New York 19

New York 19 is a collection of recordings compiled by sound archivist Tony Schwartz that captures the musicality in a single postal zone in Manhattan. The album moves from the sounds of various national and religious groups to those of children’s games as well as everyday conversations, jackhammers, and trains. Pete Seeger is heard on track 2, leading a sing-along of the classic "Wimoweh," and legendary composer and street musician Moondog (aka "the Viking of 6th Avenue) appears on track 6, playing the Oo. In New York 19, Schwartz reveals the melody and rhythm of everyday life in Manhattan life c. 1954.

Track Listing

101	Why Collect Recordings? / El Venadito Tony Schwartz	01:40
102	Exchange by Mail / Greetings from Afar / Wimoweh / ... in New York 19 Tony Schwartz	04:28
103	National Groups / French Song and Comment / Romanian Song and Comment / Nigerian Students / Israeli Song Tony Schwartz	05:44
104	Religion (Street Preacher, Jewish Prayer) Tony Schwartz	04:10
105	Translations (Italian, Puerto Rican Jukebox Record) Tony Schwartz	04:04
201	Street Musicians / Times Square Accordionist / Carnegie Hall Fiddler Tony Schwartz	02:16
202	Selling (Theater Barker, 52nd Street Doorman, Salesman, Theater Program, Flowers, Newspapers) Tony Schwartz	05:20
203	Children (Ring Games, Jump Rope, Bounce Ball, Clapping, Bong o Boys Basement Drums) Tony Schwartz	03:39
204	Sounds of the City (Street driller, 9th Avenue "L") Tony Schwartz	01:45
205	Music in Speech (Grocer, Elderly woman, Plumber) Tony Schwartz	04:30