From what I can remember, having lived through the Albany tricentennial in 1986 - the two guys up front in the video (the ones who spell "A-L" and "B-A") were Mason and Sheehan, the morning DJs on WPYX-106. They teamed up with David Allen (local songwriter celebrity who spells one of the "N-Y" parts) and The Sharks to produce the song as the "unofficial" song of the 300th birthday, and then of course they played it nonstop on the radio all during that summer. It's one of those earworms that never go away, and now I sing the spelling part to my kids whenever we go near Albany or mention Albany (we don't live there any more).
@nyracingfan2 жыл бұрын
RIP Bob Mason
@pyzimber2 жыл бұрын
@@nyracingfan Just saw the news, very sad, condolences to his family.
@Weejee414 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this on TV at my friend's house on Lancaster street in 1986. She said she'd make a video for me and then she lost the tape. I was broken hearted, never thinking I'd hear the song again. Now, thru the wonders of the internet, I have, and CORN LIVES!!!!
@gorillatao11 жыл бұрын
this is the best song ever made.
@davidgibson76154 жыл бұрын
It suck!
@Weejee410 жыл бұрын
I had to move to Santa Fe because I'm sick and need family to see me out...However, I miss Albany so so much, and listening to this song brings me back to the Tri-Centennial. It was the time of my life! I love Corneeeeeeee things!
@brianshea25159 жыл бұрын
Gotta love the "insert Governor here". Our leaders are just as caring as they ever were. Also love the cardboard cutout in the chorus.
@juliabiales25694 жыл бұрын
That's a cardboard cutout of "Herb--the only person who's never had a Whopper", part of a Burger King ad campaign back in 1986.
@Moiax11 жыл бұрын
Well, I finally found out where that little AL-BA-NY bit EQX plays comes from.
@jdebois9911 жыл бұрын
"The record can be purchased at any Burger King for $2"
@klauslgeiger3 жыл бұрын
Lmao right
@WetZool14 жыл бұрын
I wish Burger King still carried the record. This is Awesome.
@pleasecho210 жыл бұрын
I don't feel well
@da515910 ай бұрын
Only watching this because I have covid. Now I'm blind
@pleasecho210 ай бұрын
@@da5159 ill post a disclaimer
@NashRambler4913 жыл бұрын
Wow, I just found this. I wrote the Official Song for the Albany Tricentennial Celebration which never got any airplay, but I did get a check for $500. "Oh, Albany" was a really good song, but I don't get to play it now that I live in Florida. So now I write Florida songs. Maybe I should record the song and post it. I never did like this song.
@jeremywatrobski29397 жыл бұрын
The only thing I got out of the song was the fact that Ed O'Brien was in with channel 10 crew outside of their channel 10 van in the background where he started his news broadcasting career then to WRGB he is a legend God bless him
@wiredscotty90625 жыл бұрын
Albany celebrating Albany as only Albany can.
@thefragile5qh57 жыл бұрын
It seemed like a good idea at the time.
@cbasiena12 жыл бұрын
WOW !!!! I almost forgot how bad this song was !!!! I can understand David Allen doing this type of a project, but unfortunately it was a "jump the shark" moment for The Sharks. One of the finest bands to come out of Albany during the early 80's. The one good thing about coming across this video was it reminded me of great times. I was fortunate enough to have the privilege of working with The Sharks as their lighting technician. It's good to see the guys again and I truly hope all are well
@kz1000ps14 жыл бұрын
This was even cornier than I expected, and I expected a lot of corn.
@earenwe14 жыл бұрын
Amazing.
@devonmac9512 жыл бұрын
this is still better than most modern music
@trinitron3846 жыл бұрын
2:10 [Insert Governor Here]
@zach518 Жыл бұрын
I bet Price Chopper did the cake
@CR-pp7ls10 жыл бұрын
Holy hometown!!!! AHAHHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHA
@RebaFluff10 жыл бұрын
greatest song ever
@TonyDiCroce3 жыл бұрын
The surprising thing is this was shot last week.
@lucy428012 жыл бұрын
Love this!!!
@holmeselectric93 жыл бұрын
Is that big John studd that hit those 2 people together??? And do I see the guardian angels?
