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 |
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
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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