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 951-975 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-29886	10-in.	4/16/1924	Officer Kelly (Don't you think that it's time to wake up?)	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with violin and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30161	10-in.	6/4/1924	Africa	Jack Shilkret Orchestra [i.e., International Novelty Orchestra] ; Jack Shilkret	Orchestra, with male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30246	10-in.	6/5/1924	Hinky dinky parlay voo	Billy Murray ; Ed Smalle	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30247	10-in.	6/5/1924	It had to be you	Billy Murray ; Aileen Stanley	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30248	10-in.	6/5/1924	Nobody's sweetheart	Billy Murray ; Aileen Stanley	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30301	10-in.	6/18/1924	Walla-Walla	Paul Whiteman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30360	10-in.	7/7/1924	Charley, my boy	International Novelty Orchestra ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30404	10-in.	6/19/1924	The grass is always greener	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30405	10-in.	6/19/1924	We don't get much money, but we have a lot of fun	Billy Murray ; Ed Smalle	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30572	10-in.	8/13/1924	Mrs. Murphy's chowder	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30573	10-in.	8/13/1924	Dumb Dora	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30574	10-in.	8/13/1924	Down where the vest begins	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30586	10-in.	8/18/1924	You'll never get to heaven with those eyes	Billy Murray ; Aileen Stanley	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30587	10-in.	8/18/1924	The last sweetheart of mine	Billy Murray ; Aileen Stanley	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30593	10-in.	8/19/1924	When I was the dandy and you were the belle	Billy Murray ; Aileen Stanley	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30594	10-in.	8/19/1924	In a little rendezvous all alone with you	Billy Murray ; Aileen Stanley	Female-male vocal duet, with violin and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30620	10-in.	7/25/1924	Hey! hey! and hee! hee! (I'm Charleston crazy)	International Novelty Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30622	10-in.	7/25/1924	My papa doesn't two-time no time	George Olsen and his Music ; Billy Murray	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30623	10-in.	8/8/1924	It ain't gonna rain no mo'	International Novelty Orchestra ; Billy Murray ; Ed Smalle	Orchestra, with male vocal duet	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30666	10-in.	8/22/1924	When I was the dandy and you were the belle	Billy Murray ; Aileen Stanley	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30667	10-in.	8/22/1924	All alone with you in a little rendezvous	Billy Murray ; Aileen Stanley	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30671	10-in.	8/25/1924	Way out West in Kansas	Billy Murray ; Ed Smalle	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30686	10-in.	8/28/1924	She loves me	International Novelty Orchestra	Orchestra, with male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30691	10-in.	9/3/1924	The toe-tangling tune	International Novelty Orchestra	Orchestra, with male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-30698	10-in.	9/5/1924	Doo wacka doo	Billy Murray ; Paul Whiteman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 951-975 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.