Billy Murray

Billy Murray

William Thomas Murray (May 25, 1877 – August 17, 1954) was one of the most popular singers in the United States in the early 20th century. While he received star billing in Vaudeville, he was best known for his prolific work in the recording studio, making records for almost every record label of the era. Murray was the best-selling recording artist of the first quarter of the 20th century, selling over 300 million records during the phonograph era.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 25, 1877 (Philadelphia), Died August 17, 1954 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1901 - 1941

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, speaker, performer, sound effects, whistling, vocalist, songwriter

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	A-463	7-in.	9/29/1903	By the sycamore tree	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-464	10-in.	9/29/1903	Show the white of your eye	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	A-464	7-in.	9/29/1903	Show the white of your eye	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-884	10-in.	1/7/1904	Dear Sing Sing	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	A-884	7-in.	1/7/1904	Dear Sing-Sing	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-885	10-in.	1/7/1904	Mary Ellen	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	A-885	7-in.	1/7/1904	Mary Ellen	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-886	10-in.	1/7/1904	I'm on the water wagon now	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	A-886	7-in.	1/7/1904	I'm on the water wagon now	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-887	10-in.	1/7/1904	Isn't it lovely to be on the stage	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	A-887	7-in.	1/7/1904	It must be lovely to be on the stage	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-888	10-in.	1/7/1904	Under the Anheuser bush	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	A-888	7-in.	1/7/1904	Under the Anheuser bush	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-889	10-in.	1/7/1904	I like you, Lil, for fair	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	A-890	7-in.	1/7/1904	Goodbye, Eliza Jane	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-1078	10-in.	3/7/1904	The Irish, the Irish	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	A-1078	7-in.	3/7/1904	The Irish, the Irish	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-1079	10-in.	3/7/1904	I wonder what makes it snow	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	A-1079	7-in.	3/7/1904	I wonder what makes it snow	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-1080	10-in.	3/7/1904	Under the Anheuser bush	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	A-1080	7-in.	3/7/1904	Under the Anheuser bush	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-1157	10-in.	3/23/1904	Cordalia Malone	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	C-1158	12-in.	10/11/1904	Ain't it funny what a difference just a few hours make	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-1158	10-in.	3/23/1904	Ain't it funny what a difference just a few hours make	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-1159	10-in.	3/23/1904	Possum pie	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 26-50 of 1789 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Murray, Billy," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

Murray, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

"Murray, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.