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 351-375 of 749 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 145495 | 10-in. | 1/10/1928 | Grass grows greener 'way down home | Night Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145511 | 10-in. | 1/13/1928 | I still love you | Frank Harris ; Emil Velazco | Organ solo, with xylophone and/or vibraphone and male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 145515 | 10-in. | 1/14/1928 | I still love you | Andy Sannella All Star Trio | Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145516 | 10-in. | 1/14/1928 | What do you say? | California Ramblers ; Ed Kirkeby | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 145536 | 10-in. | 1/17/1928 | What do you say? | Frank Farrell ; Greenwich Village Inn Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145540 | 10-in. | 1/17/1928 | What do you say? | Hugh Barrett | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145550 | 10-in. | 1/21/1928 | I still love you | Harold Lambert ; Radiolites | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 145567 | 10-in. | 1/24/1928 | What do you say? | Jane Gray ; University Six | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 145569 | 10-in. | 1/24/1928 | The grass grows greener ('Way down home) | Dolly Kay ; University Six | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145579 | 10-in. | 2/4/1928 | The grass grows greener 'way down home | Dick Robertson ; Ed Smalle | Male vocal duet, with alto saxophone and piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 145587 | 10-in. | 1/26/1928 | Dream kisses | Tom and Jerry | Male vocal duet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 145597 | 10-in. | 1/31/1928 | I still love you | Harmony Brothers | Male vocal duet, with cornet and piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145601 | 10-in. | 2/2/1928 | Are you happy? | Frank Harris ; Marsh McCurdy | Pipe organ solo, with male vocal solo and vibraphone | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 145624 | 10-in. | 2/8/1928 | Moments with you | Lou Gold Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145680 | 10-in. | 2/25/1928 | Moments with you | Eddie Thomas’ Collegians [Columbians] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145739 | 10-in. | 3/12/1928 | Rain or shine | Frank Harris ; Radiolites | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 145742 | 10-in. | 3/8/1928 | I'm waiting for ships that never come in | Lou Gold Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145748 | 10-in. | 3/12/1928 | Forever and ever | Frank Harris ; Radiolites | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145834 | 10-in. | 3/24/1928 | I'm waiting for ships that never come in | Charles Kaley Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W145837 | 10-in. | 3/26/1928 | My pet | Paul Ash Orchestra ; Paul Small | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 145984 | 10-in. | 4/9/1928 | My pet | Harmony Brothers | Male vocal duet, with alto saxophone and piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 146300 | 10-in. | 5/16/1928 | My pet | The Westerners | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W146394 | 10-in. | 6/4/1928 | I still love you | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 146533 | 10-in. | 6/16/1928 | If you don't love me | The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W146544 | 10-in. | 6/17/1928 | If you don't love me | Paul Whiteman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Yellen, Jack," accessed May 13, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105070.
Yellen, Jack. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 13, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105070.
"Yellen, Jack." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 13 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Yellen, Jack, 1892-1991 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85248157
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