Andy Razaf
Andy Razaf | |
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Razaf in 1954 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Andriamanantena Paul Razafinkarefo |
| Born | December 16, 1895 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | February 3, 1973 (aged 77) North Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Lyricist, composer, poet and vocalist |
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.