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 (Results 701-725 of 750 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Edison 10273 10-in. 3/23/1925 No one Henri Gendron ; Strand Roof Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Edison 10361 10-in. 5/11/1925 Cheatin' on me Vernon Dalhart ; Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers] Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Edison 10619 10-in. 10/6/1925 Loud speakin' papa (You'd better speak easy to me) Elsie Clark ; Nelson Story Female vocal solo, with piano lyricist  
Edison 10746 10-in. 12/31/1925 Don't be afraid to come home George Wilton Ballard Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Edison 10754 10-in. 1/6/1926 In your green hat Arthur Hall ; Tennessee Happy Boys Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Edison 10902 10-in. 3/31/1926 I wish I had my old gal back again Manuel Romain Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Edison 10920 10-in. 4/9/1926 Could I? I certainly could Frank Braidwood ; Irwin Dash Male vocal solo, with piano lyricist  
Edison 10939 10-in. 4/23/1926 Could I? I certainly could Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers] ; John Ryan Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Edison 10978 10-in. 5/12/1926 My yiddisher momme James Doherty Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer, lyricist  
Edison 11026 10-in. 6/4/1926 Cohen is living the life o' Reilly John Ryan Male vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Edison 11344 10-in. 12/2/1926 I must have an Italian gal John Ryan ; Sherman and Ryan Male vocal duet, with piano songwriter  
Edison 11437 10-in. 1/14/1927 Crazy words—crazy tune (Vo-do-de-o) Van Buren Clark ; The Croonaders Male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble, with orchestra lyricist  
Edison 11477 10-in. 1/27/1927 Forgive me Cookie ; Ernie Golden ; Hotel McAlpin Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Edison 11570 10-in. 3/11/1927 Have you forgotten? Maureen Englin Female vocal solo, with orchestra lyricist  
Edison 11626 10-in. 4/4/1927 Ain't she sweet? Johnny Marvin ; Andy Sannella Male vocal solo, with clarinet and ukulele lyricist  
Edison 11859 10-in. 8/26/1927 Ain't that a grand and glorious feeling? J. Donald Parker Male vocal solo, with piano lyricist  
Edison 11888 10-in. 9/13/1927 Momsy Charles Harrison Male vocal solo and male vocal ensemble, with orchestra songwriter  
Edison 11905 10-in. 9/21/1927 Are you happy? Irwin Abrams Orchestra ; The Manger Musical Messenger Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Edison 18030 10-in. 11/14/1927 Dream kisses Vaughn De Leath ; Irwin Abrams Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo lyricist  
Edison 18101 10-in. 12/13/1927 She don't wanna Melville Morris ; Piccadilly Players and Singers Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet lyricist  
Edison 18178 10-in. 1/19/1928 I still love you Theo Alban ; Duke Yellman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Edison 18179 10-in. 1/19/1928 Dream kisses Radio Franks ; Variety Players Male vocal duet, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Edison 18190 10-in. 1/25/1928 The grass grows greener ('Way down home) 7 Blue Babies ; Jack Kaufman Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band lyricist  
Edison 18250 10-in. 2/20/1928 Rain or shine Melville Morris ; Piccadilly Players Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo lyricist  
Edison 18307 10-in. 3/14/1928 Roustabouts' song Lon McAdams Male vocal solo and male vocal quartet, with orchestra lyricist  
(Results 701-725 of 750 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Yellen, Jack," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105070.

Yellen, Jack. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105070.

"Yellen, Jack." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

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