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 426-450 of 816 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor C-13857 12-in. 9/25/1913 Gems from The doll girl Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor C-13858 12-in. 9/25/1913 Gems from Miss Caprice Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor C-13859 12-in. 9/25/1913 Summer is a-coming in Olive Kline ; Victor Mixed Chorus Chorus and soprano vocal solo, with harp vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor B-13901 10-in. 10/3/1913 Sing me the rosary Orpheus Quartet Male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor B-13902 10-in. 10/3/1913 The girl in the gingham gown Orpheus Quartet Male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor C-13913 12-in. 10/7/1913 Gems from the purple road Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor C-13934 12-in. 10/8/1913 Gems from When dreams come true Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor B-13956 10-in. 1/6/1914 Popule meus Victor Chorus Chorus, unaccompanied vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor C-13956 12-in. 10/14/1913 Popule meus Victor Chorus Chorus vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor B-13957 10-in. 10/14/1913 Gloria patri Victor Chorus Chorus vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor B-13959 10-in. 10/15/1913 Love me like I love you American Quartet Male vocal quartet and female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor B-13960 10-in. 10/15/1913 Dixie days American Quartet Male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor B-13961 10-in. 10/15/1913 When they christened brother Johnson's child American Quartet Male vocal quartet vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor C-13995 12-in. 10/24/1913 Gems from Aïda Victor Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor C-13996 12-in. 10/24/1913 Gems from Aïda Victor Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor C-14017 12-in. 10/30/1913 Gems from Adele Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor C-14018 12-in. 10/31/1913 Gems from The marriage market Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor C-14099 12-in. 11/19/1913 Gems from The little cafe Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor B-14116 10-in. 11/25/1913 You need a rag American Quartet Male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor B-14117 10-in. 11/25/1913 Benny Havens, oh! American Quartet Male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor B-14118 10-in. 11/25/1913 Army blue American Quartet Male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor C-14141 12-in. 12/4/1913 Gems from The madcap duchess Victor Light Opera Company Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor C-14204 12-in. 12/16/1913 War songs Victor Male Chorus Male vocal chorus, with orchestra vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor C-14205 12-in. 12/16/1913 Prisoners' chorus Victor Male Chorus Male vocal chorus, with orchestra vocalist, bass vocal  
Victor B-14230 10-in. 12/22/1913 The ragtime dream American Quartet Male vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, bass vocal  
(Results 426-450 of 816 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hooley, William F.," accessed May 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107934.

Hooley, William F.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/107934.

"Hooley, William F.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 May 2024.

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