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 201-225 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-4092	10-in.	12/10/1906	The game of peek-a-boo	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4093	10-in.	12/13/1906	Whistle it!	Ada Jones ; Frank Kernell [i.e., Samuel H. Dudley] ; Billy Murray	Mixed vocal trio, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-4093	8-in.	12/10/1906	Whistle it!	Ada Jones ; Frank Kernell [i.e., Samuel H. Dudley] ; Billy Murray	Mixed vocal trio, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-4094	8-in.	12/10/1906	Don't you think it's time to marry?	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4094	10-in.	12/10/1906	Don't you think it's time to marry?	Ada Jones ; Billy Murray	Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-4139	8-in.	12/13/1906	Ida-ho	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-4154	8-in.	12/26/1906	Parody on "Dearie"	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-4155	8-in.	12/26/1906	Parodies on popular songs	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4156	10-in.	12/26/1906	Parodies on popular songs (1, 2 & 3)	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4233	10-in.	2/4/1907	Uncle Josh's huskin' bee dance	Cal Stewart	Descriptive scene, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4274	10-in.	2/28/1907	It's great to be a soldier man	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-4275	8-in.	2/28/1907	In Washington	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4276	10-in.	2/28/1907	Man without a woman	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-4293	8-in.	3/8/1907	The homesick Yankee	Haydn Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4293	10-in.	3/8/1907	The homesick Yankee	Haydn Quartet ; Billy Murray	Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-4294	8-in.	3/8/1907	San Antonio	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4377	10-in.	4/8/1907	Because I'm married now	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4378	10-in.	4/8/1907	He goes to church on Sunday	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-4379	8-in.	4/8/1907	No wedding bells for me	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4379	10-in.	4/8/1907	No wedding bells for me	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4380	10-in.	4/8/1907	Nestle by my side	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-4437	8-in.	4/26/1907	I'd rather two-step than waltz, Bill	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	E-4438	8-in.	4/26/1907	Lucia	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4439	10-in.	4/26/1907	Handsome brave life saver	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-4440	10-in.	4/26/1907	Good Mr. Moon	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 201-225 of 1789 records)

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.