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 101-125 of 451 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-0233 | 10-in. | 8/21/1936 | William Tell | Tempo King ; Kings of Tempo ; Queenie Ada Rubin | Jazz/dance band, with piano solo and male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-0339 | 10-in. | 9/9/1936 | S'posin | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-0541 | 10-in. | 9/24/1936 | Milkmen's matinee | Barnet Modernaires ; Charlie Barnet Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal ensemble | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-02112 | 10-in. | 10/8/1936 | Please don't talk about my man | Amanda Randolph Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-02137 | 10-in. | 10/13/1936 | You're ev'rything sweet | Richard Himber ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-02195 | 10-in. | 10/22/1936 | You're ev'rything sweet | Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-02522 | 10-in. | 10/11/1936 | You're everything sweet | Harry Blair ; Washboard Wonders | Washboard band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-03237 | 10-in. | 11/17/1936 | Keepin' out of mischief | Tempo King ; Kings of Tempo ; Queenie Ada Rubin | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-03700 | 10-in. | 12/10/1936 | Nero | Tempo King ; Kings of Tempo ; Queenie Ada Rubin | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-03840 | 10-in. | 12/24/1936 | Havin' a ball | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-03845 | 10-in. | 12/24/1936 | Nero | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-04327 | 10-in. | 1/27/1937 | I can't break the habit of you | Dolly Dawn and her Dawn Patrol | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-04357 | 10-in. | 2/1/1937 | Nero | Shep Fields ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-04950 | 10-in. | 2/22/1937 | I can't break the habit of you | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-06413 | 10-in. | 3/18/1937 | Cryin' mood | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-06849 | 10-in. | 4/8/1937 | Cryin' mood | Clarence Williams’ Washboard Band ; William Cooley | Washboard band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-07749 | 10-in. | 4/9/1937 | San Anton' | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-07750 | 10-in. | 4/9/1937 | San Anton' | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | CS-07755 | 12-in. | 4/9/1937 | Honeysuckle rose | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-07803 | 10-in. | 4/15/1937 | The milkman's matinee | Clambake Seven ; Tommy Dorsey ; Edythe Wright | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-010206 | 10-in. | 5/17/1937 | San Anton' | Bill Dillard ; Teddy Hill NBC Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-010649 | 10-in. | 6/11/1937 | Lost love | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-011087 | 10-in. | 7/9/1937 | Sticks and stones (Will break my heart) | Jimmy Ray Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-014296 | 10-in. | 9/17/1937 | Ain't misbehavin' | Boots and his Buddies ; Cora Woods | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-014646 | 10-in. | 10/7/1937 | The joint is jumping | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | 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.
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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