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Liza famously joked for years that every time she performed it, she had to acknowledge she was singing "Frank’s song." In reality, Sinatra was so fond of Liza that they eventually performed it together as a duet during their "The Ultimate Event" tour in the late 80s, effectively "sharing" the crown. 4. A Symbol of Resilience

Though the film was a box-office disappointment, Liza’s performance of the song became a massive hit in her live shows. For several years, it was considered her personal signature. She performed it with a brassy, theatrical desperation that captured the film’s story of a struggling artist trying to make it in the big city. 3. The Sinatra "Theft" liza_minnelli_theme_from_new_york_new_york

The story behind Liza Minnelli ’s "Theme from New York, New York" is a classic tale of a legendary rejection that turned into a global anthem. While the song is now synonymous with Frank Sinatra, it was originally written specifically for Liza Minnelli for the 1977 Martin Scorsese film, New York, New York . Here are the most interesting layers of its history: 1. The Song That Was Almost Tossed Liza famously joked for years that every time