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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 1701-1725 of 1789 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Zonophone [Zo cat 395] 10-in. Before Mar. 1906 I would like to marry you Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 425] 10-in. Before Apr. 1906 You're a grand old rag Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 491] 10-in. Before July 1906 If Washington should come to life today Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 788] 10-in. Before July 1907 Nestle by my side Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 832] 10-in. Before Sept. 1907 Take me where there's a big brass band Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 896] 10-in. Before Nov. 1907 From far Peru Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 965] 10-in. Before Feb. 1908 Somebody's been around here since I've been gone Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 966] 10-in. Before Feb. 1908 Way down in Colon Town Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 1183] 10-in. Before Oct. 1908 The old-time rag Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5189-A] 10-in. Before Mar. 1909 Take plenty of shoes (It's a long roam home) Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5451-A] 10-in. Before Mar. 1909 Oh! That Yankiana rag Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5571-A] 10-in. Before Nov. 1909 Rambler Minstrels, no. 16 Minstrels [Zonophone Records group] Minstrels, with orchestra performer  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5571-B] 10-in. Before Nov. 1909 Rambler Minstrels, no. 17 Minstrels [Zonophone Records group] Minstrels performer  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5593-B] 10-in. Before Jan. 1910 It's moonlight all the time on Broadway Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5622-B] 10-in. Before Mar. 1910 Take me out for a joy ride Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5702-A] 10-in. 1/6/1911 When Mariola do the Cubanola Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5706-A] 10-in. Before Mar. 1911 Under the yum yum tree Ada Jones ; Billy Murray Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5717-A] 10-in. Before May 1911 Gee, but it's great to meet a friend from your home town Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5720-A] 10-in. 2/8/1911 Let me live and stay in Dixieland Ada Jones ; Billy Murray Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5720-B] 10-in. 2/8/1911 Stingy kid Ada Jones ; Billy Murray Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5745-B] 10-in. Before June 1911 Always keep the money in the family Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5759-A] 10-in. Before July 1911 Summer days (Those good old summer days) Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5765-A] 10-in. Before July 1911 In the land of harmony Ada Jones ; Billy Murray Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5765-B] 10-in. 5/31/1911 I'm growing fond of you Ada Jones ; Billy Murray Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Zonophone [Zo cat 5790-B] 10-in. Before Sept. 1911 Mr. Moon Billy Murray Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 1701-1725 of 1789 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Murray, Billy," accessed May 1, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

Murray, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 1, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

"Murray, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 May 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

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

External Sources

Wikipedia: Billy Murray

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Linked Open Data Sources

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

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/303541

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