Robert King

Robert A. King (September 20, 1862 – April 13, 1932) was a prolific early twentieth century American composer, who wrote under pen names including the pen names, Mary Earl, Robert A. Keiser, and Betty Chapin.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 20, 1862 (New York City), Died April 13, 1932 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1900 - 1940

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, lyricist, arranger

Notes: Sometimes listed as Robert A. King, A. Robert King, or R. A. King. King has several pseudonyms, among them Betty Chapin, Vivian Grey, and Mabel McKinley.

See Also: Chapin, Betty; Chapin, Betty; Earl, Mary; King, Robe

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

Recordings (Results 1-25 of 334 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Berliner	01163	7-in.	4/7/1900	You’re the only one	Will F. Denny	Male vocal solo	composer
Victor	[Pre-matrix A-]750	7-in.	4/29/1901	My moonbeam babe	Mina Hickman	Female vocal solo	composer
Victor	[Pre-matrix B-]1074	10-in.	10/30/1901	De sandman's coming 'round	S. H. Dudley	Male vocal solo	composer
Victor	[Pre-matrix A-]1074	7-in.	10/30/1901	De sandman's coming 'round	S. H. Dudley	Male vocal solo	composer
Victor	[Pre-matrix B-]1138	10-in.	12/10/1901	Beyond the gates of paradise	J. W. Myers	Male vocal solo, with piano	composer
Victor	[Pre-matrix A-]1138	7-in.	12/10/1901	Beyond the gates of paradise	J. W. Myers	Male vocal solo, with piano	composer
Victor	[Pre-matrix B-]1231	10-in.	2/5/1902	The daisy and the butterfly	J. W. Myers	Male vocal solo, with piano	composer
Victor	[Pre-matrix A-]1231	7-in.	2/5/1902	The daisy and the butterfly	J. W. Myers	Male vocal solo, with piano	composer
Victor	[Pre-matrix C-]1328	12-in.	6/10/1902	The daisy and the butterfly	S. H. Dudley ; Harry Macdonough	Male vocal duet	composer
Victor	[Pre-matrix B-]1328	10-in.	3/17/1902	The daisy and the butterfly	S. H. Dudley ; Harry Macdonough	Male vocal duet	composer
Victor	[Pre-matrix A-]1328	7-in.	3/17/1902	The daisy and the butterfly	S. H. Dudley ; Harry Macdonough	Male vocal duet	composer
Victor	[Pre-matrix B-]3293	10-in.	4/29/1901	My moonbeam babe	Mina Hickman	Female vocal solo	composer
Victor	C-107 [Old series]	12-in.	2/9/1903 or 5/26/1903	Tell me, pretty maiden	S. H. Dudley ; Harry Macdonough	Male vocal duet, with piano	composer
Victor	C-230	12-in.	3/30/1904	Tell me, pretty maiden	S. H. Dudley ; Harry Macdonough	Male vocal duet	composer
Victor	B-230	10-in.	8/3/1903	Tell me	S. H. Dudley ; Harry Macdonough	Male vocal duet	composer
Victor	B-577	10-in.	10/23/1903	Anona	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	composer
Victor	C-577	12-in.	10/23/1903	Anona	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	composer
Victor	A-577	7-in.	10/23/1903	Anona	Vess L. Ossman	Banjo solo, with piano	composer
Victor	C-626	12-in.	11/4/1903	Anona	Victor Orchestra	Orchestra	composer
Victor	B-626	10-in.	11/4/1903	Anona	Victor Orchestra	Orchestra	composer
Victor	A-626	7-in.	11/4/1903	Anona	Victor Orchestra	Orchestra	composer
Victor	C-627	12-in.	11/4/1903	Anona	Victor Orchestra	Orchestra	composer
Victor	B-627	10-in.	11/4/1903	Anona	Victor Orchestra	Orchestra	composer
Victor	A-627	7-in.	11/4/1903	Anona	Victor Orchestra	Orchestra	composer
Victor	B-651	10-in.	11/6/1903	Anona	Harry Macdonough	Male vocal solo, with piano	composer, lyricist

(Results 1-25 of 334 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "King, Robert," accessed November 30, 2023, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/112237.

King, Robert. (2023). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 30, 2023, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/112237.

"King, Robert." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2023. Web. 30 November 2023.