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 551-575 of 1789 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-13309 | 10-in. | 5/14/1913 | I'd do as much for you | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13310 | 10-in. | 5/14/1913 | Come and kiss your little baby | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13369 | 10-in. | 5/29/1913 | That tinkling tango tune | American Quartet | Male vocal quintet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13370 | 10-in. | 5/29/1913 | The soul of the raging sea | American Quartet | Male vocal quintet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13371 | 10-in. | 5/29/1913 | Boom, tum, ta-ra-zing boom! | American Quartet | Male vocal quintet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13425 | 10-in. | 6/13/1913 | Let her go, let her go, let her go | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13426 | 10-in. | 6/13/1913 | In the heart of the Kentucky hills | Heidelberg Quintette ; Will Oakland | Male vocal quintet, with soloist and orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13502 | 10-in. | 6/30/1913 | Cross the Mason-Dixon line | American Quartet | Vocal quartet | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13503 | 10-in. | 6/30/1913 | Sailing down the Chesapeake Bay | American Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13626 | 10-in. | 7/23/1913 | They've got me doin' it now | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13627 | 10-in. | 7/23/1913 | That naughty melody | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13638 | 10-in. | 7/25/1913 | If I said 'Please' | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13639 | 10-in. | 7/25/1913 | I'll just follow you | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13672 | 10-in. | 8/6/1913 | Swing, swing, swing | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13673 | 10-in. | 8/6/1913 | On the old Fall River line | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13687 | 10-in. | 8/12/1913 | He wants someone to call him Papa | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13688 | 10-in. | 8/12/1913 | On the old front porch | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13714 | 10-in. | 9/3/1913 | Floating down the river ('Cause it's moonlight now in Dixieland) | American Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13715 | 10-in. | 9/3/1913 | In the land of plankity plank | American Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13777 | 10-in. | 9/15/1913 | Come on over here | Helen Clark ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13778 | 10-in. | 9/15/1913 | Somebody else is crazy 'bout me (But I want you) | Helen Clark ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | C-13806 | 12-in. | 9/16/1913 | Most excellent master ode no. 2 | Metropolitan Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with organ | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13870 | 10-in. | 9/29/1913 | How long have you been married | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13871 | 10-in. | 9/29/1913 | Kiss me goodnight! | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Victor | B-13958 | 10-in. | 10/15/1913 | If you don't want me (Why do you hang around) | Helen Clark ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal |
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.
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LCNAR: Murray, Billy - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n92047706
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MusicBrainz: Billy Murray - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/6116bd4a-1e7a-4e76-9b59-0b23a2887b01
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