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songwriter and lyricist.
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1936. Educ: New York public schools 1915;
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, New York 1919; accountancy and law,
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, Bachelor of Laws 1928. Educated in music and violin with private instructors. Rothberg is interred at United Hebrew Cemetery on
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Songwriting highlights


''Popeye the Sailor'' cartoon songs

The Popeye Song Folio songbook is a collection of
Popeye Popeye the Sailor Man is a fictional cartoon character created by E. C. Segar, Elzie Crisler Segar.Why Am I So Beautiful (Bob Rothberg,
Sammy Timberg Samuel Timberg (May 21, 1903 – August 26, 1992) was an American musician and composer for the stage, film studios, and television. Biography Timberg was born in New York City to a Jewish family originating in Austria, youngest son of Israel and ...
). From "Morning, Noon and Night Club. 1937.


''Betty Boop'' cartoon songs

* Be Human - Used in the cartoon "Be Human". * Down in Our Alley - Used in the cartoon "Pudgy Takes a Bow-Wow". * Every Little Nobody Is Somebody to Someone - Used in the cartoon "Little Nobody". * Nothing To-day, Kind Sir - 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". * Ya Gotta Have Pep - Used in the cartoon "More Pep". * New Deal for Pets - Used in the cartoon "The New Deal Show". * Service with a Smile - Used in the cartoon "Service With a Smile". * Vote for Grampy - Used in the cartoon "The Candid Candidate". * We Did It (
Sammy Timberg Samuel Timberg (May 21, 1903 – August 26, 1992) was an American musician and composer for the stage, film studios, and television. Biography Timberg was born in New York City to a Jewish family originating in Austria, youngest son of Israel and ...
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 King - Song title is "Ducky Wucky". *
Christmas Comes But Once a Year ''Christmas Comes But Once a Year'' is a 1936 animated short produced by Fleischer Studios and released on December 4, 1936 by Paramount Pictures. It is part of the ''Color Classics'' series. The cartoon features Professor Grampy, a character ...
- Song title is "X-mas Comes But Once a Year". * The Cobweb Hotel - Song title is "Spend the Night at the Cobweb Hotel". * Greedy Humpty Dumpty - Song title is "Humpty Dumpty". *
Hawaiian Birds ''Color Classics'' are a series of animated short films produced by Fleischer Studios for Paramount Pictures from 1934 to 1941 as a competitor to Walt Disney's ''Silly Symphonies''. As the name implies, all of the shorts were made in color form ...
- Song title is "Birds of a Feather in Hawaii". *The Little Stranger - Song title is "Little Stranger". * Peeping Penguins - Song title is "Curiosity Killed a Cat". Also used in the 1995 film
Dangerous Minds ''Dangerous Minds'' is a 1995 American drama film directed by John N. Smith and produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer. It is based on the autobiography ''My Posse Don't Do Homework'' by retired U.S. Marine LouAnne Johnson, who in 1989 too ...
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Other cartoons

* Mickey Mouse's Birthday Party (
Charles Tobias Charles Tobias (August 15, 1898 – July 7, 1970) was an American songwriter. Biography Born in New York City, United States, Tobias grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts with brothers Harry Tobias and Henry Tobias, also songwriters. He started hi ...
, Bob Rothberg and Joseph Meyer) - 1936 by
Irving Berlin Irving Berlin (born Israel Beilin; yi, ישראל ביילין; May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989) was a Russian-American composer, songwriter and lyricist. His music forms a large part of the Great American Songbook. Born in Imperial Russi ...
, Inc.


