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Walter Murphy

Genre: R&B, Disco
Origin: U.S.A
Active: 1970 - Present
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Biography

Walter Murphy trained as a pianist in jazz and classical idioms at the Manhattan School of Music, later working as an arranger for Doc Severinsen and The Tonight Show orchestra. Brief pop visibility arrived in 1976 via the single “A Fifth of Beethoven,” which claimed the top spot on the pop charts while peaking at number ten on the R&B side. He soon withdrew to the settings he knew best.

Top Songs

  1. A Fifth Of BeethovenA Fifth Of BeethovenA Fifth Of Beethoven · 2026A Fifth Of Beethoven3:02
  2. Rhapsody in BlueRhapsody in BlueRhapsody in Blue · 1977Rhapsody in Blue3:52
  3. Rhapsody in BlueThe Only Two People in the WorldRhapsody in Blue · 1977Rhapsody in Blue3:28
  4. Rhapsody in BlueLove EyesRhapsody in Blue · 1977Rhapsody in Blue5:02
  5. Rhapsody in BlueCould It Be the MusicRhapsody in Blue · 1977Rhapsody in Blue3:50
  6. Rhapsody in BlueSunflowerRhapsody in Blue · 1977Rhapsody in Blue3:57
  7. Rhapsody in BlueUptown SerenadeRhapsody in Blue · 1977Rhapsody in Blue3:47
  8. Phantom of the OperaToccata and Funk in D MinorPhantom of the Opera · 1978Phantom of the Opera3:08
  9. Rhapsody in BlueYou Are on My MindRhapsody in Blue · 1977Rhapsody in Blue4:32
  10. Rhapsody in BlueSlaughter on Tenth AvenueRhapsody in Blue · 1977Rhapsody in Blue4:39
  11. Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom of Your DreamsPhantom of the Opera · 1978Phantom of the Opera3:47
  12. Phantom of the OperaDance Your Face OffPhantom of the Opera · 1978Phantom of the Opera3:40
  13. Phantom of the OperaIntroductionPhantom of the Opera · 1978Phantom of the Opera0:32
  14. Phantom of the OperaThe Music Will Not EndPhantom of the Opera · 1978Phantom of the Opera3:34
  15. Phantom of the OperaThe Chase, Et Fin.Phantom of the Opera · 1978Phantom of the Opera1:44
  16. Phantom of the OperaA Night at the OperaPhantom of the Opera · 1978Phantom of the Opera3:01
  17. Phantom of the OperaReverie for ChristinePhantom of the Opera · 1978Phantom of the Opera2:37
  18. Phantom of the OperaGentle ExplosionPhantom of the Opera · 1978Phantom of the Opera3:55
  19. Phantom of the OperaRescue MePhantom of the Opera · 1978Phantom of the Opera3:14
  20. Trailer Tracks: Movie Trailer Music of Walter MurphyBlackoutTrailer Tracks: Movie Trailer Music of Walter Murphy · 2014Trailer Tracks: Movie Trailer Music of Walter Murphy1:52

Albums

A Fifth Of Beethoven

A Fifth Of Beethoven

2026
A Fifth Of Beethoven
Walter Murphy · Album · 2026
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  1. Flight '76 (Flight of the Bumblebee)Walter Murphy3:30
  2. You've Got To Be Your Own Best FriendWalter Murphy3:26
  3. California StrutWalter Murphy3:33
  4. A Fifth Of BeethovenWalter Murphy, The Big Apple Band3:02
  5. Nightfall (Chopin's Prelude No. 4 in E Minor)Walter Murphy4:42
  6. Russian Dressing (Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1)Walter Murphy3:28
  7. Suite Love SymphonyWalter Murphy2:54
  8. Midnight ExpressWalter Murphy3:06
  9. Give A Little Lovin'Walter Murphy3:59
  10. Just A Love SongWalter Murphy4:26
  11. Flight '76, Pt. 2Walter Murphy2:33
  12. A Fifth of Beethoven (Extended Version)Walter Murphy, The Walter Murphy Band, Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band5:33
Trailer Tracks: Movie Trailer Music of Walter Murphy

Trailer Tracks: Movie Trailer Music of Walter Murphy

2014
Trailer Tracks: Movie Trailer Music of Walter Murphy
Walter Murphy · Album · 2014
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  1. CatastrophicWalter Murphy0:56
  2. Celestial WonderWalter Murphy3:04
  3. Back StreetsWalter Murphy1:30
  4. BlackoutWalter Murphy1:52
  5. Devil's SpurWalter Murphy2:20
  6. Doom ApproachesWalter Murphy1:48
  7. Dreaded MomentsWalter Murphy1:44
  8. Escape in the NightWalter Murphy1:12
  9. Evil OmensWalter Murphy1:51
  10. GoblinWalter Murphy2:00
  11. CorazonWalter Murphy3:20
  12. Horror DramaWalter Murphy0:53
  13. Martian's PatrolWalter Murphy3:20
  14. DynamoWalter Murphy1:57
  15. New ThreatWalter Murphy1:06
  16. InsomniaWalter Murphy1:25
  17. Quiet EyesWalter Murphy4:01
  18. Space AdventureWalter Murphy3:16
  19. Olympic NightsWalter Murphy3:15
  20. Song for DanielWalter Murphy3:10
  21. TwistedWalter Murphy2:49
  22. The UnknownWalter Murphy3:04
  23. Blazing SandalsWalter Murphy2:58
  24. VertigoWalter Murphy1:16
Phantom of the Opera

Phantom of the Opera

1978
Phantom of the Opera
Walter Murphy · Album · 1978
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  1. IntroductionWalter Murphy0:32
  2. The Phantom of Your DreamsWalter Murphy3:47
  3. Dance Your Face OffWalter Murphy3:40
  4. I'm Your ManWalter Murphy3:11
  5. A Night at the OperaWalter Murphy3:01
  6. The Music Will Not EndWalter Murphy3:34
  7. Reverie for ChristineWalter Murphy2:37
  8. Toccata and Funk in D MinorWalter Murphy3:08
  9. Keep Dancin' (Then It's Back to the Dungeon Again)Walter Murphy4:41
  10. Gentle ExplosionWalter Murphy3:55
  11. You Can't Do That to MeWalter Murphy4:08
  12. Rescue MeWalter Murphy3:14
  13. The Chase, Et Fin.Walter Murphy1:44

Singles & EPs