Martha Tilton

Martha Tilton, born on November fourteenth, nineteen fifteen, in Corpus Christi, Texas, emerged as a prominent figure in America's swing era and traditional pop music. Her family relocated to Edna, Kansas, shortly after her birth and later moved to Los Angeles when she was just seven years old. It was in Los Angeles that her musical journey began, as she sang on a small radio station while attending Fairfax High School. Her talent caught the attention of an agent, leading to opportunities with larger radio stations.

In a bold move, Tilton left school in the eleventh grade to join Hal Grayson's band. Her career took off as she performed with the quartet Three Hits and a Miss before joining the Myer Alexander Chorus on Benny Goodman's radio show, Camel Caravan. In August nineteen thirty-seven, she became a vocalist for Goodman's band, marking the beginning of a significant partnership.

Tilton's time with Goodman was highlighted by a memorable performance at Carnegie Hall in January nineteen thirty-eight. She quickly became known as Goodman's star vocalist, captivating audiences until the end of nineteen thirty-nine. Her most notable achievement during this period was her No. 1 hit recording of 'And the Angels Sing' with Benny Goodman in nineteen thirty-nine, solidifying her place in music history.