Bob Rothberg
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Bob Rothberg was a Tin Pan Alley
songwriter and lyricist. ASCAP 1936. Educ: New York public schools 1915; DeWitt Clinton High School
, New York 1919; accountancy and law, New York Law School
, Bachelor of Laws 1928. Educated in music and violin with private instructors. Rothberg is interred at United Hebrew Cemetery on Staten Island
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songbook is a collection of Popeye
songs used in cartoons and movies.
Tin Pan Alley
Tin Pan Alley is the name given to the collection of New York City music publishers and songwriters who dominated the popular music of the United States in the late 19th century and early 20th century...
songwriter and lyricist. ASCAP 1936. Educ: New York public schools 1915; DeWitt Clinton High School
DeWitt Clinton High School
DeWitt Clinton High School is an American high school located in the Bronx, New York City, New York.-History:Clinton opened in 1897 at 60 West 13th Street at the northern end of Greenwich Village under the name of Boys High School, although this Boys High School was not related to the one in Brooklyn...
, New York 1919; accountancy and law, New York Law School
New York Law School
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, Bachelor of Laws 1928. Educated in music and violin with private instructors. Rothberg is interred at United Hebrew Cemetery on Staten Island
Staten Island
Staten Island is a borough of New York City, New York, United States, located in the southwest part of the city. Staten Island is separated from New Jersey by the Arthur Kill and the Kill Van Kull, and from the rest of New York by New York Bay...
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Popeye the Sailor cartoon songs
The Popeye Song FolioPopeye Song Folio
The Popeye Song Folio is a collection of 24 songs issued by Popular Melodies, Inc. 1619 Broadway, New York City in 1936. They contain the tunes played in the various Popeye cartoon short series directed by Dave Fleischer.-Popeye Song Folio preface:...
songbook is a collection of Popeye
Popeye
Popeye the Sailor is a cartoon fictional character created by Elzie Crisler Segar, who has appeared in comic strips and animated cartoons in the cinema as well as on television. He first appeared in the daily King Features comic strip Thimble Theatre on January 17, 1929...
songs used in cartoons and movies.
- Why Am I So Beautiful(Bob Rothberg, Sammy TimbergSammy TimbergSammy Timberg was an American musician and composer who was perhaps most famous for the music he wrote for the cartoons of the Fleischer Studios, such as Popeye, Betty Boop, and Superman...
). From "Morning, Noon and Night Club. 1937.
Betty Boop cartoon songs
- Be HumanBe Human (1936 cartoon)Be Human is a 1936 Fleischer Studios animated short film starring Betty Boop and Grampy. It is now public domain.-Plot:Betty Boop is incensed at her farmer neighbor's cruelty to his animals...
- Used in the cartoon "Be Human". - Down In Our Alley -
- Every Little Nobody is Somebody - Used in the cartoon "Little Nobody".
- The Hot Air SalesmanThe Hot Air SalesmanThe Hot Air Salesman is a 1937 Fleischer Studios animated short film starring Betty Boop and featuring Wiffle Piffle.-Synopsis:Wiffle Piffle is an annoying door to door salesman, selling a variety of useless gadgets. As he cheerfully walks from house to house, both arms are continuously moving as...
- Used in the cartoon "The Hot Air Salesman". - I've Got Those House Cleaning Blues - Used in the cartoon "House Cleaning Blues".
- I Want a Cowboy For a Sweetheart - Used in the cartoon "Whoops! I'm a Cowboy".
- You Gotta Have Pep - Used in the cartoon "More Pep".
- New Deal For Pets - Used in the cartoon "The New Deal Show".
- Service With a SmileService With a SmileService with a Smile is a novel by P.G. Wodehouse, first published in the United States on October 15, 1961 by Simon & Schuster, Inc., New York, and in the United Kingdom on August 17, 1962 by Herbert Jenkins, London...
- Used in the cartoon "Service With a Smile". - Vote For Grampy - Used in the cartoon "The Candid Candidate".
