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 1201-1225 of 1789 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 3154 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-May 1905 | Will you be my little bride? | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3165 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-May 1905 | Give my regards to Broadway | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3171 | 7-in. | ca. Jan.-May 1905 | My cosey corner girl | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3186 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-June 1905 | A sprig of shillalah | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3243 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Sept. 1905 | Tammany | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3258 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Oct. 1905 | Hiram Green, good bye | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3261 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Oct. 1905 | Keep a little cosy corner in your heart for me | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3267 | 10-in. | between January and November 1905 | Bright eyes, good bye | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3281 | 10-in. | ca. 1905 | Sweethearts in every town | Artists vary | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3388 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-May 1906 | You're a grand old rag | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3389 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-May 1906 | Cheyenne | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3430 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-June 1906 | Is it warm enough for you? | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3431 | 10-in. | between January and June 1906 | The little chauffeur | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3448 | 10-in. | between January and August 1906 | The Rambler Minstrel Company : Record A | Billy Murray ; Rambler Minstrel Company | Minstrels and male vocal solo, with orchestra | performer | |
| Columbia | 3449 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Aug. 1906 | The Rambler Minstrel Company : Record B | Arthur Collins ; Rambler Minstrel Company | Minstrels and male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3464 | 10-in. | between January and August 1906 | Is your mother in, Molly Malone | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3478 | 10-in. | between January and September 1906 | The Rambler Minstrel Company : Record C | Billy Murray ; Rambler Minstrel Company | Minstrels and male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3479 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Sept. 1906 | The Rambler Minstrel Company : Record D | Collins and Harlan ; Rambler Minstrel Company | Minstrels and male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3487 | 10-in. | Jan.-Sept. 1906 | Billy | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3489 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Oct. 1906 | Not because your hair is curly | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3500 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Oct. 1906 | My little Dutch Colleen | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3526 | 10-in. | between January and November 1906 | An evening at Mrs. Clancy's boarding house | Billy Murray ; Steve Porter | Comic dialogue | speaker | |
| Columbia | 3531 | 10-in. | approximately 1906 | The Rambler Minstrel Company : Record E | Billy Murray ; Rambler Minstrel Company | Minstrels and male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3533 | 10-in. | ca. 1906 | Alice where art thou going? | Columbia Quartette ; Billy Murray | Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Columbia | 3543 | 10-in. | ca. 1906 | Rosebud | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Murray, Billy," accessed June 11, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.
Murray, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved June 11, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.
"Murray, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 11 June 2024.
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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
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