Bob Rothberg (October 28, 1901, New York City, New York - February 1, 1938, New York City, New York) was a Tin Pan Alley songwriter and lyricist. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting The City of New York New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 1938 ( MCMXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The City of New York New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Tin Pan Alley is the name given to the collection of New York City -centered music publishers and Songwriters who dominated the popular ASCAP 1936. The American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers ( ASCAP) is a non-profit Performance rights organization that protects its Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Educ: New York public schools 1915; DeWitt Clinton High School, New York 1919; accountancy and law, New York Law School, Bachelor of Laws 1928. Year 1915 ( MCMXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year DeWitt Clinton High School is an American high school located in the New York City borough of the Bronx. Year 1919 ( MCMXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common New York Law School is a private Law school in the TriBeCa neighborhood of Lower Manhattan in New York City. Year 1928 ( MCMXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Educated in music and violin with private instructors. Rothberg, his songwriting partner Sammy Timberg and recording artist Fats Waller, who covered a number of Rothberg compositions, all attended DeWitt Clinton High School. Sammy Timberg (1903–1992 was an American musician and composer who was perhaps most famous for the music he wrote for the cartoons of the Fleischer Studios, such Fats Waller (born Thomas Wright Waller on May 21, 1904 &mdash December 15, 1943) was an American jazz pianist DeWitt Clinton High School is an American high school located in the New York City borough of the Bronx. Click on "It Ain't Right" for information about the numerous artists who have covered that song. It Ain't Right " - by ( Bob Rothberg, Joseph Meyer) Recorded by Stuff Smith during the 1930's
Songwriting highlights
Popeye the Sailor cartoon songs
The Popeye Song Folio songbook is a collection of Popeye songs used in cartoons and movies. The Popeye Song Folio is a collection of 24 songs issued by Popular Melodies Inc Popeye the Sailor Man is a fictional hero famous for appearing in comic strips and animated films as well as numerous TV shows
Other cartoons
- Chicken a la King - 1936, directed by Dave Fleischer, animated by Dave Tendlar and Nicolar Tafuri, music by Sammy Timberg and Bob Rothberg for the Fleischer Studios. Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. David Fleischer ( July 14 1894 – June 25 1979) was an Austrian-American Animator of Jewish ancestry Film director David Benjamin Tendlar ( August 8 1909 - September 9 1993) was an American Animator. Sammy Timberg (1903–1992 was an American musician and composer who was perhaps most famous for the music he wrote for the cartoons of the Fleischer Studios, such Fleischer Studios Inc is an American corporation which originated as an Animation studio located at 1600 Broadway, New York City New York. A hilarious chicken harem, with the Arabian rooster falling for Duckie Wuckie, a scintillating duck modeled after Mae West. Mae West (August 17 1893 &ndash November 22 1980 was an American actress, Playwright, Screenwriter, and Sex symbol. Lots of singing and dancing in this one.
- Cobweb Hotel - (1936), directed by Dave Fleischer, animated by Dave Tendlar and William Sturm, music by Sammy Timberg and Bob Rothberg for the Fleischer Studios. Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. David Fleischer ( July 14 1894 – June 25 1979) was an Austrian-American Animator of Jewish ancestry Film director David Benjamin Tendlar ( August 8 1909 - September 9 1993) was an American Animator. William Sturm (1906–1981 was an animator famous for character development with Fleischer Animation Studios. Sammy Timberg (1903–1992 was an American musician and composer who was perhaps most famous for the music he wrote for the cartoons of the Fleischer Studios, such Fleischer Studios Inc is an American corporation which originated as an Animation studio located at 1600 Broadway, New York City New York. Flies get trapped in Mr. Spider's Hotel, but Mr. and Mrs. Fly check in for their honeymoon, and fight back!
