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 1701-1725 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Zonophone	[Zo cat 395]	10-in.	Before Mar. 1906	I would like to marry you	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 425]	10-in.	Before Apr. 1906	You're a grand old rag	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 491]	10-in.	Before July 1906	If Washington should come to life today	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 788]	10-in.	Before July 1907	Nestle by my side	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 832]	10-in.	Before Sept. 1907	Take me where there's a big brass band	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 896]	10-in.	Before Nov. 1907	From far Peru	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 965]	10-in.	Before Feb. 1908	Somebody's been around here since I've been gone	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 966]	10-in.	Before Feb. 1908	Way down in Colon Town	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 1183]	10-in.	Before Oct. 1908	The old-time rag	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5189-A]	10-in.	Before Mar. 1909	Take plenty of shoes (It's a long roam home)	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5451-A]	10-in.	Before Mar. 1909	Oh! That Yankiana rag	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5571-A]	10-in.	Before Nov. 1909	Rambler Minstrels, no. 16	Minstrels [Zonophone Records group]	Minstrels, with orchestra	performer
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5571-B]	10-in.	Before Nov. 1909	Rambler Minstrels, no. 17	Minstrels [Zonophone Records group]	Minstrels	performer
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5593-B]	10-in.	Before Jan. 1910	It's moonlight all the time on Broadway	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5622-B]	10-in.	Before Mar. 1910	Take me out for a joy ride	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5702-A]	10-in.	1/6/1911	When Mariola do the Cubanola	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5706-A]	10-in.	Before Mar. 1911	Under the yum yum tree	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5717-A]	10-in.	Before May 1911	Gee, but it's great to meet a friend from your home town	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5720-A]	10-in.	2/8/1911	Let me live and stay in Dixieland	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5720-B]	10-in.	2/8/1911	Stingy kid	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5745-B]	10-in.	Before June 1911	Always keep the money in the family	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5759-A]	10-in.	Before July 1911	Summer days (Those good old summer days)	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5765-A]	10-in.	Before July 1911	In the land of harmony	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5765-B]	10-in.	5/31/1911	I'm growing fond of you	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5790-B]	10-in.	Before Sept. 1911	Mr. Moon	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 1701-1725 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.