Harold A. Robe

Harold A. Robe (1881-1946) was an early 20th century American lyricist. He is known for penning several popular songs, most notably Dear Old Pal of Mine. For many of his songs, Robe collaborated with composer Gitz Rice. Other notable songs include, Because You're Here, Mary Lee (Merrily I'll Come to You), and Never Swap Horses When You're Crossing a Stream.

Birth and Death Data: Born 1881, Died 1946

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1914 - 1942

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, composer

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Recordings (Results 26-38 of 38 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia W145097 10-in. 11/3/1927 Dear old pal of mine Kenny Sargent Male vocal solo, with violin and piano lyricist  
Columbia 76763 12-in. approximately 1/20/1920 Dear old pal of mine Tom Burke ; Hamilton Harty ; London Symphony Orchestra Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
OKeh 387 10-in. ca. Oct. 1918 Dear old pal of mine George Lambert Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
OKeh S-72286 10-in. 1923-1924 Flow'r of Carolina Charles Harrison Male vocal solo lyricist  
OKeh 8631 10-in. 4/10/1924 Walking, talking dolly Chubb-Steinberg Orchestra of Cincinnati Jazz/dance band composer  
OKeh S-72445 10-in. Apr. 1924 Love's charity Bruce Wallace Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio lyricist  
OKeh S-72924 10-in. Oct. 1924 Shamrock leaves Gerald Griffin ; Justin Ring Trio Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio lyricist  
OKeh S-72929 10-in. Oct. 1924 A window in old Athlone Gerald Griffin Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio lyricist  
Brunswick E37359 10-in. 11/19/1931 A rose and a kiss Regent Club Orchestra [Brunswick Studio Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Brunswick E2829-E2831 12-in. 4/21/1926 Lovely rose Colin O'More Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Edison 3538 10-in. 1/22/1915 Tennessee, I hear you calling me Premier Quartet Male vocal quartet, with orchestra lyricist  
Edison 6349 10-in. 9/5/1918 Dear old pal of mine Thomas Chalmers Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Edison 7180 10-in. 2/25/1920 A rose, a kiss and you Lewis James Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
(Results 26-38 of 38 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Robe, Harold A.," accessed March 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109923.

Robe, Harold A.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109923.

"Robe, Harold A.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 March 2024.

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