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

Recordings (Results 1301-1325 of 1789 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
OKeh S-7245 10-in. Feb. 1920 Dardanella Billy Murray ; Rega Dance Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7246 10-in. Feb. 1920 I'll see you in C-U-B-A Billy Murray ; Rega Dance Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7269 10-in. Feb. 1920 The hen and the cow Billy Murray ; Rega Orchestra Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7315 10-in. Feb. 1920 Marion Rachael Grant ; Billy Murray Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7360 10-in. Mar. 1920 Everybody's buddy Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7389 10-in. Apr. 1920 Whistle a song Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7390 10-in. Apr. 1920 Tiddle Dee winks Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh S-7446 10-in. May 1920 I love the land of Old Black Joe American Quartet Male vocal quartet vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh [OK cat 1253-A] 10-in. approximately 1919 Just as we used to do Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
OKeh [OK cat 1272-A] 10-in. approximately 1919 I've got my captain working for me now Billy Murray Male vocal solo vocalist, tenor vocal  
Brunswick E29746 10-in. May 1929 That’s my idea of heaven Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan Male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Brunswick E29747 10-in. May 1929 Building a nest for Mary Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan Male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Brunswick E30695 10-in. Aug. 1929 The whoopee hat brigade Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan Male vocal duet vocalist, tenor vocal  
Brunswick E30696 10-in. Aug. 1929 (I only wish I had you with me) Last night, honey Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan Male vocal duet vocalist, tenor vocal  
Brunswick E31151 10-in. Oct. 1929 My wife is on a diet Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan Male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Brunswick E31152 10-in. Oct. 1929 Icky Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan Male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Brunswick E31460 10-in. Nov. 1929 Shut the door (They're coming through the window) Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan Male vocal duet vocalist, tenor vocal  
Brunswick E31461 10-in. Nov. 1929 Sergeant Flagg and Sergeant Quirt Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan Male vocal duet vocalist, tenor vocal  
Brunswick XE31655 12-in. Dec. 1929 Brunswick brevities program U, pt. 5 Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan Radio transcription disc : Male vocal duet vocalist, tenor vocal  
Brunswick XE31656 12-in. Dec. 1929 Brunswick brevities program U, pt. 3 Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan Radio transcription disc : Male vocal duet vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 3068 10-in. May-June 1914 [Unknown title(s)] Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 3196 10-in. Aug. 1914 B. P. O. E. Elks' song Billy Murray Male vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 3312 10-in. between 9/19/1914 and 9/26/1914 I'm goin' back to Louisiana Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 3313 10-in. between 9/19/1914 and 9/26/1914 My croony melody Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Edison 3334 10-in. between 10/3/1914 and 10/8/1914 Mrs. Sippi, you're a grand old girl Helen Clark ; Billy Murray Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 1301-1325 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

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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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