Tilton, Martha (1915–)

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Tilton, Martha (1915–)

American band singer and actress. Born Nov 14, 1915, in Corpus Christi, TX; m. an aerospace executive, 1953.

Sang in Al Lippan's band; appeared on Benny Goodman's radio show (1940s); appeared in films Sunny (1941), Swing Hostess (1944), Crime, Inc. (1945), and The Benny Goodman Story (1956); began hosting "Liltin' Martha Tilton Time" on NBC Radio (1948); with Curt Massey, sang on CBS Radio (1951–59), then continued performing with him for another 5 years on NBC-TV; had such hit recordings as "And the Angels Sing," "Time After Time," "I'll Walk Alone" and "How Are Things in Glocca Mora."

See also Women in World History.