Ah, New York!
Whether you’re dreaming of the Big Apple or the Empire State in general, these songs about New York will make you nostalgic for a time gone by or will get you inspired to make the move or take that trip you’ve always dreamed of.
Use these New York songs in a presentation about the state, or play it as a New York roadtrip playlist as you make your way there.
From country songs about New York to pop songs about New York, there are so many different artists and musical genres that mention or reference the state.
If you need to do more research about New York, we recommend this New York guidebook for comprehensive and up-to-date information.
Don’t forget, of course, the New York state song, as well as songs that mention New York in the lyrics or title even if they aren’t specifically about the state, but instead stories or characters that take place there.
PS – if you love New York, check out this adorable art print of New York or this classy New York pillow.
Enjoy this listening experience and let us know your favorites!
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1. I Love New York
2. New York by St. Vincent
3. Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z
4. Welcome to New York by Taylor Swift
5. New York, New York
6. New New York by The Cranberries
7. Coney Island by Good Old War
8. Subway Train by the New York Dolls
9. New York City by the Chainsmokers
10. No Sleep till Brooklyn by Beastie Boys
11. Autumn in New York by Billie Holiday
12. Talkin’ New York by Bob Dylan
13. Walk on the Wild Side by Lou Reed
14. Spanish Harlem by Ben. E King
15. Back to Manhattan by Norah Jones
16. Leaving New York by R.E.M
17. Uptown by the Crystals
18. Manhattan by Kings of Leon
19. New York by Ed Sheeran
20. Rhapsody in Blue
21. Chelsea Hotel No. 2
22. The Rising by Bruce Springsteen
23. Steppin Out by Joe Jackson
24. New York at Night by Old Dominion
25. Ever Since New York by Harry Styles
26. New York City by John Lennon
27. Brooklyn Baby by Lana Del Ray
28. Brooklyn, You’re Killing Me by Andrew McMahon
29. Angel of Harlem by U2
30. Fairytale of New York by the Pogues
31. Downtown Train by Tom Waits
32. I Love New York by Madonna
33. Rockaway Beach by the Ramones
34. Living for the City by Stevie Wonder
35. Downtown by Petula Clark
