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 51-75 of 451 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BRC-69788 | 10-in. | 11/18/1931 | Concentratin' (On you) | Blanche Calloway and her Joy Boys | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-70109 | 10-in. | 7/1/1931 | When I can't be with you | Carolina Dandies | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BRC-70179 | 10-in. | 8/20/1931 | When you press your lips to mine | Ben W. Gordon ; Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-70625 | 10-in. | 11/24/1931 | Concentratin' (On you) | Mildred Bailey | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-71275 | 10-in. | 1/25/1932 | Glory | Gene Kardos Orchestra ; Dick Robertson | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BSHQ-72201 | 10-in. | 3/24/1932 | Keepin' out of mischief now | Coon-Sanders Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BSHQ-72205 | 10-in. | 3/24/1932 | On revival day | Coon-Sanders Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet and vocal ensemble | composer, lyricist | |
| Victor | BRC-72538 | 10-in. | 5/4/1932 | If it ain't love | Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BSHQ-72897 | 10-in. | 6/14/1932 | If it ain't love | Dick Clark Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BSHQ-73150 | 10-in. | 8/3/1932 | Lonesome me | Russ Columbo Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-73306 | 10-in. | 8/18/1932 | Oh! you sweet thing | Billy Banks Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-74896 | 10-in. | 1/26/1933 | He's a son of the South | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-75073 | 10-in. | 2/10/1933 | He's a son of the South | Andy Pendleton | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-75104 | 10-in. | 1/27/1933 | Honey, do | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-75281 | 10-in. | 2/23/1933 | Be ready | Four Southern Singers | Male vocal quartet, with washboard band | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-75421 | 10-in. | 4/24/1933 | Mississippi basin | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-75424 | 10-in. | 4/24/1933 | Dusky stevedore | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-75726 | 10-in. | 4/6/1933 | My handy man | High Hatters | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-75727 | 10-in. | 4/6/1933 | My handy man | Peggy English Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-75732 | 10-in. | 4/6/1933 | Keep your nose out of Mama's business | High Hatters | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist, composer | |
| Victor | BS-75733 | 10-in. | 4/6/1933 | Keep your nose out of Mama's business | Harlem Hannah and her Hot Boys | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist, composer | |
| Victor | BS-76153 | 10-in. | 5/18/1933 | Mississippi basin | Bert Lown Orchestra ; Eddie Farley | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-76794 | 10-in. | 8/28/1933 | Ain't-cha glad? | Isham Jones Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-77204 | 10-in. | 12/5/1933 | Sittin' up waitin' for you | Red Ingle ; Ted Weems Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-77280 | 10-in. | 12/9/1933 | Lonesome ghost blues | Charlie McFadden | Male vocal solo, with piano | lyricist, composer |
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.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
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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