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 1601-1625 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Zonophone	7925	10-in.	Before Oct. 1907	The handsome brave life saver	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7926	10-in.	Before Aug. 1907	I'd rather two-step than waltz, Bill	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	7932	10-in.	Before Sept. 1907	Harrigan	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8088	10-in.	Before Nov. 1907	In monkey land	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8090	10-in.	Before Nov. 1907	Let's take an old-fashioned walk	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8100	10-in.	Before Dec. 1907	Thursday is my Jonah day	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8103	10-in.	Before Dec. 1907	Tooral-i-ooral-i-ay	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8108	10-in.	Before Jan. 1908	Gee whiz! Ain't it tough to be poor	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8230	10-in.	Before Feb. 1908	Smile, smile, smile	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8231	10-in.	Before Apr. 1908	Make believe	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8233	10-in.	Before Dec. 1907	Wouldn't you like to have me for a sweetheart?	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8352	10-in.	Before Feb. 1908	Rambler Minstrels, no. 6	Minstrels [Zonophone Records group]	Minstrels, with orchestra	performer
Zonophone	8354	10-in.	Before Apr. 1908	Rambler Minstrels, no. 7	Minstrels [Zonophone Records group]	Minstrels	performer
Zonophone	8368	10-in.	Before Apr. 1908	Dixie Dan	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8371	10-in.	Before Apr. 1908	So long, Bill	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8525	10-in.	Before June 1908	The lanky Yankee boys in blue	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8529	10-in.	Before Apr. 1908	I'm afraid to come home in the dark	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8533	10-in.	Before May 1908	Under any old flag at all	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8535	10-in.	Before Apr. 1908	One, two, three (All over, down and out)	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8544	10-in.	Before May 1908	I'm looking for the man that wrote The merry widow waltz	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8565	10-in.	Before June 1908	When you steal a kiss or two (Making love)	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8567	10-in.	Before May 1908	Cupid's wedding bells	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8584	10-in.	Before June 1908	Rambler Minstrels, no. 9	Minstrels [Zonophone Records group]	Minstrels, with orchestra	performer
Zonophone	8585	10-in.	Before May 1908	Rambler Minstrels, no. 8	Minstrels [Zonophone Records group]	Minstrels, with orchestra	performer
Zonophone	8722	10-in.	Before Aug. 1908	Yankee Doodle's come to town	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 1601-1625 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.