Yngve Stoor
Hans Yngve Stoor was a Swedish singer, lyricist, and composer. Born in Stora
Kopparberg, Sweden, on 5 April 1912, Stoor learned to play the mandolin and
violin in his youth before switching to the Hawaiian guitar and becoming a
full-time musician. He formed Yngve Stoors Hawaii-kvintett in 1928, made his
radio debut in 1932, and recorded his first record in 1934. Over his career, he
recorded approximately 500 songs, including around 300 of his own compositions,
with the 1945 Christmas song “Sjömansjul på Hawaii” becoming his most successful
recording. He released his debut record,...
