Paul Robeson Top Songs Greatest Hits and Chart Singles Discography

Paul Leroy Robeson ( ROHB-sən; April 9, 1898 – January 23, 1976) was an American bass-baritone concert artist, actor, professional football player, and activist who became famous both for his cultural accomplishments and for his political stances. In 1915, Robeson won an academic scholarship to Rutgers College in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where he was the only African-American student. While at Rutgers, he was twice named a consensus All-American in football and was elected class valedictorian. He earned his LL.B.... [more on Wikipedia]

Paul Robeson began charting in 1925 with Steal Away.The artist placed 2 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.