Adolph Hofner
Adolph John Hofner (June 8, 1916 – June 2, 2000) was an American Western swing bandleader and singer. |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 8, 1916 (Moulton), Died June 2, 2000 (San Antonio)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1936 - 1955
Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, vocalist, guitar, Musical group, composer, lyricist, songwriter
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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 87 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-047679 | 10-in. | 2/13/1940 | Maria Elina | Adolph Hofner ; Texans | String band, with male vocal solo | leader, vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-047680 | 10-in. | 2/13/1940 | Spanish two-step | Adolph Hofner ; Texans | String band | leader | |
| Victor | BS-047685 | 10-in. | 2/13/1940 | Mistakes | Oklahoma Playboys ; Jimmie Revard | String band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | CO43801 | 10-in. | 5/4/1950 | Cotton Eyed Joe | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band | instrumentalist, guitar, leader, Musical group | |
| Columbia | CO43802 | 10-in. | 5/4/1950 | Dude ranch schottische | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band | Musical group, leader, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Columbia | CO43803 | 10-in. | 5/4/1950 | Seven step polka | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band | Musical group, leader, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Columbia | CO43804 | 10-in. | 5/4/1950 | Herr Schmidt | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band | Musical group, leader, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Columbia | CO43805 | 10-in. | 5/4/1950 | Rye waltz | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band | Musical group, leader, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Columbia | CO43806 | 10-in. | 5/4/1950 | Put your little foot | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band | Musical group, leader, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Columbia | CO43807 | 10-in. | 5/4/1950 | Little brown jug | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band | Musical group, leader, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Columbia | CO43808 | 10-in. | 5/4/1950 | Ten pretty girls | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band | Musical group, leader, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Columbia | H690 | 10-in. | 2/28/1942 | Sage brush shuffle | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band | leader, Musical group, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Columbia | H691 | 10-in. | 2/28/1942 | Tickle toe polka | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band | Musical group, leader, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Columbia | H694 | 10-in. | 2/28/1942 | Alamo steel serenade | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band | Musical group, leader, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Columbia | H697 | 10-in. | 2/28/1942 | Sweetheart this is goodbye | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band, with male vocal solo | leader, Musical group, instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist, composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | H698 | 10-in. | 2/28/1942 | Swing with the music | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band, with male vocal duet | leader, Musical group, instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist, composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | CO43809 | 10-in. | June 1950 | Life passed me by | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band, with male vocal duet | Musical group, leader, instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Columbia | CO43810 | 10-in. | June 1950 | Heska-holka | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band, with male vocal duet | Musical group, leader, instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Columbia | CO43811 | 10-in. | 5/4/1950 | Please don't take that bottle from me | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band, with male vocal solo | Musical group, leader, instrumentalist, guitar, songwriter | |
| Columbia | CO43812 | 10-in. | 5/4/1950 | In my heart and on my mind | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band, with male vocal trio | Musical group, leader, instrumentalist, guitar, composer, lyricist, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | DAL1196 | 10-in. | 2/28/1941 | Alamo rag | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band | instrumentalist, guitar, leader, Musical group | |
| Brunswick | DAL1197 | 10-in. | 2/28/1941 | Cotton-eyed Joe | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band | instrumentalist, guitar, leader, Musical group | |
| Brunswick | DAL1199 | 10-in. | 2/28/1941 | Sometimes | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band, with male vocal duet | leader, Musical group, instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist, composer, lyricist | |
| Brunswick | DAL1200 | 10-in. | 2/28/1941 | Waiting dear, for you | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band, with male vocal solo | leader, Musical group, instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Brunswick | DAL1201 | 10-in. | 2/28/1941 | Jessie polka | Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians | String band | leader, Musical group, instrumentalist, guitar |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hofner, Adolph," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105479.
Hofner, Adolph. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105479.
"Hofner, Adolph." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Hofner, Adolph - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n86869087
Wikidata: Adolph Hofner - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q365403
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MusicBrainz: Adolph Hofner - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/c6b33d88-4c2f-4453-a781-e0abb4de7a69
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