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July 9, 1933
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Andy Razaf, an acclaimed African American lyricist known for his unusual name, has written numerous hit songs like 'Ain't Misbehavin'' and Broadway shows including 'Hot Chocolates,' contributing significantly to music in New York City.
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Andy Razaf Is Nation's Best Lyrics Writer
NEW YORK CITY Of the millions of music lovers throughout the world who have enjoyed the remarkable lyrics of Andy Razaf, few have, because of his odd name, guessed that he is colored. Here are a few of his brain children: "Ain't Misbehavin." "My Fate is in Your Hands." "Memories of You," "Black and Blue." "Keepin out of Mischief Now." "If it Ain't Rhythm Man," "Concentratin' on You." "Dusky Stevedore." "Honeysuckle Rose." "There Goes My Headache." "Son of the South" "On Revival Day" "Handy Man." etc He wrote both words and music of the last two named. Mr. Razaf during his phenomenal career, has written several Broadway shows among them being "Keep Shufflin." "Hot Chocolates" and "Lew Leslie's Black Birds of 1928." He has also written Several floor shows at Connie's Inn and Small's Paradise, His "Porter's Love Song" at the latter place has never been forgotten.
NEW YORK CITY Of the millions of music lovers throughout the world who have enjoyed the remarkable lyrics of Andy Razaf, few have, because of his odd name, guessed that he is colored. Here are a few of his brain children: "Ain't Misbehavin." "My Fate is in Your Hands." "Memories of You," "Black and Blue." "Keepin out of Mischief Now." "If it Ain't Rhythm Man," "Concentratin' on You." "Dusky Stevedore." "Honeysuckle Rose." "There Goes My Headache." "Son of the South" "On Revival Day" "Handy Man." etc He wrote both words and music of the last two named. Mr. Razaf during his phenomenal career, has written several Broadway shows among them being "Keep Shufflin." "Hot Chocolates" and "Lew Leslie's Black Birds of 1928." He has also written Several floor shows at Connie's Inn and Small's Paradise, His "Porter's Love Song" at the latter place has never been forgotten.
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Biography
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Triumph
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Andy Razaf
Lyrics Writer
Song Titles
Broadway Shows
African American Musician
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Andy Razaf
Where did it happen?
New York City
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Andy Razaf
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Story Details
Andy Razaf, a colored lyricist with an odd name, has written many famous songs including 'Ain't Misbehavin',' 'Black and Blue,' and 'Honeysuckle Rose,' as well as Broadway shows like 'Hot Chocolates' and floor shows at Connie's Inn and Small's Paradise.