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Re: Sidewalks of New York
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The following response was sent by Prof. Joel Schwartz
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The G is a reference to the G Train--which was an express train going
to the end of the line.-

 

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From: Glenn Estus <[log in to unmask]> 

Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 11:34 am 

Subject: "Sidewalks of New York" 


> In the song, "East Side, West Side" there is a phrase 
> in the 3rd verse: "Things have changed since those 
> times, some are up in "G" 
> Others they are wand'rers but they all feel just like 
> me" 
> 
> What does "some are up in 'G'" refer to? 
> 
> Glenn Estus 
>

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