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 601-625 of 749 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E19994-E19995 | 10-in. | 8/27/1926 | She knows her onions | Ben Selvin and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E20069-E20070 | 10-in. | 9/8/1926 | Lay me down to sleep in Carolina | Franklyn Baur ; Elliott Shaw | Male vocal duet, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E20239-E20240 | 10-in. | 9/24/1926 | Lay me down to sleep in Carolina | Casa Lopez Orchestra ; Vincent Lopez | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E21262-E21264 | 10-in. | 1/21/1927 | Ain’t she sweet? | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E21268-E21270 | 10-in. | 1/21/1927 | Crazy words—crazy tune (Vo-do-de-do) | Bonnie Laddies ; Six Jumping Jacks | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E21334-E21335 | 10-in. | 1/27/1927 | Crazy words—crazy tune (Vo-do-de-o) | Vaughn De Leath | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E21355-E21357 | 10-in. | 1/28/1927 | Ain’t she sweet? | Ben Bernie ; Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E21477-E21479 | 10-in. | 2/10/1927 | Forgive me | Eva Knox | Female vocal solo, with violin, cello, and piano | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E21519-E21521 | 10-in. | 2/16/1927 | Have you forgotten? | Prince Piotti | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E22034-E22037 | 10-in. | 3/19/1927 | Forgive me | Colonial Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo; without vocal (take E22037) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E23537-E23539 | 10-in. | 6/9/1927 | Ain’t that a grand and glorious feeling? | Harry Richman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E23720-E23723 | 10-in. | 6/22/1927 | Forgive me | Lew White | Organ solo, with female vocal solo and violin obligato | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E23742-E23745 | 10-in. | 6/24/1927 | Forgive me | Lew White | Organ solo, with violin obbligato and female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E23933-E23936 | 10-in. | 7/11/1927 | Ain’t that a grand and glorious feeling | Colonial Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take E23936) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E23990-E23992 | 10-in. | 7/13/1927 | Who-oo? You-oo! That’s who! | Sandy Harold | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E24050-E24053 | 10-in. | 7/20/1927 | Ain’t that a grand and glorious feeling | Colonial Club Orchestra ; Louis Katzman | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take E24053) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E24197-E24200 | 10-in. | 8/12/1927 | Who-oo? You-oo! That’s who! | Bernie Cummins Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal trio; without vocal (take 24200) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E24270-E24273 | 10-in. | 8/22/1927 | Are you happy? | Ray Perkins | Male vocal solo, with 2 violins and piano | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E24346-E24348 | 10-in. | 8/31/1927 | Who-oo? You-oo! That’s who! | Bernie Cummins Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E24378-E24381 | 10-in. | 9/3/1927 | Are you happy? | Casa Lopez Orchestra ; Vincent Lopez | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take E24381) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E25867-E25869 | 10-in. | 1/6/1928 | Dream kisses | Ben Bernie ; Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio; without vocal (E25869) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E26418-E26419 | 10-in. | 2/8/1928 | What do you say? | Chester Gaylord | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E26615-E26616 | 10-in. | 2/23/1928 | What do you say? | Chester Gaylord | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E26669-E26670 | 10-in. | 2/25/1928 | I’m waiting for ships that never come in | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E26671-E26672 | 10-in. | 2/25/1928 | I still love you | Nick Lucas | Male vocal solo, with guitar | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Yellen, Jack," accessed May 2, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105070.
Yellen, Jack. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 2, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105070.
"Yellen, Jack." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 May 2024.
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