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James William Blake (23 September 1862 – 24 May 1935) was a lyricist who is most famous for the words to the 1894 song, "The Sidewalks of New York". == Early years and family == Blake was one of seven children of Michael and Elizabeth Blake, immigrants from County Westmeath, Ireland. He and his siblings were all born in Manhattan, in their family home at 312 East 18th Street, just off Second Avenue. James Blake went to P.S. 40 in... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, James W. Blake first charted in 1928 with The Sidewalks of New York.The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.