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 351-375 of 451 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKeh | W403869 | 10-in. | 3/21/1930 | The verdict is life (With you) | Dr. Eugene Ormandy's Salon Orchestra | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W404049 | 10-in. | 5/29/1930 | On revival day | Luis Russell Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer, lyricist, vocalist | |
| OKeh | W404286 | 10-in. | 8/11/1930 | Elevator papa, switchboard mama | Butterbeans & Susie | Female-male vocal duet, with piano | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W404294 | 10-in. | 8/13/1930 | Papa ain't no Santa Claus (Mama ain't no Christmas tree) | Butterbeans & Susie ; Eddie Heywood | Female-male vocal duet, with piano | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W404412 | 10-in. | 10/16/1930 | Memories of you | Louis Armstrong ; Sebastian New Cotton Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W404413 | 10-in. | 10/16/1930 | You're lucky to me | Louis Armstrong ; Sebastian New Cotton Club Orchestra | Jazz/ dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W405166 | 10-in. | 3/11/1932 | Keepin' out of mischief now | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | [OK cat 40276-A] | 10-in. | 1924 | A railroad man's goodbye | James Barton | Male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | VO1000 | 10-in. | 1/21/1931 | You’re lucky to me | Alabama Washboard Stompers | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | VO1006 | 10-in. | 2/3/1931 | You’re lucky to me | Alabama Washboard Stompers | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | VO1037 | 10-in. | 6/25/1931 | Treat me like a baby | Alabama Washboard Stompers | Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E27773 | 10-in. | 6/26/1928 | Dusky stevedore | Al Bernard | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E27912 | 10-in. | 7/30/1928 | Dusky stevedore | Mary Dixon | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E28055 | 10-in. | 8/13/1928 | Got everything (Don't want anything but you) | Dixie Syncopators ; King Oliver | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E28325 | 10-in. | 10/1/1928 | Take your tomorrow (And give me today) | Alice Morley | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E28330 | 10-in. | 10/4/1928 | Take your tomorrow (And give me today) | Grace Johnston | Female vocal solo, with trumpet solo and orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E28369 | 10-in. | approximately Oct. 1928 | Dusky stevedore | Mills Merry Makers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E28476 | 10-in. | 10/16/1928 | Dusky stevedore | Clevelanders ; Dick Robertson | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E28477 | 10-in. | 10/16/1928 | Guess who’s in town (Nobody but that gal of mine) | Clevelanders ; Dick Robertson | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E28682 | 10-in. | approximately Nov. 1928 | Louisiana | The Cross Roads Inn Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E29755 | 10-in. | May 1929 | S’posin’ | Bob Haring Orchestra ; Frank Munn | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E30058 | 10-in. | June 1929 | S’posin’ | Eddy Thomas | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E30094 | 10-in. | 6/28/1929 | Ain’t misbehavin’ | Abe Lyman’s California Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E30601 | 10-in. | 8/1/1929 | Ain’t misbehavin’ | Dick Robertson | Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E31558 | 10-in. | Dec. 1929 | (What did I do to be so) Black and blue | Edith Wilson | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Razaf, Andy," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105535.
Razaf, Andy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105535.
"Razaf, Andy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 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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