‘New York Groove’ Climbs the Charts After Ace Frehley’s Death at 74
ACE Frehley's Song New York Groove SOARS After His Passing at 74?
Tribute to the legendary ACE Frehley, as we remember his iconic song New York Groove, which has seen a resurgence in popularity after his passing at 74. The song, a staple of 70s rock, has been a fan favorite for decades and its enduring appeal is a testament to Frehley's lasting impact on the music world. With its catchy hooks and memorable riffs, New York Groove is a song that continues to inspire new generations of music lovers. Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of ACE Frehley, and the music that will continue to live on forever. Rest in peace, ACE Frehley.
00:00New York Groove climbs the charts after Ace Frehley's death at 74 fans are sending.
00:05Ace Frehley's 1978 solo hit back up the charts after news of his death.
00:10Fans are honoring Ace Frehley just how he would have wanted them to, by cranking up New York Groove.
00:15By Friday morning, just days after the Kiss legend's death at 74 on October 16th,
00:21the 1978 solo hit had re-entered iTunes' Top 20, according to Quirb's aggregated Apple Music data.
00:28New York Groove reached no.
00:30Eighteen on the US iTunes chart, the climb marks a clear spike in downloads as fans revisit
00:35Frehley's biggest anthem and celebrate his influence on classic rock.
00:39The tune was written by Russ Ballard and first recorded by the British glam band.
00:45Hello before Frehley made it his own on his 1978 self-titled album.
00:49That record was one of four solo projects released simultaneously by the members of Kiss that year.
00:54A bold experiment that proved just how massive the group's fame had become.
00:59Of all four albums, Frehley's was the surprise breakout, thanks largely to his swaggering version of New York Groove.
01:07The single hit No.
01:08Thirteen on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped the album go platinum.
01:13It became synonymous with Frehley's stage persona and perfectly captured the energy of a musician returning home to his city.
01:19The song quickly became one of Kiss' most recognizable spin-off hits.
01:24For decades, New York Groove remained a centerpiece of Frehley's live performances.
01:29It appeared in several film soundtracks and TV series and continued to anchor his solo sets long after his time with Kiss.
01:37News broke on Thursday, October 16th, that the legendary guitarist was in the hospital and on life support.
01:43And just hours later, his family confirmed he had died.
01:47Since his death, tributes have poured in from across the rock world, including a joint statement from his Kiss bandmates, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley.
01:56While official streaming data has not yet been released, the songs return to the iTunes Top 20 shows how quickly listeners are rediscovering his work.
02:05Posthumous boosts in catalog sales are common when a beloved artist dies, but this one feels especially fitting.
02:11Nearly 50 years later, fans are proving that Ace Frehley's groove never really left New York at all.
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