New York City Boy

Pet Shop Boys

About New York City Boy

"New York City Boy" is a song by British music group Pet Shop Boys. It was released in September 1999 as the second single from the forthcoming album Nightlife. In the UK, the single peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, the song hit number 1 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart and number 53 on the Hot Singles Sales chart. The music video for the song features the legendary New York nightspot Studio 54. The second B-side, "Casting a Shadow", was written for BBC Radio 1 during the 11 August 1999 solar eclipse, and CD2 featured a bonus video showing the song alongside footage of the eclipse in the UK.  


Year:
1999
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When you're a boy
Some days are tough
Lying on your bed
Playing punk rock and stuff
Home is a boot camp
You gotta escape
Want to go and wander
In the ticker-tape
You feel the deals is real
You're a New York City boy
So young, so run
Into New York City

New York City boy
You'll never have a bored day
Cause you're a New York
City boy
Where Seventh Avenue
Meets Broadway

The street is amazing
The hoochies unreal
Check out all the hardware
At the latest deal
Hear a song
That's the bomb!
If you don't get the mix
It's gone eighty-six
You feel the deal is real
You're in New York City

New York City boy
You'll never have a bored day
?cause you're a New York
City boy
Where Seventh Avenue
Meets Broadway
New York City boy
This is your reward day
?cause you're a New York
City boy
Where Seventh Avenue
Meets Broadway

Then as the evening falls
You can return its calls

You feel the deal is real
You're a New York City boy
So young, so run
Into New York City

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Written by: DAVID MORALES

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11 facts about this song

Album Release
"New York City Boy" comes from the Pet Shop Boys' sixth studio album "Nightlife," which was released in 1999.
Chart Success
This song managed to secure 14th position on the UK Singles Chart and was even a Top 5 hit in Spain, hitting number 4.
Song Genre
"New York City Boy" is a blend of electronic music along with disco, showing the influence of late 70s bands like Village People.
Influence
The track is famously reminiscent of Village People's "Go West," both musically and visually in the music video, with the Pet Shop Boys themselves acknowledging the influence.
International Appreciation
Billboard magazine's Dance Club Songs in the United States placed "New York City Boy" at number 53 for the year-end 1999.
Video Direction
The music video was directed by Howard Greenhalgh and presents a young man leaving his home and joining a group of sailors – a clear homage to the gay imagery of Village People.
Dance Mix Version
A well-received dance mix of the song was created by the Almighty production team.
Notable Performance
The Pet Shop Boys performed "New York City Boy" live on Top of the Pops, a popular British music chart television show.
Social Commentary
The song is often seen as a celebration of gay culture and the freedom associated with city life, highlighting Pet Shop Boys' regular incorporation of social and cultural commentary into their music.
Album Success
Despite mixed critical reviews, the 'Nightlife' album featuring "New York City Boy" went on to reach Platinum status in the UK.
Musical Style
Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, collectively known as Pet Shop Boys, were known for their synth-pop style, which can also be heard in "New York City Boy."

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