Posted: 4/7/17 at 6:34pm
Friend is performing a recital, and needs to sing a song that is about or mentions NYC with only piano accompaniment. Figured you're the best people to ask. Appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!
Posted: 4/7/17 at 7:32pm
1) Google is very good at this,but since u asked
2) “Visions of Johanna,” Bob Dylan, 1966, “Famous Blue Raincoat,” Leonard Cohen, 1971,“Empire State of Mind,” Jay-Z, 2009 ( not really a ballad) and my choice-
“New York State of Mind,” Billy Joel, 1976.
A more classic example could be Cole Porter's "I Happen To Like New York" but it's not an easy sing.
Posted: 4/7/17 at 11:42pm
How about Harry Nilsson's I Guess The Lord Must Be In New York City?
Posted: 4/8/17 at 1:07am
Apologies, I should have clarified - showtunes about or mentioning NYC.
Sincere thanks for the responses so far.
Posted: 4/8/17 at 4:23am
Another Hundred People is an ode to NYC
edit: oops, just realized idk if that's a ballad technically. there's the lullaby rendition of NYC from Annie that may be appropriate.
Updated On: 4/8/17 at 04:23 AM
Posted: 4/8/17 at 8:53am
"Take Me Back to Manhattan" can probably be slowed down too.
Posted: 4/8/17 at 11:00am
I Happen To Like New York by Cole Porter.
Posted: 4/8/17 at 1:01pm
"Only in New York" from Thoroughly Modern Millie
Posted: 4/8/17 at 9:22pm
"New York, New York" from On the Town.
"Put on your Sunday clothes" from Hello Dolly
Posted: 4/8/17 at 9:40pm
Wick3 said: ""New York, New York" from On the Town.
"Put on your Sunday clothes" from Hello Dolly
Where does Sunday Clothes mention NY? Delmonico's and The Astors but not NY proper.
New York New York ia also not a ballad.
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Posted: 4/8/17 at 10:25pm
ANNIE's "NYC" isn't primarily a ballad in the show, but the best chorus, that of the "Star to Be" is definitely ballad tempo. Depending on the length she needs, that might be a fresh choice.
Cole Porter's "Down in the Depths on the Ninetieth Floor" may not mention Manhattan specifically, but it is certainly implied--as it is in "Another Hundred People".
Rodgers & Hart's "I'll Take Manhattan" has been and can be done as a ballad. There are numerous choruses from which to choose.
Sondheim's "Broadway Baby" may not mention the city by name, but the street and neighborhood references are so specific, the locale is clear.
Updated On: 4/8/17 at 10:25 PM
Posted: 4/8/17 at 10:53pm
For that matter, since,Billy Joel's Movin Out became a Bway musical, technically ""I'm in a New York State of Mind" would qualify.
Posted: 4/9/17 at 12:17am
Sondheim's "What More Do I Need" from "Saturday Night."
Posted: 4/9/17 at 7:04pm
Updated On: 4/9/17 at 07:04 PM
Posted: 4/9/17 at 8:59pm
"I'll Be Here". Heartbreaking...but very NYC
"I'll Be Here" by Adam Gwon
Posted: 4/9/17 at 10:40pm
Autunn in New York
Poses, Rufus Wainwright
West End Avenue from THE MAGIC SHOW
New York State of Mind, Billy Joel
How About You?, Burton Lane and Ralph Reed
Posted: 4/9/17 at 11:13pm
This probably won't fit, but how about Broadway, Here I Come by Joe Iconis (written for Smash). Would it be considered a ballad?
