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Austin Roberts (singer)

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Austin Roberts
Background information
Birth nameGeorge Austin Robertson Jr.
Born(1945-09-19)September 19, 1945
Newport News, Virginia
DiedNovember 1, 2024(2024-11-01) (aged 79)[1]
GenresPop, soft rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active1968–2024
LabelsPhilips, ABC-Dunhill, Chelsea, Private Stock, Newpax, MCA-Songbird

Austin Roberts (born George Austin Robertson Jr.; September 19, 1945)[2] was an American singer and songwriter. His most successful recording was 1975's "Rocky"; a transatlantic Top 40 hit single. He also wrote several songs that featured in episodes of Scooby-Doo Where Are You! and performed the theme for season 2 of the show.

Career

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Roberts performed the theme song to the second season of the animated series, Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! as well as the season 2 "chase songs", many of which he also composed.[citation needed]

In 1972 he sang the hit "Something's Wrong With Me", written by Danny Janssen and Bobby Hart, which reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972.[3] "Keep on Singing", later a No. 15 single for Helen Reddy in April 1974, was another hit for Roberts, reaching No. 50 on the Hot 100 in March 1973.[3]

"Rocky" brought his greatest success, reaching No. 9 on the Hot 100 in October 1975.[3] The track also reached No. 22 in the UK in November 1975, which to date is Roberts' only chart appearance in the UK.[4]

Discography

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Albums

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  • 1972: Austin Roberts (Chelsea) - AUS No. 64[5]
  • 1973: The Last Thing On My Mind (Chelsea)
  • 1975: Rocky (Private Stock)
  • 1976: Eight Days: A Personal Journey (Austin Roberts & Advent) (Newpax)
  • 1981: Paint My Life (MCA Songbird)

Soundtrack

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Singles

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  • 1968: "Ricky Ticky Ta Ta Ta" (Philips)
  • 1968: "Mary and Me" (Philips)
  • 1969: "Baltimore" (Philips)
  • 1970: "Runaway" / "Just a Little" (Philips)
  • 1970: "Pretty Mary Sunlight" (Philips)
  • 1970: "One Night Ann" (Philips)
  • 1970: "Sing Out the Love (In My Heart)" (lead vocalist for Arkade) (ABC Dunhill) - U.S. No. 99
  • 1971: "Life Is for Living" (ABC Dunhill)
  • 1971: "The Morning of Our Lives" (lead vocalist for Arkade) (ABC Dunhill) - U.S. No. 60
  • 1971: "Where You Lead" (lead vocalist for Arkade) (ABC Dunhill)
  • 1972: "Like a Rosebud" (Horizon featuring Austin Roberts) (Virgo)
  • 1972: "Every Day in My Life with Linda" (Horizon featuring Austin Roberts) (Virgo)
  • 1972: "Something's Wrong with Me" (Chelsea) - U.S. No. 12,[6] AUS No. 40[5]
  • 1972: "Keep On Singing" (Chelsea) - U.S. No. 50,[6] AUS #46[5]
  • 1973: "One Word" (Chelsea)
  • 1973: "The Last Thing on My Mind" (Chelsea)
  • 1974: "Something to Believe In" (Chelsea)
  • 1974: "I'd Rather Be with You" (Chelsea)
  • 1975: "Rocky" (Private Stock) - U.S. No. 9,[6] UK No. 22,[7] AUS No. 25[5]
  • 1975: "Children of the Rain" (Private Stock)
  • 1976: "Just to Make You Mine" (Private Stock)
  • 1976: "This Time I'm in It for Love" (Private Stock)
  • 1978: "Don't Stop Me Baby (I'm On Fire)" (Arista)
  • 1980: "In the Garden" (MCA Songbird)

References

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  1. ^ "Obituary: George Austin Robertson Jr. (aka Austin Roberts)". Williamson Herald. 2024-11-11. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  2. ^ "AllMusic | Record Reviews, Streaming Songs, Genres & Bands". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
  3. ^ a b c "Allmusic ((( Austin Roberts > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))".
  4. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 465. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  5. ^ a b c d Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 253. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  6. ^ a b c "Austin Roberts - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 2014-02-09.
  7. ^ "Austin Roberts | Artist". Official Charts. 1975-10-25. Retrieved 2014-02-09.
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