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 151-175 of 451 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-043346 | 10-in. | 11/3/1939 | It's you who taught it to me | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-044031 | 10-in. | 10/20/1939 | Peach Tree Street | Sterling Bose ; Delta Rhythm Band ; Bob Zurke | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-044597 | 10-in. | 1/12/1940 | Swinga-dilla Street | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band ensemble | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-044601 | 10-in. | 1/12/1940 | Black Maria | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-044602 | 10-in. | 1/12/1940 | Mighty fine | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band ensemble with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-045941 | 10-in. | 1/16/1940 | I was a fool to let you go | Deep River Boys | Male vocal quartet, with piano | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-045943 | 10-in. | 1/16/1940 | A bird in the hand | Deep River Boys | Male vocal quartet, with piano | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-047702 | 10-in. | 2/26/1940 | On Revival Day | Ford Leary Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | composer | |
| Victor | BS-047985 | 10-in. | 3/21/1940 | A lover's lullaby | Charlie Barnet Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-049022 | 10-in. | 3/18/1940 | Make believe danceland | Ozzie Nelson Orchestra ; Rose Ann Stevens | Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-050564 | 10-in. | 5/13/1940 | A lover's lullaby | Four King Sisters ; Alvino Rey | Female vocal quartet, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-051870 | 10-in. | 7/16/1940 | Stayin' at home | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBS-055298 | 10-in. | 2/20/1941 | Honeysuckle rose | Lou Bring ; Dinah Shore | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-057726 | 10-in. | 11/20/1940 | S'posin' | Dolores Brown ; Erskine Hawkins Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-071759 | 10-in. | 2/2/1942 | Mound Bayou | LEVINE (Henry) and his STRICTLY FROM DIXIE JAZZ BAND | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-074384 | 10-in. | 6/1/1942 | Ain't misbehavin' (I'm savin' my love for you) | Tony Pastor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-074798 | 10-in. | 7/31/1942 | Massachussetts | Tony Pastor Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | D4AB-0344 | 10-in. | 12/15/1944 | Honeysuckle rose | Roosevelt Sykes | Male vocal solo, with drums, electric guitar, and piano | lyricist | |
| Victor | D6VB-3039 | 10-in. | 10/9/1946 | Me go where you go, amigo | Rosalie Allen ; Black River Riders | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Victor | D7VB-0075 | 10-in. | 1/20/1947 | Ain't misbehavin' | Art Tatum | Piano solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | D7VB-0477 | 10-in. | 2/28/1947 | S'posin' | Dennis Day | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | D7VB-1689 | 10-in. | 10/7/1947 | Memories of you | Vaughn Monroe ; Vaughn Monroe's Orchestra | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | D7VB-1720 | 10" | 10/13/1947 | Find out what they like (and how they like it) | Pat Flowers ; Rhythm (Pat Flowers) | Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet | songwriter | |
| Victor | D7VB-2059 | 10-in. | 11/12/1947 | Ain't misbehavin' | Deep River Boys | Male vocal quartet, with instrumental quartet | lyricist | |
| Victor | D8VB-3457 | 10-in. | 12/31/1948 | Honeysuckle rose | Rose Murphy | Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Razaf, Andy," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105535.
Razaf, Andy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105535.
"Razaf, Andy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 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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