Ray McKinley
Ray McKinley (June 18, 1910 – May 7, 1995) was an American jazz drummer, singer, and bandleader. He played drums and later led the Major Glenn Miller Army Air Forces Orchestra in Europe. He also led the new Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1956. |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 18, 1910 (Fort Worth), Died May 7, 1995 (Largo)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1962
Roles Represented in DAHR: drums, vocalist, leader, composer, songwriter, lyricist
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Recordings (Results 101-125 of 315 records)
Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
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Decca | 39346 | 10-in. | 2/6/1935 | Tomorrow's another day | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39539 | 10-in. | 5/27/1935 | Footloose and fancy free | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39540 | 10-in. | 5/27/1935 | Every little moment | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39541 | 10-in. | 5/27/1935 | You're all I need | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39542 | 10-in. | 5/27/1935 | I'll never say never again again | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39543 | 10-in. | 5/27/1935 | Chasing shadows | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39544 | 10-in. | 5/27/1935 | Ev'ry single little tingle of my heart | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39797 | 10-in. | 8/1/1935 | My very good friend the milkman | The Dorsey Brothers | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39798 | 10-in. | 8/1/1935 | You' re so darn charming | The Dorsey Brothers | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39799 | 10-in. | 8/1/1935 | No strings | The Dorsey Brothers | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39800 | 10-in. | 8/1/1935 | Top hat, white tie and tails | The Dorsey Brothers | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39801 | 10-in. | 8/1/1935 | You saved my life | The Dorsey Brothers | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39802 | 10-in. | 8/1/1935 | I couldn't believe my eyes | The Dorsey Brothers | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39852 | 10-in. | 8/14/1935 | From the top of your head | Bing Crosby | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39853 | 10-in. | 8/14/1935 | I wish I were Aladdin | Bing Crosby | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39854 | 10-in. | 8/14/1935 | Takes two to make a bargain | Bing Crosby | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39855 | 10-in. | 8/14/1935 | Two for tonight | Bing Crosby | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39856 | 10-in. | 8/14/1935 | Without a word of warning | Bing Crosby | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39857 | 10-in. | 8/14/1935 | I wished on the moon | Bing Crosby | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39962 | 10-in. | 9/11/1935 | The gentleman obviously doesn't believe | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39963 | 10-in. | 9/11/1935 | I've got a feelin' you're foolin' | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39964 | 10-in. | 9/11/1935 | On a Sunday afternoon | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39965 | 10-in. | 9/11/1935 | You are my lucky star | Dorsey Brothers Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39983 | 10-in. | 8/23/1935 | When love comes your way | Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums | ||
Decca | 39984 | 10-in. | 9/19/1935 | A picture of me without you | Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra | instrumentalist, drums |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McKinley, Ray," accessed July 6, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/206600.
McKinley, Ray. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved July 6, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/206600.
"McKinley, Ray." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 6 July 2024.
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LCNAR: McKinley, Ray - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81139250
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