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 401-425 of 451 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E6362-E6364 | 10-in. | 8/26/1927 | Don’t let your love come down | Gertrude Saunders | Female vocal solo, with piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E6365-E6367 | 10-in. | 8/26/1927 | You can’t have it unless I give it to you | Gertrude Saunders | Female vocal solo, with piano | composer, lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E19882-E19884 | 10-in. | 7/22/1926 | She belongs to me | Clevelanders | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E21243-E21244 | 10-in. | 1/19/1927 | Hawaiian love bird | Margaret McKee | Female vocal solo (whistling), with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E26730-E26732 | 10-in. | 2/29/1928 | When | Kenn Sisson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E30390-E30391 | 10-in. | July 1929 | The world’s greatest sweetheart is you | Carl Fenton’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E30404-E30405 | 10-in. | July 1929 | Won’tcha | Meyer Davis’ Swanee Syncopators | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E30421-E30422 | 10-in. | 7/31/1929 | Can’t we get together? | Hotsy Totsy Gang ; Irving Mills | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E30423-E34024 | 10-in. | 7/31/1929 | Sweet Savannah Sue | Hotsy Totsy Gang ; Irving Mills | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E31166-E31167 | 10-in. | Oct. 1929 | Perhaps | Tom Clines and his Music | Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E31441-E31442 | 10-in. | Nov. 1929 | My fate is in your hands | Meyer Davis Hotel Astor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | IND643 | 10-in. | 6/21/1928 | When | Charlie Davis Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (take G) | composer | |
| Brunswick | C2107 | 10-in. | 7/21/1928 | Dusky stevedore | Louisiana Rhythm Kings | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C2216 | 10-in. | 8/13/1928 | Dusky stevedore | Louisiana Rhythm Kings | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C3898 | 10-in. | 7/19/1929 | Ain’t misbehavin’ | Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C3899 | 10-in. | 7/19/1929 | That rhythm man | Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C3900 | 10-in. | 7/19/1929 | Off time | Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C4029 | 10-in. | 8/13/1929 | (What did I do to be so) Black and blue | Reuben Reeves ; River Boys | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C4397 | 10-in. | 9/24/1929 | S’posin’ | Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C4646 | 10-in. | 10/12/1929 | Perhaps | Jack Major | Male vocal solo, with violins, pianos, and celeste | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C4748 | 10-in. | 11/26/1929 | Zonky | Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C4750 | 10-in. | 11/26/1929 | Zonky | Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C4779 | 10-in. | 12/2/1929 | My fate is in your hands | Marion Harris | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C5766 | 10-in. | 5/28/1930 | On revival day | Jimmie Noone’s Apex Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer, lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C6141 | 10-in. | Sept. 1930 | Memories of you | Tom Gerun Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (take G) | 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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