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New York Series: “Brooklyn Baby” by Lana Del Rey
Today, Lana Del Rey is seen as an icon of West Coast elegance and mystery, waxing poetic about her California home…
New York Series: “The ADK” Celebrated by Quantum Cosmic
Many songs have been inspired by or written about the Adirondacks, drawing on the solitude, nature, adventure and…
New York Series: “I’m Waiting For The Man” The Velvet…
Throughout its long-standing history and beloved prominence, the portrayals of New York City are often skewed…
New York Series: “Car 54, Where Are You?”
If you grew up in the early 1960s, or watched Nick at Nite in the late 1980s, you probably remember this theme…
New York Series: Irving Berlin ‘God Bless America’
Irving wrote the first version of ‘God Bless America’ in an attempt to write the perfect peaceful song that would…
New York Series: The Story Behind “City of Gods”
The longevity of the hip hop era has yet to cease. Its influence within the music industry, as well as the…
New York Series: “Chelsea Morning” by Joni Mitchell
From the bright guitar strums to the opening lines, Joni Mitchell instantly transports listeners to the heart of…
New York Series: Stevie Wonder “Living for the City”
“I hope you hear inside my voice of sorrow, and that it motivates you to make a better tomorrow.”
New York Series: The Lovin’ Spoonful “Summer In The City”
While thinking about all the phrases across the American songbook which define moments or places recurring through…
New York Series: Third Eye Blind “Motorcycle Drive By”
New York City in the 90s was a place of edge, creativity and danger. Arts districts thrived with hip-hop and punk…
The Iconic Concerts of Central Park: from Simon and Garfunkel to SummerStage
Central Park is not only the continent’s first public park, but arguably the most iconic. Artists have traveled…
“Doin’ It”: LL Cool J’s NYC Classic
“Doin’ It” is a steamy rap classic from 1995, brought to life by hip-hop legends LL Cool J and LeShaun. The track…
New York Series: Guy Carawan ‘We Shall Overcome’
From there other artists began using it as a protest tool, played at rallies, folk festivals, and other…
New York Series: Onyx Struts their New York Walk
There was a time in history where hip hop gave insight into the issues facing the Black race. But as the…
Sweeping Views Shares NYC Inspired Playlist
Sweeping Views has perfectly encapsulated all sides of NYC with an inspired playlist. This selection of songs from…
Rensselaer County Summer Concerts Series
Rensselaer County is calling you this summer with a packed schedule of free concerts running from June through…
New York Series: Lou Reed “Coney Island Baby”
“The glory of love might see you through.”
Ja Rule’s “New York”: How the City Began a War Within from One…
Hit records celebrating a city are supposed to bring people together. Take Ja Rule’s 2004 smash single “New York,”…
New York Series: Cam’ron and Jay – Z team up on ‘Welcome to New York City’
The city of New York is used to being serenaded. Entertainers famous and obscure alike have sung the city's…
The Soulquarians: A Cultural Revolution in Soul and Hip-Hop
The late 1990s seemed like a revival for musical styles that had lost their prior appeal while also propelling…