New York City Boy
Pet Shop Boys
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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
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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.
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Chart SuccessThis song managed to secure 14th position on the UK Singles Chart and was even a Top 5 hit in Spain, hitting number 4.
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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.
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InfluenceThe 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.
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International AppreciationBillboard magazine's Dance Club Songs in the United States placed "New York City Boy" at number 53 for the year-end 1999.
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Video DirectionThe 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.
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Dance Mix VersionA well-received dance mix of the song was created by the Almighty production team.
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Notable PerformanceThe Pet Shop Boys performed "New York City Boy" live on Top of the Pops, a popular British music chart television show.
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Social CommentaryThe 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.
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Album SuccessDespite mixed critical reviews, the 'Nightlife' album featuring "New York City Boy" went on to reach Platinum status in the UK.
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Musical StyleNeil 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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