Will D. Cobb

William Denight Cobb (July 5, 1876 – January 20, 1930) was an American lyricist and composer. He and a partner, Ren Shields, produced several popular musicals and musical comedies in the early 20th century. Cobb also had a long-run collaboration with Gus Edwards.

Birth and Death Data: Born July 6, 1876, Died January 20, 1930

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1900 - 1946

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, composer, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 226-226 of 226 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Leeds & Catlin [L & C cat 4039[b]] 10-in. between late 1903 and 1904 In Zanzibar Arthur Collins Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
(Results 226-226 of 226 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Cobb, Will D.," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100290.

Cobb, Will D.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100290.

"Cobb, Will D.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100290

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