- We Did ItWe Did ItWe Did It is a 1936 Fleischer Studio animated short film, starring Betty Boop, and featuring Pudgy the Pup.-Synopsis:Betty leaves her pet Pudgy home alone with three adorable little kittens. As soon as Betty is out the door, the kittens begin to make mischief, turning the house into a shambles...
(Sammy TimbergSammy TimbergSammy Timberg was an American musician and composer who was perhaps most famous for the music he wrote for the cartoons of the Fleischer Studios, such as Popeye, Betty Boop, and Superman...
, and Bob Rothberg) - Used in the cartoon "We Did It".
Color Classics cartoon songs
- Bunny Mooning - Song title is "Everybody's Getting Ready For the Wedding".
- Chicken a la KingChicken à la KingChicken à la King is a recipe consisting of diced chicken in a cream sauce, and often with sherry, mushrooms, and vegetables, served over bread or pasta.-History:...
- Song title is "Ducky Wucky". - Christmas Comes But Once A YearChristmas Comes But Once a YearChristmas Comes but Once a Year is a 1936 animated short produced by Fleischer Studios and released on December 4, 1936. It is part of the Color Classics series.-Summary:...
- - The Cobweb Hotel -
- Greedy Humpty Dumpty -
- Hawaiian Birds - Rothberg is uncredited.
- The Little Stranger -
- Peeping Penguins - Used in the 1995 film Dangerous MindsDangerous MindsDangerous Minds is an American drama film based on the autobiography My Posse Don't Do Homework by former U.S. Marine LouAnne Johnson, who took up a teaching position at Carlmont High School in Belmont, California, where most of her students were African-American and Hispanic teenagers from East...
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Other cartoons
- Mickey Mouse's Birthday Party(Charles TobiasCharles Tobias-Biography:Born in New York City, Tobias grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts with brothers Harry Tobias and Henry Tobias, also songwriters.He started his musical career in vaudeville. In 1923, he founded his own music publishing firm and worked on Tin Pan Alley...
, Bob Rothberg and Joseph MeyerJoseph Meyer (songwriter)Joseph Meyer was an American songwriter who wrote some of the most notable songs of the first half of the twentieth century....
) - 1936 by Irving BerlinIrving BerlinIrving Berlin was an American composer and lyricist of Jewish heritage, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history.His first hit song, "Alexander's Ragtime Band", became world famous...
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Songs
- A Little Robin Told Me So(Benny DavisBenny DavisBenny Davis was a vaudeville performer and writer of popular songs. He composed the classic 1926 standard "Baby Face" with Harry Akst.-Life and career:...
, J. Fred CootsJ. Fred CootsJohn Frederick Coots was an American songwriter. He wrote over 700 songs.He is most famous for the song "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town", a song that became one of the biggest best sellers in American music history....
and Bob Rothberg). 1936 by Schuster & Miller, Inc. Recorded by Jack Shilkret & His Orchestra. - All Through the NightAll Through The NightAll Through The Night may refer to:In music:* "All Through the Night" * "All Through the Night" * "All Through the Night" * "All Through the Night" or "Ar Hyd y Nos", a Welsh folk song...
(Bob Rothberg, Robert Bagar and Vincent RoseVincent RoseVincent Rose was a musician and band leader.Vincent Rose has one of the longest histories as a band leader. He achieved much popularity with his Montmartre Orchestra in the 1920s, and recorded with the group for RCA...
). - And Then They Called It Love(Bob Rothberg, Joseph MeyerJoseph Meyer (songwriter)Joseph Meyer was an American songwriter who wrote some of the most notable songs of the first half of the twentieth century....
). 1937 by Irving BerlinIrving BerlinIrving Berlin was an American composer and lyricist of Jewish heritage, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history.His first hit song, "Alexander's Ragtime Band", became world famous...
, Inc. - Are You Lovable?(Bob Rothberg, Terry Shand). 1933 by Leo. Feist, Inc..
- Bolero Madness(Bob Rothberg, Dick Leibert). 1934 by Donaldson, Douglas & Gumble, Inc.
- Candle-Light(Henry HalsteadHenry HalsteadHenry Halstead was a U.S. bandleader.Henry Halstead's Orchestra began in early 1922 and over the next 20 years Halstead's band engagements extended from coast to coast, including the Blossom Room at Hotel Roosevelt, New York City; the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California; the St...