Songs

* A Little Robin Told Me So (
Benny Davis Benny Davis (August 21, 1895 - December 20, 1979) was a vaudeville performer and writer of popular songs. Biography Davis started performing in vaudeville in his teens. He began writing songs when working as an accompanist for Blossom Seeley. In ...
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J. Fred Coots John Frederick Coots (May 2, 1897 – April 8, 1985) was an American songwriter. He composed over 700 popular songs and over a dozen Broadway shows. In 1934, Coots wrote the melody with his then chief collaborator, lyricist Haven Gillespie, for t ...
and Bob Rothberg). 1936 by Schuster & Miller, Inc. Recorded by Jack Shilkret & His Orchestra. * All Through the Night (Bob Rothberg, Robert Bagar and
Vincent Rose Vincent Rose ''(né'' Vincenzo Cacioppo; 13 June 1880 Palermo, Italy – 20 May 1944 Rockville Centre, New York) was an Italian-born American violinist, pianist, composer, and bandleader. Career Rose holds one of the longest histories as a band ...
). * And Then They Called It Love (Bob Rothberg, Joseph Meyer). 1937 by
Irving Berlin Irving Berlin (born Israel Beilin; yi, ישראל ביילין; May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989) was a Russian-American composer, songwriter and lyricist. His music forms a large part of the Great American Songbook. Born in Imperial Russi ...
, Inc. * Are You Lovable? (Bob Rothberg,
Terry Shand Terry is a unisex given name, derived from French Thierry and Theodoric. It can also be used as a diminutive nickname for the names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence or Terrier (masculine). People Male * Terry Albritton (1955–2005), Am ...
). 1933 by Leo. Feist, Inc. * Bolero Madness (Bob Rothberg, Dick Leibert). 1934 by Donaldson, Douglas & Gumble, Inc. * Candle-Light (
Henry Halstead Henry Halstead (November 16, 1897 – March 19, 1984) was an American bandleader. His orchestra began in early 1922 and over the next twenty years had regular engagements at hotels in New York and California. Halstead had from 15 to 20 band mem ...
, Lionel G. Moran and Bob Rothberg). 1936 by Southern Music Pub. Co., Inc. Signature song of
Henry Halstead Henry Halstead (November 16, 1897 – March 19, 1984) was an American bandleader. His orchestra began in early 1922 and over the next twenty years had regular engagements at hotels in New York and California. Halstead had from 15 to 20 band mem ...
and his Orchestra. * Close To Me (Bob Rothberg,
John Klenner John Klenner (24 February 1899 – 13 August 1955) was a German-born American pianist and composer. He composed both classical and popular music and is best known for writing the song "Just Friends" with Sam M. Lewis in 1931. Compositions ;Conce ...
). 1933 by Olman Music Corporation. Featured by
Bing Crosby Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr. (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer, musician and actor. The first multimedia star, he was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century worldwide. He was a ...
. * Congratulate Me (
Lou Handman Lou Handman (September 10, 1894 – December 9, 1956) was an American composer. Born in New York City, in his early career he toured in vaudeville shows in Australia and New York. Handman worked closely with Roy Turk. They went on to make su ...
, Bob Rothberg). 1934 by Remick Music. Included on the soundtrack to the 1974 feature film The Front Page (film) starring
Jack Lemmon John Uhler Lemmon III (February 8, 1925 – June 27, 2001) was an American actor. Considered equally proficient in both dramatic and comic roles, Lemmon was known for his anxious, middle-class everyman screen persona in dramedy pictures, leadin ...
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Walter Matthau Walter Matthau (; born Walter John Matthow; October 1, 1920 – July 1, 2000) was an American actor, comedian and film director. He is best known for his film roles in '' A Face in the Crowd'' (1957), ''King Creole'' (1958) and as a coach of a ...
. * The Debutante Waltz (Bob Rothberg,
George W. Meyer George William Meyer (January 1, 1884– August 28, 1959) was an American Tin Pan Alley songwriter. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1884. He graduated from Roxbury High School, and began working in accountancy for Boston department stor ...
and
Peter Tinturin Peter may refer to: People * List of people named Peter, a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Peter (given name) ** Saint Peter (died 60s), apostle of Jesus, leader of the early Christian Church * Peter (surname), a sur ...
). 1934 by Famous Music Corp. * Did She Ask For Me (Bob Rothberg,
Alan Grey Alan Grey is a former New Zealand rower. At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Leslie Arthur, Darien Boswell, Colin Cordes, Alistair Dryden, Christian ...
). 1934 by Remick Music. * Hello Helen (Bob Rothberg,
Terry Shand Terry is a unisex given name, derived from French Thierry and Theodoric. It can also be used as a diminutive nickname for the names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence or Terrier (masculine). People Male * Terry Albritton (1955–2005), Am ...