- Christmas Comes But Once A Year - (1936), directed by Dave Fleischer, animated by Seymour Kneitel and William Henning, music and lyrics by Sammy Timberg, Bob Rothberg and Tot Seymour for the Fleischer Studios. Christmas Comes But Once a Year is a 1936 Max Fleischer Cartoon, featuring Grampy from the Betty Boop cartoons Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. David Fleischer ( July 14 1894 – June 25 1979) was an Austrian-American Animator of Jewish ancestry Film director Seymour Kneitel ( March 16 1908 – July 30, 1964) was an American Animator. Sammy Timberg (1903–1992 was an American musician and composer who was perhaps most famous for the music he wrote for the cartoons of the Fleischer Studios, such Fleischer Studios Inc is an American corporation which originated as an Animation studio located at 1600 Broadway, New York City New York. At an orphanage, the children are sad because they received broken toys as gifts. Professor Grampy sees the children while passing by in his sled and has an idea on how to give them a merry Christmas.
- Greedy Humpty Dumpty - (1936), directed by Dave Fleischer, animated by Dave Tendlar and William Sturm, music by Sammy Timberg and Bob Rothberg for the Fleischer Studios. Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. David Fleischer ( July 14 1894 – June 25 1979) was an Austrian-American Animator of Jewish ancestry Film director David Benjamin Tendlar ( August 8 1909 - September 9 1993) was an American Animator. William Sturm (1906–1981 was an animator famous for character development with Fleischer Animation Studios. Sammy Timberg (1903–1992 was an American musician and composer who was perhaps most famous for the music he wrote for the cartoons of the Fleischer Studios, such Fleischer Studios Inc is an American corporation which originated as an Animation studio located at 1600 Broadway, New York City New York. King Humpty Dumpty has a huge amount of gold, but wants more. Humpty Dumpty is a character in a Nursery rhyme typically portrayed as an egg. He sees the sun, and thinks it is full of gold, so he orders his subjects (the various Mother Goose characters) to build his golden wall higher. Mother Goose is a well-known figure in the Literature of Fairy tales and Nursery rhymes Mother Goose is best known in the United States, in the They comply, and he reaches the sun, but when he does, the sun sends lightning bolts after him, which topple the wall.
- Mickey Mouse's Birthday Party(Charles Tobias, Bob Rothberg and Joseph Meyer). Charles Tobias ( August 15 1898 &ndash July 7 1970) was an American Songwriter. Joseph Meyer ( March 12, 1894, Modesto, California - June 22, 1987, New York City) was an American songwriter 1936 by Irving Berlin, Inc. Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Irving Berlin (11 May 1888 &ndash 22 September 1989 was a Russian-born American Composer and Lyricist, and one of the most prolific American songwriters
Songs
- A Little Robin Told Me So(Benny Davis, J. Fred Coots and Bob Rothberg). Benny Davis ( August 21, 1895 &ndash December 20, 1979) was a Vaudeville performer and writer of popular songs John Frederick Coots ( May 2, 1897 - April 8, 1985) was an American Songwriter. 1936 by Schuster & Miller, Inc. Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Recorded by Jack Shilkret & His Orchestra.
- And Then They Called It Love(Bob Rothberg, Joseph Meyer). Joseph Meyer ( March 12, 1894, Modesto, California - June 22, 1987, New York City) was an American songwriter 1937 by Irving Berlin, Inc. Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Irving Berlin (11 May 1888 &ndash 22 September 1989 was a Russian-born American Composer and Lyricist, and one of the most prolific American songwriters
- Are You Lovable?(Bob Rothberg, Terry Shand). 1933 by Leo. Year 1933 ( MCMXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Feist, Inc. .
