The Sidewalks of New York

Not to be confused with Streets of New York (song).
For other uses, see Sidewalks of New York (disambiguation).
Sheet music cover from 1914

"The Sidewalks of New York" is a popular song about life in New York City during the 1890s. It was composed in 1894 by vaudeville actor and singer Charles B. Lawlor (June 2, 1852 – May 31, 1925) with lyrics by James W. Blake (September 23, 1862 – May 24, 1935). It was an immediate and long-lasting hit and is often considered a theme for New York City. Many artists, including Mel Tormé, Duke Ellington, Larry Groce, Richard Barone, and The Grateful Dead, have performed it. Governor Al Smith of New York used it as a theme song for his failed presidential campaigns of 1920, 1924, and 1928.[1][2] The song is also known as "East Side, West Side" from the first words of the chorus.

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  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference NYTs 1924 Jun 28 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Charles B. Lawlor, Song Writer, Dead — Blind Author of "The Sidewalks of New York," Gov. Smith's Campaign Song, Dies at 73". New York Times. June 1, 1925. p. 15. Retrieved 30 November 2016.