Groove To The Big Apple's 1930s Blossoming In This Jukebox Mashup!

Music Mashup Video

New York City became the most populous urbanized area in the world in the early 1920s, overtaking London. The metropolitan area surpassed the 10 million mark in the early 1930s, becoming the first megacity in human history.

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Time Codes
0:00 - Intro
0:01 - Central Park Blues
5:29 - New York State of Mind

Music
"Central Park Blues" Written and performed by Nina Simone in 1958.

In 1967, Nina Simone released "I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl," which referenced lyrics from the original 1931 song.

"New York State of Mind" - This song was written by Billy Joel that initially appeared on the album Turnstiles in 1976. Although it was never released as a single, it has become a fan favorite and a song that Joel plays regularly in concert. Joel famously played the song at The Concert for New York City, the October 2001 benefit concert for the New York City Fire and Police Departments and the loved ones of families of first responders lost during the terrorist attack on New York City on 9/11.

Pianist Luis Di Gennaro Performs his 2022 version of Billy's Song.

Dedicated to the Memory of The Moore Family: John, Victoria, & Chickie (RIP)

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