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."
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 251-275 of 451 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W149951 | 10-in. | 1/31/1930 | How could I be blue? | Jimmie Johnson ; Clarence Williams | Piano duet, with dialogue | songwriter | |
| Columbia | [W]149960 | 10-in. | 2/4/1930 | Baby, it upsets me so | Lena Wilson | Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | [W]149961 | 10-in. | 2/4/1930 | Chiropractor blues | Lena Wilson | Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | [W]149970 | 10-in. | 2/6/1930 | I'm a stationary mama (Lookin' for a permanent man) | Lena Wilson | Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | [W]149971 | 10-in. | 2/6/1930 | Find out what they like (And how they like it) | Lena Wilson | Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W149978 | 10-in. | 2/11/1930 | Imagine | Will Osborne and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 149986 | 10-in. | 2/14/1930 | Gone | Sam Lanin Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W150082 | 10-in. | 3/11/1930 | Hawaiian love-bird | King Nawahi's Hawaiians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal ensemble (Hawaiian) | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W150160 | 10-in. | 4/1/1930 | (What did I do to be so) Black and blue | Ethel Waters | Female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W150523 | 10-in. | 5/23/1930 | The verdict is life (With you) | Will Osborne and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W150531 | 10-in. | 5/24/1930 | On revival day | Bayou Boys ; Rube Bloom | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | W150574 | 10-in. | 6/9/1930 | On revival day | Bessemer Singers ; Bessie Smith | Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with male vocal quartet and piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | W150599 | 10-in. | 6/21/1930 | Wonder | The Knickerbockers | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | [W]150609 | 10-in. | 6/25/1930 | On revival day | Lloyd Keating and his Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer, lyricist | |
| Columbia | W150627 | 10-in. | 7/8/1930 | The way I feel today | Rex King and his Sovereigns | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | [W]150654 | 10-in. | 7/21/1930 | The way I feel today | Annette Hanshaw | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Columbia | [W]150704 | 10-in. | 8/13/1930 | Wonder | Lloyd Keating and his Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | [W]150707 | 10-in. | 8/13/1930 | India | Jim Andrews ; Louisiana Collegians [Lloyd Keating and his Music] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W150747 | 10-in. | 8/29/1930 | You're lucky to me | Ethel Waters | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W150748 | 10-in. | 8/29/1930 | Memories of you | Ethel Waters | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W150810 | 10-in. | 9/16/1930 | Take your tomorrow | Edgewater Beach Hotel Orchestra [Lloyd Keating and his Music] ; Freddy Mark | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W150811 | 10-in. | 9/16/1930 | Guess who's in town (Nobody but that gal of mine) | Bill Coty ; Hotel Pennsylvania Music [Lloyd Keating and his Music] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | [W]150815 | 10-in. | 9/17/1930 | You're lucky to me | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | [W]150816 | 10-in. | 9/17/1930 | Memories of you | Fred Rich Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | [W]150834 | 10-in. | 9/20/1930 | The language of love | Tom Frawley ; Lloyd Keating and his Music | 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
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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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