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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 (Results 1551-1575 of 1789 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Zonophone 5644 10-in. Before Oct. 1906 I like you Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 5731 10-in. Before Mar. 1906 Fol-the-rol-lol Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 5787 10-in. Before Oct. 1906 Every day will be Sunday bye and bye Colonial Quartet Male vocal quartet (unaccompanied) vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 5789 10-in. Before May 1906 Night trip to Buffalo Colonial Quartet Male vocal quartet (unaccompanied) vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 5980 10-in. Before Apr. 1906 Nothing like that in our family Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 5982 10-in. Before June 1906 Everyone is in Slumberland but you and me Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 5985 10-in. Before Apr. 1906 Keep on the sunny side Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 6202 10-in. Before May 1906 G.O.P. Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 6204 10-in. Before May 1906 Norah, my Irish rose Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 6207 10-in. Before May 1906 Mother, pin a rose on me Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 6322 10-in. Before July 1906 It's great at a baseball game Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 6323 10-in. Before July 1906 Waltz me around again, Willie Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 6328 10-in. Before July 1906 Is it warm enough for you? Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 6329 10-in. Before Aug. 1906 When love is young Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 6621 10-in. Before Sept. 1906 Crocodile Isle Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 6627 10-in. Before Sept. 1906 Not because your hair is curly Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 6629 10-in. ca. 1906 Rosebud Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 6673 10-in. Before Oct. 1906 Cheyenne (Shy Anne) Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 6789 10-in. Before Nov. 1906 When Tommy Atkins marries Dolly Gray Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 6792 10-in. Before Nov. 1906 You can never tell by the label Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 6794 10-in. Before Dec. 1906 Little Willie Brown Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 6797 10-in. Before Nov. 1906 Autograph waltz Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 7022 10-in. Before Dec. 1906 Sweet Anastasia Brady Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 7025 10-in. ca. 1907 Cheyenne (Shy Anne) Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone 7079 10-in. Before Jan. 1907 Mr. Monkey Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 1551-1575 of 1789 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Murray, Billy," accessed March 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

Murray, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

"Murray, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 March 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525

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