He was born as William Thomas Murray in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of immigrants from Ireland. He became fascinated with the theater and joined a traveling vaudeville troupe in 1893. He also performed in minstrel shows early in his career. He made his first recordings for a local phonograph cylinder company in San Francisco, California in 1897. He started recording regularly in the New York City and New Jersey area in 1903, when the nation's major record companies as well as the Tin Pan Alley music industry were concentrated there.
In 1906 he waxed the first of his popular duets with Ada Jones. He also performed with Aileen Stanley, the Haydn Quartet, the Premier Quartet, and the American Quartet (the latter two actually being the same group), in addition to his solo work.
He had a strong tenor voice with excellent enunciation and a more conversational delivery than common with bel canto singers of the era. On comic songs he often deliberately sang slightly flat, which he felt helped the comic effect.
While he often performed romantic numbers and ballads which sold well at the time, his comedy and novelty song recordings continue to be popular with later generations of record collectors.
Murray's popularity faded with changes in public taste and recording technology; the rise of the electric microphone in the mid 1920s coincided with the rise of the crooners. His "hammering" style, as he called it, essentially yelling the song into the recording horn, did not work in the electronic era, and it took him some time to learn how to soften his voice. While he continued to work, his singing style was considered "dated" and less in demand. In the late 1920s and early 1930s he also did voices for animated cartoons, especially the "follow the bouncing ball" type which incorporated songs from his salad days. He also did radio work.
Murray made his last recordings in 1943 and retired to Freeport, Long Island, New York in 1944. He died in nearby Jones Beach.
Come Josephine in My Flying Machine
Billy Murray Lyrics
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Where, kid? To the sky, dear
Oh you flying machine
Jump in, Miss Josephine
Ship ahoy! Oh joy, what a feeling
Where, boy? In the ceiling
Ho, High, Hoopla we fly
To the sky so high
Come Josephine in my flying machine
Going up she goes! Up she goes!
Balance yourself like a bird on a beam
In the air she goes! There she goes!
Up, up, a little bit higher
Oh! My! The moon is on fire
Come Josephine in my flying machine
Going up, all on, Goodbye!
One, two, now we're off, dear
Say you pretty soft, dear
Whoa! dear don't hit the moon
No, dear, not yet, but soon
You for me, Oh Gee! you're a fly kid
Not me! I'm a sky kid
See I'm up in the air
About you for fair
Come Josephine in my flying machine,
Going up she goes! Up she goes!
Balance yourself like a bird on a beam
In the air she goes! There she goes!
Up, up, a little bit higher
Oh! My! The moon is on fire
Come Josephine in my flying machine
Going up, all on, Goodbye!
Come Josephine in my flying machine,
Going up she goes! Up she goes!
Balance yourself like a bird on a beam
In the air she goes! There she goes!
Up, up, a little bit higher
Oh! My! The moon is on fire
Come Josephine in my flying machine
Going up, all on, Goodbye!
"Come Josephine in My Flying Machine" is a playful and whimsical song that captures the excitement and joy of flying. The song revolves around a conversation between two individuals - the singer (Billy Murray) and Miss Josephine - as they embark on an adventure in a flying machine.
As the song begins, the singer enthusiastically asks Miss Josephine to join him in flying to the sky. Their dialogue is filled with excitement, with the singer referring to the flying machine as a "joy" and inviting Miss Josephine to jump in. They discuss the thrill of flying, with the singer exclaiming "Ho, High, Hoopla we fly, to the sky so high."
The chorus invites Josephine to come along in the flying machine, emphasizing the ascent and the feeling of being in the air. The lyrics encourage her to balance herself like a bird on a beam, alluding to the delicate and graceful nature of flight. The phrase "Up, up, a little bit higher" expresses the desire to go even further. The mention of the "moon on fire" adds a touch of fantasy and imagination to the song, painting a vivid picture of their adventure.
Overall, "Come Josephine in My Flying Machine" is a whimsical and lighthearted song that captures the exhilaration and romance of flying. It depicts a magical journey where the characters leave reality behind and experience the thrill of soaring through the skies together.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh! Say! Let us fly, dear
Let's go and experience something extraordinary together, my love
Where, kid? To the sky, dear
To the vast heavens above, my dear companion
Oh you flying machine
Oh, magnificent invention that allows us to soar through the air
Jump in, Miss Josephine
Please come aboard, Miss Josephine
Ship ahoy! Oh joy, what a feeling
Look! We are ready to embark on this thrilling adventure, bringing immense joy
Where, boy? In the ceiling
We will ascend so high that we will seemingly touch the sky
Ho, High, Hoopla we fly
With excitement and exhilaration, we soar through the air
To the sky so high
Ascending to great heights within the magnificent heavens
Come Josephine in my flying machine
Join me, Josephine, in my marvelous flying contraption
Going up she goes! Up she goes!
