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 1451-1475 of 1789 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 7269 | 10-in. | 4/6/1920 | There's a typical Tipperary over there | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 7418 | 10-in. | 6/22/1920 | Chili bean | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 18782 | 10-in. | 10/4/1928 | Twelve o'clock waltz | Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 18783 | 10-in. | 10/4/1928 | My blackbirds are bluebirds now | Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 18786 | 10-in. | 10/5/1928 | Doin' the raccoon | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 18787 | 10-in. | 10/5/1928 | Ho-ho-ho-Hogan | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 18857 | 10-in. | 11/8/1928 | Doin' the raccoon | 7 Blue Babies ; Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 18858 | 10-in. | 11/8/1928 | Don't do that to the poor puss-cat | 7 Blue Babies ; Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 18874 | 10-in. | 11/16/1928 | 'Round evening | Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 18875 | 10-in. | 11/16/1928 | Don't be like that | Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 18987 | 10-in. | 1/5/1929 | A gay caballero | Merry Melody Men ; Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 18988 | 10-in. | 1/5/1929 | Ever since the movies learned to talk | Billy Murray and his Melody Men | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 19024 | 10-in. | 1/22/1929 | Wedding bells (Are breaking up that old gang of mine) | Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 19057 | 10-in. | 2/20/1929 | I'm marching home to you (Step by step—mile by mile) | Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 19092 | 10-in. | 3/11/1929 | Oh! Baby what a night | Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 19129 | 10-in. | 3/28/1929 | She's got great ideas! | Merry Melody Men ; Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 19130 | 10-in. | 3/28/1929 | Kansas City Kitty | Merry Melody Men ; Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 19139 | 10-in. | 4/2/1929 | Goodness gracious Gracie | Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 19165 | 10-in. | 4/23/1929 | That's my idea of heaven | Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 19166 | 10-in. | 4/23/1929 | She's a new kind of old-fashioned girl | Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 19208 | 10-in. | 5/22/1929 | Main Street | Town Band | Jazz/dance band | vocalist | |
| Edison | 19237 | 10-in. | 6/5/1929 | If I'm wrong, sue me | Merry Melody Men ; Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 19238 | 10-in. | 6/5/1929 | In old Tia Juana (Ti-a Wa-na) | Merry Melody Men ; Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 19266 | 10-in. | 6/24/1929 | Sweet Madelon | Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Edison | 19267 | 10-in. | 6/24/1929 | Painting the clouds with sunshine | Billy Murray ; Walter Scanlan | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Murray, Billy," accessed April 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.
Murray, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.
"Murray, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Murray, Billy - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n92047706
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