From the bright lights of the big city that is New York, to the infamous Jersey Shore to the city of brotherly love Philadelphia there were so many songs to choose from it was a bit difficult to narrow down the list. So many iconic songs and performers that are instantly synonymous with the region-Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi ... just to name a few. After careful consideration, here's the list we're taking with us as we hit the road through New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Hope it inspires you on your trip as well ...
| Theme from New York, New York | Frank Sinatra |
| "Empire State Of Minds" | Jay Z featuring Alicia Keyes |
| "Uptown Girl" | Billy Joel |
| "Bright Lights Bigger City" | Cee Lo Green |
| "On Broadway" | George Benson |
| "Let The River Run" | Carly Simon |
| "Livin' On A Prayer" | Bon Jovi |
| "Born To Run" | Bruce Springsteen |
| "Who Says You Can't Go Home" | Bon Jovi |
| "December 1963" | The Four Seasons |
| "I Like It" | Pitbull |
| "Glory Days" | Bruce Springsteen |
| "Allentown" | Billy Joel |
| "Philadelphia Freedom" | Elton John |
| "Welcome To New York" | Taylor Swift |
| "Wild Wild Life" | Talking Heads |
| "American Oxygen" | Rihanna |
I’d add 42nd Street from the musical of the same name
And Rhinestone Cowboy
Enjoy your trip. Will you be going to the Cloisters? Beautiful area and the famous unicorn tapestries are there.