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 1726-1750 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5814-A]	10-in.	Before Nov. 1911	Winter	American Quartet ; Zonophone Concert Band	Male vocal quartet, with band	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5820-A]	10-in.	Before Nov. 1911	Any old place the flag flies	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5834-A]	10-in.	Before Dec. 1911	We all fall	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5847-A]	10-in.	Before Jan. 1912	The Gaby glide	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5847-B]	10-in.	Before Jan. 1912	Come out in the garden with me	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5850-A]	10-in.	Before Jan. 1912	Huckelberry pie	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5850-B]	10-in.	Before Jan. 1912	How would you like to try a honeymoon with me?	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5866-A]	10-in.	Before Feb. 1912	Take a little tip from Father	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5872-A]	10-in.	Before Feb. 1912	Lingering love	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5881-A]	10-in.	Before Mar. 1912	Gee, but I like music with my meals	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5892-A]	10-in.	Before Apr. 1912	If it wasn't for the Irish and the Jews	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5922-A]	10-in.	Before June 1912	Your daddy did the same thing fifty years ago	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat P 5986]	7-in.	Before Oct. 1904	We want Teddy for four years more	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat C 6044]	9-in.	Before Dec. 1904	Let's all go up to Maud's	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat C 6045]	9-in.	Before Dec. 1904	A little boy called Taps	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat C 6067]	9-in.	Before 1905	Just a little ever-loving girl	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat C 6099]	9-in.	ca. 1904-1905	Peculia Julia	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat 6104]	9-in.	ca. 1904-1905	That's what the brass band played	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat C 6133]	9-in.	Before July 1905	Lyna	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat C 6144]	9-in.	Before July 1905	If Mr. Boston Lawson has his way	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat C 6145]	9-in.	Before July 1905	I've got a little money and I've saved it all for you	Billy Murray ; Bob Roberts	Male vocal duet, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat C 6181]	9-in.	ca. 1904-1905	Yankee Doodle boy	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Leeds & Catlin	6696	10-in.	approximately 1905	A night trip to Buffalo	Rambler Minstrel Company	Minstrels, unaccompanied	vocalist, tenor vocal
Leeds & Catlin	6698	10-in.	approximately 1905	Way down yonder in the cornfield	Rambler Minstrel Company	Minstrels, unaccompanied	vocalist, tenor vocal
Leeds & Catlin	6699	10-in.	approximately 1905	Steamboat leaving the wharf at New Orleans	Rambler Minstrel Company	Minstrels, unaccompanied	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 1726-1750 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.