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 101-125 of 307 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 39798 10-in. 8/1/1935 You' re so darn charming The Dorsey Brothers instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39799 10-in. 8/1/1935 No strings The Dorsey Brothers instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39800 10-in. 8/1/1935 Top hat, white tie and tails The Dorsey Brothers instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39801 10-in. 8/1/1935 You saved my life The Dorsey Brothers instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39802 10-in. 8/1/1935 I couldn't believe my eyes The Dorsey Brothers instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39852 10-in. 8/14/1935 From the top of your head Bing Crosby instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39853 10-in. 8/14/1935 I wish I were Aladdin Bing Crosby instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39854 10-in. 8/14/1935 Takes two to make a bargain Bing Crosby instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39855 10-in. 8/14/1935 Two for tonight Bing Crosby instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39856 10-in. 8/14/1935 Without a word of warning Bing Crosby instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39857 10-in. 8/14/1935 I wished on the moon Bing Crosby instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39962 10-in. 9/11/1935 The gentleman obviously doesn't believe Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39963 10-in. 9/11/1935 I've got a feelin' you're foolin' Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39964 10-in. 9/11/1935 On a Sunday afternoon Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39965 10-in. 9/11/1935 You are my lucky star Dorsey Brothers Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39983 10-in. 8/23/1935 When love comes your way Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39984 10-in. 9/19/1935 A picture of me without you Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39985 10-in. 9/19/1935 Me and Marie Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 39986 10-in. 9/19/1935 Why shouldn't I? Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 60032 10-in. 10/10/1935 Washington grays Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 60033 10-in. 10/10/1935 Tap dancer's nightmare Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 60034 10-in. 10/10/1935 Dorsey stomp Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 60035 10-in. 10/10/1935 Stop, look and listen Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 60036 10-in. 10/10/1935 Where am I? Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 60037 10-in. 10/10/1935 You let me down Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
(Results 101-125 of 307 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McKinley, Ray," accessed June 3, 2023, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/206600.

McKinley, Ray. (2023). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved June 3, 2023, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/206600.

"McKinley, Ray." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2023. Web. 3 June 2023.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

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

External Sources

Wikipedia: Ray McKinley

Discogs: Ray McKinley

Allmusic: Ray McKinley

Linked Open Data Sources

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

MusicBrainz: Ray McKinley - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/97fd8038-59aa-4724-a41d-abd78da55d0b

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