Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers (born Leonard Franklin Slye; November 5, 1911 – July 6, 1998) was an American singer, actor, and television host. Following early work under his given name, first as co-founder of the Sons of the Pioneers and then as an actor, the rebranded Rogers then became one of the most popular Western stars of his era. Known as the "King of the Cowboys", he appeared in over 100 films and numerous radio and television episodes of The Roy Rogers Show. In many of his films and television episodes, he appeared with his wife, Dale Evans; his Golden Palomino, Trigger; and his German Shepherd, Bullet. His show was broadcast on radio for nine years and then on television from 1951 through 1957. His early roles were uncredited parts in films by fellow cowboy singing star Gene Autry and his productions usually featured a sidekick, often Pat Brady, Andy Devine, George "Gabby" Hayes, or Smiley Burnette. In his later years, he lent his name to the franchise chain of Roy Rogers Restaurants. |
Birth and Death Data: Born November 5, 1911 (Cincinnati), Died July 6, 1998 (Apple Valley)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1951
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, guitar, square dance caller, harmony vocal, composer, songwriter, yodeling
Notes: Also known as "King of the Cowboys."
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 1-25 of 156 records)
Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
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Victor | E0VB-3547 | 10-in. | 2/8/1950 | Peter cottontail | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with string band and vocal harmonies | vocalist | |
Victor | E0VB-3589 | 10-in. | 3/30/1950 | He is so precious to me | Dale Evans ; Roy Rogers | Female-male vocal duet, with vocal ensemble and instrumental quartet | vocalist | |
Victor | E0VB-3590 | 10-in. | 3/30/1950 | Love lifted me | Dale Evans ; Roy Rogers | Female-male vocal duet, with vocal ensemble and instrumental quartet | vocalist | |
Victor | E0VB-3591 | 10-in. | 3/30/1950 | What a friend we have in Jesus | Dale Evans ; Roy Rogers | Female-male vocal duet, with vocal ensemble and instrumental quartet | vocalist | |
Victor | E0VB-3592 | 10-in. | 3/30/1950 | The old rugged cross | Dale Evans ; Roy Rogers | Female-male vocal duet, with vocal ensemble and instrumental quartet | vocalist | |
Victor | E0VB-3593 | 10-in. | 3/30/1950 | Since Jesus came into my heart | Dale Evans ; Roy Rogers | Female-male vocal duet, with vocal ensemble and instrumental quartet | vocalist | |
Victor | E0VB-3594 | 10-in. | 3/30/1950 | In the garden | Dale Evans ; Roy Rogers | Female-male vocal duet, with vocal ensemble and instrumental quartet | vocalist | |
Victor | E0VB-3595 | 10-in. | 3/30/1950 | I love to tell the story | Dale Evans ; Roy Rogers | Female-male vocal duet, with vocal ensemble and instrumental quartet | vocalist | |
Victor | E0VB-3596 | 10-in. | 3/31/1950 | Where he leads me | Dale Evans ; Roy Rogers | Female vocal solo, with mixed vocal chorus and orchestra | vocalist | |
Victor | E0VB-3597 | 10-in. | 3/31/1950 | No bed of roses | Dale Evans ; Roy Rogers | Female-male vocal duet, with vocal quartet and instrumental ensemble | vocalist, songwriter | |
Victor | E0VB-3614 | 10-in. | 4/19/1950 | Me and my teddy bear | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and string band | vocalist | |
Victor | E0VB-3615 | 10-in. | 4/19/1950 | Buffalo Billy | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and string band | vocalist | |
Victor | E0VB-3720 | 10-in. | 7/20/1950 | Smiles are made out of sunshine | Dale Evans ; Roy Rogers | Female-male vocal duet, with string band | vocalist | |
Victor | E0VB-3721 | 10-in. | 7/20/1950 | Easter parade | Dale Evans ; Roy Rogers | Female-male vocal duet, with male vocal quartet and string band | vocalist | |
Victor | E0VB-3723 | 10-in. | 7/20/1950 | Yellow bonnets and polka dot shoes | Roy Rogers | Female-male vocal duet, with male vocal quartet and string band | vocalist | |
Victor | E0VB-3728 | 10-in. | 7/20/1950 | Gabby the gobbler | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
Victor | E0VB-3729 | 10-in. | 7/20/1950 | Frosty the snow man | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
Victor | E0VB-3730 | 10-in. | 7/20/1950 | Peter cottontail | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
Victor | E0VB-3731 | 10-in. | 7/21/1950 | Ride son, ride | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
Victor | E0VB-3732 | 10-in. | 7/21/1950 | The story of Bucky and Dan | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
Victor | E0VB-3733 | 10-in. | 7/21/1950 | Cowboy's heaven | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
Victor | E1VB-0552 | 10-in. | 1/29/1951 | Katy (the hoppinest kangaroo) | Frank Worth Orchestra ; Roy Rogers ; Roy Rogers Riders ; Frank Worth | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
Victor | E1VB-0553 | 10-in. | 1/29/1951 | Yogy the dogie (with the ribbon on his tail) | Frank Worth Orchestra ; Roy Rogers ; Roy Rogers Riders ; Frank Worth | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
Victor | E1VB-0554 | 10-in. | 1/29/1951 | Pliney Jane | Frank Worth Orchestra ; Roy Rogers ; Roy Rogers Riders ; Frank Worth | Male vocal solo, with male vocal ensemble and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
Victor | E1VB-0622 | 10-in. | 4/27/1951 | I wish I wuz | Frank Worth Orchestra ; Roy Rogers ; Roy Rogers Riders ; Frank Worth | Male vocal solo, with male vocal ensemble and instrumental ensemble | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rogers, Roy," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102648.
Rogers, Roy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102648.
"Rogers, Roy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Rogers, Roy, 1911-1998 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80001487
Wikidata: Roy Rogers - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q367129
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/100231037
MusicBrainz: Roy Rogers - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/5a2e5b57-b8d6-46d3-9b9b-1c7c575102ba
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