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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 (Results 51-75 of 105 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-035714 10-in. 4/7/1939 The lady's in love with you Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo vocalist  
Victor PBS-049687 10-in. 5/13/1940 Dreaming out loud Artie Shaw Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor PBS-049688 10-in. 5/13/1940 Now we know Artie Shaw Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Decca 89023 August 1955 You turned the tables on me Benny Goodman and his Orchestra vocalist  
Decca 89033 August 1955 And the angels sing -9 Benny Goodman and his Orchestra vocalist  
Decca DLA 2433 10-in. 5/30/1941 The wedding cake walk Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca DLA 2434 10-in. 5/30/1941 If I could be where I wanna be Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca DLA 2435 10-in. 5/30/1941 Easy street Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca DLA 2436 10-in. 5/30/1941 G'bye now Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 5316 1/9/1950 I said my pajamas Harry Babbitt ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 5317 1/9/1950 Let's get away from it all Harry Babbitt ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 5379 2/7/1950 Do I hear you saying I love you? Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 5380 2/7/1950 Ask me no questions Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 5381 2/7/1950 I've got a heart filled with love Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 5522 4/11/1950 An arm with a bow in its hand Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 5523 4/11/1950 No dice Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 5690 6/21/1950 I'll always love you Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 5691 6/21/1950 There isn't very much to do now Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 5692 6/21/1950 Thinking of you Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 5693 6/21/1950 I see a million people Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 5811 8/31/1950 Only a mother could love you Harry Babbitt ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 5812 8/31/1950 It may be on Sunday Harry Babbitt ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 5910 11/3/1950 You're just in love Harry Babbitt ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 5911 11/3/1950 It's a lovely day today Harry Babbitt ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 5912 11/3/1950 My dear one Harry Babbitt ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
(Results 51-75 of 105 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Tilton, Martha," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102272.

Tilton, Martha. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102272.

"Tilton, Martha." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

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

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