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 326-350 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-6623	10-in.	11/30/1908	Gee, but you look awful good to me	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6624	10-in.	11/30/1908	Finnegan's Irish band	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6662	10-in.	12/11/1908	Schooners that pass in the night	Haydn Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6693	10-in.	12/30/1908	I wish I had a girl	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6694	10-in.	12/30/1908	Jennie	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6708	10-in.	1/11/1909	That's why I am a happy, married man	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6709	10-in.	1/11/1909	A good old dollar bill	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6710	10-in.	1/11/1909	The Yankiana rag	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6714	10-in.	1/12/1909	Oh, you kid	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6715	10-in.	1/12/1909	I can't say you're the only one	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6751	10-in.	1/27/1909	Victor Minstrels no. 15	Victor Minstrel Company	Minstrels, with orchestra	performer
Victor	B-6752	10-in.	1/27/1909	Victor Minstrels, no. 16	Victor Minstrel Company	Minstrels, with orchestra	performer
Victor	B-6763	10-in.	2/1/1909	Naughty eyes	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6778	10-in.	2/5/1909	Meet me in rose time, Rosie	Haydn Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6832	10-in.	2/25/1909	Denver town	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	C-6835	12-in.	2/25/1909	'Possum supper at the Darktown church	Victor Vaudeville Company	Descriptive scene	performer
Victor	B-6836	10-in.	2/25/1909	Golden arrow	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6845	10-in.	3/2/1909	Isn't love a grand old thing?	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6846	10-in.	3/2/1909	I'm looking for a sweetheart	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6963	10-in.	4/6/1909	It happens in many families	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6964	10-in.	4/6/1909	The wise old Indian	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6965	10-in.	4/6/1909	I want a girl from Yankee Doodle town	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6966	10-in.	4/6/1909	The boogie boo	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6971	10-in.	4/7/1909	Goodnight moonlight	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6972	10-in.	4/7/1909	Golden arrow	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 326-350 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.