Willard Robison

The story

American composer and pianist, born 18 September 1894 in Shelbina, Shelby County, Missouri; died 24 June 1968 in Peekskill, New York.

A gifted songwriter, Robison directed much of his early work in line with the tradition of Negro spirituals. In all, he was credited with well over 100 such compositions, including "Religion In Rhythm", "Truthful Parson Brown" and "The Devil Is Afraid Of Music", the latter song crossing the border into acceptance as a popular song that is still performed today.

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Records

• Willard Robison And His Deep River Music · 1953
• Move Over Jehovah / Old Folks · 1950
• (Way Out There In) Tall Timber / (Still Runnin' Round) In The Wilderness · 1930
• There's Religion In Rhythm / Don't Ever Be 'Fraid To Wade Those Troubled Waters · 1930
• Sing You Sinners / A Cottage For Sale · 1930
• We'll Have A New Home (In The Mornin') / Ploddin' Along · 1929
• In The Sing Song Sycamore Tree / I'll Have The Blues 'Til I Get To California · 1928
• Ol' Man River / 'Tain't So Honey - 'Tain't So · 1928
• 'Taint So, Honey, 'Taint So / Deep River Blues · 1928
• In The Evening / Lou'siana Lullaby · 1928
• There Ain't No Maybe In My Baby's Eyes / Truthful Parson Brown · 1927
• Muddy Waters / I'll Always Remember You · 1927
• Sometime's I'm Happy / Lazy Weather · 1927
• Who Do You Love? / G String Melody · 1927
• Blue River / Deep Elm · 1927
• Moonlight On The Ganges / There Ain't No Maybe In My Baby's Eyes · 1927
• Clap Yo' Hands / Thinking Of You · 1927
• Just A Memory / New Hampshire Highway · 1927
• Moonlight On The Ganges / Harlem Blues · 1927
• The Birth Of The Blues / Deep River Blues · 1926
• Deep River Blues / The Devil Is Afraid Of Music · 1926
• Lonely Acres In The West / Mary Lou · 1926
• Mary Lou / Why Do Ya Roll Those Eyes? · 1926
• I'd Love To Call You My Sweetheart / Hugs And Kisses · 1926
• My Kind Of Blues / Jubilee ·

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Bands and projects

• Willard Robison & His Orchestra
• Willard Robison And His Levee Loungers
• Deep River Orchestra

The bands Willard Robison played in, each with its own records. From MusicBrainz and Discogs.

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