| Red Murrell | |
| Background: | solo_singer |
| Birth Name: | Joyce Wayne Murrell |
| Birth Date: | June 27, 1921 |
| Birth Place: | Willow Springs, Missouri, U.S. |
| Instrument: | Vocals, Guitar |
| Genre: | Western swing |
| Occupation: | Musician, Songwriter, Bandleader, Disc jockey |
| Years Active: | 1940s-1960s |
| Label: | Capitol - Signature |
| Associated Acts: | Red Murrell and His Ozark Playboys |
Joyce Wayne "Red" Murrell (June 27, 1921 - February 10, 2001)[1] was a Western swing performer from Missouri. He led one of the more notable Western swing bands in California, Red Murrell and his Ozark Playboys.[2] He was a popular session guitar player for many other artists as well.[3] Early in his career, he played with Billy Hughes's band, The Pals of the Pecos. In 1954 he went to work as a disc jockey for KEEN radio (1370 AM) in San Jose.[4]
| Year | Part # | Titles | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Records (of Hollywood, CA) | ||||
| 1945 | 108 | Texas Home // Molly Darlin' | as 'Red Murrell with Orchestra' | |
| 1945 | 113 | Merle Travis with Orchestra: That's All // Red Murrell with Orchestra: Hide Your Face | as 'Red Murrell with Orchestra' | |
| 1945 | 114 | Don't Blame Me // Sioux City Sue | as 'Red Murrell with Orchestra' | |
| 1946 | 120 | Sittin' Here Alone Feeling Blue // Little Darlin' (I'm Sick And Tired Of You) | as 'Red Murrell & His Ozark Play Boys' | |
| 1946 | 121 | I Learned My Lesson Too Late // Steel Guitar Rag (i) | as 'Red Murrell & His Ozark Play Boys' | |
| 1946 | 125 | You Nearly Lose Your Mind // Git Fiddle Boogie (i) | as 'Red Murrell & His Ozark Playboys' | |
| 1946 | 126 | Walking The Floor Over You // Broomstick Buckaroo | as 'Red Murrell & His Ozark Playboys' | |
| 1946 | 127 | Baby Girl // Covered Wagon Rolled Right Along | as 'Red Murrell & His Ozark Playboys' | |
| 1947 | 136 | Don't Blame Me // Sioux City Sue (reissue) | as 'Red Murrell with Orchestra' | |
| Signature Records | ||||
| 1947 | 1020 | If You're The Sweetheart Of Somebody Else (Don't Pal Around With Me) // Wake Up, Babe | as 'Red Murrell & His Ozark Playboys' | |
| 1947 | 1021 | (I Know My Baby Loves Me) In Her Own Peculiar Way // Get That Chip Off Your Shoulder | as 'Red Murrell & His Ozark Playboys' | |
| Acme Records | ||||
| 1948 | 1000 | Devil In Disguise // I've Got A New Baby | as 'Red Murrell & His Ozark Playboys' | |
| 1948 | 1001 | That Naggin' Wife Of Mine // Count Those Broken Hearts | as 'Red Murrell & His Ozark Playboys' | |
| 1948 | 1002 | There'll Be Someone To Take Your Place // You Better Chance Your Tune | as 'Red Murrell & His Ozark Playboys' | |
| 1948 | 1003 | Forever Faithful // Hound Dog Blues | as 'Red Murrell & His Ozark Playboys' | |
| Gold Seal Records | ||||
| 1948 | 010 | Devil In Disguise // I've Got A New Baby (reissue) | as 'Red Murrell & His Ozark Mountain Boys' | |
| 1948 | A230 | Naggin' Wife // Count Those Broken Hearts (reissue) | as 'Red Murrell & His Ozark Mountain Boys' | |
| 1948 | A540 | There'll Be Someone To Take Your Place // Better Change Your Tune (reissue) | as 'Red Murrell & His Ozark Mountain Boys' | |
| Capitol Records | ||||
| 1949 | 40229 | Ernest Tubb's Talking Blues // Paper Heart | as 'Red Murrell' | |
| 1949 | 40262 | The Letter I Forgot To Mail // Sittin' On Top Of The World | as 'Red Murrell' | |
| Lariat Records | ||||
| 1953 | 1163 | I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart (v: Patsy Prescott) // Pot Of Gold (v: Patsy Prescott) | as 'Red Murill & His Rangers' | |
| Cavalier Records | ||||
| 1955 | 850 | The Way She Got Away // Nobody But You | as 'Red Murrell' | |
| 1955 | 851 | Love's Commandments // Two Evil Eyes | as 'Red Murrell' | |
| 1956 | 860 | Good Old Country Moon // It Can Happen To You | as 'Red Murrell' | |
| 1956 | 871 | Ernest Tubb's Talking Blues // Two Timin' Heart | as 'Red Murrell with Jimmy Rivers & The Cherokees' | |
note: (v) = vocal, (i) = instrumental track