). 1934 by DeSylva, Brown and Henderson, Inc. * I Couldn't Be Mad At You (Bob Rothberg, Joseph Meyer). 1936 by
Irving Berlin Irving Berlin (born Israel Beilin; yi, ישראל ביילין; May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989) was a Russian-American composer, songwriter and lyricist. His music forms a large part of the Great American Songbook. Born in Imperial Russi ...
, Inc. * I Want To Be With You (Bob Rothberg, Adrian Nomis and
Ray Bloch Raymond Arthur Bloch (August 3, 1902 – March 29, 1982) Career During the 1920s, he performed with small groups on piano and also conducted ballroom bands. Later in the decade he began appearing as a pianist on radio stations. He began working as ...
). 1936 by Superior Music Inc. * I'm Gonna Put You In Your Place (and Your Place is in My Arms) (Bob Rothberg, and Joseph Meyer). 1937 by Joe Davis, Inc. Recorded by
Fats Waller Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller (May 21, 1904 – December 15, 1943) was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, violinist, singer, and comedic entertainer. His innovations in the Harlem stride style laid much of the basis for modern jazz pi ...
. * It Ain't Right (Bob Rothberg, Joseph Meyer). 1936 by
Irving Berlin Irving Berlin (born Israel Beilin; yi, ישראל ביילין; May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989) was a Russian-American composer, songwriter and lyricist. His music forms a large part of the Great American Songbook. Born in Imperial Russi ...
, Inc. * It Only Goes To Show You (Bob Rothberg, Joseph Meyer). 1936 by Crawford Music Corporation. * Let's Begin Again (Bob Rothberg,
Milton Berle Milton Berle (born Mendel Berlinger; ; July 12, 1908 – March 27, 2002) was an American actor and comedian. His career as an entertainer spanned over 80 years, first in silent films and on stage as a child actor, then in radio, movies and tel ...
and
Doris Tauber Doris may refer to: People Given name *Doris (mythology) of Greek mythology, daughter of Oceanus and Tethys * Doris, fictional character in the Canadian television series ''Caillou'' and the mother of the titular character *Doris (singer) (born ...
). 1937 by Exclusive Publications Inc. * Lonely Waltz (Bob Rothberg,
Terry Shand Terry is a unisex given name, derived from French Thierry and Theodoric. It can also be used as a diminutive nickname for the names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence or Terrier (masculine). People Male * Terry Albritton (1955–2005), Am ...
and
Freddy Martin Frederick Alfred Martin (December 9, 1906 – September 30, 1983) was an American bandleader and tenor saxophonist. Early life Freddy Martin was born in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Raised largely in an orphanage and by various relatives, ...
). 1936 by
Irving Berlin Irving Berlin (born Israel Beilin; yi, ישראל ביילין; May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989) was a Russian-American composer, songwriter and lyricist. His music forms a large part of the Great American Songbook. Born in Imperial Russi ...
, Inc. Theme song of
Freddy Martin Frederick Alfred Martin (December 9, 1906 – September 30, 1983) was an American bandleader and tenor saxophonist. Early life Freddy Martin was born in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Raised largely in an orphanage and by various relatives, ...
and his Orchestra. * Modernistic Mood (Bob Rothberg, Robert Bagar and
Vincent Rose Vincent Rose ''(né'' Vincenzo Cacioppo; 13 June 1880 Palermo, Italy – 20 May 1944 Rockville Centre, New York) was an Italian-born American violinist, pianist, composer, and bandleader. Career Rose holds one of the longest histories as a band ...
). * Nice Goin' (Bob Rothberg, Joseph Meyer). 1936 by Chappell & Co. Inc. *Night Wind (Bob Rothberg, Dave Pollock). 1934 by Donaldson, Douglas & Gumble Inc. Recorded by the American jazz singer
Ella Fitzgerald Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917June 15, 1996) was an American jazz singer, sometimes referred to as the "First Lady of Song", "Queen of Jazz", and "Lady Ella". She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, in ...
and included on the 1957 album
Like Someone in Love "Like Someone in Love" is a popular song composed in 1944 by Jimmy Van Heusen, with lyrics by Johnny Burke. It was written (along with "Sleigh Ride in July") for the 1944 film, ''Belle of the Yukon'', where it was sung by Dinah Shore. It was a hi ...
. Recorded by
Taft Jordan Taft Jordan (February 15, 1915 – December 1, 1981) was an American jazz trumpeter. Life and career He was born in Florence, South Carolina, United States. Jordan played early in his career with the Washboard Rhythm Kings, before becoming a me ...
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 Harold R. "Tubby" Raymond (November 14, 1926 – December 8, 2017) was an American football and baseball player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Delaware from 1966 to 2001, compiling a record of 300–119–3 ...
). 1935 by Superior Music, Inc. *Summer Serenade (Bob Rothberg, Robert Bagar and
