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

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 551-575 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-13309	10-in.	5/14/1913	I'd do as much for you	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13310	10-in.	5/14/1913	Come and kiss your little baby	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13369	10-in.	5/29/1913	That tinkling tango tune	American Quartet	Male vocal quintet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13370	10-in.	5/29/1913	The soul of the raging sea	American Quartet	Male vocal quintet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13371	10-in.	5/29/1913	Boom, tum, ta-ra-zing boom!	American Quartet	Male vocal quintet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13425	10-in.	6/13/1913	Let her go, let her go, let her go	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13426	10-in.	6/13/1913	In the heart of the Kentucky hills	Heidelberg Quintette ; Will Oakland	Male vocal quintet, with soloist and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13502	10-in.	6/30/1913	Cross the Mason-Dixon line	American Quartet	Vocal quartet	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13503	10-in.	6/30/1913	Sailing down the Chesapeake Bay	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13626	10-in.	7/23/1913	They've got me doin' it now	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13627	10-in.	7/23/1913	That naughty melody	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13638	10-in.	7/25/1913	If I said 'Please'	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13639	10-in.	7/25/1913	I'll just follow you	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13672	10-in.	8/6/1913	Swing, swing, swing	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13673	10-in.	8/6/1913	On the old Fall River line	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13687	10-in.	8/12/1913	He wants someone to call him Papa	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13688	10-in.	8/12/1913	On the old front porch	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13714	10-in.	9/3/1913	Floating down the river ('Cause it's moonlight now in Dixieland)	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13715	10-in.	9/3/1913	In the land of plankity plank	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13777	10-in.	9/15/1913	Come on over here	Helen Clark ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13778	10-in.	9/15/1913	Somebody else is crazy 'bout me (But I want you)	Helen Clark ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	C-13806	12-in.	9/16/1913	Most excellent master ode no. 2	Metropolitan Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with organ	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13870	10-in.	9/29/1913	How long have you been married	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13871	10-in.	9/29/1913	Kiss me goodnight!	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13958	10-in.	10/15/1913	If you don't want me (Why do you hang around)	Helen Clark ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 551-575 of 1789 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Murray, Billy," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

Murray, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

"Murray, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.