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The Boy from New York City: The Ad Libs vs The Manhattan Transfer

The Ad Libs recorded “The Boy from New York City” first, in 1965. The Manhattan Transfer's cover came 16 years later, in 1981.

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Then · the original

The Boy from New York City by The Ad Libs — cover art Listen on Apple Music

The Boy from New York City

The Ad Libs · 1965

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Boy from New York City by The Manhattan Transfer — cover art Listen on Apple Music

The Boy from New York City

The Manhattan Transfer · 1981

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The Ad Libs' 1965 doo-wop original got a sleek a cappella-pop revival from the Manhattan Transfer in 1981.ⓘ source

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Who sang “The Boy from New York City” first?
The Ad Libs recorded “The Boy from New York City” first, in 1965. The Manhattan Transfer's cover came 16 years later, in 1981.
When did The Ad Libs release “The Boy from New York City”?
The Ad Libs released “The Boy from New York City” in 1965.

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