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In 2010, Sting re-recorded the song in an orchestral version for his album Symphonicities. "Englishman/African in New York", a reworking of the song recorded with African artist Shirazee was released as a non-album digital-only single on 19 March 2021. [8] Shirazee had previously covered the song as "African in New York" with Sting's approval. [9]
"An Englishman in New York" is a song by Godley & Creme, from their 1979 album Freeze Frame. It is memorable for an innovative self-produced music video which involved Godley singing in front of Creme, as Creme conducted mannequins dressed up as members of a 1930s big band orchestra.
Three years after its release on both the album and in single form, "Englishman in New York" was remixed in mid-1990 by Dutch producer Ben Liebrand. Providing a stronger dance beat, as well as an extended introduction, the song was a hit in clubs and reached number 15 in the UK singles chart.
The song The Ballad of Jack Eric Williams (and Other Three-Named Composers) from William Finn's 2003 song-cycle Elegies refers to him. [25] In 2009 a television sequel to The Naked Civil Servant was broadcast. Entitled An Englishman in New York, the production documented Crisp's later years in
In 1979, they directed their first music video for their single "An Englishman in New York". After this, they became involved in the production of videos for artists such as Ultravox , the Police , Yes , Duran Duran , Frankie Goes to Hollywood , Huey Lewis and the News and Wang Chung , as well as directing the groundbreaking video for their ...
All songs written by Sting except where noted. "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" – 4:46 "Englishman in New York" – 4:38 "Fields of Gold" – 3:35 "Why Should I Cry For You" – 7:45
TRIBUTE: At New York’s Carnegie Hall, a St Patrick’s Day tribute to two inimitable legends of Irish song was a reminder of the enduring power of their music, writes Sam Sodomsky. Even if the ...
An Englishman in New York is a 2009 biographical film that chronicles the years gay English writer Quentin Crisp spent in New York City, starring John Hurt reprising his role as Crisp from The Naked Civil Servant (1975).