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“Theme from New York, New York” (or “New York, New York”) is the theme song from the Martin Scorsese film New York, New York (1977), composed by John Kander, with lyrics by Fred Ebb. It was written for and performed in the film by Liza Minnelli.
You asked, when was the song New York made? Released in 1980, this song came 40 years after Sinatra sang “I’ll Never Smile Again” with Tommy Dorsey’s band, the first #1 hit on Billboard’s newly established number-one singles chart (predecessor of the Hot 100).
People ask also, who was the first singer of New York New York? The correct answer, however, is Liza Minnelli. She was the original singer of New York, New York. Minelli recorded the song as the theme for Martin Scorcese’s film, New York, New York in 1977, two years prior to Sinatra’s recording.
Correspondingly, is New York New York and New York the same? The city’s official name is New York, New York not New York City. New York City is just what people call it and is comprised of five boroughs/counties.
Additionally, what is the origin of the song New York, New York? Popularized by both Frank Sinatra and Liza Minnelli, the Big Apple theme song “New York, New York” was originally penned by the Broadway composing duo of John Kander and Fred Ebb for Martin Scorsese’s film New York, New York. While the song is most popularly associated with Sinatra, his version is actually a cover.
When did Sinatra sing New York New York?
The first time Sinatra “officially” sang “Theme From New York, New York” — that’s its full title — was on Sept. 13, 1978, at Radio City Music Hall.
What movie had the song New York New York?
“New York, New York” is a song from the 1944 musical On the Town and the 1949 MGM musical film of the same name.
Did John Lennon write New York City?
“New York City” is a song written by John Lennon that was first released on Lennon’s and Yoko Ono’s 1972 album Some Time in New York City.
