Theme From New York, New York - Liza Minnelli - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Theme from New York, New York," often simply known as "New York, New York," is a classic song immortalized by Liza Minnelli. This iconic track, composed by John Kander with lyrics by Fred Ebb, was created for the 1977 Martin Scorsese film New York, New York, starring Liza Minnelli. The song received a boost in popularity when it was covered by Frank Sinatra in 1978. Liza Minnelli's original performance was recognized with a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. Actor Robert De Niro, feeling the original theme for the film was too weak, pushed for a stronger song, leading to the creation of this now-famous track. Liza Minnelli's version peaked at 104 on the US Billboard Bubbling Under the Hot 100 chart. The song encapsulates the aspirational and resilient spirit of New York City, with many of the song's lines becoming synonymous with the city's image of ambition and opportunity. Liza Minnelli performed it at significant events, such as the rededication of the Statue of Liberty in 1986 and at a New York Mets game following the September 11 attacks.