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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 1-25 of 87 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-02806 | 10-in. | 10/21/1936 | A little prayer for me | Adolph Hofner ; Oklahoma Playboys ; Jimmie Revard | String band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-02941 | 10-in. | 10/26/1936 | Star kovarna | Hoffner Bros. | String band, with male vocal duet | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-02942 | 10-in. | 10/26/1936 | Na Marjanse | Hoffner Bros. | String band, with male vocal duet | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-02945 | 10-in. | 10/26/1936 | Just refined | Adolph Hofner ; Oklahoma Playboys ; Jimmie Revard | String band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-07362 | 10-in. | 2/26/1937 | Spanish medley of waltzes | Oklahoma Playboys ; Jimmie Revard | String band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-07364 | 10-in. | 2/26/1937 | Daddy's got the Deep Elm blues | Adolph Hofner ; Oklahoma Playboys ; Jimmie Revard | String band, with male vocal duet | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-014137 | 10-in. | 9/14/1937 | We played a game | Adolph Hofner ; Oklahoma Playboys ; Jimmie Revard | String band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-014139 | 10-in. | 9/14/1937 | We'll ride the tide together | Adolph Hofner ; Oklahoma Playboys ; Jimmie Revard | String band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-014141 | 10-in. | 9/14/1937 | Does my baby love me, yes sir! | Adolph Hofner ; Oklahoma Playboys ; Jimmie Revard | String band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-014143 | 10-in. | 9/14/1937 | Gee! But it's great walking back home | Adolph Hofner ; Oklahoma Playboys ; Jimmie Revard | String band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-014145 | 10-in. | 9/14/1937 | Am I blue | Adolph Hofner ; Oklahoma Playboys ; Jimmie Revard | String band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-014146 | 10-in. | 9/14/1937 | It's all so sweet | Adolph Hofner ; Oklahoma Playboys ; Jimmie Revard | String band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-022122 | 10-in. | 4/5/1938 | Better quit it now | Adolph Hofner ; Texans | Male vocal solo, with string band | leader, instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-022123 | 10-in. | 4/5/1938 | Someday soon | Adolph Hofner ; Texans | Male vocal solo, with string band | leader, instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-022124 | 10-in. | 4/5/1938 | I never felt so blue | Adolph Hofner ; Texans | Male vocal solo, with string band | leader, instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-022125 | 10-in. | 4/5/1938 | Someone thinks of someone | Adolph Hofner ; Texans | Male vocal solo, with vocal trio and string band | leader, instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-022126 | 10-in. | 4/5/1938 | How I miss you tonight | Adolph Hofner ; Texans | Male vocal solo, with string band | leader, instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-022127 | 10-in. | 4/5/1938 | Ride along | Adolph Hofner ; Texans | Vocal trio, with string band | leader, instrumentalist, guitar | |
| Victor | BS-022128 | 10-in. | 4/5/1938 | Night time down South | Adolph Hofner ; Texans | Male vocal solo, with string band | leader, instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-022129 | 10-in. | 4/5/1938 | A hole in the wall | Adolph Hofner ; Texans | Male vocal solo, with string band | leader, instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-022130 | 10-in. | 4/5/1938 | Our little romance is through | Adolph Hofner ; Texans | Male vocal solo, with string band | leader, instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-022131 | 10-in. | 4/5/1938 | Tonight I'm blue and lonely | Adolph Hofner ; Texans | Male vocal solo, with string band | leader, instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-022132 | 10-in. | 4/5/1938 | Come on and swing me | Adolph Hofner ; Texans | Male vocal solo, with string band | leader, instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-022133 | 10-in. | 4/5/1938 | Brown eyed sweet | Adolph Hofner ; Texans | Male vocal solo, with string band | leader, instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Victor | BS-028581 | 10-in. | 10/25/1938 | Swing with the music | Adolph Hofner ; Texans | String band, with male vocal duet | leader, instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist |
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
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