Bway On Bway: "New York, New York" or "Empire State of Mind" ???

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Bway On Bway: "New York, New York" or "Empire State of Mind" ???

Posted: 9/14/10 at 12:53pm

Hey folks, weigh in for real: For several years the Broadway On Broadway concert has ended with a sing-along of "New York, New York". In a nod to the new, this year's concert ended with "Empire State Of Mind", which is a platinum seller and pretty huge currently. Neither song hails from Broadway. So... opinions?

Bway On Bway: 'New York, New York' or 'Empire State of Mind' ???

Posted: 9/14/10 at 1:14pm

"New York, New York," for sure. "Empire State of Mind" was great, but I'm hoping they go back to NY, NY for next year.

Bway On Bway: 'New York, New York' or 'Empire State of Mind' ???

Posted: 9/14/10 at 1:36pm

Or go with "New York State of Mind." Billy Joel's officially a Broadway composer now.

"There is no problem so big that it cannot be run away from." ~ Charles M. Schulz

Bway On Bway: 'New York, New York' or 'Empire State of Mind' ???

Posted: 9/14/10 at 1:51pm

I like "New York State of Mind". It is a much quieter song but I like Art Garfunkel's "A Heart in New York".

I have to say, I really wasn't all that impressed with the "Empire State" performance.

Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder

Bway On Bway: 'New York, New York' or 'Empire State of Mind' ???

Posted: 9/14/10 at 2:36pm

I thought that Empire State was really creative and done well, but I think that for the audience Broadway on Broadway tries to reach, New York, New York is better.

Bway On Bway: 'New York, New York' or 'Empire State of Mind' ???

Posted: 9/14/10 at 3:37pm

New York, New York. I've never liked Empire State of Mind. It's just Jay-Z bragging about himself.

You gotta be original, because if you're like someone else, what do they need you for? -BP.

Bway On Bway: 'New York, New York' or 'Empire State of Mind' ???

Posted: 9/14/10 at 3:44pm

BellatrixxLestrangee - i agree. Alicia Keys' acoustic version, "Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down" is sooo much better. Her song is more about the struggle of making it in NY and striving for your dreams. I get a lump in my throat every time i hear it.

“Trust what gives you pleasure. Trust the emotions. If you love something but can't explain why, that's enough.”

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