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 1576-1600 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Zonophone	7086	10-in.	Before Jan. 1907	A lemon in the garden of love	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7140	10-in.	Before Feb. 1907	You can have Broadway	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7216	10-in.	Before Feb. 1907	I'm sorry	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7218	10-in.	Before Feb. 1907	Wouldn't you like to flirt with me?	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7378	10-in.	Before Apr. 1907	Rambler Minstrels, no. 1	Minstrels [Zonophone Records group]	Minstrels	performer
Zonophone	7379	10-in.	Before May 1907	Rambler Minstrels, no. 2	Minstrels [Zonophone Records group]	Minstrels, with orchestra	performer
Zonophone	7413	10-in.	Before June 1907	You can't give your heart to somebody else and still hold hands with me	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7414	10-in.	Before May 1907	Don't you think it's time to marry?	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7416	10-in.	Before Apr. 1907	I'd like to see a little more of you	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7481	10-in.	Before Apr. 1907	I'm the kid that built the pyramid	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7483	10-in.	Before June 1907	A man without a woman	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7484	10-in.	Before Apr. 1907	Sound advice	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7497	10-in.	Before May 1907	Whistle it	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray ; Steve Porter	Mixed vocal trio, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7500	10-in.	Before Jan. 1908	It's nice to have a sweetheart	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7501	10-in.	Before Apr. 1907	Kiss, kiss, kiss (If you want to learn to kiss)	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7554	10-in.	Before May 1907	No wedding bells for me	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7561	10-in.	Before May 1907	In Washington	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7564	10-in.	Before May 1907	It's great to be a soldier man	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7702	10-in.	Before July 1907	Rambler Minstrels, no. 4	Minstrels [Zonophone Records group]	Minstrels	performer
Zonophone	7705	10-in.	Before Oct. 1907	Rambler Minstrels, no. 5	Minstrels [Zonophone Records group]	Minstrels	performer
Zonophone	7706	10-in.	Before July 1907	Rambler Minstrels, no. 3	Minstrels [Zonophone Records group]	Minstrels, with orchestra	performer
Zonophone	7711	10-in.	Before July 1907	He goes to church on Sunday	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7715	10-in.	Before Aug. 1907	Lucia (My Italian maid)	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7737	10-in.	Before July 1907	I'd like to know your address and your name	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7923	10-in.	Before Oct. 1907	On an old-fashioned buggy ride	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 1576-1600 of 1789 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Murray, Billy," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

Murray, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

"Murray, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.