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

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 151-175 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-3122	10-in.	2/19/1906	Let me write what I never dared to tell	John H. Bieling ; Haydn Quartet ; Harry Macdonough	Male vocal quartet, with vocal soloists and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-3123	10-in.	2/19/1906	The old-time religion	Haydn Quartet	Male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-3124	10-in.	2/19/1906	Tell Mother I'll be there	Haydn Quartet	Male vocal quartet	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-3203	8-in.	3/23/1906	Is it warm enough for you?	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-3203	10-in.	3/23/1906	Is it warm enough for you?	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-3204	8-in.	3/23/1906	Let me see you smile	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-3204	10-in.	3/23/1906	Let me see you smile	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	C-3249	12-in.	4/5/1906	The jokesmiths	Billy Murray ; Len Spencer	Comic dialogue, with orchestra	speaker
Victor	C-3250	12-in.	4/5/1906	Pat and Mike Magee	Billy Murray ; Len Spencer	Descriptive scene, with orchestra	speaker
Victor	E-3251	8-in.	4/5/1906	You look awful good to Father	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-3251	10-in.	4/5/1906	You look awful good to Father	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-3329	10-in.	4/24/1906	Molly Malone	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-3330	8-in.	4/24/1906	Nothing like that in our family	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-3330	10-in.	4/24/1906	Nothing like that in our family	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-3332	10-in.	4/24/1906	Crocodile Isle	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-3347	8-in.	4/27/1906	I'm on the water wagon now	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-3347	10-in.	4/27/1906	I'm on the water wagon now	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-3348	8-in.	4/27/1906	When we were two little boys	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-3370	8-in.	5/8/1906	It takes the Irish to beat the Dutch	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-3370	10-in.	5/8/1906	It takes the Irish to beat the Dutch	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-3371	10-in.	5/8/1906	Please come and play in my yard	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-3372	8-in.	5/8/1906	Mother, pin a rose on me	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	C-3378	12-in.	5/10/1906	When love is young	Haydn Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-3380	8-in.	5/10/1906	Waltz me around again, Willie	Haydn Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-3380	10-in.	5/10/1906	Waltz me around again, Willie	Haydn Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 151-175 of 1789 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Murray, Billy," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

Murray, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.

"Murray, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.