350 Jersey Songs

Her 1983 television debut, on ‘The Merv Griffin Show.’

Megaconcert took place in 1986 at Giants Stadium.

An early example of anti-New Jersey stereotyping.

Parsippany, Whippany, Mahwah, Hackensack, Hoboken, Succasunna …

Novelty song is made up of New Jersey town names.

Anthem was released on Englewood-based Sugar Hill Records label.

A song that is to hip-hop what Bill Haley & the Comets’ ‘Rock Around the Clock’ is to rock ‘n’ roll.

Song was originally written about Asbury Park but later associated with 9/11.

Song evokes a kinder, gentler era in the city’s history.

Jerseyan started having hits as a teenager.

A version recorded on wax cylinder, in 2012.

The first entry in the 350 Jersey Songs series.