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 1626-1650 of 1789 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zonophone | 8723 | 10-in. | Before Sept. 1908 | Tipperary | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 8725 | 10-in. | Before Aug. 1908 | I was a hero, too | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 8728 | 10-in. | Before Aug. 1908 | When we are M-A-double R-I-E-D | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 8729 | 10-in. | Before Aug. 1908 | I've taken quite a fancy to you | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 8731 | 10-in. | Before Sept. 1908 | Rambler Minstrels, no. 10 | Minstrels [Zonophone Records group] | Minstrels, with orchestra | performer | |
| Zonophone | 8733 | 10-in. | Before Oct. 1908 | Rambler Minstrels, no. 11 | Minstrels [Zonophone Records group] | Minstrels, with orchestra | performer | |
| Zonophone | 8825 | 10-in. | Before Sept. 1908 | When Highland Mary did the Highland fling | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 8827 | 10-in. | Before Jan. 1909 | It looks like a big night to-night | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 8830 | 10-in. | Before Jan. 1909 | Cuddle up a little closer, lovey mine | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 8833 | 10-in. | Before Sept. 1908 | The boy who stuttered and the girl who lisped | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 8875 | 10-in. | Before Dec. 1908 | Oh, you coon | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 8877 | 10-in. | Before Dec. 1908 | Rainbow | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 8986 | 10-in. | Before 1909 | Good evening, Caroline | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 8987 | 10-in. | Before 1909 | Sullivan | Chorus [Zonophone Records group] ; Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with chorus | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 8991 | 10-in. | Before Jan. 1909 | I'm glad I'm married | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 9011 | 10-in. | Before Mar. 1909 | Cohan's pet names | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 9014 | 10-in. | Before Jan. 1909 | I can't say you're the only one | Ada Jones ; Billy Murray | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 9054 | 10-in. | Before Mar. 1909 | Rambler Minstrels, no. 12 | Minstrels [Zonophone Records group] | Minstrels, with orchestra | performer | |
| Zonophone | 9056 | 10-in. | Before Mar. 1909 | Rambler Minstrels, no. 13 | Minstrels [Zonophone Records group] | Minstrels, with orchestra | performer | |
| Zonophone | 9067 | 10-in. | Before Mar. 1909 | I used to be afraid to go home in the dark | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 9069 | 10-in. | Before May 1909 | Gee! But you look awfully good to me | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 9210 | 10-in. | Before Mar. 1909 | That's why I'm a happy married man | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 9217 | 10-in. | Before May 1909 | Naughty eyes | Billy Murray | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, tenor vocal | |
| Zonophone | 9404 | 10-in. | Before June 1909 | Rambler Minstrels, no. 14 | Minstrels [Zonophone Records group] | Minstrels | performer | |
| Zonophone | 9406 | 10-in. | Before June 1909 | Rambler Minstrels, no. 15 | Minstrels [Zonophone Records group] | Minstrels | performer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Murray, Billy," accessed May 9, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.
Murray, Billy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 9, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106525.
"Murray, Billy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Murray, Billy - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n92047706
Wikidata: Billy Murray - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q440215
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/56815561
MusicBrainz: Billy Murray - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/6116bd4a-1e7a-4e76-9b59-0b23a2887b01
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