Chas. B. Lawlor

Charles B. Lawlor (June 2, 1852 – May 31, 1925) was an American vaudeville performer and composer of popular songs. He was born in Ireland and emigrated to the United States in 1869. Lawlor is primarily remembered today as the composer of the 1894 song, "The Sidewalks of New York," a song for which he wrote the melody. The lyrics are by James W. Blake (23 September 1862 – 24 May 1935). Although the song was popular immediately after it was written, Lawlor, as well as the lyricist, Blake, rose to renewed prominence when the song became the theme song of the 1928 Democratic presidential candidate, Alfred E. Smith. Lawlor was part of a vaudeville team with songwriter and performer James Thornton. Lawlor's other compositions include: "You’re the Best Little Girl of Them All", "Irish Liberty", "Pretty Peggy", and "The Mick Who Threw the Brick".

Birth and Death Data: Born June 2, 1852 (Dublin), Died May 31, 1925 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1895 - 1940

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 26-28 of 28 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Brunswick	E27804	10-in.	6/30/1928	Sidewalks of New York	Organist (unidentified; Brunswick Records)	Organ solo	songwriter
Brunswick	IND660	10-in.	6/23/1928	The sidewalks of New York (East Side, West Side)	Floyd Thompson Home Towners ; Frank Owens ; Jack Tilson	Instrumental quartet, with male vocal duet	composer
Edison	9602	10-in.	7/7/1924	The sidewalks of New York	Billy Jones	Male vocal solo and vocal chorus, with orchestra	composer

(Results 26-28 of 28 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Lawlor, Chas. B.," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/113818.

Lawlor, Chas. B.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/113818.

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