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 1301-1325 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
OKeh	S-7245	10-in.	Feb. 1920	Dardanella	Billy Murray ; Rega Dance Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist, tenor vocal
OKeh	S-7246	10-in.	Feb. 1920	I'll see you in C-U-B-A	Billy Murray ; Rega Dance Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist, tenor vocal
OKeh	S-7269	10-in.	Feb. 1920	The hen and the cow	Billy Murray ; Rega Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist, tenor vocal
OKeh	S-7315	10-in.	Feb. 1920	Marion	Rachael Grant ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
OKeh	S-7360	10-in.	Mar. 1920	Everybody's buddy	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
OKeh	S-7389	10-in.	Apr. 1920	Whistle a song	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
OKeh	S-7390	10-in.	Apr. 1920	Tiddle Dee winks	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
OKeh	S-7446	10-in.	May 1920	I love the land of Old Black Joe	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet	vocalist, tenor vocal
OKeh	[OK cat 1253-A]	10-in.	approximately 1919	Just as we used to do	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
OKeh	[OK cat 1272-A]	10-in.	approximately 1919	I've got my captain working for me now	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Brunswick	E29746	10-in.	May 1929	That’s my idea of heaven	Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Brunswick	E29747	10-in.	May 1929	Building a nest for Mary	Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Brunswick	E30695	10-in.	Aug. 1929	The whoopee hat brigade	Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan	Male vocal duet	vocalist, tenor vocal
Brunswick	E30696	10-in.	Aug. 1929	(I only wish I had you with me) Last night, honey	Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan	Male vocal duet	vocalist, tenor vocal
Brunswick	E31151	10-in.	Oct. 1929	My wife is on a diet	Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Brunswick	E31152	10-in.	Oct. 1929	Icky	Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Brunswick	E31460	10-in.	Nov. 1929	Shut the door (They're coming through the window)	Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan	Male vocal duet	vocalist, tenor vocal
Brunswick	E31461	10-in.	Nov. 1929	Sergeant Flagg and Sergeant Quirt	Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan	Male vocal duet	vocalist, tenor vocal
Brunswick	XE31655	12-in.	Dec. 1929	Brunswick brevities program U, pt. 5	Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan	Radio transcription disc : Male vocal duet	vocalist, tenor vocal
Brunswick	XE31656	12-in.	Dec. 1929	Brunswick brevities program U, pt. 3	Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan	Radio transcription disc : Male vocal duet	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	3068	10-in.	May-June 1914	[Unknown title(s)]	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	3196	10-in.	Aug. 1914	B. P. O. E. Elks' song	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	3312	10-in.	between 9/19/1914 and 9/26/1914	I'm goin' back to Louisiana	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	3313	10-in.	between 9/19/1914 and 9/26/1914	My croony melody	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	3334	10-in.	between 10/3/1914 and 10/8/1914	Mrs. Sippi, you're a grand old girl	Helen Clark ; Billy Murray	Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 1301-1325 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.