Billy Murray

Billy Murray

William Thomas Murray (May 25, 1877 – August 17, 1954) was one of the most popular singers in the United States in the early 20th century. While he received star billing in Vaudeville, he was best known for his prolific work in the recording studio, making records for almost every record label of the era. Murray was the best-selling recording artist of the first quarter of the 20th century, selling over 300 million records during the phonograph era.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 25, 1877 (Philadelphia), Died August 17, 1954 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1901 - 1941

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, speaker, performer, sound effects, whistling, vocalist, songwriter

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 226-250 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	E-4445	8-in.	4/29/1907	Kiss, kiss, kiss	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4445	10-in.	4/29/1907	Kiss, kiss, kiss	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-4446	8-in.	4/29/1907	It's nice to have a sweetheart	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4446	10-in.	4/29/1907	It's nice to have a sweetheart	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4608	10-in.	6/20/1907	I think I oughtn't auto any more	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4609	10-in.	6/20/1907	Harrigan	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4610	10-in.	6/20/1907	In the land of the buffalo	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4645	10-in.	7/8/1907	Take me where there's a big brass band	Haydn Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4682	10-in.	7/15/1907	Who? Me?	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4683	10-in.	7/15/1907	Always leave them laughing when you say goodbye	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4694	10-in.	7/23/1907	Be my little teddy bear	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-4695	8-in.	7/23/1907	Won't you be my honey?	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4695	10-in.	7/23/1907	Won't you be my honey?	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4782	10-in.	8/9/1907	Honey boy	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with whistling and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4783	10-in.	8/9/1907	Golden rod	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4880	10-in.	10/15/1907	So what's the use?	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-4881	8-in.	10/15/1907	Way down in Colon town	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4881	10-in.	10/15/1907	Way down in Colon town	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4893	10-in.	10/23/1907	Somebody's been around here since I've been gone	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-4894	8-in.	10/23/1907	Smile, smile, smile	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4894	10-in.	10/23/1907	Smile, smile, smile	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-4895	8-in.	10/23/1907	Make believe	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4895	10-in.	10/23/1907	Make believe	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-4902	8-in.	11/4/1907	Budweiser's a friend of mine	Haydn Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4902	10-in.	11/4/1907	Budweiser's a friend of mine	Haydn Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 226-250 of 1789 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Murray, Billy," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

Murray, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

"Murray, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.