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 751-775 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-20454	10-in.	7/25/1917	You can't get away from the Blarney	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-20625	10-in.	8/14/1917	Some Sunday morning	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-20626	10-in.	8/14/1917	I'd feel at home if they'd let me join the army	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-20802	10-in.	9/26/1917	It's a long way to Berlin, but we'll get there!	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-20803	10-in.	9/26/1917	Cheer up, 'Liza	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-20878	10-in.	10/18/1917	Just a voice to call me, dear	Alice Green ; Orpheus Quartet	Female vocal solo, with male vocal quartet, whistling, and orchestra	vocalist, whistling
Victor	B-21008	10-in.	10/26/1917	Bring back the Kaiser to me	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-21009	10-in.	10/26/1917	The Dixie volunteers	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-21010	10-in.	10/26/1917	The bungalow in Quogue	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-21404	10-in.	1/3/1918	The further it is from Tipperary	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-21425	10-in.	1/24/1918	I'll take you back to Italy	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-21426	10-in.	1/24/1918	'Round her neck she wears a yeller ribbon (For her lover who is fur, fur away)	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-21479	10-in.	3/4/1918	K-K-K-Katy	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-21480	10-in.	3/4/1918	Bing! Bang! Bing 'em on the Rhine	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-21681	10-in.	4/17/1918	Keep your head down, Fritzie boy	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-21682	10-in.	4/17/1918	We stopped them on the Marne	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-21907	10-in.	5/6/1918	What are you going to do to help the boys?	Charles Hart ; Shannon Four	Male vocal quartet and soloist, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-21908	10-in.	5/6/1918	What are you going to do to help the boys?	Billy Murray ; Shannon Four	Male vocal quartet and soloist, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-21923	10-in.	5/16/1918	They were all out of step but Jim	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-21940	10-in.	5/31/1918	Swat the spy	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-21941	10-in.	5/31/1918	Indianola	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-22110	10-in.	6/27/1918	Story book ball	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-22176	10-in.	7/25/1918	Everything is peaches down in Georgia	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-22177	10-in.	7/25/1918	The Yanks are at it again	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-22265	10-in.	9/30/1918	Tell that to the Marines	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 751-775 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.