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 401-425 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-8655	10-in.	2/24/1910	What's the matter with Father?	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-8668	10-in.	3/1/1910	Teddy da Roose'	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-8669	10-in.	3/1/1910	Mr. Pat O'Hare	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-8686	10-in.	3/9/1910	Casey Jones	American Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-8687	10-in.	3/2/1910	Cupid's I.O.U.	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-8893	10-in.	4/26/1910	Yankee Doodle	Haydn Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-8958	10-in.	5/16/1910	Angel eyes	Elida Morris ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-8959	10-in.	5/16/1910	Shaky eyes	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	C-8983	12-in.	5/23/1910	Gems from The red mill	Victor Light Opera Company	Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-9042	10-in.	6/2/1910	I've got rings on my fingers	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-9043	10-in.	6/2/1910	You're gwine get somethin' what you don't expect	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-9044	10-in.	6/2/1910	The morning after the night before	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-9045	10-in.	6/2/1910	That Italian rag	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-9096	10-in.	6/15/1910	Anywhere in the U.S.A. is home to me	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-9143	10-in.	6/28/1910	Any little girl that's a nice little girl is the right little girl for me	American Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-9315	10-in.	7/20/1910	'Way down in cotton town	American Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-9381	10-in.	8/29/1910	Nix on the glow-worm, Lena	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-9382	10-in.	8/29/1910	Sweet Italian love	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-9385	10-in.	8/29/1910	Mandy, how do you do?	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-9403	10-in.	9/1/1910	Somebody else, it's always somebody else!	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-9404	10-in.	9/1/1910	I will long for you	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-9405	10-in.	9/1/1910	Tickle toes	American Quartet ; Ada Jones	Female vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-9411	10-in.	9/8/1910	Play that barber shop chord	American Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-9413	10-in.	9/8/1910	Cheer up, my honey	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-9414	10-in.	9/8/1910	You're mine, all mine	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 401-425 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.