Ascending higher and higher, defying gravity
Balance yourself like a bird on a beam
Maintain your equilibrium, just like a bird perched on a slender structure
In the air she goes! There she goes!
Gracefully and gracefully, she soars through the sky
Up, up, a little bit higher
Continuing to elevate, reaching new heights
Oh! My! The moon is on fire
Oh, astonishing! The moon appears ablaze with beauty and wonder
Come Josephine in my flying machine
I implore you, Josephine, to join me in this incredible aircraft
Going up, all on, Goodbye!
Ascending rapidly, leaving the ground behind, bidding farewell to earthly bounds
One, two, now we're off, dear
With the count of one, two, we begin our voyage, my darling
Say you pretty soft, dear
Tell me, my lovely, in your tender voice
Whoa! dear don't hit the moon
Slow down, my dear, don't collide with the moon just yet
No, dear, not yet, but soon
Not now, my dear, but soon we will reach that celestial body
You for me, Oh Gee! you're a fly kid
You are perfect for me, oh my goodness, you are an adventurous individual
Not me! I'm a sky kid
No, I am the one meant for the skies, embracing the wonders above
See I'm up in the air
Look, I am already soaring through the clouds
About you for fair
I am captivated and infatuated with you, my love
Goodbye!
Farewell, as we continue our journey into the unknown
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, O/B/O DistroKid, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ALFRED BRYAN, FRED FISHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@helavin4ik
Oh! Say! Let us fly, dear
Where, kid? To the sky, dear
Oh you flying machine
Jump in, Miss Josephine
Ship ahoy! Oh joy, what a feeling
Where, boy? In the ceiling
Ho, High, Hoopla we fly
To the sky so high
Come Josephine in my flying machine
Going up she goes! Up she goes!
Balance yourself like a bird on a beam
In the air she goes! There she goes!
Up, up, a little bit higher
Oh! My! The moon is on fire
Come Josephine in my flying machine
Going up, all on, Goodbye!
One, two, now we're off, dear
Say you pretty soft, dear
Whoa! dear don't hit the moon
No, dear, not yet, but soon
You for me, Oh Gee! you're a fly kid
Not me! I'm a sky kid
See I'm up in the air
About you for fair
Come Josephine in my flying machine,
Going up she goes! Up she goes!
Balance yourself like a bird on a beam
In the air she goes! There she goes!
Up, up, a little bit higher
Oh! My! The moon is on fire
Come Josephine in my flying machine
Going up, all on, Goodbye!
Come Josephine in my flying machine,
Going up she goes! Up she goes!
Balance yourself like a bird on a beam
In the air she goes! There she goes!
Up, up, a little bit higher
Oh! My! The moon is on fire
Come Josephine in my flying machine
Going up, all on, Goodbye!
@PAlves-rl2jw
Oh, say! Let us fly, dear
Where, kid?
To the sky dear
Oh, you flying machine!
Jump in Miss Josephine
Ship Ahoy!
Oh, joy! What a feeling
Feels cold, thru the ceiling. Ho, high!
Hoopla, we fly! To the sky so high
Come Josephine, in my flying machine
Going up, she goes! Up she goes!
Balance yourself like a bird on a beam
In the air she goes; there she goes!
Up, up, a little bit higher
Oh, my! The moon is on fire
Come, Josephine in my flying machine
Going up, all on, "Goodbye"
Come Josephine, in my flying machine
Going up, she goes! Up she goes!
Balance yourself like a bird on a beam
In the air she goes; there she goes!
Up, up, a little bit higher
Oh, my! The moon is on fire
Come, Josephine in my flying machine
Going up, all on, "Goodbye"
One, two, now we're off, dear
Oh, you, pretty soft, dear
Whoa! Say! Don't hit the moon
Oh, no, not yet but soon. You for me
Oh, gee! You're a fly kid
Not me, I'm a sky kid
Gee! I'm up in the air about you for fair
Come Josephine, in my flying machine
Going up, she goes! Up she goes!
Balance yourself like a bird on a beam
In the air she goes; there she goes!
Up, up, a little bit higher
Oh, my! The moon is on fire
Come, Josephine in my flying machine
Going up, all on, "Goodbye"
@aimeesandjon3710
who else came here just bc titanic 😍
@elisealmond7327
me
@nevenastari4448
Me :D
@nukacolanut9274
aimee x I most certainly did!!! ✋🏻
@andaleikuca
Aimee Sandjon me 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍❤titanic
@sinem4887
Aimee Sandjon mee ofc❤️❤️
@jessenelson4747
I wonder how they would've felt to know that their song was used in one of the most of popular movies of all time, 86 years later.
@Khloe_dancer_model
Right?! ...mind blown....
@FromtheHerts81
And with special effects like they couldn’t possibly have imagined!
@justinhyslop8769
@@FromtheHerts81 guys, I don't know the movie. Help