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 826-850 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-24766	10-in.	12/30/1920	What are we goin' to do (When there's nothing to do on Sunday)	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-24767	10-in.	12/30/1920	She gives them all the ha! ha! ha!	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-24929	10-in.	2/8/1921	She walks in her husband's sleep	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-24991	10-in.	3/11/1921	Hortense	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-24992	10-in.	3/11/1921	My old New Jersey home	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-24993	10-in.	3/11/1921	Nestle in your daddy's arms	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-25246	10-in.	4/29/1921	Pucker up and whistle (Till the clouds roll by)	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-25306	10-in.	5/17/1921	Oh! They're such nice people	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-25331	10-in.	6/3/1921	Cohen takes his friend to the opera, part 1	Billy Murray ; Monroe Silver	Comic dialogue, with traps	speaker
Victor	B-25332	10-in.	6/3/1921	Cohen takes his friend to the opera, part 2	Billy Murray ; Monroe Silver	Comic dialogue, with traps	speaker
Victor	B-25344	10-in.	6/13/1921	Irish home sweet home	Billy Murray ; Monroe Silver	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-25347	10-in.	6/15/1921	Stand up and sing for your father an old time tune	American Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal quartet and soloist, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-25348	10-in.	6/15/1921	Melon time in Dixieland	American Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal quartet and soloist, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-25454	10-in.	7/6/1921	Mimi	All Star Trio ; All Star Trio Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-25508	10-in.	8/10/1921	In the old town hall	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-25509	10-in.	8/10/1921	Pullman porter blues	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-25519	10-in.	8/17/1921	When Francis dances with me	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-25520	10-in.	8/17/1921	On a little side street	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-25521	10-in.	8/17/1921	The widow Dooley	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Descriptive scene and vocal duet, with drums, flute, and orchestra	performer
Victor	B-25525	10-in.	8/19/1921	Humpty Dumpty	Billy Murray ; Ed Smalle	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-25526	10-in.	8/19/1921	Ten little fingers and ten little toes	Billy Murray ; Ed Smalle	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-25527	10-in.	8/22/1921	Down at the old swimming hole	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-25528	10-in.	8/22/1921	Strut Miss Lizzie	American Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-25741	10-in.	11/1/1921	Mary O'Brien	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-25742	10-in.	11/1/1921	Since my wife got fat	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 826-850 of 1789 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Murray, Billy," accessed November 23, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

Murray, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 23, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

"Murray, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 November 2024.