Taylor Swift's "Welcome to New York" Faces Off Against Jay Z, Frank Sinatra, and Other New York Anthems

This song makes you want to grab the person you love (or are crushing on) and run to Central Park for a romantic stroll. It's the type of song that could be the background music to any New York love scene.

Most Likely to Start a Dance Party: "Welcome to New York" by Taylor Swift

Taylor claims that she "could dance to this beat...forevermore" in her latest song, and I don't think she's the only one. Given that her New York song is certainly the most upbeat, she's pretty much a shoo-in for this category.

Most Likely to Be Played at a New York Sporting Event: "Empire State of Mind"

Whether it's the Giants, Jets, Yankees, Mets, Knicks, Nets, even Belmont racetrack—you are certain to hear Jay Z and Alicia Keys blasting over the speakers at least once. But probably more than that.

Most Likely to Inspire a Kick Line: "New York, New York"

It's become a Pavlovian response: When we hear the chorus to Sinatra's hit, we must link arms and kick our legs a la the Rockettes to the beat.

Most Likely to Cause a Commotion on Twitter: "Welcome to New York"

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