- Bolero Madness(Bob Rothberg, Dick Leibert). 1934 by Donaldson, Douglas & Gumble, Inc. Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- Candle-Light(Henry Halstead, Lionel G. Henry Halstead ( November 16, 1897 – March 19, 1984) was a U Moran and Bob Rothberg). 1936 by Southern Music Pub. Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Co. , Inc. Signature song of Henry Halstead and his Orchestra. Henry Halstead ( November 16, 1897 – March 19, 1984) was a U
- Close To Me(Bob Rothberg, John Klenner). 1933 by Olman Music Corporation. Year 1933 ( MCMXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Featured by Bing Crosby. Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby ( May 3, 1903 &ndash October 14, 1977) was an Academy Award winning American Popular
- Congratulate Me(Lou Handman, Bob Rothberg). Lou Handman is a composer born in New York City on September 10 1894 and died in Flushing New York on December 9 1956 1934 by Remick Music. Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Included on the soundtrack to the 1974 feature film The Front Page (film) starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. The Front Page (film may refer to one of two filmed adaptations of the Broadway comedy The Front Page by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur John Uhler "Jack" Lemmon III (February 8 1925 &ndash June 27 2001 was an American Actor known principally for his comedic roles Walter John Matthau ( October 1, 1920 – July 1, 2000) was an American award-winning Actor best known for his role
- The Debutante Waltz(Bob Rothberg, George W. Meyer and Peter Tinturin). 1934 by Famous Music Corp. Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- Did She Ask For Me(Bob Rothberg, Alan Grey). Alan Grey ( 23 December 1855 – 27 September 1935) was a British organist and Composer. 1934 by Remick Music. Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- Hello Helen(Bob Rothberg, Terry Shand). 1934 by DeSylva, Brown and Henderson, Inc. Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- I Couldn't Be Mad At You(Bob Rothberg, Joseph Meyer). Joseph Meyer ( March 12, 1894, Modesto, California - June 22, 1987, New York City) was an American songwriter 1936 by Irving Berlin, Inc. Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Irving Berlin (11 May 1888 &ndash 22 September 1989 was a Russian-born American Composer and Lyricist, and one of the most prolific American songwriters
- I Want To Be With You(Bob Rothberg, Adrian Nomis and Ray Bloch). 1936 by Superior Music Inc. Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- I'm Gonna Put You In Your Place (and Your Place is in My Arms)(Bob Rothberg, and Joseph Meyer). Joseph Meyer ( March 12, 1894, Modesto, California - June 22, 1987, New York City) was an American songwriter 1937 by Joe Davis, Inc. Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Recorded by Fats Waller. Fats Waller (born Thomas Wright Waller on May 21, 1904 &mdash December 15, 1943) was an American jazz pianist
- It Ain't Right(Bob Rothberg, Joseph Meyer). It Ain't Right " - by ( Bob Rothberg, Joseph Meyer) Recorded by Stuff Smith during the 1930's Joseph Meyer ( March 12, 1894, Modesto, California - June 22, 1987, New York City) was an American songwriter 1936 by Irving Berlin, Inc. Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Irving Berlin (11 May 1888 &ndash 22 September 1989 was a Russian-born American Composer and Lyricist, and one of the most prolific American songwriters
- It Only Goes To Show You(Bob Rothberg, Joseph Meyer). Joseph Meyer ( March 12, 1894, Modesto, California - June 22, 1987, New York City) was an American songwriter 1936 by Crawford Music Corporation. Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- Let's Begin Again(Bob Rothberg, Milton Berle and Doris Tauber). Mendel "Milton Berle" Berlinger ( July 12, 1908 &ndash March 27, 2002) was an Emmy -winning American Comedian 1937 by Exclusive Publications Inc. Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- Lonely Waltz(Bob Rothberg, Terry Shand and Freddy Martin). Frederick Alfred (Freddy Martin ( December 9 1906 – September 30 1983) was an American bandleader and tenor saxophonist 1936 by Irving Berlin, Inc. Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Irving Berlin (11 May 1888 &ndash 22 September 1989 was a Russian-born American Composer and Lyricist, and one of the most prolific American songwriters Theme song of Freddy Martin and his Orchestra. Frederick Alfred (Freddy Martin ( December 9 1906 – September 30 1983) was an American bandleader and tenor saxophonist
- Nice Goin'(Bob Rothberg, Joseph Meyer). Joseph Meyer ( March 12, 1894, Modesto, California - June 22, 1987, New York City) was an American songwriter 1936 by Chappell & Co. Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Inc.
