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

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 476-500 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-11474	10-in.	1/22/1912	Take a little tip from Father	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11475	10-in.	1/22/1912	Pick, pick, pick, pick on the mandolin, Antonio	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11476	10-in.	1/22/1912	Nothing to do until to-morrow	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11540	10-in.	2/1/1912	Lingering love	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11541	10-in.	2/1/1912	Huckleberry pie	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11542	10-in.	2/1/1912	I live uptown	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11584	10-in.	2/12/1912	If it wasn't for the Irish and the Jews	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11585	10-in.	2/12/1912	Alexander's bagpipe band	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11586	10-in.	2/12/1912	Gee! But I like music with my meals	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11595	10-in.	2/15/1912	When I was twenty-one and you were sweet sixteen	American Quartet ; Harry Macdonough	Male vocal quartet and male vocal soloist, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11596	10-in.	2/15/1912	That Coontown quartette	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11597	10-in.	2/15/1912	Pucker up your lips, Miss Lindy	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11598	10-in.	2/15/1912	That college rag	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11599	10-in.	2/15/1912	Here's to the friend in stormy weather	American Quartet ; Harry Macdonough	Male vocal quartet and male vocal soloist, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11793	10-in.	3/26/1912	Please don't take my lovin' man away	Edna Brown	Female vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11794	10-in.	3/26/1912	Texas Tommy swing	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11795	10-in.	3/26/1912	Creatore	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11808	10-in.	4/1/1912	When you're married	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11809	10-in.	4/1/1912	Lead me to that beautiful band	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11810	10-in.	4/1/1912	The Gaby glide	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11875	10-in.	4/15/1912	Under the love tree	Heidelberg Quintette ; Will Oakland	Male vocal solo and chorus, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11876	10-in.	4/15/1912	I want to love you while the music's playing	Heidelberg Quintette ; Will Oakland	Male vocal quintet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11901	10-in.	4/22/1912	That slippery slide trombone	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11902	10-in.	4/22/1912	Daddy	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-11997	10-in.	5/9/1912	Lucia sextette burlesque	Billy Murray ; Vaudeville Quartette	Mixed vocal quartet and soloist, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 476-500 of 1789 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Murray, Billy," accessed October 5, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

Murray, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 5, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

"Murray, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 5 October 2024.