New York City
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Formed in 1972, New York City was an R&B and soul vocal group founded by former doo wop singers Tim McQueen, John Brown (The Five Satins, The Cadillacs, The Moonglows), Eddie Schell, and Claude Johnson (The Genies, Don & Juan). Originally calling themselves Tri-Boro Exchange, they changed their name to New York City and released their debut album, I’m Doin’ Fine Now, in 1973. Produced by soft pop icon Wes Farrell and future Philly Soul legend Thom Bell, the album featured the title track, which was a Top 40 hit in the US, Canada, and the UK. During their tour for the album, they were backed by the Big Apple Band which featured Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, who would go on to form Chic. New York City released their Thom Bell-produced sophomore album, Soulful Road, in 1974. “Happiness Is” was a Top 20 R&B hit but the group split up after the release of the album. In 1976, their label released the compilation album The Best of New York City.
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- Outward Bound / the Glasgow City Police Pipers
- When Irish Eyes Are Smiling / the Rakes of Mallow
- Saxon Shilling / the Banjo Breakdown
- Michael Mahoney's Welcome / Merrily Danced the Quaker's Wife / T
- An Inspector's Funeral
- The Minstrel Boy / the Wearin' of the Green / Sean South from Ga
- The Kokobola Lounge
- The Boys from County Cork / Shenandoah / I'll Tell Me Ma
- Pachabel's Canon In D
- The Isle of Innisfree
- Cullen Bay
- Bumpy Road / Itchy Fingers
- O'Donnell Abu / Wrap the Green Flag / a Nation Once Again
- Steal Away
- I'm Doin' Fine Now
- A Hundred Pipers / the Garryowen
