Welcome to Bwog’s ultimate New York City playlist!

Let’s be honest… no city compares to New York. It’s no wonder so many songs have been written about it; the city itself is a musical mecca. I have curated a collection of songs about the city for your enjoyment as you soak in all the greatness NYC has to offer. I attempted to include as many musicians as possible who began their careers in the Big Apple. This includes Billy Joel, Jay-Z, Alica Keys, Simon & Garfunkel, Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, and more! The playlist begins with the classics, timeless tracks that perfectly capture the spirit of NYC. Personally, I love listening to these songs after a long time away, especially when I first step back into the city (picture this: fresh off the plane, taxi-ing over the bridge). As the playlist continues, you will find songs that reference specific neighborhoods, boroughs and streets. ENJOY XX!

  1. New York Groove by Ace Frehley
  2. Theme from New York, New York by Frank Sinatra
  3. Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
  4. Naked in Manhattan by Chappell Roan
  5. Welcome to New York by Taylor Swift
  6. Uptown Girl by Billy Joel
  7. Ever Since New York by Harry Styles
  8. The Only Living Boy in New York by Simon & Garfunkel
  9. Welcome to New York (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift
  10. New York State of Mind by Billy Joel
  11. 52nd Street by Billy Joel
  12. Autumn in New York by Billie Holiday
  13. Harlem by Bill Withers
  14. Take the ‘A’ Train by Duke Ellington
  15. Bleecker Street by Simon & Garfunkel
  16. Hard Times in New York Town (Demo) by Bob Dylan
  17. Brooklyn Baby by Lana Del Rey
  18. Cornelia Street by Taylor Swift
  19. Empire State (2016 Remaster) by Fleetwood Mac
  20. I Love New York by Madonna
  21. New York City by Lenny Kravitz
  22. New York’s in Love (2018 Remaster) by David Bowie

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