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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

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor PBS-09688 10-in. 9/6/1937 Bob White Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor PBS-09690 10-in. 9/6/1937 I can't give you anything but love, baby Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor PBS-09691 10-in. 9/6/1937 Minnie the Moocher's weddin' day Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-015535 10-in. 10/22/1937 Let that be a lesson to you Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-015536 10-in. 10/22/1937 Can't teach my old heart new tricks Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-015537 10-in. 10/22/1937 I've hitched my wagon to a star Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-015538 10-in. 10/22/1937 The pop corn man Benny Goodman Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-015576 10-in. 10/29/1937 Silhouetted in the moonlight Benny Goodman Trio ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance trio, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-017039 10-in. 11/12/1937 You took the words right out of my mouth Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-017040 10-in. 11/12/1937 Mama, that moon is here again Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-017041 10-in. 11/12/1937 Loch Lomond Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-017043 10-in. 11/12/1937 True confession Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-017452 10-in. 12/2/1937 It's wonderful Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-017453 10-in. 12/2/1937 Thanks for the memory Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-017455 10-in. 12/3/1937 I'm like a fish out of water Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-017456 10-in. 12/3/1937 Sweet stranger Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-017754 10-in. 12/21/1937 Bei mir bist du schön Benny Goodman Quartet ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance quartet, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-017783 10-in. 12/29/1937 Bei mir bist du schön Benny Goodman Quartet ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance quartet, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-021127 10-in. 3/9/1938 Please be kind Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-021129 10-in. 3/9/1938 Ooooo-oh boom! Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female-male vocal duet vocalist  
Victor BS-021130 10-in. 3/9/1938 Always and always Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-022414 10-in. 4/8/1938 It's the dreamer in me Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-022417 10-in. 4/8/1938 That feeling is gone Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-022418 10-in. 4/8/1938 Feelin' high and happy Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
Victor BS-022487 10-in. 4/22/1938 I let a song go out of my heart Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo vocalist  
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  
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  
Decca L 5913 11/3/1950 A little rag doll Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 5918 11/9/1950 That's a man, everytime Connie Haines ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 5919 11/9/1950 Nobody's chasing me Connie Haines ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 5920 11/9/1950 Say it with your kisses Connie Haines ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 5921 11/9/1950 Dear! Dear! Dear! Connie Haines ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6105 2/23/1951 I've got a right to know Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6106 2/23/1951 Long ago last night Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6107 2/23/1951 Let's waltz (Just once more) Harry Babbitt ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6108 2/23/1951 When the red roses grow Harry Babbitt ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6231 4/11/1951 Yes, yes, yes-1 Harry Babbitt ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6232 4/11/1951 Music in my heart Harry Babbitt ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6233 4/11/1951 Powder blue Harry Babbitt ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6263 5/8/1951 Please don't cry The Modernaires ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6292 5/28/1951 Out of breath The Modernaires ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6314 6/19/1951 Sunshine kisses Harry Babbitt ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6322 6/20/1951 'Twas the night before Christmas: Part 1 Harry Babbitt ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6323 6/20/1951 'Twas the night before Christmas: Part 2 Harry Babbitt ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6373 7/27/1951 I wish I wuz Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6374 7/27/1951 Lilli Marlene Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6455 9/26/1951 Painting the clouds with sunshine Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6456 9/26/1951 Little boy Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6505 10/29/1951 Misirlou Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6506 10/29/1951 The happy bird Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6661 2/21/1952 Just for today Curt Massey ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6662 2/21/1952 The nightingale remembers-1 Curt Massey ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6663 2/21/1952 I just telephoned upstairs Curt Massey ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6664 2/21/1952 What can I do?-1 Curt Massey ; Martha Tilton vocalist  
Decca L 6675 3/5/1952 There's a cloud in my valley of sunshine Tiltons, The vocalist  
Decca L 6676 3/5/1952 Am I in love Tiltons, The vocalist  
Decca L 6798 6/2/1952 Few and far between Les Brown and his Band of Renown vocalist  

Citation

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

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

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

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

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