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Willard Robison (September 18, 1894 – June 24, 1968) was an American vocalist, pianist, and composer of popular songs, born in Shelbina, Missouri. His songs reflect a rural, melancholy theme steeped in Americana and their warm style has drawn comparison to Hoagy Carmichael.
Nov 9, 2021 · Willard Robison sings his own composition "We'll Have A New Home In The Morning", accompanied by a small section from Paul Whiteman's orchestra. Interesting ...
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Willard Robison. Composer, Lyricist, Pianist, Bandleader, Vocalist. (1894 - 1968) Willard Robison was born into a Missouri family with a long line of preachers. He broke with tradition, to the consternation of some family members, and pursued a career in music.
Dec 30, 2021 · 22. 318 views 2 years ago. Willard Robison and His Orchestra as Deep River Orchestra. Willard Robison , p dir : Walter Holzhaus and another , t / tb / John Jarman , mel / 2 cl , as /...
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Before the deluge – before there was Hoagy, or Johnny Mercer, or Randy Newman, or Mose Allison, or Brian Wilson, or Van Dyke Parks – Willard Robison wrote, orchestrated, conducted, and sang his own utterly unclassifiable music and lyrics in a series of pioneering and timeless recordings between 1924 and 1930.
Sep 1, 2018 · Willard Robison died in Peekskill, New York, on June 24, 1968. Yet his late 1930s songs like “Guess I’ll Go Back Home Again (This Summer)” and “Old Folks” have proved enduring standards. Jack Teagarden’s final album, Think Well of Me, is almost all Robison. Today, guitarist and vocalist Matt Munisteri keeps Willard Robison’s music ...
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Sep 10, 2023 · Perfect 14728, Willard Robison's Deep River Orchestra, Recorded October 1rst, 1926. Here we have a Precursor to the Boogie Woogie in its infancy. Predates Pinetop Smith's Boogie Woogie piano...
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