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 1651-1675 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Zonophone	9736	10-in.	Before Jan. 1910	Emmaline	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	9737	10-in.	Before Jan. 1910	The belle of the Barber's Ball	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	9740	10-in.	Before Jan. 1910	Foolish questions	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	9741	10-in.	Before Feb. 1910	I wonder who's kissing her now	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	9784	10-in.	Before Mar. 1910	I'm awfully glad I met you	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	9785	10-in.	Before Mar. 1910	I'm looking for a sweetheart, and I think you'll do	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	9787	10-in.	Before Feb. 1910	She sells sea shells (Down by the seashore)	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	Z-11	10-in.	5/16/1910	Has anybody here seen Kelly?	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	Z-50	10-in.	7/7/1910	Any little girl that's a nice little girl is the right little girl for me	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	Z-51	10-in.	7/7/1910	Please don't tell my wife	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	Z-52	10-in.	7/7/1910	Charming weather	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	Z-68	10-in.	8/29/1910	You're gwine to get something what you don't expect	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	Z-69	10-in.	8/29/1910	Sweet Italian love	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	Z-70	10-in.	8/29/1910	The morning after the night before	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	Z-73	10-in.	9/8/1910	You're mine, all mine	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	Z-74	10-in.	9/8/1910	My little candy kid	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	Z-77	10-in.	10/14/1910	Since Hiram went to Yale	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	Z-119	10-in.	11/21/1910	Think it over carefully	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	Z-120	10-in.	11/21/1910	Jimmy Valentine	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	Z-121	10-in.	11/22/1910	Come, Josephine, in my flying machine	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	Z-122	10-in.	11/22/1910	Our farm	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	Z-161	10-in.	1/11/1911	She's the right little girl for me	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	Z-164	10-in.	2/2/1911	On San Francisco Bay	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	Z-210	10-in.	9/3/1911	Toddling the Todalo	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	Z-212	10-in.	3/9/1911	When Cupid comes a-tapping	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 1651-1675 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.