Robert Louis Carleton (aka Bob Carleton) (b. Nov. 8 1894 or 1896, Missouri — d. July 13, 1956, Burbank, CA) was an American pianist and composer of popular music. He composed over 500 songs, including the World War I hit, "Ja-Da" in 1918.[1] His surname is often misspelled as "Carlton."
He was married to Mary Louise Carleton and had two daughters, Jaleta and Judy, and a son, Robert.