Andy Razaf (born Andriamanantena Paul Razafinkarefo; December 16, 1895 – February 3, 1973) was the American lyricist of such well-known songs as "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Honeysuckle Rose". He was also a composer, poet and vocalist. == Biography == Razaf was born in 1895 in Washington, D.C., United States. His birth name was Andriamanantena Paul Razafinkarefo. He was the son of Henri Razafinkarefo, nephew of Queen Ranavalona III of the Imerina kingdom in Madagascar, and Jennie Razafinkarefo (née Waller), daughter of... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Andy Razaf first charted in 1928 with Dusky Stevedore.The artist placed 37 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 13 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 5 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US Country the artist achieved 1 number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.
Top songs: #1: In the Mood - #2: Ain't Misbehavin' - #3: Christopher Columbus - #4: In the Mood - #5: Honeysuckle Rose
My Fate is in Your Hands
Gene Austin
Memories of You
Louis Armstrong
Keepin' out of Mischief Now
Louis Armstrong
A Porter's Love Song to a Chambermaid
Fats Waller
How Can You Face Me?
Fats Waller
Honeysuckle Rose
Fats Waller
Christopher Columbus (A Rhythm Cocktail)
Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra
S'posin'
Fats Waller
Ain't Misbehavin'
Teddy Wilson & His Orchestra
#5 Honeysuckle Rose
Fats Waller
The Joint Is Jumpin'
Fats Waller
Moonlight Serenade / Little Brown Jug / In the Mood
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
In the Mood
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
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