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."

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 76-100 of 451 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	BS-77811	10-in.	9/12/1933	Shoutin' in the amen corner	Williams' Washboard Band	Washboard band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-77819	10-in.	9/12/1933	Shoutin' in the amen corner	Tinsley's Washboard Band	Washboard band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-78062	10-in.	10/2/1933	Ain't-cha glad?	Ernie Holst ; Hotel Lexington Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-81093	10-in.	1/23/1934	Hotcha razz-ma-tazz	Cab Calloway ; Cotton Club Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-81327	10-in.	1/26/1934	Leaving me	Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	songwriter
Victor	BS-82526	10-in.	5/16/1934	A porter's love song to a chambermaid	Fats Waller and his Rhythm	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-82570	10-in.	5/31/1934	I never slept a wink last night	Frances Hunt ; Vincent Lopez ; St. Regis Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-83601	10-in.	7/19/1934	If you can't get five take two	Peggy Johnson and her Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	songwriter
Victor	BS-83699	10-in.	8/17/1934	Georgia May	Fats Waller and his Rhythm	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-84272	10-in.	9/14/1934	How can you face me?	George Hall ; Hotel Taft Orchestra ; Loretta Lee	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-84418	10-in.	9/28/1934	How can you face me?	Fats Waller and his Rhythm	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and talk	lyricist
Victor	BS-84921	10-in.	11/7/1934	Honeysuckle rose	Fats Waller and his Rhythm	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-89543	10-in.	4/10/1935	Honeysuckle rose	Joe Haymes Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	lyricist
Victor	BS-92267	10-in.	6/14/1935	Honeysuckle rose	Adrian and His Tap Room Gang	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-92580	10-in.	7/9/1935	Ain't misbehavin'	Paul Whiteman Orchestra ; Jack Teagarden	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-94137	10-in.	8/26/1935	Lovely Liza Lee	Bernard Addison and his Rhythm	Jazz/dance band	songwriter
Victor	BS-99161	10-in.	2/16/1936	Stop that dog (He's goin' mad)	Hotel Charlotte Orchestra ; Bob Pope ; Dixie Lee Sothern	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-99725	10-in.	2/28/1936	Christopher Columbus	Don Darcy ; Louis King Garcia Swing Band	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-101190	10-in.	4/8/1936	Christopher Columbus	Fats Waller and his Rhythm	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-101672	10-in.	6/5/1936	Big Chief De Sota	Fats Waller and his Rhythm	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-101864	10-in.	5/25/1936	Big Chief De Sota	Sterling Bose ; Al Bowlly ; Ray Noble Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal duet	lyricist
Victor	BS-102345	10-in.	7/7/1936	How can you face me?	Connie McLean Rhythm Orchestra ; Chubby Wright	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-102407	10-in.	8/3/1936	Make believe ball room	Barnet Modernaires ; Charlie Barnet ; Glen Island Casino Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with vocal ensemble	songwriter
Victor	BS-102752	10-in.	6/21/1936	Big Chief De Sota	Bob Pope Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Victor	BS-085	10-in.	8/31/1936	Make believe ballroom	Barry McKinley ; Ruby Newman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter

(Results 76-100 of 451 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Razaf, Andy," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105535.

Razaf, Andy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105535.

"Razaf, Andy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.