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Robinson, J. Russel, composer, author, radio, television, phonograph and piano-roll recording artist; b. Indianapolis, Ind., July 8, 1892. ASCAP 1920. Educ: Indianapolis public schools and Shortridge High. In childhood self-taught in piano, at eleven with private tutors. First compositions, "Sapho Rag," "I Feel Religion Comin* On," published when seventeen. Joined original Dixieland Jazz Band, appeared at London Palladium, first to introduce jazz music abroad. While in England wrote songs for: Bran Pie Revue; PicadUly Jim, Pip Pip; Toot Toot; Goodbye-ee, Come Along Mary, being first solo performance of Beatrice Lillie, then member of chorus. Pianist and player-roll recording artist. Pianist and vocal coach for five years, Children's Hour on Radio. Songs: "Margie"; "Mary Lou"; "Singin' the Blues"; "Pipe Dream Blues"; "Memories of Fiance"; "The Girl Who Broke My Heart"; "Aggravatm* Papa"; "Beale Street Mamma", "Lena From Palesteena"; "Hello Sweetheart Hello"; "Swing Mr. Charlie"; "Rhythm King"; "111 Be In My Dixie Home Again"; "Reefer Man"; "You Gotta Ho De Ho", "There's No Other Girl"; "What Are Little Girls Made Of"; "Say Oui, Cherie", "Love Is Like a Song"; Meet Me At No Special Place (and 111 Be There At No Particular Time)"; "Portrait of Jennie"; "Anniversary Toast to My Wife"; "Mama Lushun"; "Israeli Lullaby"; "Sweet Land of Israel"; "Hebrew Nocturne"; "Yemenite Love Song." Home: North Hollywood, Calif. Address: c/o ASCAP. |
ber of orchestras and entered recording field as whistler. Early radio entertainer; active in vaudeville and radio since 1924 and appeared in several motion pictures with hillbilly band. To London 1932, appeared with his Pioneers; to London, Scotland and Ireland 1936. Songs: "Carry Me Back to the • Lone Prairie'; "Barnacle Bill the Sailor"; "My Blue Ridge Mountain Home"; "Left My Gal in the Mountains"; "1942 Turkey in the Straw"; "Mussolini's Letter to Hitler"; "Hitler's Reply"; "Life Gits Tee-Jus, Don't It"; Tm Goin Back to Whur I Came From"; "Home Sweet Home on the Prairie." Home: Pleasant Valley, N.Y. Address: c/o ASCAP.
Robison, Willard, composer, authoi, singer, radio and recording artist; b. Shelbina, Mo., Sept. 18, 1894. ASCAP 1928. Musical from childhood, active in college musicals and organized own unit, "Deep River Orchestra," and traveled extensively using own interpretation of Negro spirituals, a feature of his radio and recording programs. Works: Six Studies in Modern Syncopation; Rural Revelations, in five numbers. Also "Heads Low"; "A Cottage for Sale"; "The Devil Is Afraid of Music"; "Peaceful Valley"; "Lonely Acres"; "Cane Bottom Chair"; "Missouri Walking Preacher." Home: New York, N.Y. Address: c/o ASCAP.
Robyn, Alfred George, composer, organist; b. St. Louis, Mo., April 29, I860; d. New York, N.Y., Oct. 18, 1935. ASCAP 1914 (charter member). Educ.: in music with father, professional organist; Univ. of St. Louis, Doctor of Music. Wrote varsity song for Glee Club of univ. Conductor of Apollo Club and Amphion Club, St. Louis, Mo. Became professional pianist and church organist at early age. Travelled as accompanist and assistant artist with Emma Abbot. Organist New York theaters for many |
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Robison, Carson J., composer, author, singer, actor, guitarist, whistler, radio and recording artist (Carson Robison and his Buckaroos); b. Oswego, Kan., Aug. 4, 1890. ASCAP 1933. Educ.: public schools, self-taught in music. At fifteen became professional entertainer in Midwest, then became mem- |
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