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 51-75 of 750 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BVE-36132	10-in.	8/25/1926	She knows her onions	The Happiness Boys	Male vocal duet, with piano	lyricist
Victor	BVE-36585	10-in.	11/9/1926	Have you forgotten?	Jan Garber Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BVE-36823	10-in.	10/14/1926	It takes a good woman (To keep a good man at home)	Evelyn Preer	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Victor	BVE-36877	10-in.	10/27/1926	Lay me down to sleep in Carolina	Victor Orchestra	Orchestra, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BVE-36892	10-in.	11/1/1926	Hard-to-get Gertie	Jane Green	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Victor	BVE-37409	10-in.	1/7/1927	Crazy words, crazy tune	Irving Aaronson ; Commanders	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	lyricist
Victor	BVE-37532	10-in.	1/11/1927	Crazy words, crazy tune (Vo-do-de-o)	Frank Crumit	Male vocal solo, with lute, ukulele, and piano	lyricist
Victor	BVE-37928	10-in.	2/19/1927	Her name was Hula Lou	Carolina Tar Heels	Vocal and instrumental duet	lyricist
Victor	BVE-38153	10-in.	3/10/1927	Ain't she sweet	Victor Orchestra	Orchestra, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BVE-38155	10-in.	3/10/1927	Forgive me	Victor Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Victor	BVE-38171	10-in.	3/15/1927	Ain't she sweet?	Gene Austin	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Victor	BVE-38172	10-in.	3/15/1927	Forgive me	Gene Austin	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Victor	BVE-38262	10-in.	5/13/1927	You should see my Tootsie	Art Landry Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio	lyricist
Victor	BVE-38787	10-in.	5/26/1927	Aint' that a grand and glorious feeling	Aileen Stanley	Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio	lyricist
Victor	BVE-38814	10-in.	5/19/1927	Who-oo? You-oo! That's who!	Johnny Marvin ; Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra	Orchestra, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BVE-38845	10-in.	5/27/1927	Vo-do-do-de-o	Johnny Marvin	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist
Victor	BVE-38893	10-in.	6/9/1927	Ain't that a grand and glorious feeling?	Franklyn Baur ; The Troubadours	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BVE-39162	10-in.	9/8/1927	Dream kisses	The Troubadours	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet	lyricist
Victor	BVE-39178	10-in.	9/14/1927	Are you happy?	Gene Austin	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist
Victor	BVE-39225	10-in.	6/7/1927	Ain't that a grand and glorious feeling	Johnny Marvin	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	lyricist
Victor	BVE-39262	10-in.	6/16/1927	She don't wanna	California Humming Birds	Male vocal trio, with piano	lyricist
Victor	BVE-39272	10-in.	6/20/1927	Sweet L'il	Rhythm Boys	Male vocal trio, with piano	lyricist
Victor	BVE-39690	10-in.	7/21/1927	Are you happy?	Nathaniel Shilkret ; Victor Orchestra	Orchestra, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BVE-40512	10-in.	10/26/1927	Sugar	Red Nichols' Stompers	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet	lyricist
Victor	BVE-41099	10-in.	12/6/1927	Is she my girl-friend? (How-de-ow-dow!)	Johnny Marvin	Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet	lyricist

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Yellen, Jack," accessed October 31, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105070.

Yellen, Jack. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105070.

"Yellen, Jack." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 31 October 2024.