, Lionel G. Moran and Bob Rothberg). 1936 by Southern Music Pub. Co., Inc. Signature song of Henry HalsteadHenry HalsteadHenry Halstead was a U.S. bandleader.Henry Halstead's Orchestra began in early 1922 and over the next 20 years Halstead's band engagements extended from coast to coast, including the Blossom Room at Hotel Roosevelt, New York City; the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California; the St...
and his Orchestra. - Close To MeClose to Me"Close to Me" is a 1985 single by The Cure from their album The Head on the Door.The song was used as the theme music for the BBC sitcom The Smoking Room, for the BBC food programme A Taste of My Life presented by Nigel Slater and plays over the closing credits for the 2007 film Son of Rambow.On...
(Bob Rothberg, John Klenner). 1933 by Olman Music Corporation. Featured by Bing CrosbyBing CrosbyHarry Lillis "Bing" Crosby was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation....
. - Congratulate Me(Lou HandmanLou HandmanLou Handman is a composer born in New York City on September 10, 1894 and died in Flushing, New York on December 9, 1956. In his early career toured in vaudeville shows in Australia and New York. Handman worked closely with Roy Turk...
, Bob Rothberg). 1934 by Remick Music. Included on the soundtrack to the 1974 feature film The Front Page (film)The Front Page (1974 film)The Front Page is a 1974 American comedy-drama film directed by Billy Wilder and starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. The screenplay by Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond is based on the 1928 play of the same title by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, which was previously adapted for the screen under its...
starring Jack LemmonJack LemmonJohn Uhler "Jack" Lemmon III was an American actor and musician. He starred in more than 60 films including Some Like It Hot, The Apartment, Mister Roberts , Days of Wine and Roses, The Great Race, Irma la Douce, The Odd Couple, Save the Tiger John Uhler "Jack" Lemmon III (February 8, 1925June...
and Walter MatthauWalter MatthauWalter Matthau was an American actor best known for his role as Oscar Madison in The Odd Couple and his frequent collaborations with Odd Couple star Jack Lemmon, as well as his role as Coach Buttermaker in the 1976 comedy The Bad News Bears...
. - The Debutante Waltz(Bob Rothberg, George W. MeyerGeorge W. MeyerGeorge W. Meyer aka Geo. W. Meyer was an American Tin Pan Alley songwriter....
and Peter Tinturin). 1934 by Famous Music Corp. - Did She Ask For Me(Bob Rothberg, Alan GreyAlan GreyAlan Gray was a British organist and composer.Born in York, he attended St Peter's School in York and Trinity College, Cambridge. From 1883 until 1893 he was Director of Music at Wellington College...
). 1934 by Remick Music. - Hello Helen(Bob Rothberg, Terry Shand). 1934 by DeSylva, Brown and Henderson, Inc.
- I Couldn't Be Mad At You(Bob Rothberg, Joseph MeyerJoseph Meyer (songwriter)Joseph Meyer was an American songwriter who wrote some of the most notable songs of the first half of the twentieth century....
). 1936 by Irving BerlinIrving BerlinIrving Berlin was an American composer and lyricist of Jewish heritage, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history.His first hit song, "Alexander's Ragtime Band", became world famous...
, Inc. - I Want To Be With You(Bob Rothberg, Adrian Nomis and Ray Bloch). 1936 by Superior Music Inc.
- I'm Gonna Put You In Your Place (and Your Place is in My Arms)(Bob Rothberg, and Joseph MeyerJoseph Meyer (songwriter)Joseph Meyer was an American songwriter who wrote some of the most notable songs of the first half of the twentieth century....
). 1937 by Joe Davis, Inc. Recorded by Fats WallerFats WallerFats Waller , born Thomas Wright Waller, was a jazz pianist, organist, composer, singer, and comedic entertainer...
. - It Ain't RightIt Ain't RightIt Ain't Right" - by .* Recorded by Stuff Smith during the 1930's. Smith performed at the Onyx Club on 52nd Street in New York City during the 1930's....
