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 701-725 of 749 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 10273 | 10-in. | 3/23/1925 | No one | Henri Gendron ; Strand Roof Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 10361 | 10-in. | 5/11/1925 | Cheatin' on me | Vernon Dalhart ; Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 10619 | 10-in. | 10/6/1925 | Loud speakin' papa (You'd better speak easy to me) | Elsie Clark ; Nelson Story | Female vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Edison | 10746 | 10-in. | 12/31/1925 | Don't be afraid to come home | George Wilton Ballard | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 10754 | 10-in. | 1/6/1926 | In your green hat | Arthur Hall ; Tennessee Happy Boys | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 10902 | 10-in. | 3/31/1926 | I wish I had my old gal back again | Manuel Romain | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 10920 | 10-in. | 4/9/1926 | Could I? I certainly could | Frank Braidwood ; Irwin Dash | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Edison | 10939 | 10-in. | 4/23/1926 | Could I? I certainly could | Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers] ; John Ryan | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 10978 | 10-in. | 5/12/1926 | My yiddisher momme | James Doherty | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist, composer | |
| Edison | 11026 | 10-in. | 6/4/1926 | Cohen is living the life o' Reilly | John Ryan | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 11344 | 10-in. | 12/2/1926 | I must have an Italian gal | John Ryan ; Sherman and Ryan | Male vocal duet, with piano | songwriter | |
| Edison | 11437 | 10-in. | 1/14/1927 | Crazy words—crazy tune (Vo-do-de-o) | Van Buren Clark ; The Croonaders | Male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 11477 | 10-in. | 1/27/1927 | Forgive me | Cookie ; Ernie Golden ; Hotel McAlpin Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 11570 | 10-in. | 3/11/1927 | Have you forgotten? | Maureen Englin | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 11626 | 10-in. | 4/4/1927 | Ain't she sweet? | Johnny Marvin ; Andy Sannella | Male vocal solo, with clarinet and ukulele | lyricist | |
| Edison | 11859 | 10-in. | 8/26/1927 | Ain't that a grand and glorious feeling? | J. Donald Parker | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Edison | 11888 | 10-in. | 9/13/1927 | Momsy | Charles Harrison | Male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Edison | 11905 | 10-in. | 9/21/1927 | Are you happy? | Irwin Abrams Orchestra ; The Manger Musical Messenger | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18030 | 10-in. | 11/14/1927 | Dream kisses | Vaughn De Leath ; Irwin Abrams Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18101 | 10-in. | 12/13/1927 | She don't wanna | Melville Morris ; Piccadilly Players and Singers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18178 | 10-in. | 1/19/1928 | I still love you | Theo Alban ; Duke Yellman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18179 | 10-in. | 1/19/1928 | Dream kisses | Radio Franks ; Variety Players | Male vocal duet, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18190 | 10-in. | 1/25/1928 | The grass grows greener ('Way down home) | 7 Blue Babies ; Jack Kaufman | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18250 | 10-in. | 2/20/1928 | Rain or shine | Melville Morris ; Piccadilly Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18307 | 10-in. | 3/14/1928 | Roustabouts' song | Lon McAdams | Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Yellen, Jack," accessed May 6, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105070.
Yellen, Jack. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 6, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105070.
"Yellen, Jack." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 6 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Yellen, Jack, 1892-1991 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85248157
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