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Carson Robison

Carson Jay Robison ((1890-08-04)August 4, 1890 – (1957-03-24)March 24, 1957) was an American country music singer and songwriter. Although his impact is generally forgotten today, he played a major role in promoting country music in its early years through numerous recordings and radio appearances. He was also known as Charles Robison and sometimes composed under the pseudonym, Carlos B. McAfee.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 4, 1890 (Oswego), Died March 24, 1957 (Poughkeepsie)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1922 - 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: guitar, composer, tenor vocal, lyricist, whistling, harmonica, songwriter, leader, vocalist, drums, speaker, jew's harp, arranger, piano, organ, chimes, yodeling

Notes: Sometimes appears on disc label as Carson Robinson, Carson J. Robison (The Whistling Jaybird), Carlos B. McAfee, and Joe Billings.

See Also: Billings, Joe

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Recordings (Results 801-825 of 1016 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Brunswick E3902-E3903 10-in. 10/5/1926 Pearl Bryan Jep Fuller Male vocal solo, with fiddle (violin) and guitar instrumentalist, guitar, lyricist, composer  
Brunswick E4056-E4057 10-in. 11/10/1926 Don't let your deal go down Vernon Dalhart Male vocal solo, with violin, guitar, and harmonica instrumentalist, guitar  
Brunswick E4058-E4059 10-in. 11/10/1926 Billy Richardson's last ride Vernon Dalhart Male vocal solo, with violin, guitar, and harmonica instrumentalist, guitar, composer  
Brunswick E4060-E4061 10-in. 11/10/1926 I'd like to be in Texas (When they round up in the spring) Vernon Dalhart Male vocal solo, with violin, guitar, and harmonica instrumentalist, guitar  
Brunswick E4062-E4063 10-in. 11/10/1926 We sat beneath the maple on the hill Vernon Dalhart Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Brunswick E4670-E4671 10-in. 3/12/1927 The wreck of the C&O No. 5 Vernon Dalhart Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, guitar, composer  
Brunswick E4672-E4673 10-in. 3/12/1927 Barbara Allen Vernon Dalhart ; Carson Robison Male vocal and whistling duet, with fiddle (violin) and guitar instrumentalist, guitar, composer, lyricist, vocalist, whistling  
Brunswick E4674-E4675 10-in. 3/12/1927 The house at the end of the lane Vernon Dalhart ; Carson Robison Male vocal and whistling duet, with fiddle (violin) and guitar instrumentalist, guitar, composer, lyricist, vocalist, whistling  
Brunswick E4676-E4677 10-in. 3/12/1927 My Blue Ridge Mountain home Vernon Dalhart ; Carson Robison Male vocal and whistling duet, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, guitar, composer, lyricist, vocalist, whistling  
Brunswick E4754-E4756 10-in. 3/23/1927 Get away, old man, get away Vernon Dalhart Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, guitar  
Brunswick E4757-E4759 10-in. 3/23/1927 Pretty little dear Vernon Dalhart Male vocal solo, with fiddle (violin), guitar, and harmonica instrumentalist, guitar  
Brunswick E15765-E15767 10-in. 5/21/1925 Prisoner's song Vernon Dalhart Male vocal solo, with viola and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Brunswick E15768-E15769 10-in. 5/21/1925 The letter edged in black Vernon Dalhart Male vocal solo, with viola and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Brunswick E15999-E16000 10-in. 6/18/1925 The New River train Vernon Dalhart Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio and train whistle instrumentalist, guitar  
Brunswick E16001-E16002 10-in. 6/18/1925 Many many years ago Vernon Dalhart Male vocal solo, with guitar and violin instrumentalist, guitar  
Brunswick E16003-E16004 10-in. 6/18/1925 After the ball Vernon Dalhart Male vocal solo, with guitar and violin instrumentalist, guitar  
Brunswick E16005-E16006 10-in. 6/18/1925 Boston burglar Vernon Dalhart Male vocal solo, with guitar and harmonica instrumentalist, guitar  
Brunswick E16048-E16050 10-in. 6/24/1925 The New River train Vernon Dalhart Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet and train whistle instrumentalist, guitar  
Brunswick E16051-E16052 10-in. 6/24/1925 The dying girl's message Vernon Dalhart Male vocal solo, with violin, viola, and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Brunswick E16053-E16054 10-in. 6/24/1925 Many times I've wandered Vernon Dalhart Male vocal solo, with violin, viola, and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Brunswick E16055-E16056 10-in. 6/24/1925 Boston burglar Vernon Dalhart Male vocal solo, with guitar and harmonica instrumentalist, guitar  
Brunswick E17720-E17722 10-in. 1/28/1926 I love you so Mario Chamlee Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra and violin obligato composer  
Brunswick E18279-E18281 10-in. 3/9/1926 Floyd Collins’ waltz Dalhart’s Texas Panhandlers Instrumental trio instrumentalist, guitar  
Brunswick E18282-E18283 10-in. 3/9/1926 Better get out of my way Dalhart’s Texas Panhandlers Instrumental trio instrumentalist, guitar, composer  
Brunswick E18284-E18285 10-in. 3/9/1926 Guy Massey’s farewell Vernon Dalhart Male vocal solo, with fiddle (violin) and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
(Results 801-825 of 1016 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Robison, Carson," accessed October 31, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106785.

Robison, Carson. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106785.

"Robison, Carson." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 31 October 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106785

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