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 1651-1675 of 1789 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zonophone | 9736 | 10-in. | Before Jan. 1910 | Emmaline | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 9737 | 10-in. | Before Jan. 1910 | The belle of the Barber's Ball | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 9740 | 10-in. | Before Jan. 1910 | Foolish questions | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 9741 | 10-in. | Before Feb. 1910 | I wonder who's kissing her now | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 9784 | 10-in. | Before Mar. 1910 | I'm awfully glad I met you | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 9785 | 10-in. | Before Mar. 1910 | I'm looking for a sweetheart, and I think you'll do | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 9787 | 10-in. | Before Feb. 1910 | She sells sea shells (Down by the seashore) | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | Z-11 | 10-in. | 5/16/1910 | Has anybody here seen Kelly? | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | Z-50 | 10-in. | 7/7/1910 | Any little girl that's a nice little girl is the right little girl for me | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | Z-51 | 10-in. | 7/7/1910 | Please don't tell my wife | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | Z-52 | 10-in. | 7/7/1910 | Charming weather | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | Z-68 | 10-in. | 8/29/1910 | You're gwine to get something what you don't expect | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | Z-69 | 10-in. | 8/29/1910 | Sweet Italian love | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | Z-70 | 10-in. | 8/29/1910 | The morning after the night before | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | Z-73 | 10-in. | 9/8/1910 | You're mine, all mine | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | Z-74 | 10-in. | 9/8/1910 | My little candy kid | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | Z-77 | 10-in. | 10/14/1910 | Since Hiram went to Yale | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | Z-119 | 10-in. | 11/21/1910 | Think it over carefully | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | Z-120 | 10-in. | 11/21/1910 | Jimmy Valentine | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | Z-121 | 10-in. | 11/22/1910 | Come, Josephine, in my flying machine | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | Z-122 | 10-in. | 11/22/1910 | Our farm | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | Z-161 | 10-in. | 1/11/1911 | She's the right little girl for me | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | Z-164 | 10-in. | 2/2/1911 | On San Francisco Bay | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | Z-210 | 10-in. | 9/3/1911 | Toddling the Todalo | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | Z-212 | 10-in. | 3/9/1911 | When Cupid comes a-tapping | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Murray, Billy," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.
Murray, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.
"Murray, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 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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