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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 (Results 476-500 of 1789 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Zonophone [Zo cat 66] 10-in. ca. 1906 The game of love Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 788] 10-in. Before July 1907 Nestle by my side Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 832] 10-in. Before Sept. 1907 Take me where there's a big brass band Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 896] 10-in. Before Nov. 1907 From far Peru Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 965] 10-in. Before Feb. 1908 Somebody's been around here since I've been gone Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 966] 10-in. Before Feb. 1908 Way down in Colon Town 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  
Leeds & Catlin 9218 10-in. late 1907-early 1908 I'd rather be a lobster than a wise guy Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin 9216 10-in. late 1906 or January 1907 Under any old flag at all Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra 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 9213 10-in. late 1906 or Jan. 1907 I'm looking for the man who wrote "The merry widow waltz” Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra 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 9091 10-in. late 1907 Way down in Colón town 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 [L & C cat 45531] 10-in. late 1907 So what's the use? Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin 9089 10-in. late 1907 Dixie Dan Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin 9018 10-in. late 1907 Gee whiz! Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin 9023 10-in. approximately summer 1907 Take me back to New York town Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin 9021 10-in. approximately summer 1907 Honey boy Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Leeds & Catlin 9020 10-in. approximately summer 1907 Always leave them laughing when you say goodbye 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  
Edison 7155 10-in. 2/10/1920 "O" (Oh!) Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-15138 10-in. 8/21/1914 I'll do it all over again Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-15139 10-in. 8/21/1914 They start the Victrola and go dancing around the floor Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-15140 10-in. 8/21/1914 Poor Pauline Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 476-500 of 1789 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Murray, Billy," accessed May 16, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

Murray, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 16, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

"Murray, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 16 May 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525

External Sources

Wikipedia: Billy Murray

Discogs: Billy Murray

Allmusic: Billy Murray

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IMDb: Billy Murray

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Murray, Billy - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n92047706

Wikidata: Billy Murray - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q440215

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/56815561

MusicBrainz: Billy Murray - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/6116bd4a-1e7a-4e76-9b59-0b23a2887b01

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/303541

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