(Bob Rothberg, Joseph MeyerJoseph Meyer (songwriter)Joseph Meyer was an American songwriter who wrote some of the most notable songs of the first half of the twentieth century....
). 1936 by Irving BerlinIrving BerlinIrving Berlin was an American composer and lyricist of Jewish heritage, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history.His first hit song, "Alexander's Ragtime Band", became world famous...
, Inc. - It Only Goes To Show You(Bob Rothberg, Joseph MeyerJoseph Meyer (songwriter)Joseph Meyer was an American songwriter who wrote some of the most notable songs of the first half of the twentieth century....
). 1936 by Crawford Music Corporation. - Let's Begin Again(Bob Rothberg, Milton BerleMilton BerleMilton Berlinger , better known as Milton Berle, was an American comedian and actor. As the manic host of NBC's Texaco Star Theater , in 1948 he was the first major star of U.S. television and as such became known as Uncle Miltie and Mr...
and Doris Tauber). 1937 by Exclusive Publications Inc. - Lonely Waltz(Bob Rothberg, Terry Shand and Freddy MartinFreddy MartinFrederick Alfred Martin was an American bandleader and tenor saxophonist.-Early life:Martin was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Raised largely in an orphanage and with various relatives, Martin started out playing drums, then switched to C-melody saxophone and later tenor saxophone, the latter the one...
). 1936 by Irving BerlinIrving BerlinIrving Berlin was an American composer and lyricist of Jewish heritage, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history.His first hit song, "Alexander's Ragtime Band", became world famous...
, Inc. Theme song of Freddy MartinFreddy MartinFrederick Alfred Martin was an American bandleader and tenor saxophonist.-Early life:Martin was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Raised largely in an orphanage and with various relatives, Martin started out playing drums, then switched to C-melody saxophone and later tenor saxophone, the latter the one...
and his Orchestra. - Modernistic Mood(Bob Rothberg, Robert Bagar and Vincent RoseVincent RoseVincent Rose was a musician and band leader.Vincent Rose has one of the longest histories as a band leader. He achieved much popularity with his Montmartre Orchestra in the 1920s, and recorded with the group for RCA...
). - Nice Goin'(Bob Rothberg, Joseph MeyerJoseph Meyer (songwriter)Joseph Meyer was an American songwriter who wrote some of the most notable songs of the first half of the twentieth century....
). 1936 by Chappell & Co. Inc. - Night Wind(Bob Rothberg, Dave Pollock). 1934 by Donaldson, Douglas & Gumble Inc. Recorded by the American jazz singer Ella FitzgeraldElla FitzgeraldElla Jane Fitzgerald , also known as the "First Lady of Song" and "Lady Ella," was an American jazz and song vocalist...
and included on the 1957 album Like Someone in LoveLike Someone in LoveLike Someone in Love is an album by the American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, with a studio orchestra arranged and conducted by Frank DeVol...
. Recorded by Taft JordanTaft JordanTaft Jordan was an American jazz trumpeter, heavily influenced by Louis Armstrong....
and the Mob. Recorded by Janet Klein and included on her 2004 release Living in Sin. - Rhumba-Man(Start Shakin' Those Shakers)(Bob Rothberg, Nat Simon and Harold Raymond). 1935 by Superior Music, Inc.
- Summer Serenade(Bob Rothberg, Robert Bagar and Vincent RoseVincent RoseVincent Rose was a musician and band leader.Vincent Rose has one of the longest histories as a band leader. He achieved much popularity with his Montmartre Orchestra in the 1920s, and recorded with the group for RCA...
). 1934. - There's a Silver Moon on the Golden GateThere's a Silver Moon on the Golden Gate"There's a Silver Moon on the Golden Gate" is the official song commemorating the opening the Golden Gate Bridge in May, 1937. It was written by Charles Tobias, Bob Rothberg and Joseph Meyer. Music publishers, Irving Berlin Inc....
(Charles TobiasCharles Tobias-Biography:Born in New York City, Tobias grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts with brothers Harry Tobias and Henry Tobias, also songwriters.He started his musical career in vaudeville. In 1923, he founded his own music publishing firm and worked on Tin Pan Alley...
