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YANKEE DOODLE BOY Named by his contemporaries, ‘The Greatest Ragtime
Vocalist’, William Thomas Murray was born Philadelphia, on May
25th.1877. In relation to his
recording career, the year of his birth was significant, as he later recalled
(in relation to the phonograph.) “It wasn’t invented until I was born.” His
career and tremendous recording 'output 'is well-documented within these
pages. A 'must' for vintage record collectors and students of American
popular music history. An in-depth coverage of the output of early recording
companies shows that America was a vibrant musical society and how popular
music was indeed a panacea in those difficult days for most Americans, that
is, those that could afford a phonograph. |
