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 1-25 of 360 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-471 | 10-in. | 10/1/1903 | Wouldn't that make you hungry | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-471 | 7-in. | 10/1/1903 | Wouldn't that make you hungry | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-472 | 10-in. | 10/1/1903 | I'se got to go now, because I think it's goin' to rain | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-472 | 7-in. | 10/1/1903 | I'se got to go, cause I think it's goin' to rain | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-473 | 10-in. | 10/1/1903 | In the lives of famous men | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-473 | 7-in. | 10/1/1903 | In the lives of famous men | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-474 | 10-in. | 10/1/1903 | Sing hallelujah! | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-474 | 7-in. | 10/1/1903 | Sing hallelujah! | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-475 | 10-in. | 10/1/1903 | Why he don't eat lam' no mo' | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-476 | 10-in. | 10/1/1903 | Marriage is sublime | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-476 | 7-in. | 10/1/1903 | Marriage is sublime | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-891 | 10-in. | 1/11/1904 | Hannah | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-891 | 7-in. | 1/11/1904 | Hannah | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-892 | 10-in. | 1/11/1904 | The woodchuck song | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-892 | 7-in. | 1/11/1904 | The woodchuck song | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-893 | 10-in. | 1/11/1904 | I'm just barely livin', dat's all | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-893 | 7-in. | 1/11/1904 | I'm just barely livin', dat's all | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-894 | 10-in. | 1/11/1904 | 'Tain't no disgrace to run, when you're skeered | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-894 | 7-in. | 1/11/1904 | 'Tain't no disgrace to run, when you're skeered | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-895 | 10-in. | 1/11/1904 | Mother Goose | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-895 | 7-in. | 1/11/1904 | Rafferty | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-1034 | 10-in. | 2/10/1904 | Under the mistletoe bough | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | A-1034 | 7-in. | 2/10/1904 | Under the mistletoe bough | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | C-1061 | 12-in. | 3/2/1904 | Wouldn't it make you hungry? | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, baritone vocal | |
| Victor | B-1061 | 10-in. | 3/2/1904 | Wouldn't it make you hungry? | Bob Roberts | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | 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.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
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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