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New York Minute (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'New York Minute'" is a song written by Don Henley, Danny Kortchmar, and Jai Winding. Henley originally recorded it for his 1989 album 'The End of the Innocence'. The track features Pino Palladino on fretless bass, Toto members David Paich, who played piano and wrote the string arrangement, and Jeff Porcaro on drums. It also features Take 6 on background vocals.
Reception
The single was a #5 hit on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart the following year,[https://ultimateclassicrock.com/don-henley-new-york-minute/ When Don Henley's 'New York Minute' Offered a Candid Look at Fate - Ultimate Classic Rock] although it reached only #48 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100. It also won the Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.[https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/don-henley/9019 Don Henley|Grammy.com]
Eagles performances
"New York Minute" is one of several of Henley's solo songs to be performed by the Eagles (the others being "Dirty Laundry", "All She Wants to Do Is Dance", "The Boys of Summer", "The Heart of the Matter", and "Sunset Grill") during the 'Hell Freezes Over' tour.
Personnel
* Don Henley lead vocals
* Danny Kortchmar keyboards, guitars
* Jai Winding keyboards
* David Paich acoustic piano, string arrangements
* Pino Palladino bass guitar
* Jeff Porcaro drums
* Steve Madaio trumpet solo
* Take 6 backing vocalsSleeve notes to 'New York Minute' in 'Actual Miles' CD of 1995.
Other appearances
It is featured in 'The West Wing' episode "Somebody's Going to Emergency, Somebody's Going to Jail," which was named for a line from the song. It is also featured in the 'Friends' episode "The One with Two Parts, Part Two" and at the final of the first episode (365) of 'Black Monday'.
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References
Category:1989 songs
Category:Don Henley songs
Category:Songs about New York City
Category:Songs written by Danny Kortchmar
Category:Songs written by Don Henley
Category:Songs about suicide
Category:Rock ballads
Category:1980s ballads
Category:Song recordings produced by Danny Kortchmar
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