Jack Yellen
Jack Selig Yellen (Jacek Jeleń; July 6, 1892 – April 17, 1991) was an American lyricist and screenwriter. He is best remembered for writing the lyrics to the songs "Happy Days Are Here Again", which was used by Franklin Roosevelt as the theme song for his successful 1932 presidential campaign, and "Ain't She Sweet", a Tin Pan Alley standard. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 6, 1892 (Buffalo), Died April 17, 1991 (Springville)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1913 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, composer, songwriter, vocalist
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Recordings (Results 326-350 of 749 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 144241 | 10-in. | 5/27/1927 | (Who-oo? You-oo!) That's who! | Irving Kaufman | Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144251 | 10-in. | 6/1/1927 | Who-oo? You-oo! That's who! | Al Lentz Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144256 | 10-in. | 6/3/1927 | Vo-do-do-de-o blues | Julie Wintz Hofbrau Orchestra ; Bill Zimmer | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144257 | 10-in. | 6/3/1927 | She don't wanna | Julie Wintz Hofbrau Orchestra ; Bill Zimmer | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144265 | 10-in. | 6/9/1927 | Ain't that a grand and glorious feeling? | Arthur Fields ; University Six | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144272 | 10-in. | 6/14/1927 | Ain't that a grand and glorious feeling? | Jane Gray | Female vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144287 | 10-in. | 6/17/1927 | Vo-do-do-de-o blues | Van and Schenck | Male vocal duet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144288 | 10-in. | 6/17/1927 | Ain't that a grand and glorious feeling? | Van and Schenck | Male vocal duet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144312 | 10-in. | 6/10/1927 | Who-oo? You-oo, that's who! | Charles Kaley | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144333 | 10-in. | 6/15/1927 | Ain't that a grand and glorious feeling? | Paul Ash Orchestra ; Paul Small | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144476 | 10-in. | 7/21/1927 | Are you happy? | Jane Gray | Female vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144477 | 10-in. | 7/21/1927 | Are you happy? | Frank Farrell ; Arthur Fields ; Greenwich Village Inn Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144496 | 10-in. | 7/23/1927 | Who-oo? You-oo! That's who! | Night Club Orchestra ; Tom Stacks | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144525 | 10-in. | 7/29/1927 | Who-oo? You-oo! That's who! | Billy Day | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144540 | 10-in. | 8/16/1927 | Are you happy? | Frank Harris ; Ipana Troubadours ; Sam Lanin | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144680 | 10-in. | 9/15/1927 | Dream kisses | Astorites | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144788 | 10-in. | 9/22/1927 | Dream kisses | Kitty O'Connor | Female vocal solo, with violin, cello, and piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 144877 | 10-in. | 10/17/1927 | Is she my girl-friend? | University Six | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144916 | 10-in. | 10/26/1927 | Dream kisses | Ipana Troubadours ; Harold Lambert ; Sam Lanin | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W144944 | 10-in. | 11/1/1927 | She don't wanna | Ed Lowry | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145232 | 10-in. | 11/23/1927 | Is she my girl friend? | Van and Schenck | Male vocal duet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145291 | 10-in. | 12/9/1927 | Is she my girl-friend? | Max Fisher California Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 145409 | 10-in. | 12/15/1927 | Is she my girl-friend? | Harmony Brothers | Male vocal duet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145461 | 10-in. | 1/3/1928 | The grass grows greener 'way down home | Cliff Edwards | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145468 | 10-in. | 1/4/1928 | The grass grows greener ('Way down home) | Paul Specht Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Yellen, Jack," accessed May 8, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105070.
Yellen, Jack. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 8, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105070.
"Yellen, Jack." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 8 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Yellen, Jack, 1892-1991 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85248157
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MusicBrainz: Jack Yellen - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/ed6d54be-f7e1-4c43-9ff5-6137bbf5a079
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