New York City (band)
| Company type | Vocal group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
New York City was an American R&B vocal group originating from New York City. Established in 1972 under the name "Tri-Boro Exchange," the members each brought a wealth of background experience from earlier engagements with various doo-wop and vocal groups.
Career
Under the production expertise of Wes Farrell and Thom Bell, New York City issued two albums along with multiple successful singles, with their most prominent hit being 1973’s "I'm Doin' Fine Now," which reached number 17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. During that same year, they performed on tour alongside the Big Apple Band—musicians who later formed part of Chic—serving as their supporting band. Following the release of their two albums, the ensemble ultimately dissolved.
Members
- Tim McQueen (lead vocalist)
- John Brown (formerly of The Five Satins, The Cadillacs, The Moonglows)
- Claude Johnson (previously with The Genies, Don & Juan)
- Eddie Schell (hailing from Savannah, Georgia)
- Nile Rodgers (member of Chic)
- Bernard Edwards (member of Chic)
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Highest chart rankings | Record label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US |
US R&B | |||
| 1973 | I'm Doin' Fine Now | 122 | 35 | Chelsea |
| 1974 | Soulful Road | — | 50 | Chelsea |
| "—" indicates the album did not appear on the chart. | ||||
Compilation albums
- The Best of New York City (1976, Chelsea)
Singles
| Year | Song Title | Peak chart positions | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 |
US R&B Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs |
US Adult Contemporary Adult Contemporary (chart) |
AUS Kent Music Report |
CAN RPM (magazine) |
UK UK Singles Chart | ||
| 1973 | "I'm Doin' Fine Now" | 17 | 14 | 8 | 95 | 26 | 20 |
| "Make Me Twice the Man" | 93 | 44 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Quick, Fast, in a Hurry" | 79 | 19 | — | — | 99 | — | |
| 1974 | "Happiness Is" | — | 20 | — | — | — | — |
| "Love Is What You Make It" | 104 | 41 | — | — | — | — | |
| 1975 | "Got to Get You Back in My Life" | 105 | 76 | — | — | — | — |
| "Take My Hand" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |