Robert White
Recorded October 26th, 1999 - 26 min
Robert White, the son of radio’s “Silver Masked Tenor,” Joseph M. White, talks about his father and his own radio career which includes performances on Coast-to-Coast on a Bus, The Singing Lady and The Fred Allen Show. He is a well-known and accomplished tenor who studied at the Juilliard School of Music and has performed extensively worldwide. He was born October 27, 1936 and was 62 at the time of our conversation in his home in New York City. He died March 17, 2026 at the age of 89.
Robert White Audio Clips Collection
Did you enjoy the interview? Listen to Robert (Bobby) White in the following clips: 1. We The People - 1946: Dwight Wiest introduces Joseph M. White, also known as the "Silver Masked Tenor". Joseph White tells his son's story and Bobby then sings "Ah Sweet Mystery Of Life". 2. Fred Allen Show - 1948: With guest Bing Crosby. An unbilled Bobby White sings "Too Ra Loo Ra". 3. Fred Allen Show - 1940's: Shirley Booth as "Dotty Mahoney" and Bobby White sings "Carry Me Back To The Lone Prairie".
March 21, 2026 at 6:25 pm
A remarkable and moving interview to hear, as Bobby has just left us (on 3/22/26). Our hearts are filled with his glow, which will remain undiminished for me or for all who knew him.
March 25, 2026 at 2:11 pm
All I can say is “Amen” to the above comment in memory of Robert White of whom I had no knowledge until I listened to the above interview as I do not listen to much classical music. I was very impressed by his voice, his background and his pleasant personality. When I decided to order recordings by him, I realized he had just died and that his career had been in England as tenors dropped out of popular favor long ago here. I am glad he was able to do so well and did have a teaching position here. At just six years younger than Robert White, I should have known him as I like tenors, but even the once very popular Dennis Day is hardly remembered anymore given the few recordings still available.