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 151-175 of 749 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-57517 | 10-in. | 11/1/1929 | Happy days are here again | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-57519 | 10-in. | 11/1/1929 | Lucky me—lovable you | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-58562 | 10-in. | 2/7/1930 | Everybody tap | Bernie Cummins ; New Yorker Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal chorus | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-58683 | 10-in. | 2/27/1930 | Happy days are here again | Phil Baker ; J. H. Muldowney | Accordion solo, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-59625 | 10-in. | 3/11/1930 | He's that kind of a pal | Joe Schenck | Male vocal solo, with vocal trio and instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-59626 | 10-in. | 3/11/1930 | There will never be another Mary | Joe Schenck | Male vocal solo, with vocal trio and instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-59743 | 10-in. | 4/9/1930 | I like to do things for you | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-59744 | 10-in. | 4/9/1930 | Happy feet | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-62287 | 10-in. | 6/25/1930 | Sittin' on a rainbow | Johnny Johnson ; Port Lodge Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-63684 | 10-in. | 9/30/1930 | I like a little girl like that | Joe Venuti Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-64303 | 10-in. | 10/7/1930 | Happy feet | The Revelers | Male vocal quartet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-64623 | 10-in. | 11/18/1930 | That's where the South begins | Red Nichols and his Big Ten ; Dick Robertson | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-67774 | 10-in. | 1/9/1931 | You said it | High Hatters ; Frank Luther | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-67775 | 10-in. | 1/9/1931 | Sweet and hot | High Hatters ; Frank Luther | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-68893 | 10-in. | 4/13/1931 | Let's get friendly | Andy Sanella All Star Orchestra ; Chick Bullock | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-69682 | 10-in. | 6/3/1931 | After tonight | Bert Lown Hotel Biltmore Orchestra ; Elmer Feldkamp | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-70172 | 10-in. | 8/18/1931 | Alone in a corner | Bert Lown Hotel Biltmore Orchestra ; Elmer Feldkamp | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-77171 | 10-in. | 12/4/1933 | I'm waitin' for ships that never come in | Hugh Aspinwall ; Romelle Fay | Male vocal solo, with organ | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81397 | 10-in. | 2/15/1934 | Hold my hand | Edith Caldwell ; Ted Black Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81399 | 10-in. | 2/15/1934 | Sweet and simple | Ted Black Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81721 | 10-in. | 2/19/1934 | My dog loves your dog | Eliot Everett Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81722 | 10-in. | 2/19/1934 | So nice | Eliot Everett Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81723 | 10-in. | 2/19/1934 | Six women | Totem Lodge Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81724 | 10-in. | 2/19/1934 | You nasty man | Totem Lodge Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81781 | 10-in. | 3/5/1934 | So nice! | Connecticut Yankees ; Rudy Vallée | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Yellen, Jack," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105070.
Yellen, Jack. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105070.
"Yellen, Jack." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Yellen, Jack, 1892-1991 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85248157
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