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 51-75 of 315 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 38884 | 10-in. | 10/24/1934 | Let's take a walk around the block | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 38914 | 10-in. | 10/29/1934 | What a diff'rence a day made | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 38919 | 10-in. | 10/29/1934 | Dream man (Make me dream some more) | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 38920 | 10-in. | 10/29/1934 | What can you say in a love song? | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 38963 | 10-in. | 11/7/1934 | Hands across the table | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 38964 | 10-in. | 11/7/1934 | Love is just around the corner | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 38965 | 10-in. | 11/7/1934 | Here is my heart | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 39020 | 10-in. | 11/15/1934 | Apache | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 39021 | 10-in. | 11/15/1934 | It's dark on Observatory Hill | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 39022 | 10-in. | 11/15/1934 | Blame it on my youth | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 39102 | 10-in. | 11/27/1934 | Anything goes | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 39103 | 10-in. | 11/27/1934 | All through the night | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 39104 | 10-in. | 11/27/1934 | You' re the top | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 39116 | 10-in. | 11/30/1934 | Down 't uncle Bill's | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 39117 | 10-in. | 11/30/1934 | I'd like to dunk you in my coffee | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 39118 | 10-in. | 11/30/1934 | I get a kick out of you | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 39119 | 10-in. | 11/30/1934 | You didn't know me from Adam (and I didn't know you from Eve) | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 39120 | 10-in. | 11/30/1934 | If it's love | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 39181 | 10-in. | 12/21/1934 | I believe in miracles | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 39182 | 10-in. | 12/21/1934 | Dancing with my shadow | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 39183 | 10-in. | 12/21/1934 | Home ties | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 39184 | 10-in. | 12/21/1934 | The church bells tolled | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 39209 | 10-in. | 12/28/1934 | Rhythm of the rain | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 39210 | 10-in. | 12/28/1934 | Au revoir l'amour | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 39211 | 10-in. | 12/28/1934 | Singing a happy song | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McKinley, Ray," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/206600.
McKinley, Ray. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/206600.
"McKinley, Ray." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.
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LCNAR: McKinley, Ray - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81139250
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