I dedicate this song to all the men and women who are fighting in the Middle East, Afghanistan and Iraq, hoping this brings back good memories of home, god bless.
She is so... *sobs* BEAUTIFUL. WHERE ARE THOSE TALENTED PEOPLE WHEN WE NEED THEM? 2011 , HOLLYWOOD , RECORD COMPANIES , WHAT HAPPENED TO YA ? IF I WAS RICH , I'D OPEN ONE AND TAKE ALICIA KEYS - NO MATTER WHAT .
"Some will sleep tonight with a hunger far more than an empty fridge." Alicia's lyrics are so meaningful, yet so easy to understand. To be a genius you just need a musical heart and a soul willing to love everyone.
She's the most old school lady of today's music business. You can hear the classic sound of 70's and 80's in her almost every tune. That's why I love her.
I heard this song when I was flying on a helicopter over New York, that was the most magical moment I ever experienced, exactly in that time, I fell in love with this amazing city, the best city of the world, New York. My dream is to live there.
How can I vote for this song thousands of times? The best music ever made by Alicia, even better than the amazing "Falling"! I really love this song! Great, great job!
ppl in nyc might be complaining about the high cost or whatever, but i bet this song made lots and lots new yorker proud. i wish i'm fr NY so i can say YES BABY I'M FROM NEW YORRRRRRRK
i swear one day i will be just like you. i also play piano and sing. ever since i was seven you've been my inspiration and now seven years later i still consider you the best
Tynisha Scales Never listen to anyone.just do what you like doing.i trust you i do know you're very talented i'm crossing my fingers for ya and your future
I love the way she can just sit at the piano and belt those notes out! That's difficult too! She's rare! Love the emotion and passion in her voice and her music overall!
Que gran canción. Desde una radio española en mis madrugadas de trabajo, aprendí a amar esta canción. Y aún ahora me sigue estremeciendo y enamorando. Ganas de escucharla en ese lugar.
This performance makes me think back to when she started out in 2001, with her braided, tomboyish New Yorker self. lol. She has definitely grown in a lot of ways. Stunning performance.
I'm from New York and awesome like my girl Alicia, You sing this song with the gusto New Yorkers are know for.....Thanks Alicia for showing the greatness of New York........... I give a shout out to Brooklyn ( Crown Heights, Bed Stuy and Brownsville!!!!)
I love Alicia Keys...She's the only celebrity that hasn't done anything inappropriate, has talent, is very popular, sings like an angel and has NOTHING wrong with her!
I usually really don't like her music style, it's just not what I hear.... but if someone ever doubts whether she can sing, or play the piano, this is to prove him or her wrong. And, honestly, this is a brilliant song. Beautiful, emotional, just awesome.
"Speechless" is a great song too. This song is too amazing. Alicia Keys is definitely the best. No better person to sing the anthem for New York. BTW, what is wrong with 120 people? Bad mood? Bad day? Must have some kind of problem because I know ( 9557 to 120) ? You must have some excuse other than being right.
You know what, NYC isn't for everybody, but every time I'm there I fall in love with it again and again. It's so much that I want to call it my home. I know to some people it seems crazy, but everyone say their favorite place, the place they want to live, and this is mine.
its been about 6 months or so since i saw you for the last time on the corner of west 39TH. we held each other and stared into each others eyes one last time... and then you got into the yellow Cab and was driven out of my life. Thank You for the best Times of my Life. I cant
Makes me wanna move to New York. Makes me wanna marry Alicia Keys. Dang it, even more than all that, makes me wanna stay right where I am and keep watching & listening to this mint performance all night long. Because music just doesn't get any better than this.
I adore Alicia keys for a very long time , and thanks to her version and the version of her with jay z , I adore new york and I am very proud of this beautifull city.
Das hat diese Stadt verdient, einfach Gänsehaut pur! da wird nach Frank Sinatra nicht mehr viel kommen! Ich liebe New York, und sage bis naechste woche, dann bin ich dort, und diese Alicia Keys nehme ich mit, und werde Gänsehaut bekommen! Danke für dieses Video
I'm from Austria and have been to new york for several times. At the moment I'm sitting in Austria, dream of the Big Apple and listen to this song. That makes it so much easier to remeber this wonderful city....
