Spiel/Audio

The Sidewalks of New York (1894)

 * Music: Charles B. Lawlor (1852–1925)
 * Lyrics: James W. Blake (1862–1935)

1903 recording

 * Performer: Harry Macdonough (1871–1931)
 * Notes: Eclectic recording with little of the original song, including street scene sound design and dialog with multiple vocal and voice performers. The end of the recording features an actual hand organ.

1925 recording

 * Performer: Vernon Dalhart (1883–1948)
 * Notes: Recording of the complete song with solo vocals, piano, guitar, two violins plus harmonica and a woodwind instrument (tin whistle?) replacing the barrel organ.