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 1776-1789 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Leeds & Catlin	6712	10-in.	late 1905-early 1906	A high old time	Rambler Minstrel Company	Minstrels	vocalist, tenor vocal
Leeds & Catlin	9018	10-in.	late 1907	Gee whiz!	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Leeds & Catlin	9024	10-in.	late 1907	Make a lot of noise	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Leeds & Catlin	9091	10-in.	late 1907	Way down in Colón town	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Leeds & Catlin	9109	10-in.	late 1907	Make believe	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Leeds & Catlin	9163	10-in.	between 1907 and mid-1908	When a fellow's on the level with a girl that's on the square	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Leeds & Catlin	9217	10-in.	late 1906 or Jan. 1907	I want you	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cat 26]	10-in.	approximately 1907	The waning honeymoon	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cat 1024.1]	10-in.	approximately 1905	Yankee boodle	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cat 45563]	10-in.	late 1907	Somebody's been around here since I've been gone	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cat 4103]	10-in.	between late 1903 and 1904	Toyland	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cat 4105]	10-in.	between late 1903 and 1904	General hardtack on guard	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cat 4238]	10-in.	between late 1903 and 1904	That's how I love you, Mame	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Leeds & Catlin	[L & C cat 45531]	10-in.	late 1907	So what's the use?	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 1776-1789 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.