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 476-500 of 749 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | W81111 | 10-in. | 6/27/1927 | Who-oo? You-oo! That's who! | Ed Kirkeby Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W81127 | 10-in. | 7/1/1927 | Ain't that a grand and glorious feeling? | Beth Challis | Female vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W81164 | 10-in. | 7/13/1927 | She don't wanna | Les Reis | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W81173 | 10-in. | 8/2/1927 | Are you happy? | Harry Reser's Jazz Pilots ; Harry Reser | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W81237 | 10-in. | 8/16/1927 | She don't wanna | Russell Douglas | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W81247 | 10-in. | 8/17/1927 | Are you happy? | Noble Sissle | Male vocal solo, with guitar and piano | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W81481 | 10-in. | 9/27/1927 | She don't wanna! | Jazz Pilots | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W81551 | 10-in. | 10/17/1927 | Dream kisses | Gotham Troubadours [Irwin Abrams Hotel Manger Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W81575 | 10-in. | 10/26/1927 | Sugar | Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W81800 | 10-in. | 11/9/1927 | Is she my girl friend? (How-de-ow-dow!) | Dunn Sisters | Female vocal ensemble, with piano | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W400047 | 10-in. | 1/25/1928 | Dream kisses | Noel Taylor | Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W400048 | 10-in. | 1/25/1928 | I still love you | Noel Taylor | Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W400059 | 10-in. | 1/30/1928 | What do you say? | Ed Kirkeby Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W400060 | 10-in. | 1/30/1928 | I still love you | Ed Kirkeby Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W400062 | 10-in. | 2/1/1928 | What do you say? | Les Reis | Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W400073 | 10-in. | 2/7/1928 | The grass grows greener ('Way down home) | Fred Hall ; Sugar Babies | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W400138 | 10-in. | 3/9/1928 | My pet | Ted Shapiro Orchestra ; Sophie Tucker | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W400163 | 10-in. | 3/22/1928 | Rain or shine | OKeh Melodians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W400164 | 10-in. | 3/22/1928 | Forever and ever | OKeh Melodians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W400270 | 10-in. | 2/20/1928 | Are you from Dixie? | Dick Parman ; Elmer Snyder | Male vocal duet, with guitar | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W400585 | 10-in. | 4/14/1928 | Feelin' good | Ambassador Hotel Orchestra ; Gus Arnheim | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W400604 | 10-in. | 4/10/1928 | My pet | Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W401054 | 10-in. | 8/3/1928 | If you don't love me | Lanin’s Famous Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W401065 | 10-in. | 8/16/1928 | If you don't love me | William Dutton | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W401164 | 10-in. | 9/28/1928 | Forever | Lou Gold Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Yellen, Jack," accessed May 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105070.
Yellen, Jack. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105070.
"Yellen, Jack." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Yellen, Jack, 1892-1991 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85248157
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