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 301-315 of 315 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | DLA 737 | 10-in. | 3/3/1937 | What will I tell my heart? | Bing Crosby | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | DLA 738 | 10-in. | 3/3/1937 | Too marvelous for words | Bing Crosby | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | DLA 739 | 10-in. | 3/3/1937 | Peckin' | Bing Crosby | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | DLA 740 | 10-in. | 3/3/1937 | I got rhythm | Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | DLA 757 | 12-in. | 3/17/1937 | The Blue Danube waltz | Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | DLA 758 | 10-in. | 3/17/1937 | Slap that bass | Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | DLA 759 | 10-in. | 3/17/1937 | They all laughed | Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | DLA 760 | 10-in. | 3/17/1937 | They can't take that away from me | Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | DLA 761 | 10-in. | 3/17/1937 | Let's call the whole thing off | Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | DLA 819 | 10-in. | 6/23/1937 | (I want it) Sweet like you | Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | DLA 820 | 10-in. | 6/23/1937 | Flight of the bumble bee | Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | DLA 821 | 10-in. | 6/23/1937 | The moon got in my eyes | Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | DLA 822 | 10-in. | 6/23/1937 | After you | Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | DLA 823 | 10-in. | 6/23/1937 | All you want to do is dance | Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | DLA 824 | 10-in. | 6/23/1937 | It's the natural thing to do | Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McKinley, Ray," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/206600.
McKinley, Ray. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/206600.
"McKinley, Ray." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
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LCNAR: McKinley, Ray - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81139250
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