NewYorkFirst.com: Music of the City on CD

The Best Jukebox in New York.
It's a place where wiseguys can be spotted picking out a Tony Bennett tune on the jukebox while Tony Bennett is dining two tables away. Rao's is notorious for being one of the most difficult restaurants in New York in which to get a reservation. The difficulty of getting in is part of Rao's mystique. That and the fact that much of its clientele looked as if it had stepped right out of the mobster film "Goodfellas." So if you can't get a table at this joint in East Harlem, this CD help re-create some of Rao's magic. Included is a compilation from what has been called "the best jukebox in New York."
An Evening at Rao's: Songs from an Italian Restaurant. Price: $18. E-mail this Gift Idea to a Friend Availability: Ships within 24 hours Quantity:	My Girl: The Temptations Rags To Riches: Tony Bennett Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blue (Volare): Domenico Modugno Pretend You Don't See Her: Jerry Vale To All The Girls I've Loved Before: Julio Iglesias/Willie Nelson I Can't Get Started: Bunny Berigan Scapricciatiello: Renzo Abore The Angels Listened In: Johnny Maestro and the Crests Sunday Kind Of Love: Dion Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow: The Shirelles Innamorata: Jerry Vale Unchained Melody: Al Hibbler Just A Gigolo: Louis Prima Bella Senz'anima: Riccardo Cocciante That's Amore: Dean Martin Up On The Roof: The Drifters The Ham: Frank Pellegrino
New York State of Mind. It's this state of mind that links these songs — a remarkable pop music mix that reflects and celebrates the incredible musical diversity of the City That Never Sleeps. Pop this CD into your player, and you can easily imagine yourself standing in Times Square, crossroads of the world, where there’s an endless cavalcade of excitement and amusement, and the dynamo hum is at peak energy. New York City is an exhilarating, intoxicating place to live or visit — in person or in song!.
New York Songs. Price: $18. E-mail this Gift Idea to a Friend Availability: Ships within 24 hours Quantity:	New York's My Home: Sammy Davis, Jr. On Broadway: The Drifters Take The "A" Train: Ella Fitzgerald with Duke Ellington Orchestra Manhattan: Bobby Short Lullaby Of Birdland: Mel Tormé The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy): Harpers Bizarre I Guess The Lord Must Be In New York City: Nilsson Harlem Shuffle: Bob & Earl Chelsea Morning: Judy Collins Manhattan Skyline: Julia Fordham Spanish Harlem: Ben E. King New York Groove: Ace Frehley N.Y.C.: Original Cast Of Annie Crazy Downtown: Allan Sherman Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do): Christopher Cross Theme From "New York, New York": Liza Minnelli
New York Love Songs. The marvelous tunes that accompany Woody Allen's tribute to New York City (and some of it's more neurotic inhabitants) use the music of George Gershwin almost as a secondary character. This CD gives us a sense of New York City's expanse and beauty New York, a place that becomes an object of romantic fantasy for the director. Who cannot fall in love with such beautiful tunes as "But Not For Me," "'S Wonderful," "Embraceble You," and of course, the majestic masterpiece, "Rhapsody In Blue."
Woody Allen's Music from "Manhattan." Price: $18. E-mail this Gift Idea to a Friend Availability: Ships within 24 hours Quantity:	Rhapsody In Blue (Gary Graffman, Piano) Land Of The Gay Caballero Someone To Watch Over Me I've Got A Crush On You Do, Do, Do Mine He Loves And She Loves Bronco Busters Oh, Lady Be Good S'Wonderful Love Is Here To Stay Sweet And Low-Down Blue, Blue, Blue Embraceable You He Loves And She Loves Love Is Sweeping The Country / Land Of The Gay Caballero Strike Up The Band But Not For Me
Tight Little Island. Ah, the island of Manhattan! The skyscrapers rule with grace. The air sizzles with energy. The people scurry with excitement. New York City is a veritable cornucopia filled with architecture, culture, entertainment, neighborhoods, people, restaurants, subways, and, of course, music. This CD captures unforgettable New York standards in all their vintage glory.
New York Memories. Price: $18. E-mail this Gift Idea to a Friend Availability: Ships within 24 hours Quantity:	I Dreamt I Dwelt in Harlem: Glenn Miller & his Orchestra Slumming on Park Avenue: Alice Faye, Cy Feuer & his Orchestra Stompin' at the Savoy: Judy Garland, Bob Crosby & his Orchestra Harlem Speaks, Duke Ellington Take the 'A' Train: Glenn Miller & his Orchestra Penthouse Serenade: Sarah Vaughan & The Teddy Wilson Octet New York City Blues, Duke Ellington Our Penthouse on 3rd Avenue: Harriet Nelson, Ozzie Nelson & his Orchestra Harlem Lullaby: Mildred Bailey & the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra I'm Slappin' 7th Avenue (With the Sole of my Shoe): Duke Ellington Manhattan Serenade: Dinah Shore Subway: Ozzie Nelson & his Orchestra Puttin' on the Ritz: Fred Astaire Savoy Blues: Louis Armstrong & his Hot Five
Keepers of the Doo-Wop Flame. The epitome of strictly "a capella" NYC street corner doo-wop, the Brooklyn-based Persuasions stand out as an American original. This is a CD of the soulful album that made it to the charts back in the late '60s. It's perhaps the best intersection of emotion, togetherness, and ancient street corner harmony.
Street Corner Symphony by The Persuasions. Price: $18. E-mail this Gift Idea to a Friend Availability: Ships within 24 hours Quantity:	Buffalo Soldier Good Times I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You) Tempts Jam: Don't Look Back/Runaway Child, Running Wild/Cloud Nine People Get Ready Christian's Automobile Man in Me Be Good to Me Baby So Much in Love Medley: He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother /You've Got a Friend