This is about halfway between pop and soul. I found it harmless but didn't feel a need to listen to all of it.
New York City were from, you guessed it, New York City. "I'm Doin' Fine Now" reached #17 on the Billboard Hot 100; I recall hearing it when growing up but it didn't chart in Toronto.
The group released six more singles and two albums before breaking up in 1975. Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, who toured with the group, later became part of Chic.
Writing this led me to thinking: how many successful groups are named after cities? There's Chicago and Boston, but is there anybody else? I thought for a bit but couldn't think of any. I probably forgot somebody obvious - if I remember anybody, I'll add them here.
Created November 11, 2026.