Andy Razaf
Andy Razaf (born Andriamanantena Paul Razafinkarefo; December 16, 1895 – February 3, 1973) was an American poet, composer, and lyricist of such well-known songs as "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Honeysuckle Rose". |
Birth and Death Data: Born December 16, 1895 (Washington, D.C.), Died February 3, 1973 (Hollywood)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1922 - 1948
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, vocalist, composer, ukulele
Notes: Also listed as "Crooning Andy and his Ukulele."
= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 226-250 of 451 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | [W]148721 | 10-in. | 6/20/1929 | S'posin' | Jack Carney ; Tom Clines and his Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W148762 | 10-in. | 6/28/1929 | Ain't misbehavin' | Charleston Chasers | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 148791 | 10-in. | 7/6/1929 | Ain't misbehavin' | Jerry Mason and his Californians [Selvin's Orchestra] ; Robert Wood | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W148794 | 10-in. | 7/10/1929 | Won'tcha? | Eddie Walters | Male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | [W]148817 | 10-in. | 7/16/1929 | Ain't misbehavin' | Sammy Fain | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W148889 | 10-in. | 8/17/1929 | The world's greatest sweetheart is you | Johnny Morris ; Paul Specht Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W148905 | 10-in. | 8/20/1929 | Ain't misbehavin' | Ruth Etting | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W148912 | 10-in. | 8/21/1929 | Perhaps | Will Osborne and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W148923 | 10-in. | 8/24/1929 | Black dog blues | Mary Dixon | Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with cornet, guitar, and piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 148927 | 10-in. | 8/26/1929 | Perhaps | Sam Lanin Orchestra ; Robert Wood | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W148972 | 10-in. | 9/4/1929 | Breath and breeches | Clara Smith | Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with cornet, trombone, and piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W149013 | 10-in. | 9/18/1929 | Perhaps | Will Osborne and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W149064 | 10-in. | 9/27/1929 | Perhaps | Will Osborne and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W149100 | 10-in. | 10/5/1929 | Ain't misbehavin' | George Bias | Male vocal solo, with violin and piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W149183 | 10-in. | 10/25/1929 | My fate is in your hands | Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | [W]149404 | 10-in. | 11/11/1929 | My fate is in your hands | Lou Gold Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W149469 | 10-in. | 11/4/1929 | My fate is in your hands | Blue Grass Boys ; Lee Morse | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W149628 | 10-in. | 12/30/1929 | The language of love | Will Osborne and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W149641 | 10-in. | 11/26/1929 | (You'll always be) Welcome | Art Gillham | Male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W149665 | 10-in. | 12/3/1929 | Zonky | Clarence Williams’ Jazz Kings | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | [W]149707 | 10-in. | 12/10/1929 | My fate is in your hands | Paul Small | Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W149774 | 10-in. | 1/16/1930 | Blue, turning grey over you | Blue Grass Boys ; Lee Morse | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 149775 | 10-in. | 1/17/1930 | Blue, turning grey over you | Barney Trimble and his Oklahomans [Lou Gold Orchestra] ; Irving Kaufman | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W149932 | 10-in. | 1/29/1930 | Gone | Charlie Lawman | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W149950 | 10-in. | 1/31/1930 | (What did I do to be so) Black and blue? | Mills Merry Makers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Razaf, Andy," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105535.
Razaf, Andy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105535.
"Razaf, Andy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Razaf, Andy, 1895-1973 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n87121589
Wikidata: Andy Razaf - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q117741
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/66657738
MusicBrainz: Andy Razaf - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/2d7bd2fd-c6c2-49be-9200-cb1a4cebdccc
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