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Tony Bennett's Timeless 'New York State of Mind' (1992) - Music Enthusiasts

New York State of Mind is a song originally written by Billy Joel in 1976. It was later recorded by Tony Bennett in 1992 for his album "Perfectly Frank." The song has become a classic representation of the New York City lifestyle and has been covered by various artists over the years.


Did You Know

  • Tony Bennett performed the song New York State of Mind written by Billy Joel. 
  •  Tony Bennett included his rendition of New York State of Mind on his 2001 album "Playing with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues".


Album "Playing with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues


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Lyrics

Some folks like to get away

Take a holiday from the neighborhood

Hop a flight to Miami Beach or to Hollywood

Me, I'm takin' a Greyhound on the Hudson River line 

I'm in a New York state of mind


I've seen all the movie stars in their fancy cars and their limousines

Been high in the Rockies under evergreens

But I know what I'm needin', and I don't want to waste more time 

I'm in a New York state of mind


It was so easy livin' day by day

Out of touch with the rhythym and blues

Now I need a little give and take

The New York Times, the Daily News, oh, oh


I'm in a New York state of mind


It was so easy living day by day

Out of touch, out of touch with the rhythym and blues

Now I need a little give and take

Something like the New York Times, the Daily News

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa


Come down to reality, it's fine with me 'cause I let it slide

I don't care if it's Chinatown or on Riverside

Don't have any reasons

I left them all behind

I'm in a New York state of mind


I'm just taking a Greyhound on the Hudson River line

I'm in a New York state of mind, aah

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