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 451-475 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-10179	10-in.	4/13/1911	Steamboat Bill	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-10180	10-in.	4/13/1911	Hello summer!	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-10387	10-in.	5/26/1911	The Camptown races	American Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and vocal trio or quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-10523	10-in.	6/9/1911	In the land of harmony	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-10524	10-in.	6/9/1911	Love's sentence	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-10696	10-in.	7/10/1911	Hands up	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-10697	10-in.	7/10/1911	My hula hula love	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-10803	10-in.	7/18/1911	You'll do the same thing over again	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-10804	10-in.	7/18/1911	The red rose rag	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-10805	10-in.	7/18/1911	We all fall	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-10836	10-in.	7/27/1911	Billy (She always dreams of Bill)	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-10859	10-in.	8/3/1911	Keep in de middle ob de road	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-10931	10-in.	9/6/1911	Honey man	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-10932	10-in.	9/6/1911	The rolling stone	American Quartet ; William F. Hooley	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-10942	10-in.	9/8/1911	Who are you with to-night?	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11047	10-in.	10/2/1911	Oh, you beautiful doll	American Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal quartet and vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	C-11071	12-in.	10/10/1911	Song medley no. 1 : Snyder successes	Victor Mixed Chorus	Chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11106	10-in.	10/16/1911	Oh, that Navajo rag	American Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11145	10-in.	10/23/1911	Knock wood	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11305	10-in.	11/24/1911	If you talk in your sleep, don't mention my name	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11328	10-in.	12/5/1911	Marry a Yiddish boy	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11329	10-in.	12/5/1911	Paddy Duffy's cart	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11330	10-in.	12/5/1911	That hypnotizing man	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11382	10-in.	12/15/1911	Ragtime violin	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11385	10-in.	12/15/1911	Any place the old flag flies	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 451-475 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.