title: Streets of New York (album)
text: # 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
  