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 701-725 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-17417	10-in.	3/31/1916	Which switch is the switch, Miss, for Ipswich?	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-17474	10-in.	4/10/1916	Where did Robinson Crusoe go with Friday on Saturday night?	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-17588	10-in.	5/2/1916	Simple melody	Edna Brown ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-17589	10-in.	5/2/1916	The ragtime pipe of Pan	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-17598	10-in.	5/3/1916	In the beautiful seaside air	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with male vocal chorus and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-17767	10-in.	5/31/1916	I sent my wife to the Thousand Isles	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-17768	10-in.	5/31/1916	When you drop off at Cairo, Illinois	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	C-17857	12-in.	6/14/1916	Songs of the past, no. 21	Victor Mixed Chorus	Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-18012	10-in.	6/22/1916	When Priscilla tries to reach high C	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-18013	10-in.	6/22/1916	Pretty baby	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-18143	10-in.	7/24/1916	Gentle spring is here again	Joseph Belmont ; Billy Murray	Male vocal and whistling duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-18144	10-in.	7/24/1916	The songs of the nations	Joseph Belmont ; Billy Murray	Male vocal and whistling duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-18324	10-in.	9/5/1916	There's a little bit of bad in every good little girl	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-18325	10-in.	9/5/1916	He may be old, but he's got young ideas	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-18559	10-in.	10/18/1916	Honolulu, America loves you	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-18560	10-in.	10/18/1916	Everybody loves an Irish song	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-18576	10-in.	10/25/1916	When they go through a tunnel	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-18577	10-in.	10/25/1916	It's not your nationality (It's simply you)	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-18704	10-in.	11/13/1916	If it wasn't for you	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-18783	10-in.	12/11/1916	When you hear Jackson moan on his saxophone	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra and saxophone solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-18788	10-in.	12/13/1916	Don't slam that door	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-18951	10-in.	1/3/1917	What do you want to make those eyes at me for?	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-18954	10-in.	1/4/1917	How's every little thing in Dixie?	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-18955	10-in.	1/4/1917	If you ever get lonely	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-18985	10-in.	1/15/1917	Everything is going up	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 701-725 of 1789 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Murray, Billy," accessed October 6, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

Murray, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 6, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

"Murray, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 6 October 2024.