Will Oakland (January 15, 1880–May 15, 1956) was an American Countertenor f… Read Full Bio ↴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.
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.
He was born Herman Hinrichs in Jersey City, New Jersey, to German-American immigrant parents.
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.
The Curse of an Aching Heart
Will Oakland Lyrics
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@irishmike3514
This song was used in the Laurel and Hardy film "Blotto"
@OldGrooves-eh5uz
And the singer got a bad slug of sauce.
@fredvaladez3542
I am not familiar with the singer but he brings heart to an old tear jerker.
@OldGrooves-eh5uz
I'm sure he sang it many times in gas-lit theaters. Mr. Oakland, along with Richard Jose, was the most prominent counter tenor in America at the time.
@georgedabrowski6900
King if the diprhongs. Thong too tight, Willie? Ouchie...!
@georgedabrowski6900
Will always sounded like they were caught in a barbed-wire fence. Ouchie. But he was pretty popular back then. No kids for Willie.... 🐸
@OldGrooves-eh5uz
I like this one because he sounds less weird than he does on songs like "White Wings."
@georgedabrowski6900
@@OldGrooves-eh5uz Weird is still the key word. Supposedly (heard this many years ago) he was just a tenor kind of screaming that high range, but who knows. Caught em' on the bed springs jumping down from the upper bunk in WWl? Ouchie... 😛😢
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