"The Boy from New York City" was released in December 1964 and by March 1965 had reached number 8 on the US pop charts.
The Boy From New York City
The Ad Libs Lyrics
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Tell us about the boy from New York City
Ooh-wah, ooh-wah, come on kitty (oh, yeah)
Tell us about the boy from New York City
He's kinda tall
He's really fine (yeah, yeah)
Someday I hope to make him mine, all mine
And he's neat
And oh, so sweet
And the way he looked at me just swept me off my feet
Yeah, yeah
Ooh-wee
You oughta come and see
How he walks yeah yeah
And how he talks
Ooh-wah, ooh-wah, cool-cool kitty (oh, yeah)
Tell us about the boy from New York City
He's really down
And he's no clown (yeah, yeah)
He has the finest penthouse
I've ever seen in town (yeah, yeah)
And he's cute in his mohair suit
And he keeps his pockets full of spending loot yeah, yeah
Ooh-wee
You ought to come and see
His pretty bar (yeah, yeah)
In his brand new car (yeah, yeah)
Every time he says he loves me
Chills run down my spine
Every time he wants to kiss me
Ooh, he makes me feel so fine yeah
Ooh-wah, ooh-wah, come on kitty (oh yeah)
Tell us about the boy from New York city
He can dance
And make romance (yeah, yeah)
That's when I fell in love with just one glance (yeah, yeah)
He was shy
And so was I
And now I know we'll never ever say goodbye (yeah, yeah)
Ooh-wee
You ought to come and see
He's the most (yeah, yeah)
From coast to coast (yeah, yeah)
Ooh-wah, ooh-wah, cool-cool kitty (oh, yeah)
Tell us about the boy from New York city (oh, yeah)
Ooh-wah, ooh-wah, come on kitty (aha)
Tell us about the boy from New York city (a-aha)
Ooh-wah, ooh-wah, cool-cool kitty (oh, yeah)
Tell us about the boy from New York city (oh, yeah)
"The Boy from New York City" is a song about a young woman's admiration for a man from New York City. She describes him as tall, handsome, and kind-hearted. She hopes that one day he will be hers. She also appreciates his style and wealth, as well as his dancing and romantic abilities. She is swept off her feet every time he looks at her and every time he wants to kiss her she feels amazing.
The lyrics paint a picture of a perfect man who has everything she is looking for. The singer is in awe of this man from New York City and is undoubtedly smitten. The lyrics are simple but paint a vivid picture of the love-struck woman's infatuation. The song is catchy and its upbeat rhythm and harmony make it a classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh-wah, ooh-wah, cool-cool kitty
The singers are addressing their cool friend who they would like to tell them about a boy they know.
Tell us about the boy from New York City
The singers want their friend to give them details about a specific boy from New York City.
He's kinda tall
The boy from New York City is relatively tall in stature.
He's really fine (yeah, yeah)
The boy is very attractive.
Someday I hope to make him mine, all mine
One of the singers is interested in the boy and hopes to have a romantic relationship with him.
And he's neat
The boy is tidy in appearance.
And oh, so sweet
The boy has a very pleasant and charming personality.
And the way he looked at me just swept me off my feet
The boy's gaze made one of the singers very enamored with him.
You oughta come and see
How he walks yeah yeah
The singers are encouraging their friend to witness the boy's distinctive walking style.
And how he talks
The boy from New York City has a unique speaking mannerism.
He's really down
The boy is very down to earth.
And he's no clown (yeah, yeah)
The boy is not a silly or foolish person.
He has the finest penthouse
I've ever seen in town (yeah, yeah)
The boy has a very luxurious and impressive apartment in the city.
And he's cute in his mohair suit
The boy looks charming in his suit made of mohair material.
And he keeps his pockets full of spending loot yeah, yeah
The boy carries a lot of money with him.
His pretty bar (yeah, yeah)
In his brand new car (yeah, yeah)
The boy has a nice bar and a new car.
Every time he says he loves me
Chills run down my spine
When the boy confesses his love to one of the singers, she experiences a physical reaction of excitement.
Every time he wants to kiss me
Ooh, he makes me feel so fine yeah
When the boy wants to kiss one of the singers, she feels very happy and content.
He can dance
And make romance (yeah, yeah)
The boy is a skilled dancer and lover.
That's when I fell in love with just one glance (yeah, yeah)
One of the singers became infatuated with the boy at first sight.
He was shy
The boy is reserved and introverted in nature.
And so was I
One of the singers also has a shy demeanor.
And now I know we'll never ever say goodbye (yeah, yeah)
The singers believe that they and the boy will have a long-lasting relationship and will not part ways.
He's the most (yeah, yeah)
From coast to coast (yeah, yeah)
The boy is considered one of the best in his category across the entire country.
Ooh-wah, ooh-wah, come on kitty (oh yeah)
The singers are urging their friend to continue giving them more details about the boy.
Ooh-wah, ooh-wah, cool-cool kitty (oh, yeah)
The singers are excitedly asking their cool friend to describe the boy from New York City.
Tell us about the boy from New York city (a-aha)
The singers want to know more about the boy from New York City.
