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 601-625 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-14479	10-in.	2/18/1914	Here comes the whippoorwill	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14522	10-in.	2/27/1914	Where can I meet you tonight?	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14523	10-in.	2/27/1914	I'm crying just for you	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14524	10-in.	2/27/1914	Father came home with the milkman in the morning	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14525	10-in.	2/27/1914	He's working in the movies now	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14526	10-in.	2/27/1914	She got even with Stephen	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14702	10-in.	4/14/1914	This is the life	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14703	10-in.	4/14/1914	Who paid the rent for Mrs. Rip van Winkle?	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14779	10-in.	4/30/1914	He's a devil in his own home town	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14780	10-in.	4/30/1914	Fido is a hot dog now	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14781	10-in.	4/30/1914	The 20th century rag	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14838	10-in.	5/18/1914	They're on their way to Mexico	Heidelberg Quintette	Male vocal quintet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14908	10-in.	5/28/1914	Harmony Bay	Heidelberg Quintette	Male vocal quintet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14910	10-in.	5/28/1914	Across the Rio Grande	Heidelberg Quintette	Male vocal quintet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14911	10-in.	5/28/1914	By the beautiful sea	Heidelberg Quintette	Male vocal quintet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14912	10-in.	5/28/1914	I love the ladies	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14940	10-in.	6/9/1914	In the good old summertime	Arthur Pryor's Band	Band, with male vocal chorus	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14941	10-in.	6/9/1914	Across the Rio Grande	Arthur Pryor's Band	Band, with male vocal chorus	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-15015	10-in.	6/26/1914	Don't go away	Heidelberg Quintette	Male vocal quintet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-15016	10-in.	6/26/1914	Ma pickaninny babe	Heidelberg Quintette	Male vocal quartet and soloist, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-15017	10-in.	6/26/1914	Roll them cotton bales	Heidelberg Quintette	Male vocal quintet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-15042	10-in.	7/6/1914	In the town where I was born	Billy Murray ; Will Oakland	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-15043	10-in.	7/6/1914	Ma pickaninny babe	Billy Murray ; Will Oakland	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-15044	10-in.	7/6/1914	Just for to-night	Billy Murray ; Will Oakland	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	C-15049	12-in.	7/9/1914	Broadway favorites	Victor Light Opera Company	Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 601-625 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.