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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

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 251-275 of 360 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 3743 10-in. ca. 1907-Feb. 1908 I've got a tickling sensation 'round my heart for you Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 3943 10-in. ca. 1908 I ain't had no lovin' in a long time Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 4003 10-in. ca. Jan.-May 1909 That was me Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 4033 10-in. ca. Jan.-May 1909 Shine on, harvest moon Bob Roberts Male vocal solo and female vocal chorus, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 4149 10-in. ca. Jan.-Sept. 1909 But you'll never know till you get married Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 4168 10-in. ca. 1909 Heinz is pickled again Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 4186 10-in. ca. 1909 The hat my father wore on St. Patrick's Day Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 4187 10-in. ca. 1909 Her name is Mary Donahue Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 4190 10-in. between January and November 1909 Blitz and Blatz in an aeroplane Fred Duprez ; Bob Roberts Comic dialogue, with orchestra author, speaker  
Columbia 4294 10-in. ca. 1909-Feb. 1910 Sadie Salome (Go home) Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 19328 10-in. 5/3/1911 Stay in Italy Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 19980 10-in. 6/20/1912 Ragtime Cowboy Joe Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 38282 10-in. 9/20/1912 Fables Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone 1868 9-in. Before Apr. 1904 Good bye, Liza Jane Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone 1869 7-in. Before Apr. 1904 Under the Anheuser bush Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone 1968 9-in. Before Feb. 1904 The woodchuck song Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone 1974 9-in. Before May 1904 Tain't no disgrace to run when you are skeered Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone 1976 9-in. Before May 1904 I could never love like that Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone 2271 7-in. Before May 1904 Good bye, Liza Jane Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone 2272 9-in. ca. Apr. 1904 Good bye, Liza Jane Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone 2276 9-in. Before May 1904 I've got a feeling for you Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone 2278 9-in. Before May 1904 I wonder what makes it snow Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone 2917 9-in. ca. June 1904 Wouldn't it make you hungry? Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone 2920 9-in. Before July 1904 When the coons have a Dreamland of their own Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Zonophone 3324 9-in. Before Aug. 1904 Alexander Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
(Results 251-275 of 360 records)

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

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

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