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New York, New York

by

Ryan Adams



Album: Gold      Released: 2001
UK Chart: 53
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Adams was born and raised in North Carolina, where he was a member of the group Whiskeytown. He first moved to New York in 1999 to be closer to his girlfriend, who he wrote this about. In the song, she is "New York," hence the line, "I still love you, New York." (thanks, Andrew Nelson - Columbus, GA)

Adams and his girlfriend eventually broke up, and he ended up in Nashville. He played his first shows as a solo artist in New York.

The video features Adams lip-synching across the river from the World Trade Center. It was filmed on September 7, 2001. He dedicated the video to all those who lost their lives on September 11.

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Comments:

I'm more of a Red Sox fan myself.
- Dylan, Port Orange, FL

ryan adams is great. this song keeps me chill. i have yet to find a song by him i didn't like.
- Eric, Milltown, IN

I heard that when a fan requested "Summer of 69" he immediately stopped playing and told the offender to leave the gig but the fan refused so, not wanting to back down, Ryan Adams offered to refund the entry fee
- Kieran, Essex, England

Apparently Ryan Adams does not respond well when confused with Bryan Adams. At one of his concerts, a confused fan yelled out a request to play "Summer of 69" and Ryan Adams threw a tantrum, destroyed his guitar, and replied, "My name isn't f*cking Bryan Adams!" Oh well, I guess it would upset me too to be confused with the dude who sang, "Everything I do, I do it for you."
- Kathryn, Portland , OR

Ryan Adams is the best singer in the universe. His voice is truly amazing, his music is truly amazing...just everything. And "New York, New York" is just such a great true Americana song. I don't think Adams could've done better on this one. And whenever I get down about 9-11, I know I can always play this song. 10 stars to Adams on this one. He couldn't have done better.
- Erica, Illinois, IL

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