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  1. 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 .

  2. 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. But he carried his religious values and the love of small-town, rural America into ...

  3. 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 ...

  4. 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.

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  6. The Lost Music of Willard Robison. During the mid 1920’s Willard Robison was working as a pianist and arranger with many of the stars of the new jazz vanguard when he went into the studio and recorded a string of startling recordings which almost certainly made him the prototype for the American 20th century’s most abundant and everlasting ...

  7. 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. Many of his compositions, notably "A Cottage for Sale", "Round My Old ...

  8. Died. June 24, 1968 in Peekskill, NY. Genre. Vocal, Jazz. Styles. Tin Pan Alley Pop, Traditional Pop, American Popular Song. Also Known As. Willard Robinson. Williard Robinson. Member Of. Explore Willard Robison's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Willard Robison on AllMusic.

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