Ray McKinley

Ray McKinley (June 18, 1910 – May 7, 1995) was an American jazz drummer, singer, and bandleader. He played drums and later led the Major Glenn Miller Army Air Forces Orchestra in Europe. He also led the new Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1956.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 18, 1910 (Fort Worth), Died May 7, 1995 (Largo)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1962

Roles Represented in DAHR: drums, vocalist, leader, composer, songwriter, lyricist

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Recordings (Results 251-275 of 315 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca DLA 333 10-in. 4/3/1936 I want to be discovered Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 334 10-in. 4/3/1936 It's no fun Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 335 10-in. 4/3/1936 I'm putting all my eggs in one basket Ginger Rogers instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 336 10-in. 4/3/1936 Let yourself go Ginger Rogers instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 341 10-in. 4/4/1936 I love to sing Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 342 10-in. 4/4/1936 Moonrise on the lowlands Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 419 10-in. 7/7/1936 Ah-woo! Ah-woo! To you Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 420 10-in. 7/7/1936 Hollywood pastime Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 421 10-in. 7/7/1936 There's no substitute for you Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 422 10-in. 7/7/1936 Funiculi, funicula Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 423 10-in. 7/7/1936 Parade of the milk bottle caps Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 440 10-in. 7/17/1936 I can't escape from you Bing Crosby instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 441 10-in. 7/17/1936 The house Jack built for Jill Bing Crosby instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 442 10-in. 7/17/1936 I'm an old cowhand Bing Crosby instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 454 10-in. 7/23/1936 Don't look now Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 455 10-in. 7/23/1936 It ain't right Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 456 10-in. 7/23/1936 The Boston tea party Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 457 10-in. 7/23/1936 Mutiny in the brass section Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 458 10-in. 7/23/1936 Hollywood pastime Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 469 10-in. 7/27/1936 In a sentimental mood Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 470 10-in. 7/27/1936 Stompin' at the Savoy Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 471 10-in. 7/27/1936 Chicken reel Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 508 10-in. 8/3/1936 Easy to love Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 509 10-in. 8/3/1936 Red tap on wood Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca DLA 510 10-in. 8/3/1936 So do I Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
(Results 251-275 of 315 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McKinley, Ray," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/206600.

McKinley, Ray. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/206600.

"McKinley, Ray." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.

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