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 1176-1200 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	1665	10-in.	ca. 1903	Sammy	Artists vary	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1665	7-in.	ca. 1903	Sammy	Artists vary	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1666	10-in.	between 1903 and 1908	Dear Sing Sing	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1668	10-in.	approximately 1903	Lazy Bill	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with trombone, whistling, and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1676	10-in.	ca. 1903	Under the Anheuser bush	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1686	10-in.	approximately 1903	There's a little street in heaven that they call Broadway	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1687	10-in.	ca. 1903	I can't do that sum	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1790	10-in.	ca. 1904-1908	Ain't it funny what a difference just a few hours make	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1791	10-in.	ca. 1904	In the days of old	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1792	10-in.	ca. Jan.-May 1904	Meet me in St. Louis, Louis	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1857	10-in.	between January and October 1904	Teasing	Artists vary	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1858	10-in.	ca. Jan.-Oct. 1904	Strolling 'long the pike	Artists vary	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1863	10-in.	ca. Jan.-Oct. 1904	Good bye, Teddy, you must march, march, march	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1864	10-in.	ca. Jan.-Sept. 1904	We want Teddy for four years more	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1886	10-in.	ca. Jan.-Oct. 1904	The runaway motor car	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1909	10-in.	ca. Jan.-Nov. 1904	By the old oak tree	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	1909	7-in.	ca. 1904-Oct. 1905	By the old oak tree	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	3043	7-in.	ca. 1904	Teasing	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	3051	10-in.	ca. 1904-Feb. 1905	Yankee Doodle boy	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	3061	10-in.	ca. 1904-Feb. 1905	Let's all go up to Maud's	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	3064	10-in.	between 1904 and February 1905	Good bye, sis	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with organ	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	3073	7-in.	Jan.-Apr. 1905	Runaway motor car	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	3074	7-in.	ca. Jan.-Apr. 1905	By the old oak tree	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	3101	10-in.	ca. Jan.-Apr. 1905	Can't you see my heart beats all for you?	Billy Murray ; Bob Roberts	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Columbia	3102	10-in.	ca. Jan.-Apr. 1905	Dan Dan Dan-u-el	Billy Murray ; Bob Roberts	Male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 1176-1200 of 1789 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Murray, Billy," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

Murray, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

"Murray, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.