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 276-300 of 360 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zonophone | 3328 | 9-in. | Before Aug. 1904 | Tippecanoe | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 3330 | 9-in. | Before Oct. 1904 | In the "Ladies' home journal" | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 3396 | 7-in. | ca. Aug. 1904 | I wonder what makes it snow | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 3920 | 9-in. | Before Dec. 1904 | Heinie | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 3923 | 10-in. | Before Jan. 1905 | Make a fuss over me | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 3933 | 10-in. | Before Jan. 1905 | I may be crazy, but I ain't no fool | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 3934 | 10-in. | ca. 1904-early 1905 | There's a dark man coming with a bundle | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4361 | 10-in. | Before Mar. 1905 | Abraham | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4375 | 10-in. | Before Apr. 1905 | Watermelon is good enough for me | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4526 | 10-in. | Before June 1905 | Independent life | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4527 | 10-in. | Before June 1905 | Tain't da kind a grub I've been gettin' down home | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4562 | 10-in. | Before May 1905 | Dat ain't nothing but talk | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4564 | 10-in. | Before May 1905 | Susan von Doozen | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4566 | 10-in. | Before May 1905 | Won't you fondle me? | Billy Murray ; Bob Roberts | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4570 | 10-in. | Before May 1905 | Farewell, Mr. Abner Hemingway | Billy Murray ; Bob Roberts | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4730 | 10-in. | Before June 1905 | Every dollar carries troubles of its own | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4860 | 10-in. | Before Sept. 1905 | Tickle me | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4863 | 10-in. | Before July 1905 | Who's there? | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4867 | 10-in. | Before Aug. 1905 | What do you think of that? | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4887 | 10-in. | Before July 1905 | Miss Maloney | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5144 | 10-in. | Before Nov. 1905 | Nobody | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5206 | 10-in. | Before Oct. 1905 | The whole Damm family | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5207 | 10-in. | Before Oct. 1905 | Everybody works but Father | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5210 | 10-in. | Before Oct. 1905 | How'd you like to be the czar? | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5212 | 10-in. | Before Nov. 1905 | Leader of the German band | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Roberts, Bob," accessed May 4, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100306.
Roberts, Bob. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 4, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100306.
"Roberts, Bob." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 4 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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