Ray McKinley

Ray McKinley (June 18, 1910 – May 7, 1995) was an American jazz drummer, singer, and bandleader. He played drums and later led the Major Glenn Miller Army Air Forces Orchestra in Europe. He also led the new Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1956.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 18, 1910 (Fort Worth), Died May 7, 1995 (Largo)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1962

Roles Represented in DAHR: drums, vocalist, leader, composer, songwriter, lyricist

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 76-100 of 323 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	39120	10-in.	11/30/1934	If it's love	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39181	10-in.	12/21/1934	I believe in miracles	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39182	10-in.	12/21/1934	Dancing with my shadow	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39183	10-in.	12/21/1934	Home ties	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39184	10-in.	12/21/1934	The church bells tolled	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39209	10-in.	12/28/1934	Rhythm of the rain	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39210	10-in.	12/28/1934	Au revoir l'amour	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39211	10-in.	12/28/1934	Singing a happy song	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39212	10-in.	12/28/1934	I was lucky	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39223	10-in.	1/4/1935	I thrill when they mention your name	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39224	10-in.	1/4/1935	Night wind	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39225	10-in.	1/4/1935	I'm just a little boy blue	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39226	10-in.	1/4/1935	(I got a) New deal in love	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39241	10-in.	1/11/1935	Dinah	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39242	10-in.	1/11/1935	You ain't been livin' right	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39243	12-in.	1/11/1935	Solitude	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39264	10-in.	1/18/1935	Tiny little fingerprints	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39265	10-in.	1/18/1935	I'm facing the music	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39266	10-in.	1/18/1935	I threw a bean bag at the moon	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39267	10-in.	1/18/1935	The farmer takes a wife	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39278	10-in.	1/25/1935	Don't be afraid to tell your mother	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39280	10-in.	1/26/1935	Lullaby of Broadway	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39281	10-in.	1/26/1935	The words are in my heart	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39282	10-in.	1/26/1935	I'm goin' shoppin' with you	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	39337	10-in.	2/6/1935	Harlem chapel chimes	Dorsey Brothers Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums

(Results 76-100 of 323 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McKinley, Ray," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/206600.

McKinley, Ray. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/206600.

"McKinley, Ray." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 November 2024.