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 51-75 of 749 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-36132 | 10-in. | 8/25/1926 | She knows her onions | The Happiness Boys | Male vocal duet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-36585 | 10-in. | 11/9/1926 | Have you forgotten? | Jan Garber Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-36823 | 10-in. | 10/14/1926 | It takes a good woman (To keep a good man at home) | Evelyn Preer | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-36877 | 10-in. | 10/27/1926 | Lay me down to sleep in Carolina | Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-36892 | 10-in. | 11/1/1926 | Hard-to-get Gertie | Jane Green | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-37409 | 10-in. | 1/7/1927 | Crazy words, crazy tune | Irving Aaronson ; Commanders | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-37532 | 10-in. | 1/11/1927 | Crazy words, crazy tune (Vo-do-de-o) | Frank Crumit | Male vocal solo, with lute, ukulele, and piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-37928 | 10-in. | 2/19/1927 | Her name was Hula Lou | Carolina Tar Heels | Vocal and instrumental duet | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-38153 | 10-in. | 3/10/1927 | Ain't she sweet | Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-38155 | 10-in. | 3/10/1927 | Forgive me | Victor Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-38171 | 10-in. | 3/15/1927 | Ain't she sweet? | Gene Austin | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-38172 | 10-in. | 3/15/1927 | Forgive me | Gene Austin | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-38262 | 10-in. | 5/13/1927 | You should see my Tootsie | Art Landry Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-38787 | 10-in. | 5/26/1927 | Aint' that a grand and glorious feeling | Aileen Stanley | Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-38814 | 10-in. | 5/19/1927 | Who-oo? You-oo! That's who! | Johnny Marvin ; Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-38845 | 10-in. | 5/27/1927 | Vo-do-do-de-o | Johnny Marvin | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-38893 | 10-in. | 6/9/1927 | Ain't that a grand and glorious feeling? | Franklyn Baur ; The Troubadours | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-39162 | 10-in. | 9/8/1927 | Dream kisses | The Troubadours | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-39178 | 10-in. | 9/14/1927 | Are you happy? | Gene Austin | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-39225 | 10-in. | 6/7/1927 | Ain't that a grand and glorious feeling | Johnny Marvin | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-39262 | 10-in. | 6/16/1927 | She don't wanna | California Humming Birds | Male vocal trio, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-39272 | 10-in. | 6/20/1927 | Sweet L'il | Rhythm Boys | Male vocal trio, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-39690 | 10-in. | 7/21/1927 | Are you happy? | Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra | Orchestra, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-40512 | 10-in. | 10/26/1927 | Sugar | Red Nichols' Stompers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-41099 | 10-in. | 12/6/1927 | Is she my girl-friend? (How-de-ow-dow!) | Johnny Marvin | Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Yellen, Jack," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105070.
Yellen, Jack. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105070.
"Yellen, Jack." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Yellen, Jack, 1892-1991 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85248157
Wikidata: Jack Yellen - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1261023
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MusicBrainz: Jack Yellen - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/ed6d54be-f7e1-4c43-9ff5-6137bbf5a079
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