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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. [1] . 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.
Welcome to the official website of the early 20th century's great recording comedian, Billy Murray. Known as the "Denver Nightingale" (a nickname assigned to him by Samuel Holland Rous, known as "S. H. Dudley" on records, and the Victor Talking Machine Company's catalog editor), Murray was among America's bestselling and most prolific recording ...
Mar 6, 2022 · About. 0:00 Intro0:38 Billy Who?1:20 Early Years1:53 First Recordings2:21 Career Success3:24 Backlash and Personal Interests4:26 Billy the Hit Maker5:27 American Qu...
Overview. Born. May 25, 1877 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Died. August 17, 1954 · Jones Beach, New York, USA (heart attack) Birth name. William Thomas Murray. Nickname. The Denver Nightingale. Mini Bio. Worked in minstrel shows as a singer and eccentric dancer from 1893 until 1903. From then until the 1930s was primarily a recording artist.
William Thomas “Billy” Murray (May 25, 1877 – August 17, 1954) was a popular singer in the United States in the early 20th century and was a leading artist of the 1900s. He was born in May...
It was here that Murray obtained the nickname of "Billy," which he would become better known as during his recording years. When the season ended in May 1903, Murray went to New York to look for work as a phonograph singer. It was during this year that Murray released his first cylinders for Edison's National Phonograph Company, "I'm Thinking ...
Popular and prolific recording artist of the early-early 20th Century, of romantic ballads, novelty, ragtime, patriotic songs and show tunes. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1900s - 1940s. Born. May 25, 1877 in Philadelphia, PA. Died. August 17, 1954 in Jones Beach, NY. Genre. Vocal. Styles.
Billy Murray (May 25, 1877 – August 17, 1954) , known in his heyday as “The Denver Nightingale,” was one of America’s best-selling recording artists who entertained millions through his records during the phonograph era.
Billy Murray - Colorado Music Experience. Watch on. YouTube. Victor ad circa 1905. Dubbed “the Denver Nightingale,” Billy Murray was America’s foremost “recording artist”—the first singer ever to make a living and become a star solely from recording.
Biography. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Billy Murray (1877-1954) Actor. Soundtrack. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Worked in minstrel shows as a singer and eccentric dancer from 1893 until 1903. From then until the 1930s was primarily a recording artist. Worked in radio and did sound effects and animal noises for cartoon.
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