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 276-300 of 451 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W150847 | 10-in. | 9/30/1930 | You're lucky to me | Charleston Chasers | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W150946 | 10-in. | 11/11/1930 | You're lucky to me | Buck and Bubbles | Male vocal duet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W150947 | 10-in. | 11/11/1930 | Wakin' up the folks downstairs | Buck and Bubbles | Male vocal duet, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W151433 | 10-in. | 3/18/1931 | Mary Jane | Campus Boys ; Ted Wallace | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W151457 | 10-in. | 3/25/1931 | Go Harlem | Jimmy Johnson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, lyricist | |
| Columbia | W151459 | 10-in. | 3/25/1931 | A porter's love song (to a chambermaid) | Jimmy Johnson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist, lyricist | |
| Columbia | W151460 | 10-in. | 3/25/1931 | Just a crazy song (Hi-hi-hi) | Jimmy Johnson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | vocalist | |
| Columbia | W151513 | 10-in. | 4/13/1931 | Dip your brush in the sunshine (And keep on painting away) | Ted Lewis and his Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W151552 | 10-in. | 5/12/1931 | You treat me like a baby | Art Gillham | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W151690 | 10-in. | 7/17/1931 | What's your price? | Lena Wilson | Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W151691 | 10-in. | 7/17/1931 | My man o' war | Lena Wilson | Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W151707 | 10-in. | 8/4/1931 | Unemployed papa—charity workin' mama | Asbestos Burns ; Clara Smith | Female-male vocal duet ("blues singers"), with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W151827 | 10-in. | 10/5/1931 | Concentratin' | California Ramblers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W152169 | 10-in. | 4/11/1932 | Keepin' out of mischief now | Nitecaps | Male vocal trio, with piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W152170 | 10-in. | 4/11/1932 | If it ain't love | Nitecaps | Male vocal trio, with piano | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W152208 | 10-in. | 6/7/1932 | Strange as it seems | Harlan Lattimore | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W152220 | 10-in. | 6/17/1932 | Reefer man | Connie’s Inn Orchestra ; Claude Jones ; Harlan Lattimore | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W152271 | 10-in. | 8/18/1932 | Zonky | Three Keys | Male vocal trio, with guitar and piano | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W152352 | 10-in. | 1/13/1933 | He's a son of the South | Claude Hopkins ; Roseland Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W152463 | 10-in. | 8/7/1933 | The shim sham shimmy dance | Lowland Singers ; Williams' Jug Band | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and vocal ensemble | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W152667 | 10-in. | 1/11/1934 | Ain't misbehavin' | Claude Hopkins and his Orchestra ; Orlando Robinson | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W152668 | 10-in. | 1/11/1934 | Harlem rhythm | Claude Hopkins and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Columbia | W152772 | 10-in. | 7/6/1934 | If it ain't love | Chick Webb Orchestra ; Charles Linton | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Columbia | 17589 | 10-in. | 6/11/1935 | Rhythm lullaby | Mills Cavalcade Orchestra ; The Three Dollies | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal trio | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W351023 | 10-in. | 5/19/1931 | Treat me like a baby | Phil Hughes and his High Hatters [Selvin's Orchestra] | 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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