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 1351-1375 of 1789 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 4468 | 10-in. | 2/4/1916 | I can dance with everybody but my wife | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 4497 | 10-in. | 2/15/1916 | Played by a military band | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 4500 | 10-in. | 2/15/1916 | Here comes Tootsi | Gladys Rice | Soprano vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 4516 | 10-in. | 2/21/1916 | Everything in America is ragtime | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo and mixed vocal ensemble, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 4547 | 10-in. | 3/2/1916 | Those good old days back home | Premier Quartet | Male vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 4553 | 10-in. | 3/3/1916 | Since Mother goes to movie shows | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 4583 | 10-in. | 3/15/1916 | On the beach at Waikiki | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 4597 | 10-in. | 3/20/1916 | Where did Robinson Crusoe go with Friday on Saturday night | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 4658 | 10-in. | 4/14/1916 | Yankee Doodle | Metropolitan Mixed Chorus | Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 4713 | 10-in. | 5/9/1916 | You can tell that I'm Irish | Ada Jones | Female vocal solo and male vocal trio, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 4714 | 10-in. | 5/9/1916 | Johnny get a girl | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 4744 | 10-in. | 5/25/1916 | Are you from Dixie? ('Cause I'm from Dixie too) | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 4745 | 10-in. | 5/25/1916 | When Priscilla tries to reach high C | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 4873 | 10-in. | 7/13/1916 | Arrah go on, I'm gonna go back to Oregon | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 4879 | 10-in. | 7/14/1916 | Songs of other days no. 3 | Metropolitan Mixed Chorus | Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 4895 | 10-in. | 7/20/1916 | I sent my wife to the Thousand Isles | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 4899 | 10-in. | 7/21/1916 | Songs of other days no. 4 | Metropolitan Mixed Chorus | Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 5074 | 10-in. | 10/17/1916 | You wake up in the morning in Chicago | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 5083 | 10-in. | 10/20/1916 | Here comes the groom | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 5118 | 10-in. | 10/31/1916 | It's not your nationality (It's simply you) | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 5135 | 10-in. | 11/9/1916 | Songs of other days no. 5 | Metropolitan Mixed Chorus | Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 5136 | 10-in. | 11/9/1916 | Songs of other days no. 6 | Metropolitan Mixed Chorus | Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 5147 | 10-in. | 11/14/1916 | When you hear Jackson moan on his saxophone | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 5153 | 10-in. | 11/16/1916 | Little by little and bit by bit | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 5174 | 10-in. | 11/23/1916 | I'll make you want me | Rachael Grant ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Murray, Billy," accessed May 15, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.
Murray, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 15, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.
"Murray, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 15 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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