Bob Roberts
Robert S. Roberts (April 27, 1871 – January 21, 1930), sometimes referred to as "Ragtime" Bob Roberts, was an American novelty singer and ragtime song composer in the early years of the 20th century. |
Birth and Death Data: Born April 27, 1879 (Cincinnati), Died January 21, 1930
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1901 - 1912
Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal, speaker, author
Notes: Listed as "comedian" in Victor catalog
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 351-360 of 360 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zonophone | [Zo cat C 6078] | 9-in. | Before 1905 | There's a dark man coming with a bundle | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat C 6094] | 9-in. | Before Mar. 1905 | Make a fuss over me | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat C 6109] | 9-in. | Before June 1905 | Abraham | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat C 6142] | 9-in. | Before July 1905 | Every dollar carries trouble of its own | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat C 6143] | 9-in. | Before July 1905 | I want someone to call me honey | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat C 6145] | 9-in. | Before July 1905 | I've got a little money and I've saved it all for you | Billy Murray ; Bob Roberts | Male vocal duet, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat C 6159] | 9-in. | Before July 1905 | Keep a little cozy corner in your heart for me | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Zonophone | [Zo cat C 6171] | 9-in. | Before July 1905 | Fare thee well | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Leeds & Catlin | 5278 | 10-in. | between late 1903 and 1904 | An evening with the minstrels, no. 2 | Leeds Orchestra ; Len Spencer Quintet | Minstrels, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Leeds & Catlin | 5278 | 10-in. | between late 1903 and 1904 | My Dinah | Bob Roberts ; Spencer Minstrels | Minstrels, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Roberts, Bob," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/100306.
Roberts, Bob. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/100306.
"Roberts, Bob." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.
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Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Roberts, Bob, 1879-1930 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n00115148
Wikidata: Bob Roberts - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q16030098
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/38155730
MusicBrainz: Bob Roberts - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/d96ca538-7be9-4a84-a8fc-7bf088b11be6
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