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Carson Jay Robison ( August 4 , 1890 - March 24 , 1957 ) was an American Country Music Singer and Songwriter . He was also known as Charles Robison. Born Carson Jay Robison in Oswego, KS . His first professional job was as a singer and whistler at radio station WDAF ( Kansas City, MO ). In 1924 he moved to New York City and was signed to his first recording contract with Victor Records. From 1928 to 1931 he teamed with Frank Luther and recorded songs. In 1932, he started his own band and continued touring and recording through the 1930s and 1940s. In the late 1940s and early 1950s he appeared on the Grand Ole Opry . His most famous recording was 1948's "Life Gets Tee-Jus Don't It", a worldwide hit. Although he played Country Music for most of his career, he is also remembered for writing "Barnacle Bill The Sailor" with music composed by Frank Luther. Carson Robison died in 1957 in Poughkeepsie, NY and was posthumously inducted into Country Music Hall Of Fame in 1971 . ALBUMS
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