Carson Robison

Carson Robison

Carson Jay Robison ((1890-08-04)August 4, 1890 – (1957-03-24)March 24, 1957) was an American country music singer and songwriter. Although his impact is generally forgotten today, he played a major role in promoting country music in its early years through numerous recordings and radio appearances. He was also known as Charles Robison and sometimes composed under the pseudonym, Carlos B. McAfee.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 4, 1890 (Oswego), Died March 24, 1957 (Poughkeepsie)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1922 - 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: guitar, composer, tenor vocal, lyricist, whistling, harmonica, songwriter, leader, vocalist, drums, speaker, jew's harp, arranger, piano, organ, chimes, yodeling

Notes: Sometimes appears on disc label as Carson Robinson, Carson J. Robison (The Whistling Jaybird), Carlos B. McAfee, and Joe Billings.

Recordings (Results 101-125 of 1016 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BVE-34666	10-in.	3/2/1926	The governor's pardon	Vernon Dalhart	Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar	instrumentalist, guitar
Victor	BVE-34667	10-in.	3/2/1926	Guy Massey's farewell	Vernon Dalhart	Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar	instrumentalist, guitar
Victor	BVE-34682	10-in.	3/5/1926	Tú siempre	José Moriche	Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar (takes 2-4); with violin, saxophone, and piano (take 1)	instrumentalist, guitar
Victor	BVE-35281	10-in.	4/5/1926	Just whistle	Carson Robison	Male vocal solo, with guitar (self-accompaniment)	vocalist, tenor vocal, instrumentalist, guitar
Victor	BVE-35282	10-in.	4/5/1926	Strummin' the blues away	Carson Robison	Male vocal solo, with guitar (self-accompaniment)	vocalist, tenor vocal, instrumentalist, guitar, composer
Victor	BVE-35305	10-in.	4/12/1926	Twilight echoes	Carson Robison ; Roy Smeck	Octo-chorda and guitar duet	instrumentalist, guitar, composer
Victor	BVE-35306	10-in.	4/12/1926	Tough pickin'	Carson Robison ; Roy Smeck	Octo-chorda and guitar duet	instrumentalist, guitar
Victor	BVE-35361	10-in.	5/3/1926	Pinheiros da minha terra	Manuel Carvalho	Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar	instrumentalist, guitar
Victor	BVE-35362	10-in.	5/3/1926	O canto do prisioneiro	Manuel Carvalho	Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar	instrumentalist, guitar
Victor	BVE-35363	10-in.	5/3/1926	La canción del prisionero	José Moriche	Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	BVE-35696	10-in.	6/17/1926	We sat beneath the maple on the hill	Vernon Dalhart ; Carson Robison	Male vocal duet, with violin and guitar	vocalist, tenor vocal, instrumentalist, guitar
Victor	BVE-35697	10-in.	6/17/1926	The old fiddler's song	Vernon Dalhart	Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar	instrumentalist, guitar
Victor	BVE-35736	10-in.	7/1/1926	Popular old-time favorite chorus medley, part 1	Outing Trio	Instrumental trio	instrumentalist, guitar
Victor	BVE-35737	10-in.	7/1/1926	Popular old-time favorite chorus medley, part 2	Outing Trio	Instrumental trio	instrumentalist, guitar
Victor	BVE-36093	10-in.	9/2/1926	An old-fashioned picture	Vernon Dalhart	Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar	composer
Victor	BVE-36364	10-in.	9/29/1926	The Miami storm	Vernon Dalhart	Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar	lyricist, composer
Victor	BVE-36848	10-in.	10/20/1926	The crepe on the old cabin door	Vernon Dalhart	Male vocal solo, with violin, guitar, and harmonica	instrumentalist, guitar
Victor	BVE-36849	10-in.	10/20/1926	A tribute to Rudolph Valentino	Vernon Dalhart	Male vocal solo, with male vocals, violin, and guitar	vocalist, tenor vocal, instrumentalist, guitar
Victor	BVE-36881	10-in.	10/28/1926	Hello bluebird	Charlie Farrell ; Jim Miller	Male vocal duet, with guitar, lute, and mandola	vocalist, whistling
Victor	BVE-36949	10-in.	11/19/1926	Far away in Hawaii	Vernon Dalhart ; Carson Robison	Male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist, composer, instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	BVE-36950	10-in.	11/19/1926	Just a melody	Vernon Dalhart ; Carson Robison	Male vocal duet, with instrumental ensemble	vocalist, tenor vocal, instrumentalist, guitar, lyricist, composer
Victor	BVE-36987	10-in.	12/1/1926	A lonesome boy's letter back home	Vernon Dalhart	Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar	instrumentalist, guitar
Victor	BVE-36988	10-in.	12/1/1926	The sad lover	Vernon Dalhart	Male vocal solo, with violin, guitar, and harmonica	instrumentalist, guitar
Victor	BVE-37111	10-in.	12/8/1926	Nola	Carson Robison	Whistling solo, with piano (self-accompaniment)	vocalist, whistling, instrumentalist, piano
Victor	BVE-37112	10-in.	12/8/1926	Whistle-itis	Carson Robison	Whistling solo, with piano	vocalist, whistling, composer

(Results 101-125 of 1016 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Robison, Carson," accessed April 27, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106785.

Robison, Carson. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 27, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106785.

"Robison, Carson." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 27 April 2024.