Ray McKinley

Ray McKinley (June 18, 1910 – May 7, 1995) was an American jazz drummer, singer, and bandleader.

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

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Recordings (Results 76-100 of 307 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 39264 10-in. 1/18/1935 Tiny little fingerprints Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39265 10-in. 1/18/1935 I'm facing the music Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39266 10-in. 1/18/1935 I threw a bean bag at the moon Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39267 10-in. 1/18/1935 The farmer takes a wife Dorsey Brothers Orchestra vocalist, instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39278 10-in. 1/25/1935 Don't be afraid to tell your mother Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39280 10-in. 1/26/1935 Lullaby of Broadway Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39281 10-in. 1/26/1935 The words are in my heart Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39282 10-in. 1/26/1935 I'm goin' shoppin' with you Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39337 10-in. 2/6/1935 Harlem chapel chimes Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39338 10-in. 2/6/1935 I've got your number Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39339 10-in. 2/6/1935 You're O.K. Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39340 10-in. 2/6/1935 Weary blues Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39341 12-in. 2/6/1935 Weary blues Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39342 10-in. 2/6/1935 Tailspin Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39343 10-in. 2/6/1935 Eccentric Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39344 10-in. 2/6/1935 Dese dem dose Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39345 10-in. 2/6/1935 Dippermouth blues Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39346 10-in. 2/6/1935 Tomorrow's another day Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39539 10-in. 5/27/1935 Footloose and fancy free Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39540 10-in. 5/27/1935 Every little moment Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39541 10-in. 5/27/1935 You're all I need Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39542 10-in. 5/27/1935 I'll never say never again again Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39543 10-in. 5/27/1935 Chasing shadows Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39544 10-in. 5/27/1935 Ev'ry single little tingle of my heart Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39797 10-in. 8/1/1935 My very good friend the milkman The Dorsey Brothers instrumentalist, drums  
(Results 76-100 of 307 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McKinley, Ray," accessed June 1, 2023, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/206600.

McKinley, Ray. (2023). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved June 1, 2023, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/206600.

"McKinley, Ray." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2023. Web. 1 June 2023.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/206600

External Sources

Wikipedia: Ray McKinley

Discogs: Ray McKinley

Allmusic: Ray McKinley

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LCNAR: McKinley, Ray - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81139250

Wikidata: Ray McKinley - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q355592

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/12492111

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