A different tune will kick off the Belmont Stakes

[TouchOfGrey]

A different tune will kick off the Belmont Stakes

NEW YORK (AP)—Start spreading the news: Sinatra’s out at the Belmont Stakes.

The New York Racing Association says Frank Sinatra’s classic version of “New York, New York” is being replaced by “Empire State of Mind” as the music heard when the horses step onto the track for the $1 million Belmont on Saturday.

The change is being made because Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind” has become a “quintessential 21st century theme song for New York City,” says NYRA marketing director Neema Ghazi.

“New York, New York” replaced “Sidewalks of New York” in 1997.

[randallscott35]

Yuck

[Sightseek]

Crinkle




trash can.

[OldDog]

“I’m the new Sinatra..."

Yeah, right

Just for kicks I googled the lyrics. I wonder if they put them up on video so the crowd can chant along?

[MaTH716]

That is just horrible.

[Antitrust32]

You've got to be kidding me.

[richard burch]

this whole song thing pisses me off and i don't even like the song n.y n.y.

with all the b.s. going on with N.Y. racing you have to wonder what knuckle head said" yeah, that sounds like a good idea. lets change the song that we have been singing for years to show everyone we're on top of it.
lets not worry about casinos, bankruptcy and OTB's right now. lets just fluck with everyone and do something symbolic"

what do you think they expect to gain by changing the song? payola?

i believe they should not only sing n.y. n.y. but have liza come out and perform it.

i just saw her on joy behar and she looks great!

[ateamstupid]

Yes, let's all listen to the male Liza Minnelli fan. Because changing a song no one listens to means they're not worrying about their big issues.

[richard burch]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Yes, let's all listen to the male Liza Minnelli fan. Because changing a song no one listens to means they're not worrying about their big issues.

hey now!

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by richard burch

hey now!

[richard burch]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

your right.

their "to do" list was:

#1. fix or get rid of OTB.

#2. get a VLT's/casino at aqueduct. (like 5 years later)

#3.change that annoying song before the belmont stakes.

They probably said:

"well we f'd up the first two so lets just move on to #3.
Oh! that we can do!"

[westcoastinvader]

Originally Posted by richard burch

hey now!

"East Side-West Side" was seriously dated, stale and empty 40 years ago.

"New York-New York" always seemed artificial, shallow and self centered.


Though apt, perhaps.

But I'm open to new things.

I could have cozied up to Billy Joel's "New York State of Mind."