Willard Robison was an American vocalist, pianist, and composer of popular songs, 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, 'Taint So, Honey, 'Taint So and Old Folks, have become standards and have been recorded countless times by jazz and pop artists including Peggy Lee, Nina Simone...
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