Best Covers: Frank Sinatra “New York, New York”

“New York, New York” is one of American jazz singer, songwriter and actor Frank Sinatra’s most well-known and well-loved songs. “New York, New York” was originally recorded by Liza Minelli for the theme song from the 1977 Martin Scorsese film of the same name. Written by Fred Ebb and John Kander, Sinatra recorded a cover of the song in 1979, and released it on his 1980 album, “Trilogy: Past Present Future”.

Best Covers: Chrissie Hynde “Caroline, No”

The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde has announced plans for a new album featuring a variety of jazz-influenced cover songs,  with the Valve Bone Woe Ensemble. Titled Valve Bone Woe, the record arrives September 6 .

The 14-song offering hears her delivering jazzy renditions of songs from the likes of the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Nick Drake, the Kinks, Billie Holiday and more. The first two tracks to be shared are versions of the Beach Boys’ “Caroline, No” and Don Raye and Gene De Paul’s “You Don’t Know What Love Is.”