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 76-100 of 451 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-77811 | 10-in. | 9/12/1933 | Shoutin' in the amen corner | Williams' Washboard Band | Washboard band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-77819 | 10-in. | 9/12/1933 | Shoutin' in the amen corner | Tinsley's Washboard Band | Washboard band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-78062 | 10-in. | 10/2/1933 | Ain't-cha glad? | Ernie Holst ; Hotel Lexington Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81093 | 10-in. | 1/23/1934 | Hotcha razz-ma-tazz | Cab Calloway ; Cotton Club Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-81327 | 10-in. | 1/26/1934 | Leaving me | Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-82526 | 10-in. | 5/16/1934 | A porter's love song to a chambermaid | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-82570 | 10-in. | 5/31/1934 | I never slept a wink last night | Frances Hunt ; Vincent Lopez ; St. Regis Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-83601 | 10-in. | 7/19/1934 | If you can't get five take two | Peggy Johnson and her Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-83699 | 10-in. | 8/17/1934 | Georgia May | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-84272 | 10-in. | 9/14/1934 | How can you face me? | George Hall ; Hotel Taft Orchestra ; Loretta Lee | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-84418 | 10-in. | 9/28/1934 | How can you face me? | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and talk | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-84921 | 10-in. | 11/7/1934 | Honeysuckle rose | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-89543 | 10-in. | 4/10/1935 | Honeysuckle rose | Joe Haymes Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-92267 | 10-in. | 6/14/1935 | Honeysuckle rose | Adrian and His Tap Room Gang | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-92580 | 10-in. | 7/9/1935 | Ain't misbehavin' | Paul Whiteman Orchestra ; Jack Teagarden | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-94137 | 10-in. | 8/26/1935 | Lovely Liza Lee | Bernard Addison and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-99161 | 10-in. | 2/16/1936 | Stop that dog (He's goin' mad) | Hotel Charlotte Orchestra ; Bob Pope ; Dixie Lee Sothern | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-99725 | 10-in. | 2/28/1936 | Christopher Columbus | Don Darcy ; Louis King Garcia Swing Band | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-101190 | 10-in. | 4/8/1936 | Christopher Columbus | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-101672 | 10-in. | 6/5/1936 | Big Chief De Sota | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-101864 | 10-in. | 5/25/1936 | Big Chief De Sota | Sterling Bose ; Al Bowlly ; Ray Noble Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-102345 | 10-in. | 7/7/1936 | How can you face me? | Connie McLean Rhythm Orchestra ; Chubby Wright | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-102407 | 10-in. | 8/3/1936 | Make believe ball room | Barnet Modernaires ; Charlie Barnet ; Glen Island Casino Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal ensemble | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-102752 | 10-in. | 6/21/1936 | Big Chief De Sota | Bob Pope Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-085 | 10-in. | 8/31/1936 | Make believe ballroom | Barry McKinley ; Ruby Newman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Razaf, Andy," accessed April 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105535.
Razaf, Andy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105535.
"Razaf, Andy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
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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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