Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers (born Leonard Franklin Slye; November 5, 1911 – July 6, 1998) was an American singer, actor, and television host. Following early work under his given name, first as co-founder of the Sons of the Pioneers and then as an actor, the rebranded Rogers then became one of the most popular Western stars of his era. Known as the "King of the Cowboys", he appeared in over 100 films and numerous radio and television episodes of The Roy Rogers Show. In many of his films and television episodes, he appeared with his wife, Dale Evans; his Golden Palomino, Trigger; and his German Shepherd, Bullet. His show was broadcast on radio for nine years and then on television from 1951 through 1957. His early roles were uncredited parts in films by fellow cowboy singing star Gene Autry and his productions usually featured a sidekick, often Pat Brady, Andy Devine, George "Gabby" Hayes, or Smiley Burnette. In his later years, he lent his name to the franchise chain of Roy Rogers Restaurants. |
Birth and Death Data: Born November 5, 1911 (Cincinnati), Died July 6, 1998 (Apple Valley)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1951
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, guitar, square dance caller, harmony vocal, composer, songwriter, yodeling
Notes: Also known as "King of the Cowboys."
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 26-50 of 156 records)
Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
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Victor | E1VB-0623 | 10-in. | 4/27/1951 | Buck-eye cowboy | Frank Worth Orchestra ; Roy Rogers ; Roy Rogers Riders ; Frank Worth | Male vocal solo, with male vocal ensemble and instrumental ensemble | vocalist, composer | |
Victor | E1VB-0659 | 10-in. | 6/29/1951 | The lamp of faith | Frank Worth Orchestra ; Roy Rogers ; Roy Rogers Riders ; Frank Worth | Male vocal solo, with male vocal ensemble and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
Victor | E1VB-0661 | 10-in. | 6/29/1951 | Good luck, good health, God bless you | Frank Worth Orchestra ; Roy Rogers ; Roy Rogers Riders ; Frank Worth | Male vocal solo, with male vocal ensemble and instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
Victor | D5AB-1113 | 10-in. | 8/10/1945 | Along the Navajo trail | Perry Botkin ; Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
Victor | D5AB-1114 | 10-in. | 8/10/1945 | Don't blame it all on me | Perry Botkin ; Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
Victor | D5AB-1115 | 10-in. | 8/10/1945 | You can't break my heart (it's been broken before) | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
Victor | D5AB-1116 | 10-in. | 8/10/1945 | You should know | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
Victor | D6VB-2004 | 10-in. | 1/10/1946 | Rock me to sleep in my saddle | Morton Scott Orchestra ; Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
Victor | D6VB-2005 | 10-in. | 1/10/1946 | I wish I had never met sunshine (and sunshine had never met me) | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
Victor | D6VB-2006 | 10-in. | 1/10/1946 | A little white cross on the hill | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
Victor | D6VB-2007 | 10-in. | 1/10/1946 | I can't go on this way | Morton Scott Orchestra ; Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
Victor | D6VB-2134 | 10-in. | 9/4/1946 | I never had a chance | Country Washburne Orchestra ; Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with string band | vocalist | |
Victor | D6VB-2135 | 10-in. | 9/4/1946 | I'm restless | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with string band | vocalist | |
Victor | D6VB-2136 | 10-in. | 9/4/1946 | No children allowed | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with string band | vocalist | |
Victor | D6VB-2137 | 10-in. | 9/4/1946 | My heart went that-a-way | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with string band | vocalist, composer | |
Victor | D6VB-2138 | 10-in. | 9/4/1946 | My Chickashay gal | Country Washburne Orchestra ; Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with string band | vocalist | |
Victor | D7VB-0475 | 10-in. | 2/24/1947 | Do ya or don'tcha | Country Washburne Orchestra ; Roy Rogers ; Country Washburne | Male vocal solo, with string band | vocalist | |
Victor | D7VB-0476 | 10-in. | 2/24/1947 | Dangerous ground | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with string band | vocalist | |
Victor | D7VB-0484 | 10-in. | 3/3/1947 | I've got a feeling (somebody's stealin' my darlin') | Country Washburne Orchestra ; Roy Rogers ; Country Washburne | Male vocal solo, with string band | vocalist | |
Victor | D7VB-0485 | 10-in. | 3/3/1947 | Saddle serenade | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with string band | vocalist | |
Victor | D7VB-0486 | 10-in. | 3/3/1947 | Make believe cowboy | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with string band | vocalist | |
Victor | D7VB-0547 | 10-in. | 5/18/1947 | On the old Spanish trail | Spade Cooley ; Roy Rogers ; Spade Cooley Western Swing Band | Male vocal solo, with string band | vocalist | |
Victor | D7VB-1094 | 10-in. | 10/23/1947 | San Fernando Valley | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
Victor | D7VB-1095 | 10-in. | 10/23/1947 | Roll on Texas moon | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist | |
Victor | D7VB-1096 | 10-in. | 10/23/1947 | Don't fence me in | Roy Rogers | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Rogers, Roy," accessed October 5, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/102648.
Rogers, Roy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 5, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/102648.
"Rogers, Roy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 5 October 2024.
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LCNAR: Rogers, Roy, 1911-1998 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80001487
Wikidata: Roy Rogers - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q367129
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/100231037
MusicBrainz: Roy Rogers - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/5a2e5b57-b8d6-46d3-9b9b-1c7c575102ba
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