Rose Murphy

Rose Murphy (April 28, 1913 – November 16, 1989) was an American jazz pianist and singer, famous for the song "Busy Line" and her unique vocal style.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 28, 1913 (Xenia), Died November 16, 1989 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1948 - 1961

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, piano

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

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	D8VB-3426	10-in.	12/14/1948	A little bird told me	Rose Murphy	Female vocal solo, with jazz trio	vocalist, instrumentalist, piano
Victor	D8VB-3427	10-in.	12/14/1948	Baby, baby	Rose Murphy	Female vocal solo, with jazz trio	instrumentalist, piano, vocalist
Victor	D8VB-3429	10-in.	12/14/1948	You were meant for me	Rose Murphy	Female vocal solo, with jazz trio	vocalist, instrumentalist, piano
Victor	D8VB-3453	10-in.	12/31/1948	Girls were made to take care of boys	Rose Murphy	Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio	vocalist, instrumentalist, piano
Victor	D8VB-3454	10-in.	12/31/1948	Busy line	Rose Murphy	Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio	vocalist, instrumentalist, piano
Victor	D8VB-3456	10-in.	12/31/1948	Gee, I wonder what the trouble can be	Rose Murphy	Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio	vocalist, instrumentalist, piano
Victor	D8VB-3457	10-in.	12/31/1948	Honeysuckle rose	Rose Murphy	Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio	vocalist, instrumentalist, piano
Victor	D8VB-3458	10-in.	12/31/1948	Rosetta	Rose Murphy	Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio	vocalist, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	76009		3/22/1950	Me and my shadow	Rose Murphy		vocalist
Decca	76050		3/30/1950	Believe it beloved	Rose Murphy		vocalist
Decca	76051		3/30/1950	Rock-a-bye baby	Rose Murphy		vocalist
Decca	76588		7/5/1950	Peek-a-boo	Rose Murphy		vocalist
Decca	76677		7/21/1950	Button up your overcoat	Rose Murphy		vocalist
Decca	76678		7/21/1950	I wanna be loved by you	Rose Murphy		vocalist
Decca	76679		7/21/1950	Peek-a-boo	Rose Murphy		vocalist
Decca	87866		5/3/1955	Lindy Lou	Rose Murphy		vocalist
Decca	87867		5/3/1955	Mean to me	Rose Murphy		vocalist
Decca	87868		5/3/1955	I can't give you anything but love	Rose Murphy		vocalist
Decca	87869		5/3/1955	Cecilia	Rose Murphy		vocalist
Decca	110346		3/10/1961	Three little words cha cha	Rose Murphy		vocalist, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	110347		3/10/1961	The flat foot floogee	Rose Murphy		vocalist
Decca	110348		3/10/1961	Dinah	Rose Murphy		vocalist, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	110349		3/10/1961	Big noise from Winnetka	Rose Murphy		vocalist, instrumentalist, piano

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Murphy, Rose," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/207146.

Murphy, Rose. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/207146.

"Murphy, Rose." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.