Bob Roberts
Robert S. Roberts (April 27, 1871 – January 21, 1930), sometimes referred to as "Ragtime" Bob Roberts, was an American novelty singer and ragtime song composer in the early years of the 20th century. |
Birth and Death Data: Born April 27, 1879 (Cincinnati), Died January 21, 1930
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1901 - 1912
Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal, speaker, author
Notes: Listed as "comedian" in Victor catalog
= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 226-250 of 360 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 3296 | 10-in. | approximately 1905 | My Hindoo man | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3303 | 10-in. | approximately 1905 | And the world goes on | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3335 | 10-in. | ca. 1905-Feb. 1906 | Yankee boodle | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3339 | 10-in. | ca. 1905-Feb. 1906 | Never, no more | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3349 | 10-in. | ca. 1905-Mar. 1906 | Down in Chinkapin Lane | Columbia Quartette ; Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3369 | 10-in. | ca. Jan-Apr. 1906 | If you can't say something good, don't say nothing at all | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3370 | 10-in. | ca. Jan-Apr. 1906 | Moving day | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3371 | 10-in. | ca. Jan-Apr. 1906 | Uncle quit work, too | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3391 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-May 1906 | Don't notice me | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3418 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-June 1906 | The poor old man | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3419 | 10-in. | between January and June 1906 | You look awful good to father | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3420 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-June 1906 | You will have to read the answer in the stars | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3439 | 10-in. | between January and July 1906 | Twenty-three | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3443 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-July 1906 | Gee! But this is a lonesome town | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3475 | 10-in. | between January and October 1906 | I don't know where I'm goin' but I'm on my way | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3519 | 10-in. | between January and November 1906 | He walked right in, turned around and walked right out again | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3520 | 10-in. | between January and November 1906 | Why don't you write when you don't need money | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3539 | 10-in. | ca. 1906 | Milo | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3560 | 10-in. | ca. 1906-Jan. 1907 | He handed me a lemon | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3587 | 10-in. | ca. Late 1906-Feb. 1907 | Do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, si, do | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3597 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Mar. 1907 | I've got a vacant room for you | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3616 | 10-in. | between January and April 1907 | If you want to pick a fuss, wait till the sun shines | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3658 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-June 1907 | A friend of mine told a friend of mine | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3659 | 10-in. | between January and June 1907 | No wedding bells for me | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3660 | 10-in. | between January and June 1907 | You'll have to wait 'till my ship comes in | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Roberts, Bob," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100306.
Roberts, Bob. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100306.
"Roberts, Bob." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Roberts, Bob, 1879-1930 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n00115148
Wikidata: Bob Roberts - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q16030098
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/38155730
MusicBrainz: Bob Roberts - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/d96ca538-7be9-4a84-a8fc-7bf088b11be6
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