The Top 10 Songs About NYC

Consequence of Sound lists the their top 10 songs about the world’s cultural mecca. U2's "The Hands That Built America" is ranked  Nº 2 following close not other than the ultra famous and iconic Sinatra's "Theme From New York, New York" .

Here's the complete list:


Frank Sinatra – "Theme From New York, New York"
U2 – "The Hands That Built America"
The Velvet Underground – "I’m Waiting For The Man"
John Lennon – "New York City"
Interpol – "NYC"
Beastie Boys – "No Sleep till Brooklyn"
The Ramones – "53rd and 3rd"
Billy Joel – "New York State of Mind"
Bob Dylan – "Talkin’ New York"
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys – "Empire State of Mind"





"The Hands that Built America" was released on the soundtrack to the film Gangs of New York.It was one of two new songs on their The Best of 1990-2000 compilation. It was nominated for Best Original Song at the 75th Academy Awards which didnt win but got the Golden Globe for Best Original Song.