New York City

T. Rex

About New York City

"New York City" is a 1975 single by the British glam rock band T. Rex. The track and its B-side are taken from the 1976 album Futuristic Dragon. The song consists of a couple of lines of lyric, "Did you ever see a woman coming out of New York City/With a frog in her hand?" and "I did don't you know/And don't it show?" repeated over a bass line. The single was in the UK charts for a total of eight weeks, peaking at No. 15.


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Did you ever see a woman 
Coming out of New York City 
With a frog in her hand 

Did you ever see a woman 
Coming out of New York City 
With a frog in her hand 

I did don`t you know (x3) 
And don`t it show

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T. Rex

T. Rex were a British rock band, formed in 1967 by singer/songwriter and guitarist Marc Bolan. The band formed as Tyrannosaurus Rex, releasing four underground folk albums under the name. Tony Visconti (their producer for several albums) claimed in a documentary on the band that he had taken to using the abbreviated term "T. Rex" as a shorthand, something that initially irritated Bolan, who gradually came around to the idea and officially shortened the band's name to "T. Rex" at roughly the same time they started having big hits (shortly after going electric). more »

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Written by: Marc Bolan

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12 facts about this song

Artist History
T. Rex was a British rock band active from 1967 to 1977, which was headed by songwriter Marc Bolan.
Release Information
The song "New York City" is a gradual from T. Rex's 9th and final studio album, "Futuristic Dragon", which was released in 1976.
Song Details
"New York City" is an upbeat rocker and was the only single to be released from the album.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by Marc Bolan's love for the city of New York which he called his spiritual home.
Chart Success
It reached No.15 in the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's last significant hit single before Bolan's death.
Song Composition
Like most T. Rex songs, "New York City" featured a catchy melody, Bolan's distinctive vocals, and his trademark fuzzy guitar tone.
Lyrics Content
The lyrics of the song were playful and lighthearted, featuring silly rhymes about the city.
Notable Performance
The band played "New York City" on the television show "Top of the Pops", a performance that was generally well-received.
Music Video
The video for this song was shot in an alleyway and featured the band playing surrounded by fans and friends.
Legacy
Even after Bolan's untimely death, "New York City" remains a favorite among T. Rex fans and is a staple of classic rock radio.
Cover Versions
Over the years, various artists have covered "New York City", including The Vibrators and Buck Cherry.
Remarkable Fact
Despite being a UK band, with "New York City" T. Rex shows an exciting connection with the American music scene, particularly the glitz and glamour of New York.

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