Robert A. King (September 20, 1862 – April 13, 1932) was a prolific early twentieth century American composer, who wrote under pen names including the pen names, Mary Earl, Robert A. Keiser, and Betty Chapin.

Career

Some authors believe that King wrote the song ''

The Fountain in the Park "The Fountain in the Park", also known as "While Strolling Through (or Thru') the Park One Day", is a song by Ed Haley, a member of the vaudeville act the Haley Brothers. Some authors believe the song was written by Robert A. Keiser, to whom Haley ...

'', credited to vaudevillian Ed Haley. In January 1903, King managed the Teachers' Department for

Leo Feist Leopold Feist (January 3, 1869, New York City – June 21, 1930, Mount Vernon, New York), in 1897 founded and ran a music publishing firm bearing his name. In the 1920s, at the height of the golden age of popular music, his firm was among the seve ...

Inc., one of Tin Pan Alley's music publishers. His first hit was ‘’ Anona.’’ He collaborated musically with

Ballard Macdonald Ballard MacDonald (October 15, 1882 – November 17, 1935) was an American lyricist, who was one of the writers of Tin Pan Alley. Born in Portland, Oregon, he was a charter member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers ...

Billy Moll Billy may refer to: * Billy (name), a name (and list of people with the name) Animals * Billy (dog), a dog breed * Billy (pigeon), awarded the Dickin Medal in 1945 * Billy (pygmy hippo), a pet of U.S. President Calvin Coolidge * Billy, a youn ...

Ted Fiorito Theodore Salvatore Fiorito (December 20, 1900 – July 22, 1971),DeLong, Thomas A. (1996). ''Radio Stars: An Illustrated Biographical Dictionary of 953 Performers, 1920 through 1960''. McFarland & Company, Inc. . P. 95. known professionally a ...

, Howard Johnson,

Gus Kahn Gustav Gerson Kahn (November 6, 1886October 8, 1941) was an American lyricist who contributed a number of songs to the Great American Songbook, including "Pretty Baby", "Ain't We Got Fun?", "Carolina in the Morning", "Toot, Toot, Tootsie (Goo' By ...

, and

Charley Straight Charles Theodore "Charley" Straight (January 16, 1891 – September 22, 1940) was an American pianist, bandleader and composer. Biography Straight started his career in 1909 accompanying singer Gene Greene in Vaudeville. In 1916, he began work ...

. In 1918, King as Mary Earl composed ''

Beautiful Ohio "Beautiful Ohio" is the official song of the U.S. State of Ohio. History The first lyrics were written in 1918 by Ballard MacDonald and the music by Robert A. King (composer), Robert A. "Bobo" King, who used the pseudonym Mary Earl. The melody i ...

'' with lyrics by Ballard Macdonald. A chart topper during the year of its release, it sold more than five million copies for publisher

Shapiro, Bernstein, & Company Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc. is an American music publishing company established in 1900. History The company was established 1900 in New York's Tin Pan Alley by Maurice Shapiro (1872–1911), who had worked at Adelphi Music publishing company, ...

Selected works

*''You're the Only One'' (1900) *''My Moonbeam Babe'' (1901) *''De Sandman's Coming 'round'' (1901) *''Beyond the Gates of Paradise'' (1901) *'' Anona'' (1903) *''The Daisy and the Butterfly'' (1902) *''An Afternoon Tea'' (1903) *'' Tell Me, Pretty Maiden'' (1903) *With Robert Recker. ''Zenobie: march and two step''. (1904) *''Romany Waltz'' *''

Gee! What a Wonderful Time We'll Have When the Boys Come Home "Gee! What a Wonderful Time We'll Have When the Boys Come Home" is a World War I era song released in 1917. Lyrics and music were written by Mary Earl. The song was published by Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. of New York, New York. It was written for ...

'' (1917) *'' My Sweetheart is Somewhere in France'' *’’ Lafayette, We Hear you Calling’’ (1918) *''From Valley Forge to France'' (1918) *With

Ballard MacDonald Ballard MacDonald (October 15, 1882 – November 17, 1935) was an American lyricist, who was one of the writers of Tin Pan Alley. Born in Portland, Oregon, he was a charter member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers ...

. ''

'' (1918) Arranged for dance orchestra by Bob Haring in 1936. *''

Cheer Up, Mother "Cheer Up, Mother" is a World War I era song released in 1918. Mary Earl composed the music and wrote the lyrics. Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. of New York, New York published the song. Artist Albert Wilfred Barbelle designed the sheet music cover. I ...

'' (1918) *’’Dreamy Alabama’’ (1919) *''Ruspana'' (1919) *''Wild flower'' (1920)) *’’In Old Manila’’ (1920) *’’Love Bird’’ (1921) *''Isle of Paradise'' (1921) *''I Ain't Nobody's Darling'' (1921) *''Just Like a Rainbow'' (1921) *''By the Old Ohio Shore'' (1921) *''In Rosetime (When We Said Goodbye)'' (1922) *''Honeymoon Chimes'' (1922) *''I've Got the 'Yes, We Have No Bananas' Blues'' (1923) *''Mississippi Ripples'' (1923) *''The Clock is Playing'' (1924) *''Why Did I Kiss that Girl?'' (1924) *With Charley Straight. '' I Need Some Pettin`'' (1924) *'' Peter Pan (I Love You) (1925) *''Seminola''(1925) *''Keep Your Skirts Down, Mary Ann''(1925) *''Tell Me You Love Me'' (1926) *With Billy Moll, and Howard Johnson. ''

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream "Ice Cream" or "I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream" is a popular song, first published in 1927, with words and music by Howard Johnson, Billy Moll, and Robert A. King. After initial success as a late 1920s novelty song, the tune ...

'' (1927) and (1928) *With Marvin Lee. ''Rocky Mountain Lullaby'' (1931) *With Morton Downey, and Sam M. Lewis. ''An Old Fashioned Home in New Hampshire'' (1931)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:King, Robert 1862 births 1932 deaths American composers American lyricists