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 351-375 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-6977	10-in.	4/9/1909	Blue feather	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-6978	10-in.	4/9/1909	I remember you	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	C-7062	12-in.	7/12/1909	Gems from Havana	Victor Light Opera Company	Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-7073	10-in.	5/13/1909	My cousin Caruso	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-7074	10-in.	5/13/1909	I love my wife, but oh, you kid!	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-7075	10-in.	5/13/1909	Under the Irish moon	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-7076	10-in.	5/13/1909	I'm crazy when the band begins to play	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-8013	10-in.	5/28/1909	Googy-oo	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-8014	10-in.	5/28/1909	I am awfully glad I met you	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-8020	10-in.	6/4/1909	Come take a swim in my ocean	Haydn Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-8022	10-in.	6/4/1909	Take me up with you, dearie	Haydn Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-8051	10-in.	6/14/1909	Medley from The candy shop	Victor Orchestra	Orchestra, with mixed vocal trio	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-8069	10-in.	6/23/1909	Minstrels, no. 15	Minstrels [Victor Records group]	Minstrels, with orchestra	performer
Victor	B-8070	10-in.	6/23/1909	Minstrels, no. 16	Minstrels [Victor Records group]	Minstrels, with orchestra	performer
Victor	B-8071	10-in.	6/23/1909	Minstrels, no. 17	Minstrels [Victor Records group]	Minstrels, with orchestra	performer
Victor	B-8097	10-in.	7/7/1909	Take me out for a joy ride	Haydn Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-8098	10-in.	7/7/1909	Lily of the prairie	Haydn Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	C-8103	12-in.	7/12/1909	Gems from The beauty spot	Victor Light Opera Company	Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-8134	10-in.	8/9/1909	Dixie Land, I love you	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-8135	10-in.	8/9/1909	Can't you see I love you	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-8136	10-in.	8/9/1909	He was a wonderful man	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	C-8145	12-in.	8/12/1909	Gems from The prince of to-night	Victor Light Opera Company	Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-8149	10-in.	8/16/1909	Foolish questions	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-8170	10-in.	8/24/1909	Swanee babe	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-8171	10-in.	8/24/1909	Little Willie	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, unaccompanied	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 351-375 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.