Sons of the Pioneers

The Sons of the Pioneers are one of the United States' earliest Western singing groups. Known for their vocal performances, their musicianship, and their songwriting, they produced innovative recordings that have inspired many Western music performers and remained popular through the years. Since 1933, through many changes in membership, the Sons of the Pioneers have remained one of the longest-surviving country music vocal groups.

Birth and Death Data: Born Founded 1933

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1954

Roles Represented in DAHR: Musical group

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 1-25 of 90 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	E1VB-2504	10-in.	6/11/1951	Lonesome	Sons of the Pioneers	Male vocal ensemble, with string band	Musical group
Victor	E1VB-2505	10-in.	6/11/1951	The wondrous word (of the Lord)	Sons of the Pioneers	Male vocal ensemble, with string band	Musical group
Victor	D6VB-2001	10-in.	1/7/1946	Gold star mother with silvery hair	Sons of the Pioneers	Male vocal group, with string band	Musical group
Victor	D6VB-2003	10-in.	1/7/1946	I wear your memory in my heart	Sons of the Pioneers	Male vocal group, with string band	Musical group
Victor	D7VB-1068	10-in.	10/15/1947	The sea walker	Sons of the Pioneers	Male vocal trio, with string band	Musical group
Victor	D7VB-1069	10-in.	10/15/1947	Read the bible every day	Sons of the Pioneers	Male vocal trio, with string band	Musical group
Victor	D7VB-1075	10-in.	10/16/1947	Cowboy country	Sons of the Pioneers	Male vocal trio, with string band	Musical group
Victor	D7VB-1076	10-in.	10/16/1947	The bar none ranch (in the sky)	Sons of the Pioneers	Male vocal solo, with string band and vocal harmonies	Musical group
Victor	D7VB-1086	10-in.	10/17/1947	Calico apron and a gingham gown	Sons of the Pioneers	Male vocal trio, with string band	Musical group
Victor	D7VB-1087	10-in.	10/17/1947	Happy birthday polka	Sons of the Pioneers	Male vocal trio, with string band	Musical group
Victor	D7VB-1088	10-in.	10/17/1947	Let me share your name	Bob Nolan ; Sons of the Pioneers	Male vocal solo, with string band, vocal chorus, and recitation	Musical group
Victor	D7VB-1700	10-in.	10/15/1947	A hundred and sixty acres	Sons of the Pioneers	Male vocal trio, with string band	Musical group
Victor	D7VB-1701	10-in.	10/16/1947	The last round-up	Sons of the Pioneers	Male vocal trio, with string band	Musical group
Victor	D7VB-2133	10-in.	12/1/1947	Blue Shadows on the Trail	Roy Rogers ; Sons of the Pioneers	Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet, whistling, and string band	Musical group
Victor	D7VB-2134	10-in.	12/1/1947	There'll never be another) Pecos Bill	Roy Rogers ; Sons of the Pioneers	Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet, and string band	Musical group
Victor	D7VB-2135	10-in.	12/1/1947	That palomino pal of mine	Roy Rogers ; Sons of the Pioneers	Male vocal solo, with string band and male vocal quartet	Musical group
Victor	D7VB-2136	10-in.	12/1/1947	Home on the range	Roy Rogers ; Sons of the Pioneers	Male vocal solo, with string band and male vocal quartet	Musical group
Victor	D9VB-0789	10-in.	12/1/1949	Stampede	Roy Rogers ; Sons of the Pioneers	Male vocal solo, with vocal harmonies, narration, sound effects, and instrumental ensemble	Musical group
Victor	D9VB-0799	10-in.	12/1/1949	Church music	Roy Rogers ; Sons of the Pioneers	Male vocal solo, with vocal harmonies, and instrumental ensemble	Musical group
Decca	61926	10-in.	2/22/1937	'Way out there	Sons of the Pioneers		Musical group
Decca	61927	10-in.	2/22/1937	Tumbling tumbleweeds	Sons of the Pioneers		Musical group
Decca	93626	10-in.	3/27/1941	So long to the Red River valley	Sons of the Pioneers		Musical group
Decca	93627	10-in.	3/27/1941	My love went without water	Sons of the Pioneers		Musical group
Decca	93628	10-in.	3/27/1941	They drew my number	Sons of the Pioneers		Musical group
Decca	93629	10-in.	3/27/1941	He' s gone up the trail	Sons of the Pioneers		Musical group

(Results 1-25 of 90 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Sons of the Pioneers," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/209685.

Sons of the Pioneers. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/209685.

"Sons of the Pioneers." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.

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