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Willard Robison
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Willard Robison (September 18, 1894 β June 24, 1968) was an American vocalist, pianist, and composer of popular song, born in Shelbina, Missouri. His songs reflect a rural, melancholy theme steeped in Americana and their warm style has drawn comparison to Hoagy Carmichael. Many of his compositions, notably "A Cottage for Sale", "Round My Old Deserted Farm", "Don't Smoke in Bed", and "Old Folks", have become standards and have been recorded countless times by jazz and pop artists including Peggy Lee, Nina Simone, Nat King Cole, Billy Eckstine, and Mildred Bailey. "A Cottage for Sale" alone has been recorded over 100 times. In the early 1920s, Robison led and toured with several territory bands in the Southwest. He met Jack Teagarden in this period, whom he befriended. In the late 1920s, Robison organized the Deep River Orchestra, later hosting a radio show entitled The Deep River Hour in the early 1930s. During the 1920s, Robison recorded extensively for Perfect Records, with scores of vocal recordings accompanying himself on piano (displaying his rather eccentric stride piano style), as well as "Deep River Orchestra" recordings using standard stock arrangements. In 1926-1927, Robison recorded an interesting series of 8 moody foxtrots with the umbrella name of American Suite: After Hours (American Suite No. 1) (Perfect 14728/Pathe 36547) 10/1/26 Piano Tuner's Dream (American Suite No. 2) (Perfect 14743/Pathe 36562) 10/22/26 Darby Hicks (American Suite No. 3) (Perfect 14744/P
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Roaring 20s Revue, Vol. 5
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Saffronia - Special Edition
Black And White Piano Vol. 3 (1897-1929)
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Dimestore 1920's Vol. 4
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100 Great Records Of The 1920s
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Dimestore 1920's Vol. 2
Jazz On the Platform
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Saffronia
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Here Come The Boys - 1925-1932
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American Pop Vol. 4: From Minstrel To Mojo
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Bennett, R.R.: Words and Music of Richard Rodney Bennett
Little Girl Blue (Remastered 2013)