Ralph was also a member of a band called Smokey Circles[2] who he formed with Shmuel Kraus, who had previously worked together in The High Windows.
Murphy started producing records in 1966 for CBS, Fontana, Carnaby, Decca, Other hits included Billy Fury's "Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt" and the Casuals "Touched".
In 1969, Murphy moved to New York City and produced albums for several groups, including, but not limited to, April Wine,[3][4][5][6] Mashmakhan, Shooter, Brutus,[7] Sea Dog, Chris Bartley, and the Rock Garden.
The company achieved its first number one hit within a year with a song by Crystal Gayle called "Talking in Your Sleep", written by Bobby Wood and Roger Cook.
Murphys' most recent success as "21st Century Christmas", co-written with Paul Brady and recorded by Cliff Richard which made it to number 2 on the UK charts.
Other artists that have recorded Murphy's songs include Randy Travis, Ray Price, Don Williams, Kathy Mattea, Little Texas, Shania Twain, Brotherhood of Man, Jimmy Buffett,Vanity Fair, and many more.
Due to illness Murphy was unable to make the show, so a fellow performer also on the showcase was moved up the running list and took the stage in his spot.