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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 126-150 of 360 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 374 10-in. ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 Bessie, my right hand bower Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 375 10-in. ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 The wedding of the Reuben and the maid Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 375 7-in. ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 The wedding of the Reuben and the maid Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 376 10-in. ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 Nothin' but a coon Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 376 7-in. ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 Nothin' but a coon Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 377 10-in. ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 Go 'way back and sit down Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 377 7-in. ca. 1901 Go 'way back and sit down Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 378 10-in. ca. 1901 Ain't dat a shame Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 378 7-in. ca. 1901 Ain't dat a shame Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 379 7-in. ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 Since ma Linda Hinda's in the syndicate Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 380 10-in. ca. 1901 I ain't a-goin' to weep no more Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 381 10-in. ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 Good morning, Carrie Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 381 7-in. ca. 1901 Good morning, Carrie Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 382 7-in. ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 When Mr. Shakespeare comes to town Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 383 10-in. ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 Every darky had a raglan on Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 383 7-in. ca. 1901 Every darky had a raglan on Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 384 10-in. ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 The balmoral Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 384 7-in. ca. 1901-Sept. 1902 The Balmoral Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 608 10-in. ca. 1902 Happy days in Dixie Columbia Orchestra Orchestra, with male vocal solo vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 872 10-in. ca. 1902 Bill Bailey, won't you please come home? Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 872 7-in. ca. 1902 Bill Bailey, won't you please come home? Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 873 10-in. ca. 1902 Josephine, my Jo Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 873 7-in. ca. 1902 Josephine, my Jo Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 874 10-in. ca. 1902 Please let me sleep Artists vary Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 1074 10-in. ca. 1902-1908 Truscalina Brown Bob Roberts Male vocal solo, with chimes and piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
(Results 126-150 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.

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

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