The New York City taxicab is almost as famous as the city it serves, having been immortalized in film, literature and music throughout its relatively brief existence. Scroll down for an example.

Taxis in Song

Taxis have also become iconic through music. Over the past few decades, some of the biggest names of music have written about the taxicab, usually as part of a song for their love of New York City. Scroll down to see a few examples from The Boss, Cher, Joni Mitchell, and others.

Taxicab
by Bruce Springsteen

Taxicab, Taxicab at the light Won't you take me on a ride Through this city at night I got some money and I'm feelin' fine I ain't no hurry so just take your time Some people wanna die young and gloriously Well taxicab driver, hey that ain't me I got a cute little baby Down at 12th and vine And she opens for business just about closin' time Ah hey hey, ah hey hey City at night, city at night

I don't believe what I see in this street I don't know how they can take the heat Well baby I'm a liar, I'm a cheat And I dont' care I got my money, I can't take my fare I'm ridin' tonight, I'm on my way C'mon baby... I can take it or live it, when it comes Got my baby by the light of the sun You know she brings it with her and then she comes Hey, hey, city at night Hey, hey, city at night Ride on