Miss Alicia, cette chanson me font surgir de tellement beaux souvenirs. J'ai fais mon premier voyage, à Riviera Maya, en avril 2010 et tous les soirs que j'allais souper dans un des 5 restaurants, c'était ta chanson qui passait partout dans le resort du Grand Esmeralda..you re so sweet. xxxx Jim from Montreal.
I'm chilean. I listened to this song 10 years ago. I hadn't finished my career yet, I was broke, working in a little bar and thinking that I was a total fraud. I never thought that almost a decade later I was gonna be doing very well. I finished my career, I formed a beautiful family and I never imagined that my honeymoon would be in New York in September 2019, when everything was fine there. New York is a great city that inspires people in mysterious ways.
The BEST version of "Empire State of Mind" on UA-cam so far.
….by far. !
She stands with Aretha and all them ❤😎😎
I ❤️ NY!!
2024
I dedicate this song to all the men and women who are fighting in the Middle East, Afghanistan and Iraq, hoping this brings back good memories of home, god bless.
2025
Here is the overwhelming power of the empire evidenced.
If only the empire would always display its power in this way... and only in this way...
She gave it her everything, they all did, it’s an incredible performance!
standing ovation until your arms and hands fall off!
She is so... *sobs*
BEAUTIFUL.
WHERE ARE THOSE TALENTED PEOPLE WHEN WE NEED THEM?
2011 , HOLLYWOOD , RECORD COMPANIES ,
WHAT HAPPENED TO YA ?
IF I WAS RICH , I'D OPEN ONE AND TAKE ALICIA KEYS - NO MATTER WHAT .
"Some will sleep tonight with a hunger far more than an empty fridge." Alicia's lyrics are so meaningful, yet so easy to understand. To be a genius you just need a musical heart and a soul willing to love everyone.
She's the most old school lady of today's music business. You can hear the classic sound of 70's and 80's in her almost every tune. That's why I love her.
Best version of this song for sure❤
having never been to NY, I can only dream of the concrete jungle and this is the soundtrack to that dream.
I heard this song when I was flying on a helicopter over New York, that was the most magical moment I ever experienced, exactly in that time, I fell in love with this amazing city, the best city of the world, New York. My dream is to live there.
How can I vote for this song thousands of times?
The best music ever made by Alicia, even better than the amazing "Falling"!
I really love this song! Great, great job!
Love Alicia Keys so much she is one of the real ones
you know it
I can listen to this all day :D Thumps up if you agree
ppl in nyc might be complaining about the high cost or whatever, but i bet this song made lots and lots new yorker proud. i wish i'm fr NY so i can say YES BABY I'M FROM NEW YORRRRRRRK
NATIVE NEW YORKER CAN'T HAVE IT NO OTHER WAY I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THIS AMAZING SONG 4EVER! !!!!!!
love this song
Most talented woman in the business since Whitney Houston. Anyone agree?
i swear one day i will be just like you. i also play piano and sing. ever since i was seven you've been my inspiration and now seven years later i still consider you the best
you have know idea what i can do on the piano or any other instrument for that matter. ive only had one video on youtube and im 13 so fuck off old man
Tynisha Scales Never listen to anyone.just do what you like doing.i trust you i do know you're very talented i'm crossing my fingers for ya and your future
yo go fuck your self maxie pad
Thank you guys for the support.
Tynisha Scales keep doing what your doing its all good girl
She is so extremely, and unfortunately, underrated...
the male backup singer is on the show The Voice this season. he's amazing.
I love her. She is so underrated.
she has 15 grammy awards won, that's not the definition of underrated. Thats 3 more than Michael Jackson has
"Screaming, by myself by the way" OMG SHE'S TOO CUTE!
10yrs ago waw
Oh my goodness, is there a more beautiful rendition of this song anywhere? No way.
