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 326-350 of 451 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | W400990 | 10-in. | 7/5/1928 | Dusky stevedore | Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W401114 | 10-in. | 9/12/1928 | My handy man | Clarence Williams’ Blue Five ; Victoria Spivey | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance quintet | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W401116 | 10-in. | 9/14/1928 | Take your tomorrow (And give me to-day) | Georgia Crackers ; Emmett Miller | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W401117 | 10-in. | 9/14/1928 | Dusky stevedore | Georgia Crackers ; Emmett Miller | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W401133 | 10-in. | 9/20/1928 | Take your to-morrow (And give me to-day) | Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with dialogue and male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W401994 | 10-in. | 5/31/1929 | S'posin' | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W402416 | 10-in. | 6/4/1929 | S'posin' | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W402485 | 10-in. | 7/1/1929 | The world's greatest sweetheart is you | Hal Kemp Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W402534 | 10-in. | 7/19/1929 | Ain't misbehavin' | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W402535 | 10-in. | 7/22/1929 | (What did I do to be so) Black and blue | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W402540 | 10-in. | 7/19/1929 | That rhythm man | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W402541 | 10-in. | 7/19/1929 | Sweet Savannah Sue | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W402881 | 10-in. | 8/23/1929 | Ain't misbehavin' | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W403022 | 10-in. | 10/3/1929 | Perhaps | Charles W. Hamp | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W403240 | 10-in. | 11/8/1929 | Radio papa | Jean Starr | Female vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W403241 | 10-in. | 11/8/1929 | Find out what they like (And how they like it) | Johnny Lee ; Jean Starr | Female-male vocal duet, with piano | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W403255 | 10-in. | 11/12/1929 | My fate is in your hands | Smith Ballew | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W403275 | 10-in. | 11/18/1929 | My fate is in your hands | Arthur Schutt Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W403428 | 10-in. | 12/15/1929 | Je sais pos c cannye | Patrick (Dak) Pellerin ; Mina Stubbs | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W403633 | 10-in. | 1/16/1930 | The language of love | Smith Ballew Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W403668 | 10-in. | 1/23/1930 | Death Valley is half way to my home | Lonnie Johnson | Male vocal solo, with guitar | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W403669 | 10-in. | 1/23/1930 | Headed for Southland | Lonnie Johnson | Male vocal solo, with guitar | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W403703 | 10-in. | 1/30/1930 | Radio papa (Broadcastin' mama) | Butterbeans & Susie ; Eddie Heywood ; Sons of Harmony | Female-male vocal duet, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W403704 | 10-in. | 1/30/1930 | Broke down mama | Butterbeans & Susie | Female-male vocal duet, with jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| OKeh | W403715 | 10-in. | 2/1/1930 | Blue, turning grey over you | Louis Armstrong 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.
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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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