Jack Yellen

Jack Selig Yellen (Jacek Jeleń; July 6, 1892 – April 17, 1991) was an American lyricist and screenwriter. He is best remembered for writing the lyrics to the songs "Happy Days Are Here Again", which was used by Franklin Roosevelt as the theme song for his successful 1932 presidential campaign, and "Ain't She Sweet", a Tin Pan Alley standard.

Birth and Death Data: Born July 6, 1892 (Buffalo), Died April 17, 1991 (Springville)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1913 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, composer, songwriter, vocalist

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 351-375 of 750 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	145495	10-in.	1/10/1928	Grass grows greener 'way down home	Night Club Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W145511	10-in.	1/13/1928	I still love you	Frank Harris ; Emil Velazco	Organ solo, with xylophone and/or vibraphone and male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	145515	10-in.	1/14/1928	I still love you	Andy Sannella All Star Trio	Instrumental trio, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W145516	10-in.	1/14/1928	What do you say?	California Ramblers ; Ed Kirkeby	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	145536	10-in.	1/17/1928	What do you say?	Frank Farrell ; Greenwich Village Inn Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W145540	10-in.	1/17/1928	What do you say?	Hugh Barrett	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist
Columbia	W145550	10-in.	1/21/1928	I still love you	Harold Lambert ; Radiolites	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	145567	10-in.	1/24/1928	What do you say?	Jane Gray ; University Six	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	lyricist
Columbia	145569	10-in.	1/24/1928	The grass grows greener ('Way down home)	Dolly Kay ; University Six	Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	lyricist
Columbia	W145579	10-in.	2/4/1928	The grass grows greener 'way down home	Dick Robertson ; Ed Smalle	Male vocal duet, with alto saxophone and piano	lyricist
Columbia	145587	10-in.	1/26/1928	Dream kisses	Tom and Jerry	Male vocal duet, with piano	lyricist
Columbia	145597	10-in.	1/31/1928	I still love you	Harmony Brothers	Male vocal duet, with cornet and piano	lyricist
Columbia	W145601	10-in.	2/2/1928	Are you happy?	Frank Harris ; Marsh McCurdy	Pipe organ solo, with male vocal solo and vibraphone	lyricist
Columbia	145624	10-in.	2/8/1928	Moments with you	Lou Gold Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W145680	10-in.	2/25/1928	Moments with you	Eddie Thomas’ Collegians [Columbians]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W145739	10-in.	3/12/1928	Rain or shine	Frank Harris ; Radiolites	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	145742	10-in.	3/8/1928	I'm waiting for ships that never come in	Lou Gold Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W145748	10-in.	3/12/1928	Forever and ever	Frank Harris ; Radiolites	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W145834	10-in.	3/24/1928	I'm waiting for ships that never come in	Charles Kaley Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W145837	10-in.	3/26/1928	My pet	Paul Ash Orchestra ; Paul Small	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	145984	10-in.	4/9/1928	My pet	Harmony Brothers	Male vocal duet, with alto saxophone and piano	lyricist
Columbia	146300	10-in.	5/16/1928	My pet	The Westerners	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W146394	10-in.	6/4/1928	I still love you	Seger Ellis	Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet	lyricist
Columbia	146533	10-in.	6/16/1928	If you don't love me	The Harmonians [Selvin's Orchestra]	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Columbia	W146544	10-in.	6/17/1928	If you don't love me	Paul Whiteman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist

(Results 351-375 of 750 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Yellen, Jack," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105070.

Yellen, Jack. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105070.

"Yellen, Jack." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.