned Adams a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal, and the single reached No. 53 in the UK charts in December 2001.[1] In 2009, the song was included in The Guardian newspaper's "1000 Songs Everyone Must Hear".[2]
Content
The song's lyrics mention several lower Manhattan geographic references, including the intersection of Avenue A and 10th Street, Houston Street, and Avenue B. In the song, the singer reflects on his life in New York and a failed love affair.
Personnel
- Ryan Adams - vocals, acoustic guitar
- Richard Causon - piano
- Chris Stills - bass
- Kamasi Washington - saxophone
- Ethan Johns - electric guitars, Hammond B-3, congas, drums
Track listing
- "New York, New York"
- "Mara Lisa"
- "From Me to You"
Chart performance
The song peaked at #18 on the U.S. Billboard Adult Top 40 for the week ending February 2, 2002.
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Dutch Singles Chart | 83 |
| UK Singles Chart | 53 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 112 |
| U.S. Billboard Adult Top 40 | 18 |
References
- ↑ Everyhit.co.uk (Accessed: 24 April 2007)
- ↑ The Guardian: 1000 Songs Everyone Must Hear - People and Places, pg.3
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