Bob Nolan
Bob Nolan (born Clarence Robert Nobles; April 13, 1908 – June 16, 1980, name changed to Robert Clarence Nobles in 1929) was a Canadian-born American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was a founding member of the Sons of the Pioneers, and composer of numerous Country music and Western music songs, including the standards "Cool Water" and "Tumbling Tumbleweeds." He is generally regarded as one of the finest Western songwriters of all time. As an actor and singer he appeared in scores of Western films. |
Birth and Death Data: Born April 13, 1908 (Winnipeg), Died June 16, 1980 (Newport Beach)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal, string bass, composer, lyricist, harmony vocal, leader, lead vocal, songwriter
Notes: Sings in the baritone vocal range.
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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 126 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | D7VB-0438 | 10-in. | 1/27/1947 | Red river valley | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal quintet, with string band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-0450 | 10-in. | 1/5/1947 | Cigareetes, whusky and wild, wild women | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal quartet, with string band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-0990 | 10-in. | 6/20/1947 | You never miss the water till the well runs dry | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal trio, with recitation and string band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-0991 | 10-in. | 6/20/1947 | Lead me gently home, father | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal trio, with string band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-0992 | 10-in. | 6/20/1947 | Too high, too wide, too low | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal trio, with string band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-0993 | 10-in. | 6/20/1947 | Out in Pioneertown | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal trio, with string band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-1068 | 10-in. | 10/15/1947 | The sea walker | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal trio, with string band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-1069 | 10-in. | 10/15/1947 | Read the bible every day | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal trio, with string band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-1075 | 10-in. | 10/16/1947 | Cowboy country | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal trio, with string band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-1076 | 10-in. | 10/16/1947 | The bar none ranch (in the sky) | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal solo, with string band and vocal harmonies | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-1086 | 10-in. | 10/17/1947 | Calico apron and a gingham gown | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal trio, with string band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-1087 | 10-in. | 10/17/1947 | Happy birthday polka | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal trio, with string band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-1088 | 10-in. | 10/17/1947 | Let me share your name | Bob Nolan ; Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal solo, with string band, vocal chorus, and recitation | vocalist, baritone vocal, composer | |
| Victor | D7VB-1700 | 10-in. | 10/15/1947 | A hundred and sixty acres | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal trio, with string band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-1701 | 10-in. | 10/16/1947 | The last round-up | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal trio, with string band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-1873 | 10-in. | 11/10/1947 | The old rugged cross | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal group, with instrumental trio | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-1874 | 10-in. | 11/10/1947 | Power in the blood | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal group, with instrumental trio | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-1875 | 10-in. | 11/10/1947 | The touch of God's hand | Bob Nolan ; Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio | vocalist, baritone vocal, composer | |
| Victor | D7VB-1876 | 10-in. | 11/10/1947 | Rounded up in glory | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal group, with instrumental trio | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-2121 | 10-in. | 11/24/1947 | Santa Fe - New Mexico | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal quartet, with string band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-2123 | 10-in. | 11/24/1947 | Down where the Rio flows | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal quartet, with string band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-2124 | 10-in. | 11/24/1947 | My feet takes me away | Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal quartet, with string band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-2133 | 10-in. | 12/1/1947 | Blue Shadows on the Trail | Roy Rogers ; Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet, whistling, and string band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-2134 | 10-in. | 12/1/1947 | There'll never be another) Pecos Bill | Roy Rogers ; Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet, and string band | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | D7VB-2135 | 10-in. | 12/1/1947 | That palomino pal of mine | Roy Rogers ; Sons of the Pioneers | Male vocal solo, with string band and male vocal quartet | vocalist, baritone vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Nolan, Bob," accessed April 16, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110074.
Nolan, Bob. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 16, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110074.
"Nolan, Bob." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 16 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Nolan, Bob - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no95040456
Wikidata: Bob Nolan - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q888168
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/104824416
MusicBrainz: Bob Nolan - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/09ffd55e-f998-4f9f-9e62-107789ada951
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