An Evening of New York Songs and Stories is a live album by the American singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega. It was recorded in March 2019 at Café Carlyle on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. This recording was released on September 11, 2020. The album features longtime collaborator Gerry Leonard on guitar, Jeff Allen on bass, and Jamie Edwards on the keyboard.
Track listing "Marlene on the Wall" – 4:19 "Luka" – 3:10 "Conversation: So how many people are here from out of town?" – 0:45 "New York Is a Woman" – 3:16 "Conversation: This next song takes place on 59th Street..." – 0:39 "Frank and Ava" – 2:43 "Conversation: So I myself came to New York City when I was 2½ years old..." – 0:27 "Gypsy" – 4:28 "Freeze Tag" – 2:53 "Pornographer's Dream" – 3:39 "Conversation: This next song is called New York Is My Destination..." – 0:22 "New York Is My Destination" – 3:20 "Conversation: The first time I saw Lou Reed..." – 0:51 "Walk on the Wild Side" – 4:16 "Ludlow Street" – 3:34 "Cracking" – 3:04 "Conversation: And now we've got a song about those times" – 0:07 "Some Journey" – 4:49 "Conversation: I'm gonna close with this song..." – 0:10 "Tom's Diner" – 5:04 "Conversation: Would you like another one?" – 0:17 "Anniversary" – 3:04 "Tombstone" – 3:02 "Thin Man" – 4:04
Charts Chart (2020) PeakpositionUS Top Current Albums (Billboard) 70UK Album Sales Chart (OCC)11
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