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 326-350 of 360 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zonophone | [Zo cat P 5822] | 7-in. | Before Apr. 1904 | He may get over it, but he'll never look the same | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Ox cat 5822] | 7-in. | ca. 1904-1905 | He may get over it, but he'll never look the same | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat C 5822] | 9-in. | Before Apr. 1904 | He may get over it, but he'll never look the same | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Ox cat 5847] | 7-in. | ca. 1904-1905 | Under the Anheuser bush | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat C 5847] | 9-in. | Before Apr. 1904 | Under the Anheuser bush | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat P 5874] | 7-in. | Before May 1904 | Tain't no disgrace to run when you are skeered | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Ox cat 5874] | 7-in. | ca. 1904-1905 | Tain't no disgrace to run when you are skeered | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat P 5876] | 7-in. | Before May 1904 | I got company and you can't come in | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Ox cat 5876] | 7-in. | ca. 1904-1905 | I got company and you can't come in | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat C 5876] | 9-in. | Before May 1904 | I got company and you can't come in | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat P 5879] | 7-in. | Before May 1904 | I could never love like that | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat 5883-A] | 10-in. | Before Mar. 1912 | Jerry Moran (The fearless fireman) | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat 5897-A] | 10-in. | Before Apr. 1912 | That slippery slide trombone | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat P 5897] | 7-in. | Before May 1904 | I wonder what makes it snow | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat P 5899] | 7-in. | Before May 1904 | I've got a feeling for you | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Ox cat 5899] | 7-in. | ca. 1904-1905 | I've got a feeling for you | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat 5913-B] | 10-in. | Before May 1912 | My own adopted child | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat P 5944] | 7-in. | Before July 1904 | When the coons have a Dreamland of their own | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Ox cat 5944] | 7-in. | ca. 1904-1905 | When the coons have a Dreamland of their own | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat P 5948] | 7-in. | Before Aug. 1904 | Alexander | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat P 5966] | 7-in. | Before Oct. 1904 | In the "Ladies' home journal" | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat P 5979] | 7-in. | Before Aug. 1904 | Tippecanoe | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Ox cat 5979] | 7-in. | ca. 1904-1905 | Tippecanoe | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat C 6039] | 9-in. | Before Dec. 1904 | I may be crazy, but I ain't no fool | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat C 6058] | 9-in. | Before Dec. 1904 | You must think I'm Santa Claus | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Roberts, Bob," accessed May 17, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100306.
Roberts, Bob. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 17, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100306.
"Roberts, Bob." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 17 May 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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