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 1526-1550 of 1789 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zonophone | 4570 | 10-in. | Before May 1905 | Farewell, Mr. Abner Hemingway | Billy Murray ; Bob Roberts | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4594 | 10-in. | Before June 1905 | Billy | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4598 | 10-in. | Before May 1905 | Give my regards to Broadway | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4699 | 10-in. | Before May 1905 | Easy Street | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4916 | 9-in. | ca. June 1905 | My Irish Molly-o | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4917 | 10-in. | Before Aug. 1905 | My Irish Molly-o | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4919 | 10-in. | Before Aug. 1905 | Paddy's day | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4921 | 10-in. | Before Aug. 1905 | A picnic for two | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 4923 | 10-in. | ca.1905-1906 | The Yankee Doodle boy | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5190 | 10-in. | Before Sept. 1905 | Keep a little cosy corner in your heart for me | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5193 | 10-in. | Before Nov. 1905 | Can't you see I'm lonely? | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5195 | 10-in. | Before Oct. 1905 | Hiram Green, goodbye | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5196 | 10-in. | Before Oct. 1905 | Put me in my little cell | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5199 | 9-in. | ca. Sept. 1905 | My Irish maid | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5200 | 10-in. | Before Nov. 1905 | My Irish maid | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5461 | 10-in. | Before Jan. 1906 | Robinson Crusoe's isle | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5462 | 10-in. | Before Jan. 1906 | Just a little rocking chair and you | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5464 | 10-in. | Before Mar. 1906 | Don't be what you ain't | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5470 | 10-in. | Before Feb. 1906 | Moonlight | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5471 | 10-in. | Before Feb. 1906 | Sympathy (Don't worry, Bill) | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5516 | 10-in. | Before Jan. 1906 | How'd you like to spoon with me? | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5566 | 10-in. | Before Feb. 1906 | Barnyard medley | Colonial Male Quartet | Male vocal quartet (unaccompanied) | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5567 | 10-in. | Before Feb. 1906 | Sleigh ride party | Colonial Male Quartet | Male vocal quartet (unaccompanied) | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5585 | 10-in. | Before Mar. 1906 | Barbecue in old Kentucky | Colonial Male Quartet | Male vocal quartet (unaccompanied) | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 5586 | 10-in. | Before Mar. 1906 | Characteristic Negro medley | Colonial Male Quartet | Male vocal quartet (unaccompanied) | 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
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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