Every time I'm in New York this song comes to mind...
thumbs up if you love london because it's the town where you were born and grew up :))
She has so much soul. I love her voice.
I love the way she can just sit at the piano and belt those notes out! That's difficult too! She's rare! Love the emotion and passion in her voice and her music overall!
That girl can sing when she wants to!
type in "syllables response" the kid is killing it
THIS VERSION IS BETTER THAN THE ORIGIONAL! THIS IS WHAT YOU CALL REAL MUSIC! THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN HERS............
I love this song and what a talent she is. I feel terrible for what's going on in New York right now. Love from London.
I can’t even put into words how much I love this song! This version!
This for me, live or recorded version, is by far the best!! I absolutely love it!!!!!!!!!!!
What an awesome voice!!!!
The elegant Version of Empire State of Mind
i am from london....
but it dosent matter where from i am....
i love really new york
Que gran canción. Desde una radio española en mis madrugadas de trabajo, aprendí a amar esta canción. Y aún ahora me sigue estremeciendo y enamorando. Ganas de escucharla en ese lugar.
This performance makes me think back to when she started out in 2001, with her braided, tomboyish New Yorker self. lol. She has definitely grown in a lot of ways. Stunning performance.
i am absolutely in love with this rendition.
I'm from New York and awesome like my girl Alicia, You sing this song with the gusto New Yorkers are know for.....Thanks Alicia for showing the greatness of New York........... I give a shout out to Brooklyn ( Crown Heights, Bed Stuy and Brownsville!!!!)
She's a great example of substance over style.
God. 20 november 2009. Time flies, doesn't it?
What the amazing chorus!Just want to sing it along with my friends when I will live in New York:)
She is so underrated. She can sing her throat off!!
Winner of 15 Grammy awards. Underrated ?
Underrated? Really?
over 60 mio. records sold worldwide....definitely underrated ;)
how is she underrated
I would love to meet Alicia that is a dream. This is my favorite song.
man. She's so lucky to be born and raised in NYC!!!!
the 2 most beautiful videos ive ever seen on youtube...try sleeping with a broken heart on iheartradio being the other one
such a respectable artist
This song came out when I went up to New York for the first time to see my girl that I met in Hawaii. Love ❤️
love this song you inspire all new York this is the best song to what really means to ny Alicia keys you go girl
where's the LOVE button! She is timeless!!
I love Alicia Keys...She's the only celebrity that hasn't done anything inappropriate, has talent, is very popular, sings like an angel and has NOTHING wrong with her!
Essa música é genial, incrível. A interpretação maravilhosa e o backing vocal fecha com chave de ouro. Maravilhoso, maravilhosa New York....
Love this song, beautiful just like her.
Alicia keys you go girl you don't need jay -z in this song this is a lot better in new York that's what I'm talking about
this should be the anthem of NY, its soo perfect :)
Yeaaaah Jermaine Paul the next godfather of SOUL !!!
He is the backround singer from AK.
absolutely brilliant record.really love this track and the words are perfect.
The best singer in the world!
I'm not a fan of hers But that voice! O.0 beautiful performance all-around in this song!
Alicia Keys = Beautiful Person,
Alicia Keys = Beautiful Singer,
Alicia Keys = My Inspiration.
With a voice like that, she can bring any man to tears!
The best singer!!!
a partir de 3:36 los escalofríos son inevitables :D
i get shivers down my spine when i hear this :)
and then goosebumps from head to toe :D i frikin love it!
Some people are just blessed with natural beauty and talent. Alicia is one of them, God i love her
A couple nights ago I was in an Irish Pub in NYC and this song came on. It was super appropriate needless to say.
BQE baby, fun drive.... MY NYC girl Alicia, so beautiful... wish I could see you... oh yea!
much better without Jay-Z..
Oh my god. I never realized that Jermaine Paul was her backup singer before he went for the Voice! Amazing job Alicia, as always!
