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 426-450 of 451 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | C6142 | 10-in. | Sept. 1930 | You’re lucky to me | Tom Gerun Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (take G) | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C7695 | 10-in. | 4/10/1931 | Honeysuckle rose | Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C7880 | 10-in. | 6/24/1931 | Honeysuckle rose | Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C7914 | 10-in. | 7/27/1931 | It’s you! | Jimmie Noone Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | XC7983 | 12-in. | 8/31/1931 | Acme Quality Paint and Varnish program F, pt. 1 | Unidentified performer(s) (Brunswick Records) | Radio transcription disc | composer, lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C1788-C1789 | 10-in. | 3/24/1928 | Louisiana | Ruth Muse | Female vocal solo, with piano, violin, and cello | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | BIRM778 | 10-in. | 11/12/1928 | Ham and eggs | Bessemer Sunset Four | Male vocal quartet | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | TCL1468 | 10-in. | 3/27/1931 | Ain’t misbehavin’ | Boswell Sisters | Female vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | DAL628 | 10-in. | 11/30/1938 | That's what I like 'bout the south | Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys | String band, with male vocal solo | composer, lyricist | |
| Edison | 9705 | 10-in. | 9/12/1924 | Hot tamale baby | Andy Razaf | Male vocal solo, with piano | vocalist | |
| Edison | 10997 | 10-in. | 5/20/1926 | She belongs to me | Beth Challis | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 11161 | 10-in. | 8/11/1926 | She belongs to me | Harold Stern Hotel Belleclaire Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Edison | 11980 | 10-in. | 10/24/1927 | My special friend (Is back in town) | Al Bernard | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18570 | 10-in. | 6/7/1928 | Dusky stevedore | Vaughn De Leath | Female vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Edison | 18696 | 10-in. | 8/31/1928 | Take your to-morrow (And give me to-day) | Melville Morris ; Piccadilly Players | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal quartet | lyricist | |
| Edison | 19045 | 10-in. | 2/13/1929 | Guess who's in town? | Al Friedman Orchestra ; Tommy Weir | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | 19189 | 10-in. | 5/13/1929 | S'posin' | Phil Spitalny's Music | Jazz/dance band, with vocal | lyricist | |
| Edison | 19263 | 10-in. | 6/19/1929 | S'posin' | J. Donald Parker | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | 19348 | 10-in. | 9/18/1929 | Perhaps | King Edward Hotel Orchestra ; Luigi Romanelli | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-293 | 10-in. | 6/7/1928 | Dusky stevedore | Vaughn De Leath | Female vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-736 | 10-in. | 2/13/1929 | Guess who's in town? | Al Friedman Orchestra ; Tommy Weir | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-893 | 10-in. | 5/13/1929 | S'posin' | Phil Spitalny's Music | Jazz/dance band, with vocal | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-968 | 10-in. | 6/19/1929 | S'posin' | J. Donald Parker | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-1115 | 10-in. | 9/6/1929 | Perhaps | Walter Scanlan | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Edison | N-1136 | 10-in. | 9/18/1929 | Perhaps | King Edward Hotel Orchestra ; Luigi Romanelli | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Razaf, Andy," accessed May 1, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105535.
Razaf, Andy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 1, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105535.
"Razaf, Andy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 May 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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