Name Will Oakland Died May 15, 1956 | Role Vocalizer Albums Will Oakland, Vol. 1 | |
People also search for John Bieling, Billy Murray, William F. Hooley, Steve C. Porter | ||
Will Oakland (January 15, 1880–May 15, 1956) was an American countertenor famed for his exceptionally high vocal range. He was born Herman Hinrichs in Jersey City, New Jersey, to German-American immigrant parents.
Contents
Oakland began his musical career after leaving the United States Army in 1905, joining Lew Dockstader's minstrels in Rochester, New York. He began recording for Edison Records in 1908, soon after Richard Jose's retirement. In addition to appearing as a solo performer, Oakland recorded duets with Billy Murray, sometimes singing the female part in love songs. He often sang woeful, sentimental songs that contrasted with Murray's usually upbeat reportoire.
From 1912 to 1914 Oakland recorded in the Heidelberg Quintet, joining the members of the American Quartet.
Will oakland
Songs
Dear Old Dear
I'm Tired of Living Without You
Dear Little Boy of Mine
We've Been Chums for Fifty Years
When You and I Were Young - Maggie
Evalyne
If I Only Had a Home Sweet Home
Dear Robin - I'll Be True
I'll Take You Home Again - Kath
Emmet's Lullaby
Eileen Allanna
Dear Old Girl
If Dreams Are True
As I Sat Upon My Dear Old Moth
Norah Acushla
Dear Old Ma
Bring Back the Rose
I'll Remember You - Love - In My Heart
I'll Await My Love
Silver Threads Among the Gold
Wanted! A Harp Like the Angels Play
Dearie
You Can't Make Me Stop Loving You
Just Before the Battle - Mother
My Irish Song of Songs Once Us
White Wings
I Wonder How the Old Folks Are at Home
In the Gloaming
Reminiscing About Minstrel Days
Thro' The Woodlands