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 1626-1650 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Zonophone	8723	10-in.	Before Sept. 1908	Tipperary	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8725	10-in.	Before Aug. 1908	I was a hero, too	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8728	10-in.	Before Aug. 1908	When we are M-A-double R-I-E-D	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8729	10-in.	Before Aug. 1908	I've taken quite a fancy to you	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8731	10-in.	Before Sept. 1908	Rambler Minstrels, no. 10	Minstrels [Zonophone Records group]	Minstrels, with orchestra	performer
Zonophone	8733	10-in.	Before Oct. 1908	Rambler Minstrels, no. 11	Minstrels [Zonophone Records group]	Minstrels, with orchestra	performer
Zonophone	8825	10-in.	Before Sept. 1908	When Highland Mary did the Highland fling	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8827	10-in.	Before Jan. 1909	It looks like a big night to-night	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8830	10-in.	Before Jan. 1909	Cuddle up a little closer, lovey mine	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8833	10-in.	Before Sept. 1908	The boy who stuttered and the girl who lisped	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8875	10-in.	Before Dec. 1908	Oh, you coon	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8877	10-in.	Before Dec. 1908	Rainbow	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8986	10-in.	Before 1909	Good evening, Caroline	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8987	10-in.	Before 1909	Sullivan	Chorus [Zonophone Records group] ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with chorus	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	8991	10-in.	Before Jan. 1909	I'm glad I'm married	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	9011	10-in.	Before Mar. 1909	Cohan's pet names	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	9014	10-in.	Before Jan. 1909	I can't say you're the only one	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	9054	10-in.	Before Mar. 1909	Rambler Minstrels, no. 12	Minstrels [Zonophone Records group]	Minstrels, with orchestra	performer
Zonophone	9056	10-in.	Before Mar. 1909	Rambler Minstrels, no. 13	Minstrels [Zonophone Records group]	Minstrels, with orchestra	performer
Zonophone	9067	10-in.	Before Mar. 1909	I used to be afraid to go home in the dark	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	9069	10-in.	Before May 1909	Gee! But you look awfully good to me	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	9210	10-in.	Before Mar. 1909	That's why I'm a happy married man	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	9217	10-in.	Before May 1909	Naughty eyes	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	9404	10-in.	Before June 1909	Rambler Minstrels, no. 14	Minstrels [Zonophone Records group]	Minstrels	performer
Zonophone	9406	10-in.	Before June 1909	Rambler Minstrels, no. 15	Minstrels [Zonophone Records group]	Minstrels	performer

(Results 1626-1650 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.