Charles Lawlor
Charles B. Lawlor was a composer and lyricist known for co-writing the song "The Sidewalks of New York" with James W. Blake. This piece, published by Howley, Haviland & Co. in New York in 1894, is a strophic composition with a chorus, intended for piano and voice. It is dedicated to Little Dollie Golding and reflects themes of city and town life, nostalgia, and neighbors. Lawlor's contribution to this iconic song has cemented his place in the history of American music.