Streets of New York (album)
# Streets of New York (album)

Streets of New York (2006) is the fifth studio album by New York City based singer/songwriter Willie Nile. This is Nile's tribute to the city that gave him international exposure to the music world through the critical eyes and ears of the New York Times.

## Background

The album is a tour book of City images; The tourists, the subway, the West Side, Rivington Street, a circus at Washington Square where one meets Bo Diddley, a Broadway night out with Annie, where we encounter a saddened aging actress whose best years are far behind her. A protest and a chilling reminder of the modern dangers we all face in today's world. The album is a portrait of the maze of iron, stone, and people that makes New York so unique, while mocking its opulence; still Nile always finds his way back home to the "Streets of New York".

## Critical reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Uncut | |
| Popmatters | |
| The A.V. Club | B+ |

* Luke Torn of Uncut magazine wrote: "Streets of New York is the New-Normal, post-9/11 album no-one else dared write - epic and prophetic."
* Chosen "Classic American Album" by David Jarman of Americana-UK. Jarman writes; "One of those albums which keeps calling you back – a true classic".

## Track listing

* "Welcome to My Head" – 3:22 (W. Nile)
* "Asking Annie Out" – 3:11 (W. Nile, F. Lee)
* "Game of Fools" – 4:10 (W. Nile, F. Lee)
* "Back Home" – 6:24 (W. Nile)
* "The Day I Saw Bo Diddley In Washington Square" – 4:46 (W. Nile, F. Lee)
* "Best Friends Money Can Buy" – 3:17 (W. Nile)
* "Faded Flower of Broadway" – 5:12 (W. Nile, F. Lee)
* "When One Stands" – 4:46 (W. Nile, F. Lee)
* "Whole World With You" – 4:10 (W. Nile)
* "On Some Rainy Day" – 5:10 (W. Nile, F. Lee)
* "Cell Phones Ringing (In The Pockets Of The Dead" – 5:13 (W. Nile)
* "Lonesome Dark-Eyed Beauty" – 5:47 (W. Nile)
* "Police On My Back" – 3:33 (E. Grant)
* "Streets Of New York" – 5:20 (W. Nile)

## Personnel

* Willie Nile – guitar, vocals, piano, organ, rhodes
* Andy York – Guitar, Piano, Organ, Mellotron, Tambourine, Backing vocals
* Brad Albetta – Electric & Acoustic Bass
* Rich Pagano – Drums, Percussion, Backing vocals
* Frankie Lee – Drums, Percussion, Congas, Backing vocals

### Guest musicians

* Bruce Brody – Hammond B3
* Andy Burton – String box, Organ, Piano
* Larry Campbell – Mandolin, Fiddle, Citttern
* Jakob Dylan – Backing vocals
* Rob Hyman – Hammond B3, Toy piano, Keyboards
* Rami Jaffee – Hammond B3
* Stewart Lerman – Electric Guitar
* Brian Mitchell - Wurlitzer
* Eddy Nystrom – Acoustic Guitar
* Fred Parcels – Tin Whistle, Trombone
* Jeff Tuel - Backing Vocals

## Production

* Executive Producer: George Hecksher
* Producers: Willie Nile, Rich Pagano, Andy York, Brad Albetta, Frankie Lee
* Engineering: Brian Fulk, Brad Albetta, Rich Lamb, Rich Pagano, Stewart Lerman, Michael Golub
* Remixing: Rich Pagano, Jamey Staub, Stewart Lerman
* Mastering: Fred Kevorkian
* Cover photo: Jeff Fasano
* Photography: Godis, Jeff Fasano, Luke Noonan, Bourdeau Brothers, Judy Finelly,
* Art Direction: Victoria Collier, Deborah Maniaci