@Longetty3 жыл бұрын
Charlayne Woodard @ 2:30
@timmytson13 жыл бұрын
Why are they having such a great time lol. I’m a local to Albany and this is disrespectful lol
@singingislife186 жыл бұрын
Albany pride
@michaelreich99274 жыл бұрын
Kind of a banger, tho. Hail yourselves.
@Jherman1000110 жыл бұрын
What did I just see?
@TJB513 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if you can get this on iTunes?
@IxILegendary14 жыл бұрын
@peoplewatching04 Chris Tucker the actor came from East Greenbush...
@astrostockbroker13 жыл бұрын
LOVE
@1fuglyguy13 жыл бұрын
Im going to call uncle Vito friday and request this so called song lol!! Lets see if he admits to being in the video
@Anthony-qu7qd9 жыл бұрын
the old governor coumo was just as much of a stiff as the new one
@IxILegendary14 жыл бұрын
@mattydahl find his bio... it said he graduated from Columbia High School... hence he graduated from a school in East Greenbush
@pleasecho212 жыл бұрын
I'm less embarassed of the 70's now
@MortimerDickenson10 жыл бұрын
why is everyone so mad a bout this video i dont understand how its bad its funny
@kz1000ps14 жыл бұрын
@IxILegendary Columbia High School is a very, very common name, and a two second google search turns up a Columbia High about 3 miles from downtown Atlanta, which is where he was born. No way he's from EG
@harlo19799 жыл бұрын
is that big john studd lol
@nyracingfan3 жыл бұрын
Yup!
@midoc3414 жыл бұрын
Ahhh the 80's...when everything was corny.
@lenaloveroyal3 жыл бұрын
There is no way that this was ever cool. Even back then. Lol
@ForcesInMotion2 жыл бұрын
This is terrifying.
@letitiawoods11 жыл бұрын
Is that Senator Chuck Schumer dressed as a priest at 2:37?
@greaseballjones770511 жыл бұрын
As if there weren't already enough reasons to be ashamed of Albany.
@EnjoySackLunch13 жыл бұрын
Why does the priest wear a Michael Jackson glove?
@TheGeminiStudios12 жыл бұрын
Wrong! He was talking about the song. It did not give Albany the props it deserved.
@1fuglyguy13 жыл бұрын
omg stop it!!!
@j.allday64579 жыл бұрын
Wondered if Albany had a song and now I know......that it's terrible.
@zapunuts13 жыл бұрын
damn, the stuff stuff Burger King used to sell (other than food) used to be way more awesome. all you can get now are crappy toys.
@zippitydoowopjoe13 жыл бұрын
I just lost 3:33 of my life I'll never get back.
@davidgibson76154 жыл бұрын
I felt suicidal that day
@themostrealestguy3 жыл бұрын
This video gave me covid
@MrSlumberjack12 жыл бұрын
@MooseShady talking about Albany. not the song.
@davidgibson76154 жыл бұрын
The song sucks!
@mattydahl14 жыл бұрын
@IxILegendary LIES...hes from georgia...
@vernacularsnoop13 жыл бұрын
@anrchyvk He'd probably think you were a witch doing the work of Satan. And he'd basically be right.
@IxILegendary14 жыл бұрын
@kz1000ps :b
@bedfordnhdonkey5 жыл бұрын
What a dull song for a dull city
@cupid17484 жыл бұрын
It’s certainly not New York City but it’s got its upstate charm
@linkrazr12 жыл бұрын
What the actual fuck?
@michaelcarter56248 жыл бұрын
Second hand embarrassment like you read about
@kux08 жыл бұрын
what the fart
@maclobster929811 жыл бұрын
You should stop saying 'like'
@peoplewatching0414 жыл бұрын
hahaha- there's a reason that no famous person has ever come from albany....
@Barleyleg3 жыл бұрын
Legs Diamond was killed here. Fame is a one-way street in this town. Lol
@danieljones88763 жыл бұрын
William Kennedy
@TankCat12 жыл бұрын
That's the worst thing I've ever seen, and I've watched loved ones die of cancer.
@MrSlumberjack14 жыл бұрын
good, GTFO. less whiners preferred.
@danieljones88762 жыл бұрын
This is arguably the worst song ever
@WetZool14 жыл бұрын
I wish Burger King still carried the record. This is Awesome.