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Written by: George Davis, John Taylor
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木倉谷哲也
Lyrics:
Ooo wah, ooo wah, cool, cool kitty
Tell us about the boy from New York City
Ooo wah, ooo wah, c’mon kitty (Oh, yeah)
Tell us about the boy from New York City
He’s kind of tall
He’s really fine (yeah, yeah)
Some day I hope to make him mine, all mine (yeah, yeah)
And he’s neat
And, oh, so sweet
And just the way he looked at me
He swept me off my feet (yeah, yeah)
Ooo whee, you ought to come and see
How he walks (yeah, yeah)
And how he talks (yeah, yeah)
Ooo wah, ooo wah, cool, cool kitty (Oh, yeah)
Tell us about the boy from New York City
He’s really down
And he’s no clown (yeah, yeah)
He has the finest penthouse I’ve ever seen in town (yeah, yeah)
And he’s cute
In his mohair suit
And he keeps his pockets full of spending loot (yeah, yeah)
Ooo whee, say you ought to come and see
His pretty bar (yeah, yeah)
And brand new car (yeah, yeah)
Every time he says he loves me
Chills run down my spine
Every time he wants to kiss me, ooh
He makes me feel so fine (yeah)
Ooo wah, ooo wah, c’mon kitty (Oh, yeah)
Tell us about the boy from New York City
Well, he can dance
And make romance (yeah, yeah)
That’s when I fell in love
With just one glance (yeah, yeah)
He was shy
And so was I
And now I know I’ll never, ever say goodbye (yeah, yeah)
Ooo whee, say you ought to come and see
He’s the most (yeah, yeah)
From coast to coast (yeah, yeah)
Ooo wah, ooo wah, cool, cool kitty (Oh, yeah)
Tell us about the boy from New York City (Oh, yeah)
Ooo wah, ooo wah, c’mon kitty (Aha)
Tell us about the boy from New York City (A-ha)
Ooo wah, ooo wah, cool, cool kitty (Oh, yeah)
Tell us about the boy from New York City (Oh, yeah)
Mary Kate Daniiher
This amazing song never gets old. The Ad Libs 1965
Raymond Malcuit
THE AID LIBS VERSION OF THIS SONG, WENT TO NUMBER 8 ON THE BILLBOARD HOT-100 CHART IN 1965.
Regina Hyde
Here in the UK, this was a big hit for Darts, one of our equivalents of Sha Na Na
Starman on Channel 2
Darts version peaked at Number 2 in the UK Charts in June 1978.Only kept off the top by Boney M and 'Rivers of Babylon'.This was one of three singles to peak at Number 2 for Darts in 1978.The other two being 'Come back My Love' and 'It's Raining'.
teddibearsworld
One day in 1987, I was receiving manager for a wholesale florist in Paramus, New Jersey, and a driver came to the dock with a small load.
He introduced his wife, Mary-Anne.. who was with him, and he was proud to tell me she was "Kitty", who was the lead singer for The Ad Libs.
She smiled, and shook my hand.. but barely said two words, as I remember.
I knew The Manhattan Transfer re-make, but must confess, until that point.. I had never heard the original . After that encounter.. I went to my record store in Hackensack, and bought the original.
Now that I'm a music aficionado, I find myself wishing the meeting was more substantial . I would have loved to have asked her a few questions !
William Fox
I forgot the name of this group, but I dearly loved this song. I wish they would have done more songs. That way I would know the group
Jeff Schwartz 4 T.O. Council - Jeff4TO Dot Com
Lieber and Stoller produced this. The outstanding production quality helped make this a hit!
Len314159
Ad Libs are from the wonderful city of Bayonne, NJ - my home town. We call it the "Gardern Spot of the Garden State". It was the only town where, once upon a time, you could see the Statue Of Liberty framed by the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center
Jeanmarie Lieb
I love and miss my cousins from Bayonne, NJ.
木倉谷哲也
Lyrics:
Ooo wah, ooo wah, cool, cool kitty
Tell us about the boy from New York City
Ooo wah, ooo wah, c’mon kitty (Oh, yeah)
Tell us about the boy from New York City
He’s kind of tall
He’s really fine (yeah, yeah)
Some day I hope to make him mine, all mine (yeah, yeah)
And he’s neat
And, oh, so sweet
And just the way he looked at me
He swept me off my feet (yeah, yeah)
Ooo whee, you ought to come and see
How he walks (yeah, yeah)
And how he talks (yeah, yeah)
Ooo wah, ooo wah, cool, cool kitty (Oh, yeah)
Tell us about the boy from New York City
He’s really down
And he’s no clown (yeah, yeah)
He has the finest penthouse I’ve ever seen in town (yeah, yeah)
And he’s cute
In his mohair suit
And he keeps his pockets full of spending loot (yeah, yeah)
Ooo whee, say you ought to come and see
His pretty bar (yeah, yeah)
And brand new car (yeah, yeah)
Every time he says he loves me
Chills run down my spine
Every time he wants to kiss me, ooh
He makes me feel so fine (yeah)
Ooo wah, ooo wah, c’mon kitty (Oh, yeah)
Tell us about the boy from New York City
Well, he can dance
And make romance (yeah, yeah)
That’s when I fell in love
With just one glance (yeah, yeah)
He was shy
And so was I
And now I know I’ll never, ever say goodbye (yeah, yeah)
Ooo whee, say you ought to come and see
He’s the most (yeah, yeah)
From coast to coast (yeah, yeah)
Ooo wah, ooo wah, cool, cool kitty (Oh, yeah)
Tell us about the boy from New York City (Oh, yeah)
Ooo wah, ooo wah, c’mon kitty (Aha)
Tell us about the boy from New York City (A-ha)
Ooo wah, ooo wah, cool, cool kitty (Oh, yeah)
Tell us about the boy from New York City (Oh, yeah)