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 576-600 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-13959	10-in.	10/15/1913	Love me like I love you	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet and female vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13960	10-in.	10/15/1913	Dixie days	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-13961	10-in.	10/15/1913	When they christened brother Johnson's child	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14075	10-in.	11/14/1913	My orchard is short of a peach like you	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14076	10-in.	11/14/1913	He'd have to get under, get out and get under	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14094	10-in.	11/18/1913	I'm afraid I'm beginning to love you	Helen Clark ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14095	10-in.	11/19/1913	You tell me your dream, I'll tell you mine	Billy Murray ; Will Oakland	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14096	10-in.	11/19/1913	Evalyne	Billy Murray ; Will Oakland	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14116	10-in.	11/25/1913	You need a rag	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14117	10-in.	11/25/1913	Benny Havens, oh!	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14118	10-in.	11/25/1913	Army blue	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14164	10-in.	12/9/1913	I'm crying just for you	Helen Clark ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14165	10-in.	12/9/1913	Sit down (You're rocking the boat)	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14166	10-in.	12/9/1913	Your mother's gone away to join the army	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14167	10-in.	12/9/1913	Daddy, come home	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14230	10-in.	12/22/1913	The ragtime dream	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14231	10-in.	12/22/1913	Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14257	10-in.	12/31/1913	When you're all dressed up and no place to go	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	C-14270	12-in.	1/6/1914	Gems from Oh I say	Victor Light Opera Company	Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14310	10-in.	1/13/1914	All aboard for Dixieland	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14391	10-in.	1/28/1914	On the steps of the great white Capitol (Stood Martha and George)	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14392	10-in.	1/28/1914	If they don't stop making them so beautiful	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14456	10-in.	2/13/1914	Why is the ocean so near the shore (Why, why, why?)	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with male vocal duet and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14457	10-in.	2/13/1914	Do you take this woman for your lawful wife?	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-14478	10-in.	2/18/1914	I want to go back to Dixieland	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 576-600 of 1789 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Murray, Billy," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

Murray, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

"Murray, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.