- Night Wind(Bob Rothberg, Dave Pollock). 1934 by Donaldson, Douglas & Gumble Inc. Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Recorded by the American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald and included on the 1957 album Like Someone in Love. Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25 1917 &ndash June 15 1996 also known as " Lady Ella " and the "First Lady of Song" is considered one of the most influential Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar) " Like Someone in Love " is a popular song composed by Jimmy Van Heusen, with lyrics by Johnny Burke. Recorded by Taft Jordan and the Mob. Taft Jordan (February 15 1915 Florence South Carolina - December 1 1981 New York City) was an American Jazz trumpeter heavily influenced by Louis Recorded by Janet Klein and included on her 2004 release Living in Sin.
- Peeping Penguins(Bob Rothberg, Sammy Timberg). Sammy Timberg (1903–1992 was an American musician and composer who was perhaps most famous for the music he wrote for the cartoons of the Fleischer Studios, such Used in the 1995 film Dangerous Minds. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Dangerous Minds is a 1995 Drama Film based on LouAnne Johnson 's autobiographical account of her experience as a Marine
- Rhumba-Man(Start Shakin' Those Shakers)(Bob Rothberg, Nat Simon and Harold Raymond). 1935 by Superior Music, Inc. Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- There's a Silver Moon on the Golden Gate(Charles Tobias, Bob Rothberg and Joseph Meyer). " There's a Silver Moon on the Golden Gate " is the official song commemorating the opening the Golden Gate Bridge in May 1937. Charles Tobias ( August 15 1898 &ndash July 7 1970) was an American Songwriter. Joseph Meyer ( March 12, 1894, Modesto, California - June 22, 1987, New York City) was an American songwriter 1936 by Irving Berlin, Inc. Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Irving Berlin (11 May 1888 &ndash 22 September 1989 was a Russian-born American Composer and Lyricist, and one of the most prolific American songwriters
- There's a Yellow Moon on the Purple Sage(Bob Rothberg, Alan Grey). Alan Grey ( 23 December 1855 – 27 September 1935) was a British organist and Composer. 1934 by Keit Music Corp. Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- What Do I Have to Do? (Bob Rothberg, Joseph Meyer). Joseph Meyer ( March 12, 1894, Modesto, California - June 22, 1987, New York City) was an American songwriter 1937 by Marlo Music Corp. Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- What's the Use of Getting Used to You?(Bob Rothberg, Ned Miller and Charles Rinker). Ned Miller (born Henry Ned Miller, April 12, 1925 in Rains, Carbon County Utah) is an American Country music 1934 by Donaldson, Douglas & Gumble, Inc. Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- When It's Lullaby Time in the Hills(Bob Rothberg, Vincent Rose). Vincent Rose was a musician and band leader b 1880 Palermo Italy, d 1934 by Donaldson, Douglas & Gumble, Inc. Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- Why Don't You Try?(Bob Rothberg, Joseph Meyer). Joseph Meyer ( March 12, 1894, Modesto, California - June 22, 1987, New York City) was an American songwriter 1937 by Irving Berlin, Inc. Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Irving Berlin (11 May 1888 &ndash 22 September 1989 was a Russian-born American Composer and Lyricist, and one of the most prolific American songwriters
- You Or No One(Bob Rothberg, Peter Tinturin). 1933 by Olman Music Corporation. Year 1933 ( MCMXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Performed by Recorded by Guy Lombardo and The Royal Canadians. Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo (born June 19, 1902 in London Ontario; died November 5, 1977) was a Canadian Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo (born June 19, 1902 in London Ontario; died November 5, 1977) was a Canadian
- 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 Golden). 1935 by Ager, Yellen & Bornstein, Inc. Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Recorded by Fats Waller. Fats Waller (born Thomas Wright Waller on May 21, 1904 &mdash December 15, 1943) was an American jazz pianist
- You've Been Reading My Mail(Bob Rothberg, George W. Meyer). Recorded by Fats Waller. Fats Waller (born Thomas Wright Waller on May 21, 1904 &mdash December 15, 1943) was an American jazz pianist
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