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 201-225 of 360 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 1887 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Oct. 1904 | The goo goo man | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 1888 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Oct. 1904 | The ghost that never walked | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 1889 | 10-in. | between January and October 1904 | I may be crazy, but I ain't no fool | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 1903 | 10-in. | between January and November 1904 | You must think I'm Santa Claus | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3031 | 7-in. | ca. 1904 | Alexander | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3032 | 7-in. | ca. 1904 | Back, back, back to Baltimore | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3033 | 7-in. | ca. 1904 | By the watermelon vine | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3035 | 7-in. | ca. 1904 | The ghost that never walked | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3036 | 7-in. | ca. 1904 | Good bye, Eliza Jane | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3037 | 7-in. | ca. 1904 | I've got a feeling for you | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3040 | 7-in. | ca. 1904 | Oysters and clams | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3060 | 10-in. | between 1904 and February 1905 | Never | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3093 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Mar. 1905 | Ramblin' Sam | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3094 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Mar. 1905 | Tennessee (that's the place for me) | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3101 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Apr. 1905 | Can't you see my heart beats all for you? | Billy Murray ; Bob Roberts | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3102 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Apr. 1905 | Dan Dan Dan-u-el | Billy Murray ; Bob Roberts | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3167 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-May 1905 | I'm satisfied to live an independent life | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3175 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-June 1905 | Under the banana tree | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3185 | 10-in. | between January and June 1905 | Shame on you! | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3199 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-June 1905 | The Mormon coon | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3209 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Sept. 1905 | I wants a graphophone | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3254 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Oct. 1905 | Dat ain't nothin' but talk | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3265 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Oct. 1905 | Don't be so mean | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3273 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Nov. 1905 | Hoodoo Doctor Sam | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Columbia | 3283 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Nov. 1905 | Nothing from nothing leaves you | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | 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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