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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  
(Results 226-250 of 360 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Roberts, Bob," accessed November 7, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100306.

Roberts, Bob. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 7, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100306.

"Roberts, Bob." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 7 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100306

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