MANHATTAN TRANSFER BOY FROM NEW YORK CITY/CONFIRMATION 45 VG+ Atlantic 3816 1981. Now in the NEW YORK BLUES Hall of Fame and also a 2x W.C. Ad Libs/ Trade Winds 45 RPM Record-Boy From New York City/New York's A Lonely A5. Edit Details. Seller 99.7% positive. $8.99 + shipping. Complete your The Manhattan Transfer collection. Tell us about the boy from New York City Ooh wah, ooh wah c'mon kitty Tell us about the boy from New York City He's kind of tall He's really fine Some day I hope to make him mine, all mine And he's neat And oh so sweet And just the way he looked at me He swept me off my feet Ooh whee, you ought to come and see How he walks And how he talks The guitarist from THE BOY FROM NEW YORK CITY! "New York City Boy" is a song by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys, released on 27 September 1999 as the second single from their seventh studio album, Nightlife (1999). Seller 100% positive. Well, here I am! "The Boy from New York City", a cover of the 1965 success by The Ad Libs, reached the Top 10 on the Hot 100 and won them the award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, and "Until I Met You (Corner Pocket)" earned them a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Duo or Group. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about The Manhattan Transfer - Boy From New York City at Discogs. The Boy from New York City", written by George Davis & John T. Taylor, was The Ad Libs' only hit. Boy from New York City and Other Hits is a budget compilation album released by The Manhattan Transfer in 1997 on the Flashback Records label. … Add the first question. In the UK, the single peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. My wife, Topsy and I went to see Manhattan Transfer in New York and they performed her dad's song "Moten Swing" and also "The Boy … “The Boy from New York City” is a song originally recorded by the American soul group The Ad Libs, released as their first single in 1964. Boy From New York City Arranged By – Jay Graydon Written-By – George Davis, John Taylor (9) 3:38: B (The Word Of) Confirmation Arranged By – Milcho Leviev Lyrics By – Eddie Jefferson Music By – Charlie Parker: 3:12 "The Boy from New York City" was released in December 1964 and by March 1965 had reached number 8 on the US pop charts. The Manhattan Transfer Boy From New York City b/w Spies In The Night 45-rpm VG+. Handy Music Award and 3x Blues Music Award NOMINEE. The Boy from New York City Written by John Taylor and George Davis Performed by The Manhattan Transfer See more » User Reviews. This album was released as part of a series of compilations of original artist recordings at a reduced price. $3.50 + shipping. Boy From New York City Lyrics: Ooo wah, ooo wah cool, cool kitty / Tell us about the boy from New York City / Ooo wah, ooo wah c'mon kitty / Tell us about the boy from New York City / … It also reached the charts in numerous European countries and peaked at number 3 in Spain. Review this title » Frequently Asked Questions This FAQ is empty. Michael "Murch" Powers from Bayonne.