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 (Results 51-75 of 1789 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-1166	10-in.	3/25/1904	Toyland	Haydn Quartet ; Corinne Morgan	Female vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	C-1166	12-in.	3/25/1904	Toyland	Haydn Quartet ; Corinne Morgan	Female vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	A-1370	7-in.	5/28/1904	The ghost that never walked	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-1370	10-in.	5/28/1904	The ghost that never walked	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	A-1371	7-in.	5/28/1904	Meet me in St. Louis, Louis	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-1371	10-in.	5/28/1904	Meet me in St. Louis, Louis	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	A-1372	7-in.	5/28/1904	Save it for me	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-1372	10-in.	5/28/1904	Save it for me	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	A-1373	7-in.	5/28/1904	The man with the ladder and the hose	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-1373	10-in.	5/28/1904	The man with the ladder and the hose	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	A-1374	7-in.	5/28/1904	My kangaroo	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-1374	10-in.	5/28/1904	My kangaroo	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	C-1377	12-in.	5/27/1904	Jolly fellows waltz	Arthur Pryor's Band	Band	vocalist, whistling
Victor	BVE-1379	10-in.	10/8/1926	The jolly coppersmith	Arthur Pryor's Band	Band, with male vocal chorus	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	BVE-1382	10-in.	11/10/1925	The warbler's serenade	Arthur Pryor's Band	Band, with whistling chorus	vocalist, whistling
Victor	A-1579	7-in.	7/11/1904	A bit o' blarney	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-1579	10-in.	7/11/1904	A bit o' blarney	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	A-1580	7-in.	7/11/1904	I've got a feeling for you	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-1580	10-in.	7/11/1904	I've got a feeling for you	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	A-1581	7-in.	7/11/1904	Please come and play in my yard	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-1581	10-in.	7/11/1904	Please come and play in my yard	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	A-1582	7-in.	7/11/1904	Come take a trip in my airship	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-1582	10-in.	7/11/1904	Come take a trip in my airship	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	B-1583	10-in.	7/11/1904	Mandy Lou	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	A-1583	7-in.	7/11/1904	Mandy Lou	Billy Murray	Male vocal solo	vocalist, tenor vocal