It may be the best New York City song too. (spare me the Snatra).
I ‘ve posted this Youtube video before. But this year, if you go to comments on this link (after you listen of course), you can find a lnk to the very recent (2 weeks ago) Billy Bragg cover of it.
it really gets New York right. Merry Christmas.
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Thank you Ron. Haven’t always liked what you have posted, but this is absolutely perfect for the occasion.