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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 26-50 of 156 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor E1VB-0623 10-in. 4/27/1951 Buck-eye cowboy Frank Worth Orchestra ; Roy Rogers ; Roy Rogers Riders ; Frank Worth Male vocal solo, with male vocal ensemble and instrumental ensemble vocalist, composer  
Victor E1VB-0659 10-in. 6/29/1951 The lamp of faith Frank Worth Orchestra ; Roy Rogers ; Roy Rogers Riders ; Frank Worth Male vocal solo, with male vocal ensemble and instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Victor E1VB-0661 10-in. 6/29/1951 Good luck, good health, God bless you Frank Worth Orchestra ; Roy Rogers ; Roy Rogers Riders ; Frank Worth Male vocal solo, with male vocal ensemble and instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Victor D5AB-1113 10-in. 8/10/1945 Along the Navajo trail Perry Botkin ; Roy Rogers Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Victor D5AB-1114 10-in. 8/10/1945 Don't blame it all on me Perry Botkin ; Roy Rogers Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Victor D5AB-1115 10-in. 8/10/1945 You can't break my heart (it's been broken before) Roy Rogers Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Victor D5AB-1116 10-in. 8/10/1945 You should know Roy Rogers Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist  
Victor D6VB-2004 10-in. 1/10/1946 Rock me to sleep in my saddle Morton Scott Orchestra ; Roy Rogers Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Victor D6VB-2005 10-in. 1/10/1946 I wish I had never met sunshine (and sunshine had never met me) Roy Rogers Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Victor D6VB-2006 10-in. 1/10/1946 A little white cross on the hill Roy Rogers Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Victor D6VB-2007 10-in. 1/10/1946 I can't go on this way Morton Scott Orchestra ; Roy Rogers Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Victor D6VB-2134 10-in. 9/4/1946 I never had a chance Country Washburne Orchestra ; Roy Rogers Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Victor D6VB-2135 10-in. 9/4/1946 I'm restless Roy Rogers Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Victor D6VB-2136 10-in. 9/4/1946 No children allowed Roy Rogers Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Victor D6VB-2137 10-in. 9/4/1946 My heart went that-a-way Roy Rogers Male vocal solo, with string band composer, vocalist  
Victor D6VB-2138 10-in. 9/4/1946 My Chickashay gal Country Washburne Orchestra ; Roy Rogers Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Victor D7VB-0475 10-in. 2/24/1947 Do ya or don'tcha Country Washburne Orchestra ; Roy Rogers ; Country Washburne Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Victor D7VB-0476 10-in. 2/24/1947 Dangerous ground Roy Rogers Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Victor D7VB-0484 10-in. 3/3/1947 I've got a feeling (somebody's stealin' my darlin') Country Washburne Orchestra ; Roy Rogers ; Country Washburne Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Victor D7VB-0485 10-in. 3/3/1947 Saddle serenade Roy Rogers Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Victor D7VB-0486 10-in. 3/3/1947 Make believe cowboy Roy Rogers Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Victor D7VB-0547 10-in. 5/18/1947 On the old Spanish trail Spade Cooley ; Roy Rogers ; Spade Cooley Western Swing Band Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Victor D7VB-1094 10-in. 10/23/1947 San Fernando Valley Roy Rogers Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Victor D7VB-1095 10-in. 10/23/1947 Roll on Texas moon Roy Rogers Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Victor D7VB-1096 10-in. 10/23/1947 Don't fence me in Roy Rogers Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist  
(Results 26-50 of 156 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rogers, Roy," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102648.

Rogers, Roy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102648.

"Rogers, Roy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102648

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