Robert B. Smith

Robert Bache Smith ( June 4, 1875 – November 6, 1951), usually published as Robert B. Smith, was an American librettist and lyricist. His older brother, Harry B. Smith, was also a successful lyricist and a writer and composer. Born in Chicago, Smith began his career apprenticing with the famed vaudeville duo Weber and Fields. He most notably wrote the lyrics to “Come Down, Ma Evenin' Star” from Weber and Fields' Twirly Whirly (1902; famously sung by Lillian Russell). He went on to write libretti for operettas and lyrics for musicals, including such works as Fantana (1905), The Spring Maid (1910), Sweethearts (1913), and Angel Face (1919). His last work was The Girl in the Spotlight (credited as Richard Bruce) in 1920. He died in New York City at the age of 76.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 4, 1875, Died November 6, 1951

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1903 - 1942

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 51-52 of 52 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Edison	7089	10-in.	1/6/1920	I might be your once-in-a-while	Leola Lucey	Female vocal solo and mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra	lyricist
Edison	7390	10-in.	6/7/1920	Day dreams	Frieda Hempel	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist

(Results 51-52 of 52 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Smith, Robert B.," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108690.

Smith, Robert B.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108690.

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