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 (Results 1151-1175 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	1008	10-in.	approximately 1902	Has anybody seen our cat?	Artists vary	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1084	10-in.	approximately 1902	I'll wed you in the golden summertime	Artists vary	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1085	10-in.	ca. 1902-1908	Alphonse and Gaston	Artists vary	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1086	10-in.	approximately 1902	No use in asking, 'cause you know the reason why	Artists vary	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1086	7-in.	ca. 1902	No use in asking, 'cause you know the reason why	Artists vary	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1087	10-in.	ca. 1902	The furniture man	Artists vary	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1087	7-in.	ca. 1902	The furniture man	Artists vary	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1088	10-in.	ca. 1902	Sadie Moore	Artists vary	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1088	7-in.	ca. 1902	Sadie Moore	Artists vary	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1163	10-in.	ca. 1903	Tessie, you are the only, only, only	Artists vary	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1163	7-in.	ca. 1903-Oct. 1905	Tessie, you are the only, only, only	Artists vary	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1459	10-in.	ca. 1903	Just remember I love you	Artists vary	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1459	7-in.	ca. 1903-Oct. 1905	Just remember I love you	Artists vary	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1483	10-in.	ca. 1903	Navajo	Columbia Band	Band, with male vocal chorus	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1647	10-in.	approximately 1903	It takes the Irish to beat the Dutch	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1648	10-in.	ca. 1903	Under a Panama	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1648	7-in.	ca. 1903	Under a Panama	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1649	10-in.	ca. 1903	General Hardtack on guard	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1649	7-in.	ca. 1903-Oct. 1905	General Hardtack on guard	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1655	10-in.	approximately 1903	Navajo	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1659	10-in.	approximately 1903	Plain Mamie O'Hooley	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1659	7-in.	ca. 1903	Plain Mamie O'Hooley	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1660	10-in.	approximately 1903	Mary Ellen	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1660	7-in.	ca. 1903-Oct. 1905	Mary Ellen	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1661	10-in.	ca. 1903	The girl you love	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 1151-1175 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.