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Carson Robison

Carson Jay Robison ((1890-08-04)August 4, 1890 – (1957-03-24)March 24, 1957) was an American country music singer and songwriter. Although his impact is generally forgotten today, he played a major role in promoting country music in its early years through numerous recordings and radio appearances. He was also known as Charles Robison and sometimes composed under the pseudonym, Carlos B. McAfee.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 4, 1890 (Oswego), Died March 24, 1957 (Poughkeepsie)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1922 - 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: guitar, composer, tenor vocal, lyricist, whistling, harmonica, songwriter, leader, vocalist, drums, speaker, jew's harp, arranger, piano, organ, chimes, yodeling

Notes: Sometimes appears on disc label as Carson Robinson, Carson J. Robison (The Whistling Jaybird), Carlos B. McAfee, and Joe Billings.

See Also: Billings, Joe

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Recordings (Results 976-1000 of 1016 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Edison 18932 10-in. 12/11/1928 Mother was a lady Frank Luther and his Pards Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Edison 18933 10-in. 12/11/1928 Will the angels play their harps for me? Frank Luther and his Pards Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Edison 19055 10-in. 2/19/1929 How to make love Frank Luther and his Pards Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar songwriter, instrumentalist, guitar  
Edison 19056 10-in. 2/19/1929 Barnacle Bill the sailor Frank Luther and his Pards Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar, songwriter  
Edison 19076 10-in. 3/5/1929 On a blue lagoon Jimson Brothers Male vocal duet, with 2 violins and guitar instrumentalist, guitar, lyricist, composer, vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 19077 10-in. 3/5/1929 Wednesday night waltz Jimson Brothers Male vocal duet, with 2 violins and guitar instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 19169 10-in. 4/25/1929 I wish I had died in my cradle (Before I grew up to love you) Jimson Brothers Male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 19170 10-in. 4/25/1929 Waiting for a train Jimson Brothers Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, guitar  
Edison 19230 10-in. 6/3/1929 Left my gal in the mountains Jimson Brothers Male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, guitar, lyricist, vocalist, tenor vocal, composer  
Edison 19231 10-in. 6/3/1929 Goin' back to Texas Jimson Brothers Male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, guitar, lyricist, vocalist, tenor vocal, composer  
Edison 19336 10-in. 8/6/1929 Barnacle Bill the sailor—no. 2 Frank Luther and his Pards Male vocal solo, with violin, guitar, and accordion instrumentalist, guitar, lyricist  
Edison 19337 10-in. 8/6/1929 Peg-leg-Jack Frank Luther and his Pards Male vocal solo, with violin, guitar, and accordion instrumentalist, guitar, songwriter  
Edison N-135 10-in. 3/10/1928 Tough pickin' Carson Robison ; Roy Smeck Guitar and octa-chorda duet instrumentalist, guitar  
Edison N-136 10-in. 3/10/1928 Twilight echoes Carson Robison ; Roy Smeck Octo-chorda and guitar duet composer, instrumentalist, guitar  
Edison N-241 10-in. 5/9/1928 The empty cradle Vernon Dalhart and Company Male vocal solo, with guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Edison N-242 10-in. 5/9/1928 The death of Floyd Bennett Vernon Dalhart and Company Male vocal solo, with guitar instrumentalist, guitar, composer, lyricist  
Edison N-285 10-in. 6/1/1928 Fidgets Murray Kellner Dinner Music Ensemble Instrumental ensemble songwriter  
Edison N-287 10-in. 6/4/1928 The West Plains explosion Vernon Dalhart and Company Male vocal solo, with guitar instrumentalist, guitar, composer, lyricist  
Edison N-288 10-in. 6/4/1928 The hanging of Charles Birger Vernon Dalhart and Company Male vocal solo, with guitar instrumentalist, guitar, composer  
Edison N-361 10-in. 8/15/1928 Butcher's boy Frank Luther and his Pards Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Edison N-362 10-in. 8/15/1928 Barbara Allen Frank Luther and his Pards Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar composer, lyricist, instrumentalist, guitar  
Edison N-467 10-in. 9/27/1928 Jack of all trades Frank Luther Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar, composer  
Edison N-468 12-in. 9/27/1928 Who said I was a bum? Frank Luther Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Edison N-584 10-in. 11/22/1928 The sinking of the Vestris Frank Luther and his Pards Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar, composer, lyricist  
Edison N-585 10-in. 11/22/1928 An old man's story Frank Luther and his Pards Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar, lyricist, composer  
(Results 976-1000 of 1016 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Robison, Carson," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106785.

Robison, Carson. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106785.

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

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106785

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