The Haydn Quartet

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The Haydn Quartet was one of the most popular recording close harmony quartets in the early twentieth century.

Originally S. H. Dudley formed a vocal quartet in 1896 to record for Edison’s studios; after replacing the two tenor singers the quartet sang as the “Edison Quartet”. The name Haydn Quartet was used to allow them to record elsewhere. The name Haydn was a homage to the classical composer; the spelling was later revised to Hayden, which reflects the way it was pronounced.

Recording both a cappella and with some of the day's biggest solo stars, including Billy Murray and Henry Burr, they were one of the most successful acts of the century's first decade. They produced several American best-sellers, including perennial favorites Bring Back My Bonnie To Me (1901), Sunbonnet Sue (1908), and By The Light Of The Silvery Moon (1910).

[edit] Members

From 1898 through their popular period the members were:

• John Bieling — Tenor
• Harry MacDonough — Tenor
• S. H. Dudley — Baritone
• William F. Hooley — Bass

[edit] External links

• Meloware's Antique Phonograph Record Archive
• Songwriters Hall of Fame

[edit] Reference

• Averill, Gage (2003). Four Parts, No Waiting: A Social History of American Barbershop Harmony. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-511672-0.