The Big Apple: “53rd and 3rd” (1976)

Above, a plaque remaining from the Big Apple Night Club at west 135th Street and Seventh Avenue in Harlem.

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Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan.

Above, John J. Fitz Gerald, from the Oct. 17, 1931, Turf Play, p. 7.

Listen to Robert Emmerich introduce The Big Apple, a hit song from 1937. Music written by Bob and performed by Tommy Dorsey's Clambake Seven with Bob on piano. Lyrics written by Buddy Bernier and sung by Edythe Wright. Audio provided by Dorothy Emmerich.

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Entry from December 18, 2005

“53rd and 3rd” (1976)

"53rd and 3rd" is from the album Ramones (1976) by The Ramones (of course).

Times certainly have changed from when that song was written. At 53rd Street and Third Avenue you'll now find the Citigroup building and other tall skyscrapers.

http://www.kauhajoki.fi/~jplaitio/ramoneal.html
53rd and 3rd Standing on the street
53rd and 3rd I'm tryin' to turn a trick
53rd and 3rd You're the one they never pick
53rd and 3rd Don't it make you feel sick?

Posted by Barry Popik
Music and Dance • (0) Comments • Sunday, December 18, 2005 • Permalink