, Bob Rothberg and Joseph MeyerJoseph Meyer (songwriter)Joseph Meyer was an American songwriter who wrote some of the most notable songs of the first half of the twentieth century....
). 1936 by Irving BerlinIrving BerlinIrving Berlin was an American composer and lyricist of Jewish heritage, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history.His first hit song, "Alexander's Ragtime Band", became world famous...
, Inc. - There's a Yellow Moon on the Purple Sage(Bob Rothberg, Alan GreyAlan GreyAlan Gray was a British organist and composer.Born in York, he attended St Peter's School in York and Trinity College, Cambridge. From 1883 until 1893 he was Director of Music at Wellington College...
). 1934 by Keit Music Corp. - What Do I Have to Do? (Bob Rothberg, Joseph MeyerJoseph Meyer (songwriter)Joseph Meyer was an American songwriter who wrote some of the most notable songs of the first half of the twentieth century....
). 1937 by Marlo Music Corp. - What's the Use of Getting Used to You?(Bob Rothberg, Ned MillerNed MillerHenry Ned Miller is an American country music artist. Active as a recording artist from 1956 to 1970, he is known primarily for his hit single, "From a Jack to a King", a crossover hit in 1962 which reached Top 10 on the country music, adult contemporary, and Billboard Hot 100 charts...
and Charles RinkerCharles RinkerCharles Rinker was an American lyricist who worked frequently with Gene de Paul and Bob Rothberg, among others. His older brother, Al Rinker, formed the Rhythm Boys with Bing Crosby in 1925...
). 1934 by Donaldson, Douglas & Gumble, Inc. - When It's Lullaby Time in the Hills(Bob Rothberg, Vincent RoseVincent RoseVincent Rose was a musician and band leader.Vincent Rose has one of the longest histories as a band leader. He achieved much popularity with his Montmartre Orchestra in the 1920s, and recorded with the group for RCA...
). 1934 by Donaldson, Douglas & Gumble, Inc. - Why Don't You Try?(Bob Rothberg, Joseph MeyerJoseph Meyer (songwriter)Joseph Meyer was an American songwriter who wrote some of the most notable songs of the first half of the twentieth century....
). 1937 by Irving BerlinIrving BerlinIrving Berlin was an American composer and lyricist of Jewish heritage, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history.His first hit song, "Alexander's Ragtime Band", became world famous...
, Inc. - You Or No One(Bob Rothberg, Peter Tinturin). 1933 by Olman Music Corporation. Performed by Recorded by Guy LombardoGuy LombardoGaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo was a Canadian-American bandleader and violinist.Forming "The Royal Canadians" in 1924 with his brothers Carmen, Lebert, and Victor and other musicians from his hometown, Lombardo led the group to international success, billing themselves as creating "The Sweetest...
and The Royal Canadians. - You Painted Pictures(Bob Rothberg, John Klenner). From the songbook House of Soul/House of Blues (#111).
- You're The Picture (I'm the Frame)(Bob Rothberg, Jack GoldenJack GoldenJack Danta' Golden is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2000. He played college football at Oklahoma State....
). 1935 by Ager, Yellen & Bornstein, Inc. Recorded by Fats WallerFats WallerFats Waller , born Thomas Wright Waller, was a jazz pianist, organist, composer, singer, and comedic entertainer...
. - You've Been Reading My Mail(Bob Rothberg, George W. MeyerGeorge W. MeyerGeorge W. Meyer aka Geo. W. Meyer was an American Tin Pan Alley songwriter....
). Recorded by Fats WallerFats WallerFats Waller , born Thomas Wright Waller, was a jazz pianist, organist, composer, singer, and comedic entertainer...
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External links
- Sammy Timberg Official Site
- Bob Rothberg's entry on IMDb
- Taft Jordan Biograph
- We Did It on Youtube
- Peeping Penguins on Youtube
- The Cobweb Hotel on Youtube
- Every Little Nobody is Somebody on Youtube
- Down In Our Alley on Youtube
- House Cleaning Blues on Youtube
- Whoops I'm a Cowboy on Youtube
- Hawaiian Birds on Youtube