Joe Roberts also co-wrote this song. "Skirts" had a rise to fame twice on the charts, one when it was originally written and then again about 10 -15 years later.
Joe did a number of the vocals while he was with Slatz Randall. He had perfect pitch, played most stringed instruments (banjo, guitar, ...
"Bessie Couldn't Help It" was was sung by Joe Roberts, who also played banjo on the song and co-wrote "Skirts" which rose to the top of the charts twice, in different decades I believe. Joe Roberts and all of his talent and humor passed outside of Columbus, Ohio many years ago.
Vocals are Joe L. Roberts, as is banjo in this song.