Robert King

Robert A. King (September 20, 1862 – April 13, 1932) was a prolific early twentieth century American composer, who wrote under pen names including the pen names, Mary Earl, Robert A. Keiser, and Betty Chapin.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 20, 1862 (New York City), Died April 13, 1932 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1900 - 1940

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, lyricist, arranger

Notes: Sometimes listed as Robert A. King, A. Robert King, or R. A. King. King has several pseudonyms, among them Betty Chapin, Vivian Grey, and Mabel McKinley.

See Also: Chapin, Betty; Chapin, Betty; Earl, Mary; King, Robe

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Recordings (Results 326-334 of 334 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Edison	18071	10-in.	11/30/1927	(I scream—you scream—we all scream for) Ice cream	The Rollickers [Edison]	Male vocal quartet, with piano	songwriter
Edison	18633	10-in.	7/24/1928	Mr. Hoover and Mr. Smith	The Happiness Boys ; Dave Kaplan	Male vocal duet, with piano	composer
Edison	18681	10-in.	8/27/1928	Sleepy Honolulu town	Palakiko's Hawaiian Orchestra	Instrumental ensemble (Hawaiian)	composer
Edison	18784	10-in.	10/5/1928	Fashionette	Murray Kellner Dinner Music Ensemble	Instrumental ensemble	songwriter
Edison	18977	10-in.	12/31/1928	Little baby curls	Walter Scanlan	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	composer
Edison	N-344	10-in.	7/24/1928	Mr. Hoover and Mr. Smith	The Happiness Boys ; Dave Kaplan	Male vocal duet, with piano	composer
Edison	N-389	10-in.	8/27/1928	Sleepy Honolulu town	Palakiko's Hawaiian Orchestra	Instrumental ensemble (Hawaiian)	composer
Edison	N-482	10-in.	10/5/1928	Fashionette	Murray Kellner Dinner Music Ensemble	Instrumental ensemble	songwriter
Edison	N-668	10-in.	12/28/1928	Little baby curls	Walter Scanlan	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	composer

(Results 326-334 of 334 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "King, Robert," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/112237.

King, Robert. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/112237.

"King, Robert." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.