Native New Yorker

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About Native New Yorker

"Native New Yorker" is a disco song written by Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell. It was first recorded in 1977 by Frankie Valli and released on his album Lady Put the Light Out. Later in 1977 the song became a hit single for the soul dance band Odyssey, which reached No. 3 on the U. S. disco chart. Odyssey's "Native New Yorker" also went to No. 6 on the soul chart and No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100. It reached No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart. Odyssey recorded the song at House of Music, a private recording studio on Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange, New Jersey. Jeffrey Kawalek was the recording and mix engineer. Richard Tee played its signature piano track. Jim Bonnefond assisted on many sessions. Studio owner Charlie Conrad did additional engineering, and added additional instrumental solos to the original mixes to create extended dance versions. Sandy Linzer added Tommy Mandel on Clavinet and played Hair Drum himself, on the mix that would be released as a single, engineered by Billy Radice at Sigma in New York City.  


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2001
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Native New Yorker
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New York girl, ooh, ooh, ooh

Runnin' pretty, New York City girl
Twenty-five, thirty-five
Hello, baby, New York City girl

You grew up ridin' the subways, running with people
Up in Harlem, down on Broadway
You're no tramp, but you're no lady, talkin' that street talk
You're the heart and soul of New York City

And love, love is just a passing word
It's the thought you had in a taxi cab that got left on the curb
When he dropped you off and he stated firm

Oh, oh, oh [Oh, oh, oh]
You're a native New Yorker
You should know the score by now [You should know by now]
You're a native New Yorker

New York girl, ooh, ooh, ooh

Music plays, everyone's dancin' closer and closer
Makin' friends and findin' lovers
There you are lost in the shadows, searchin' for someone [Searchin' for
someone]
To set you free from New York City

And, whoa, where did all those yesterdays go
When you still believed love could really be like a Broadway show
You are the star, win the applause

Oh, oh, oh [Oh, oh, oh]
You're a native New Yorker
No one opens the door
For a native New Yorker

[Runnin' pretty, New York City girl]
Oohâ?¦oohâ?¦oohâ?¦
Native, native, native New Yorker

Where did all those yesterdays go
When you still believed love could really be like a Broadway show
You are the star

You're a native New Yorker
You should know the score by now
You're a native New Yorker

You should know the score, you should know the score by now
You're a native New Yorker, oh, oh, oh
[Native, native, native new Yorker]
You're a native New Yorker

Whoa, oh, ho, ho, you're a native New Yorker
You should know the score
[Native, native, native new Yorker]
You're a native New Yorker

What you waitin' for, no one opens the door
[You're a native New Yorker]
For a native, for a native New Yorker

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Written by: Sandy Linzer, Denny Randell

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Native New Yorker" is a song initially written by Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell. These two songwriters have worked with big names such as Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
First Recording
The tune of "Native New Yorker" was first recorded in 1977 by Frankie Valli, the frontman of the popular rock and pop band "The Four Seasons".
Notable Covers
This song was notably covered by disco band Odyssey, soul and blues singer Esther Phillips, and Italian house group Black Box in different years.
Chart Success
The rendition by Odyssey released in 1977, became most popular, peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart and number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Genre Change
The original version of the song sung by Frankie Valli was more of a soft rock track while Odyssey's version brought the song into the disco genre which was hugely popular in the late 1970s.
Black Box Version
Black Box, an Italian house music group, reintroduced the song in the dance music genre when they covered it in 1990. Their version added a new age music spin to the classic.
Lyrical Interpretation
"Native New Yorker" discusses the hustle and bustle of New York life, along with its high-paced dating scene and the resulting emotions.
Esther Phillip's Interpretation
When Esther Phillips covered this song in 1977, she brought it into the R&B genre, showcasing her soulful voice and interpretation.
Cultural Impact
"Native New Yorker" has since become an emblematic track for New York City, often played during cultural and sporting events to evoke a sense of pride and nostalgia for the city.
Reinterpretation
Every artist who covered "Native New Yorker" put their unique twist on it. From Frankie Valli's rock, Odyssey's disco, Esther Phillip's soulful R&B, and Black Box's house music, this song bridges genres and decades.

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