I usually really don't like her music style, it's just not what I hear.... but if someone ever doubts whether she can sing, or play the piano, this is to prove him or her wrong. And, honestly, this is a brilliant song. Beautiful, emotional, just awesome.
They're both good in their own ways. No one is better than the other.
I love this version.
But I heard another one, just Alicia, the piano and nothing else.
Way better!
thnx for the thumbs up you guys =) =) greetings from the Netherlands
"Speechless" is a great song too. This song is too amazing. Alicia Keys is definitely the best. No better person to sing the anthem for New York. BTW, what is wrong with 120 people? Bad mood? Bad day? Must have some kind of problem because I know ( 9557 to 120) ? You must have some excuse other than being right.
she is stunning at singing just as much as she is at playing the piano
This version is the STANDARD ..for everyone , puts it on the map
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You know what, NYC isn't for everybody, but every time I'm there I fall in love with it again and again. It's so much that I want to call it my home. I know to some people it seems crazy, but everyone say their favorite place, the place they want to live, and this is mine.
its been about 6 months or so since i saw you for the last time on the corner of west 39TH. we held each other and stared into each others eyes one last time... and then you got into the yellow Cab and was driven out of my life. Thank You for the best Times of my Life. I cant
Makes me wanna move to New York. Makes me wanna marry Alicia Keys. Dang it, even more than all that, makes me wanna stay right where I am and keep watching & listening to this mint performance all night long. Because music just doesn't get any better than this.
I adore Alicia keys for a very long time , and thanks to her version and the version of her with jay z , I adore new york and I am very proud of this beautifull city.
And iHeart Alicia Keys - with a passion!
This is what music and artist is all about...........long live music!!!!!
No kid wanted to play piano.
Now Alicia Keys is here, everyone wants to learn how to play piano.
I always begin to miss NY when I listen to this song...
No kid wanted to play piano.
Now Alicia Keys is here, everyone wants to learn how to play piano.
I
SO MUCH TALENT IN ONE LITTLE BODY....
I AM JEALOUS...
Das hat diese Stadt verdient, einfach Gänsehaut pur!
da wird nach Frank Sinatra nicht mehr viel kommen!
Ich liebe New York, und sage bis naechste woche, dann bin ich dort, und diese Alicia Keys nehme ich mit, und werde Gänsehaut bekommen!
Danke für dieses Video
I Prefer part 2 because she sings this so softly and amazing
Happy 30th Birthday Alicia Keys!
how can u not like Alicia Keyss , she beautiful outstanding voice
I'm from Austria and have been to new york for several times. At the moment I'm sitting in Austria, dream of the Big Apple and listen to this song. That makes it so much easier to remeber this wonderful city....
Miss Alicia, cette chanson me font surgir de tellement beaux souvenirs. J'ai fais mon premier voyage, à Riviera Maya, en avril 2010 et tous les soirs que j'allais souper dans un des 5 restaurants, c'était ta chanson qui passait partout dans le resort du Grand Esmeralda..you re so sweet. xxxx
Jim from Montreal.
Iam mexican and I love new york because this city give me everything.......!!!!!!!!!
Such a great track. One of my favourite places on Earth too. From a Torontonian.
this song just embodies NY. even if you're not a New Yorker, one still has to admit that there's something special about the city. it's beautiful
I'm chilean. I listened to this song 10 years ago. I hadn't finished my career yet, I was broke, working in a little bar and thinking that I was a total fraud. I never thought that almost a decade later I was gonna be doing very well. I finished my career, I formed a beautiful family and I never imagined that my honeymoon would be in New York in September 2019, when everything was fine there. New York is a great city that inspires people in mysterious ways.
please, give your thumbs for the best backing vocals ever
you have a bond with your husband, your children, we love you too. You are all soul. Congratulations!!!!
Buscando el estado imperial de mi mente.
I think this is the BEST performance of this song she has done live... my personal opinion .. does anyone else agree?
this song is ON POINT what ny is... just listen to it, close your eyes and you got the unbelievable ny feeling.
thank you alicia for such a great song
NEW YORK!!!