Vincent Rose Vincent Rose ''(né'' Vincenzo Cacioppo; 13 June 1880 Palermo, Italy – 20 May 1944 Rockville Centre, New York) was an Italian-born American violinist, pianist, composer, and bandleader. Career Rose holds one of the longest histories as a band ...
). 1934. *
There'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. The song was firs ...
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Charles Tobias Charles Tobias (August 15, 1898 – July 7, 1970) was an American songwriter. Biography Born in New York City, United States, Tobias grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts with brothers Harry Tobias and Henry Tobias, also songwriters. He started hi ...
, Bob Rothberg and Joseph Meyer). 1936 by
Irving Berlin Irving Berlin (born Israel Beilin; yi, ישראל ביילין; May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989) was a Russian-American composer, songwriter and lyricist. His music forms a large part of the Great American Songbook. Born in Imperial Russi ...
, Inc. * There's a Yellow Moon on the Purple Sage (Bob Rothberg,
Alan Grey Alan Grey is a former New Zealand rower. At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Leslie Arthur, Darien Boswell, Colin Cordes, Alistair Dryden, Christian ...
). 1934 by Keit Music Corp. *
What Do I Have to Do? "What Do I Have to Do" is a song performed by Australian singer-songwriter Kylie Minogue from her third studio album, '' Rhythm of Love'' (1990). The song was written and produced by Stock, Aitken & Waterman. Originally, the song was planned t ...
(Bob Rothberg, Joseph Meyer). 1937 by Marlo Music Corp. * What's the Use of Getting Used to You? (Bob Rothberg,
Ned Miller Henry Ned Miller (April 12, 1925 – March 18, 2016) was an American country music singer-songwriter. 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 ...
and
Charles Rinker Charles Rinker (January 14, 1911 – December 28, 1989) was an American lyricist who worked frequently with Gene de Paul and Bob Rothberg, among others. His older brother, Al Rinker, was one of the famous Rhythm Boys with Bing Crosby in the late 1 ...
). 1934 by Donaldson, Douglas & Gumble, Inc. * When It's Lullaby Time in the Hills (Bob Rothberg,
Vincent Rose Vincent Rose ''(né'' Vincenzo Cacioppo; 13 June 1880 Palermo, Italy – 20 May 1944 Rockville Centre, New York) was an Italian-born American violinist, pianist, composer, and bandleader. Career Rose holds one of the longest histories as a band ...
). 1934 by Donaldson, Douglas & Gumble, Inc. * Why Don't You Try? (Bob Rothberg, Joseph Meyer). 1937 by
Irving Berlin Irving Berlin (born Israel Beilin; yi, ישראל ביילין; May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989) was a Russian-American composer, songwriter and lyricist. His music forms a large part of the Great American Songbook. Born in Imperial Russi ...
, Inc. * You Or No One (Bob Rothberg,
Peter Tinturin Peter may refer to: People * List of people named Peter, a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Peter (given name) ** Saint Peter (died 60s), apostle of Jesus, leader of the early Christian Church * Peter (surname), a sur ...
). 1933 by Olman Music Corporation. Performed by Recorded by
Guy Lombardo Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo (June 19, 1902 – November 5, 1977) was an Italian-Canadian-American bandleader, violinist, and hydroplane racer. Lombardo formed the Royal Canadians in 1924 with his brothers Carmen, Lebert and Victor, and othe ...
and
The Royal Canadians Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo (June 19, 1902 – November 5, 1977) was an Italian-Canadian-American bandleader, violinist, and hydroplane racing, hydroplane racer. Lombardo formed the Royal Canadians in 1924 with his brothers Carmen Lombardo, C ...
. * You Painted Pictures (Bob Rothberg,
John Klenner John Klenner (24 February 1899 – 13 August 1955) was a German-born American pianist and composer. He composed both classical and popular music and is best known for writing the song "Just Friends" with Sam M. Lewis in 1931. Compositions ;Conce ...
). 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. Recorded by
Fats Waller Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller (May 21, 1904 – December 15, 1943) was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, violinist, singer, and comedic entertainer. His innovations in the Harlem stride style laid much of the basis for modern jazz pi ...
. * You've Been Reading My Mail (Bob Rothberg,
George W. Meyer George William Meyer (January 1, 1884– August 28, 1959) was an American Tin Pan Alley songwriter. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1884. He graduated from Roxbury High School, and began working in accountancy for Boston department stor ...
). Recorded by
Fats Waller Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller (May 21, 1904 – December 15, 1943) was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, violinist, singer, and comedic entertainer. His innovations in the Harlem stride style laid much of the basis for modern jazz pi ...
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External links


Sammy Timberg Official Site
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Taft Jordan Biograph
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