The Streets of New York (In Old New York) explained

"The Streets of New York" is a song originally published by M. Witmark & Sons. The song was from the musical comedy The Red Mill. The song was composed by Victor Herbert and typically plays at the end of Act II in The Red Mill.^{[1] [2]}

History

The song was composed by Victor Herbert to lyrics by Henry Blossom for The Red Mill in 1906.

The melody inspired the Oklahoma State University fight song, “Ride em’ Cowboys”, which was first published in by John K. Hall in 1923. The song is typically played by the Oklahoma State University Cowboy Marching Band during games.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sample Lyrics: Two Songs with Music by Victor Herbert. 2021-09-18. www.musicals101.com.
2. Book: Herbert. Victor. The Streets of New York (In Old New York). Blossom. Henry. 1906. M. Witmark & Sons.
3. Web site: OSU athletics brings its own wheat wavin' traditions that become part of the experience. 2021-09-18. ocolly.com. 17 August 2005 .
4. Web site: The Streets of New York (In Old New York) . digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu . 1906 . The University of Maine.