New York At Christmas (New York Christmas) - Ed Rambeau

music: Richard Currier
words: Jim Piazza

Traffic, rent and fear make me wonder why I'm here
When a homebound train sounds like music to me
But come December, I suddenly remember
That Manhattan is the only place to be...

A Santa Claus on every block, Radio City
Skyscrapers wrapped with a bow
It's Christmas Eve around the clock In New York City
Wish you were here for the show

Thought it won't be as merry without you tonight
I've still got Broadway to make Christmas bright

The neon glow of falling snow lights up the city
New York is Christmas to me
If dreams come true and here they do
Soon I'll be seeing
New York at Christmas with you

If you long for the song of a snow crested lark
It's just a subway to old Central Park

The neon glow of falling snow lights up the city
New York is Christmas to me
If dreams come true and here they do
Soon I'll be seeing
New York at Christmas with you...
Light up the City!
New York is Christmas to me.
© 1984 currier/piazza music

ED RAMBEAU made this recording for his "Season of The Heart" Album in 1999.
BUY NOW @: http://www.craftweb.org/web/ed/seasons.html

Ed is one of those rock & roll vocalists from the mid-'60s who ruled for a few years, until the band acts overwhelmed him on the radio and as live attractions. A rival to such pop/rock crooners as Tommy Roe, Gary Lewis, Johnny Tillotson, Bobby Vinton, Joe Tex, (Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons) and Bobby Vee. Rambeau had only one major national hit (ironically, a cover of "Concrete and Clay") but was a reasonably successful songwriter for much of the 1960s.

Jim Piazza and I wrote "New York At Christmas" in 1984. I first preformed the song that year, at "Night of 100 Trees" Event to Benefit AIDS Victims, at the Hammerstein Ballroom on West 34th Street in New York City.

"New York At Christmas" was first recorded by SEAN McDERMOTT (Chris / Miss Saigon) on his debut album "New York Nights" and first released in Australia on Larrikin Records in December of 1995. Buy now @: http://cdbaby.com/cd/smcdermott2

TOMMY TUNE, Legendary (9 time Tony Award winning "Broadway Star"), along with "The Manhattan Rhythm Kings", preformed "New York At Christmas" in Tommy's New York City production of "White Tie And Tails" in 2002 and 2003. It was the first show ever to be booked at the "Little Shubert Theater" on West 42nd Street, New York. It snowed onstage!
Watch Tommy's video @: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxUZ-i_x66s
Discover Tommy @: http://www.tommytune.com/

27 year old PAUL SAFY, JR. recorded "New York At Christmas" in 2008.

"Paul, you've got a great way with you, I like you a lot!" - Sharon Osbourne (America's Got Talent 2010)

After winning the Fox affiliated (American Idol), Buffalo Idol in 2007, Paul was invited to sing with the Buffalo Philharmonic as a special guest star with The Duke Ellington Orchestra. Paul moved to NYC last spring. He's a very talented young man and I like his recording.
Listen to Paul Safy jr @: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPMkSZjQmxs

I really love this song. I hope that you do...
Sincerely,
Richard Currier
@: http://www.richardcurrierfilms.com

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[DONJRD1]

I REMEMBER HIM COOL SONG

[trollrobbe]

i´m very old

Sorry

it´s an easy sound

do your life so

wkr

Germany

ich brauche ne genehmigung :P

[NatalieLovesHCO]

i go to nyc almost aboout evryweekend for my voice lessons for broadway and everything like that, and during the winter is my favorite time to go to the city(: its just beautiful. THANK YOU NEW YORK FOR MAKINGG MY FAVORITE SEASON EVEN BETTER!!

Natalie, 13

[EdRambeau]

@swilsonsww I'm very passionate about MY CITY!

[swilsonsww]

boy a little too much drama

[RonFerriArtist]

I LOVE THIS SONG! "NEW YORK AT CHRISTMAS"

IS THE BEST PLACE ON EARTH... BEAUTIFUL!

[herasmarket]

never been to New York -- hearing this meloncoly longing for New York ---- and I'm longing for a road trip perhaps I'll gas up the tank and drive with the hood down and head for New York!

[mrlee51045]

Well it is April 17th, 2010. I am 8 months early starting my Christmas Music. Well I'm sure I will not tire of my Ed Rambeau Cd's before then. This is perfect to sit back, daydream, sip a nice cold cocktail and listen to the most relaxing and soothing voice on this side of the Mississippi.

I love this song. thanks for sharing Ed.

[MixedMorenaLatina]

am homesick now...

[TheEdfox53]

Wonderful song Ed ! Sung with a warm wonderful voice..Wishing you and your family a Christmas full of light,comfort and warmth Ed.

Sincerely,

Edwin