New York State of Mind

When the leaves start to turn and I realize that autumn is really here at last, I find myself in a New York State of Mind. New York is always beautiful, but never more so than in the fall season.

I’m rather embarrassed to say that I had been listening to this song for years not knowing it was a Billy Joel song; I first heard it, and loved it, as sung by Carmen McRae and have loved the song for years.

Here’s the video, performed by the two masters: Billy Joel and Tony Bennett.