Willard Robison (September 18, 1894 – June 24, 1968) was an American vocalist, pianist, and composer of popular song, 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 Deserted Farm", "Don't Smoke in Bed", and "Old Folks", have become standards and have been recorded countless times by jazz and pop artists including Peggy Lee, Nina Simone, Nat King Cole, Billy Ecks… read more
Willard Robison (September 18, 1894 – June 24, 1968) was an American vocalist, pianist, and composer of popular song, 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 compos… read more
Willard Robison (September 18, 1894 – June 24, 1968) was an American vocalist, pianist, and composer of popular song, 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 Deser… read more