New York, New York (1977 film) they get together for dinner. Francine is tempted, heads toward the stage door exit, but at the last moment changes her mind. Jimmy, waiting on the sidewalk, realizes he has been stood up and heads off down the street, accompanied by the song he has written—the "Theme from "New York, New York". The theme song of the film, "Theme from "New York, New York", found its own success when Frank Sinatra recorded a cover version of it in 1980. The song became a hit, and both Sinatra's and Minnelli's versions have become closely associated with Manhattan in New York City.
New York, New York (On the Town) survey of top tunes in American cinema. It is not to be confused with the "Theme from "New York, New York"", originally performed by Liza Minnelli and later popularized by Frank Sinatra. The theme from "New York, New York" was referenced by John Williams for his celebratory "For New York", composed in 1988 for Bernstein's 70th birthday gala. The song was parodied as "Springfield, Springfield" in the 1993 episode "Boy-Scoutz 'n the Hood" of "The Simpsons". It was covered in a mash-up with "I Love New York" on the "Glee" episode "New York". In the Tim Burton film "Sleepy Hollow",