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 276-300 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-6068	10-in.	3/31/1908	Smarty	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6069	10-in.	3/31/1908	Big Chief Smoke	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6071	10-in.	3/31/1908	The frisky farmer and the modest manicure	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray ; Len Spencer	Descriptive scene, with orchestra	speaker
Victor	E-6081	8-in.	4/6/1908	Victor Minstrels no. 11	Victor Minstrels	Minstrels	performer
Victor	B-6081	10-in.	4/6/1908	Victor Minstrels no. 11	Victor Minstrels	Minstrels	performer
Victor	B-6082	10-in.	4/6/1908	Victor Minstrels no. 14	Victor Minstrels	Minstrels	performer
Victor	E-6098	8-in.	4/13/1908	Irish repartee	Billy Murray ; Steve Porter	Comic dialogue, with orchestra	speaker
Victor	B-6098	10-in.	4/13/1908	Irish repartee	Billy Murray ; Steve Porter	Comic dialogue	speaker
Victor	B-6099	10-in.	4/13/1908	The lanky Yankee boys in blue	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-6116	8-in.	4/16/1908	Cat duet : When the song of love is heard	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6116	10-in.	4/16/1908	Cat duet : When the song of love is heard	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-6117	8-in.	4/16/1908	Smarty	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6117	10-in.	4/16/1908	Smarty	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6239	10-in.	5/29/1908	Tipperary	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6240	10-in.	5/29/1908	Mother hasn't spoke to Father since	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6266	10-in.	6/12/1908	The A, B, C's of the USA	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6267	10-in.	6/12/1908	I've taken quite a fancy to you	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6269	10-in.	6/15/1908	Teasing	Haydn Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6270	10-in.	6/15/1908	Yankee Doodle's come to town	Haydn Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6296	10-in.	7/9/1908	Victor Minstrels no. 13	Victor Minstrels	Minstrels	performer
Victor	B-6297	10-in.	7/9/1908	Victor Minstrels no. 12	Victor Minstrels	Minstrels	performer
Victor	B-6301	10-in.	7/13/1908	The old time rag	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6302	10-in.	7/13/1908	Oh, gee! Be sweet to me, kid	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6303	10-in.	7/13/1908	It looks like a big night to-night	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6304	10-in.	7/13/1908	When Highland Mary did the highland fling	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 276-300 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.