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Martha Tilton

Martha Tilton (November 14, 1915 – December 8, 2006) was an American popular singer during America's swing era and traditional pop period. She is best known for her 1939 recording of "And the Angels Sing" with Benny Goodman.

Tilton was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. Her family moved to Edna, Kansas, when she was three months old. They relocated to Los Angeles when she was seven years old. While attending Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, she was singing on a small radio station when she was heard by an agent who signed her and began booking her with larger stations.

She then dropped out of school in the eleventh grade to join Hal Grayson's band. After singing with the quartet Three Hits and a Miss, she joined the Myer Alexander Chorus on Benny Goodman's radio show, Camel Caravan. Goodman hired Tilton as a vocalist with his band in August 1937. She was with Goodman in January 1938, when the band performed at Carnegie Hall. She continued to appear as Goodman's star vocalist until the end of 1939. She had a No. 1 hit with Benny Goodman's recording of "And the Angels Sing" in 1939.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 14, 1915 (Corpus Christi), Died December 8, 2006 (Brentwood)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 105 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-022488 10-in. 4/22/1938 Why'd ya make me fall in love? Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-023506 10-in. 5/28/1938 Don't wake up my heart Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-023507 10-in. 5/28/1938 I've been saving myself for you Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-023511 10-in. 5/28/1938 What goes on here in my heart? Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-023517 10-in. 5/31/1938 A little kiss at twilight Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-024020 10-in. 7/11/1938 I've got a date with a dream Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-024021 10-in. 7/11/1938 Could you pass in love? Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-024472 10-in. 8/8/1938 You got me Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-024473 10-in. 8/8/1938 Blue interlude Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-024493 10-in. 8/12/1938 When I go a dreamin' Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-025466 10-in. 9/12/1938 You're a sweet little headache Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-025467 10-in. 9/12/1938 I have eyes Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-025468 10-in. 9/12/1938 You're lovely, madame Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-025475 10-in. 9/14/1938 I had to do it Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-025477 10-in. 9/14/1938 What have you got that gets me? Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-025798 10-in. 10/13/1938 Is that the way to treat a sweetheart? Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-028942 10-in. 11/10/1938 Sing for your supper Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-028997 10-in. 11/23/1938 I must see Annie tonight Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-028998 10-in. 11/23/1938 Kind'a lonesome Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-030760 10-in. 12/23/1938 We'll never know Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-030761 10-in. 12/23/1938 Good for nuthin' but love Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-031873 10-in. 2/1/1939 (Gotta get some) Shut-eye Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-031875 10-in. 2/1/1939 And the angels sing Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-033711 10-in. 2/9/1939 A home in the clouds Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-034650 10-in. 5/4/1939 You and your love Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
(Results 26-50 of 105 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Tilton, Martha," accessed November 6, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102272.

Tilton, Martha. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 6, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102272.

"Tilton, Martha." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 6 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102272

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