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
= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 26-50 of 360 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | C-1061 | 12-in. | 3/2/1904 | Wouldn't it make you hungry? | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-1062 | 7-in. | 3/2/1904 | Hoo Doo Dr. Sam | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-1062 | 10-in. | 3/2/1904 | Hoo Doo Dr. Sam | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | C-1062 | 12-in. | 3/2/1904 | Hoo Doo Dr. Sam | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-1081 | 7-in. | 3/8/1904 | Bedelia | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-1081 | 10-in. | 3/8/1904 | Bedelia | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-1117 | 7-in. | 3/16/1904 | Well, that is s a habit I never had | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-1117 | 10-in. | 3/16/1904 | That is a habit I never had | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-1118 | 7-in. | 3/16/1904 | T'ain't no disgrace to run, when you're skeered | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-1118 | 10-in. | 3/16/1904 | T'ain't no disgrace to run, when you're skeered | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-1339 | 7-in. | 5/23/1904 | When the coons have a dreamland of their own | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-1339 | 10-in. | 5/23/1904 | When the coons have a dreamland of their own | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-1340 | 7-in. | 5/23/1904 | Oysters and clams | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-1340 | 10-in. | 5/23/1904 | Oysters and clams | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-1341 | 7-in. | 5/23/1904 | Goodbye, Eliza Jane | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-1341 | 10-in. | 5/23/1904 | Good bye, Eliza Jane | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-1342 | 7-in. | 5/23/1904 | You're always behind, like an old cow's tail | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-1342 | 10-in. | 5/23/1904 | You're always behind, like an old cow's tail | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-1412 | 7-in. | 5/23/1904 | Goodbye, Eliza Jane | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-1412 | 10-in. | 5/23/1904 | Goodbye, Eliza Jane | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-1491 | 7-in. | 6/20/1904 | In the Ladies Home Journal (or social éclat) | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-1491 | 10-in. | 6/20/1904 | In the Ladies' Home Journal | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | C-1491 | 12-in. | 6/20/1904 | In the Ladies' Home Journal | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-1492 | 7-in. | 6/20/1904 | Tippecanoe | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-1492 | 10-in. | 6/20/1904 | Tippecanoe | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Roberts, Bob," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100306.
Roberts, Bob. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100306.
"Roberts, Bob." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 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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