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 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 |
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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