Leeds & Catlin matrix 9218. I'd rather be a lobster than a wise guy / Billy Murray

TitleSource
I'd rather be a lobster than a wise guy (Primary title)Bryant/Sutton L & C
Unverified composer information: Madden - Morse; "Playing the Ponies”
Composer information source: Bryant/Sutton L & C.
PersonnelNotes
Billy Murray (vocalist : tenor vocal)
Additional Information
  • Description: Male vocal solo, with orchestra
  • Category: Vocal
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote
between late 1907 and early 1908 New York, New York [1] Master Sun 45609 10-in.
between late 1907 and early 1908 New York, New York [1] Master Aretino A-1181 10-in. No artist credit on label.
between late 1907 and early 1908 New York, New York [1] Master Busy-Bee A-151 10-in. No artist credit on label.
between late 1907 and early 1908 New York, New York [1] Master D&R 45591 10-in.
between late 1907 and early 1908 New York, New York [1] Master Nassau B-79 10-in.
between late 1907 and early 1908 New York, New York [1] Master Symphony 21609 10-in.

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Leeds & Catlin matrix 9218. I'd rather be a lobster than a wise guy / Billy Murray," accessed January 2, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000368938/9218-Id_rather_be_a_lobster_than_a_wise_guy.

Leeds & Catlin matrix 9218. I'd rather be a lobster than a wise guy / Billy Murray. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 2, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000368938/9218-Id_rather_be_a_lobster_than_a_wise_guy.

"Leeds & Catlin matrix 9218. I'd rather be a lobster than a wise guy / Billy Murray." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 2 January 2026.

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