Victor I. Hoagland Sr. (May 4, 1936 – January 12, 2002), known professionally as Hoagy Lands, was an American soul singer.

Biography

Lands was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. His father was Afro-Cuban and his mother was an African American of American Indian descent, Lands formed a group at Roosevelt Junior High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey that was called TNB (The New Brunswick) Dynaflows. His recording career spanned from the late 1950s on into the mid-1970s. He was a backup singer for The Drifters when they recorded their major hit, but was not credited. He recorded a few duets with Lily Field. He made appearances in England shortly before his death in 2002, in Orange, New Jersey, following heart surgery. His grandson is recording artist Jaheim.

Discography

With Lily Fields

In popular culture

Lands’ 1964 version of “Baby Let Me Hold Your Hand” served as the template for the song “Baby Let Me Take You Home” released on the first single by The Animals. Lands' recording of Lighted Windows was played over the end titles of Season 4, Episode 8 of Orange Is the New Black in June 2016.