William F. Hooley
William F. Hooley (16 April 1861 – 12 October 1918) was a British-born American bass singer and pioneer recording artist who was popular as a solo singer, as a monologist, and as a member of several of the most successful vocal groups of the early twentieth century, including The Haydn Quartet and The American Quartet. |
Birth and Death Data: Born April 16, 1861 (London), Died October 12, 1918 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1896 - 1924
Roles Represented in DAHR: bass vocal, speaker, performer, other
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Recordings (Results 251-275 of 816 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | C-8518 | 12-in. | 12/29/1909 | Hallelujah chorus | Victor Chorus | Chorus, with band | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | C-8519 | 12-in. | 12/29/1909 | And the glory of the Lord | Victor Chorus | Chorus, with band | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | B-8582 | 10-in. | 1/31/1910 | Medley of Negro songs | American Quartet | Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | B-8583 | 10-in. | 1/31/1910 | She gave them all to me | American Quartet | Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | C-8613 | 12-in. | 2/8/1910 | Gems from Pinafore | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | C-8651 | 12-in. | 2/21/1910 | Gems from San Toy | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | C-8705 | 12-in. | 3/8/1910 | Gems from A chocolate soldier | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | B-8816 | 10-in. | 4/8/1910 | I'll make a ring around Rosie | Haydn Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | C-8817 | 12-in. | 4/8/1910 | The chimes of Normandy : Gems | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | C-8907 | 12-in. | 5/2/1910 | Gems from The Mikado | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | C-8908 | 12-in. | 5/2/1910 | Gems from Martha | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | C-8983 | 12-in. | 5/23/1910 | Gems from The red mill | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | C-8984 | 12-in. | 5/23/1910 | Gems from The prince of Pilsen | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | C-9025 | 12-in. | 5/25/1910 | Gems from Mlle. Modiste | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | B-9403 | 10-in. | 9/1/1910 | Somebody else, it's always somebody else! | American Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | B-9404 | 10-in. | 9/1/1910 | I will long for you | American Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | B-9405 | 10-in. | 9/1/1910 | Tickle toes | American Quartet ; Ada Jones | Female vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | B-9442 | 10-in. | 9/12/1910 | The Dublin rag | American Quartet ; Edward M. Favor | Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | C-9534 | 12-in. | 10/11/1910 | Gems from Olivette | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | C-9535 | 12-in. | 10/11/1910 | Gems from Our Miss Gibbs | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | C-9593 | 12-in. | 10/31/1910 | Gems from Maritana | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | C-9594 | 12-in. | 10/31/1910 | Gems from The merry widow | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | B-9600 | 10-in. | 11/3/1910 | Grizzly bear | American Quartet ; Billy Murray | Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | B-9601 | 10-in. | 11/3/1910 | The jingle of Jungle Joe | American Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal | |
| Victor | C-9678 | 12-in. | 11/30/1910 | Gems from The serenade | Victor Light Opera Company | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | vocalist, bass vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hooley, William F.," accessed May 5, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107934.
Hooley, William F.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 5, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107934.
"Hooley, William F.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 5 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Hooley, William F., 1861-1918 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n99284699
Wikidata: William F. Hooley - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q16059481
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/78115684
MusicBrainz: William F. Hooley - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/2e4f5e2b-23c0-489e-8f1c-f6cbd24a4c0a
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