New York, New York

song by Kander and Ebb

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"New York, New York" is a song written by the American songwriting duo Kander and Ebb. John Kander composed the music, and Fred Ebb supplied the lyrics. The song was featured in the 1977 film of the same name and became a standard, notably recorded by Frank Sinatra. Kander and Ebb were a prolific duo, collaborating for over 40 years on scores for successful musicals and films, including Cabaret and Chicago. While New York City is known for many iconic associations, including finance on Wall Street and theater on Broadway, this song specifically highlights the city's enduring appeal.12

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…title song from the film New York, New York (1977), which became a standard for Frank Sinatra. They also wrote material for the Emmy Award-winning Liza with a Z: A Concert for Television (1972) and other television specials. In 1991 Kander and Ebb were inducted into the Theater Hall of…
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…title song from the film New York, New York (1977), which became a standard for Frank Sinatra. They also wrote material for the Emmy Award-winning Liza with a Z: A Concert for Television (1972) and other television specials. In 1991 Kander and Ebb were inducted into the Theater Hall of…
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