The Music Behind the Movies
Dive into dazzling poster art and iconic songs—often paired with recent performances! Relive the magic where timeless visuals meet fresh takes on classic movie melodies.
It was 1977, and Martin Scorsese had a vision. A sweeping film set against the backdrop of post-war America, capturing the essence of jazz, ambition, and love. But there was one thing missing—an anthem, a song that could reflect the heartbeat of the city that never sleeps. Enter New York, New York.
Penned by the legendary songwriting team of John Kander and Fred Ebb, the song was introduced by Liza Minnelli in the Scorsese film New York, New York. The movie itself, a tale of musicians navigating love and life in the Big Apple, had its ups and downs at the box office. But the song? Oh, the song would become immortal.
Minnelli’s powerful performance was the perfect debut, but it was in 1980 when New York, New York took on a life of its own. Frank Sinatra, already an icon, turned the song into something transcendent—a musical love letter to the city. His booming voice and timeless swagger transformed the tune into an anthem, a declaration for dreamers, strivers, and anyone who ever wanted to make it big. Since then, New York, New York has been covered by countless artists, from jazz legends like Tony Bennett to modern stars like Lady Gaga. But no matter who sings it, the message remains the same: if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.
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