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Martha Tilton (Martha Ellen Tilton) was born on 14 November, 1915 in Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S., is an American singer. Discover Martha Tilton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 91 years old?

Popular As Martha Ellen Tilton
Occupation Singer, actress
Age 91 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 14 November, 1915
Birthday 14 November
Birthplace Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
Date of death 8 December, 2006
Died Place Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Martha Tilton Height, Weight & Measurements

At 91 years old, Martha Tilton height is 5' 1½" (1.56 m) .

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Height 5' 1½" (1.56 m)
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Who Is Martha Tilton's Husband?

Her husband is Jim Brooks (m. 1953–2006), David A. Thomas (m. ?–1937)

Family
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Husband Jim Brooks (m. 1953–2006), David A. Thomas (m. ?–1937)
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Martha Tilton Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Martha Tilton worth at the age of 91 years old? Martha Tilton’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from United States. We have estimated Martha Tilton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1915

Martha Tilton (November 14, 1915 – December 8, 2006) was an American popular singer during America's swing era and traditional pop period.

1937

Goodman hired Tilton as a vocalist with his band in August 1937.

1938

She was with Goodman in January 1938, when the band performed at Carnegie Hall.

"There are those who would say that Martha Tilton wasn't a jazz singer at all. But swing-era fans won't have any doubts, remembering her for a rocking version of 'Loch Lomond' at Benny Goodman's 1938 Carnegie Hall concert."

1939

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.

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.

1940

In the early 1940s, she also sang on Ransom Sherman's program on CBS.

Massey and Tilton starred in Alka-Seltzer Time, a 15-minute radio series broadcast weekdays on both CBS and Mutual.

She appeared in several Soundies musical films of the 1940s.

1941

In 1941, Tilton sang on Fibber McGee and Molly and starred on Campana Serenade, a program of popular music on first NBC and then CBS in 1942–1944.

(Tilton sang on the later CBS version, with the Lud Gluskin Orchestra.) A contemporary newspaper article called Tilton's role on Fibber McGee and Molly "a milestone in her personal history ... Martha's biggest transcontinental [broadcast] since her days as soloist with Benny Goodman."

Her movies include Sunny (1941), Strictly in the Groove (1942), Swing Hostess (1944), Crime, Inc. (1945), and The Benny Goodman Story (1956).

1942

Tilton had a major success from 1942 to 1949 as one of the first artists to record for Capitol Records.

Her first recording for Capitol was "Moon Dreams", Capitol 138, with Orchestra and The Mellowaires, composed by Johnny Mercer and Glenn Miller pianist Chummy MacGregor in 1942.

1944

"Moon Dreams" would be recorded by Glenn Miller in 1944 and by Miles Davis in 1950.

Among her biggest hits as a solo artist were "I'll Walk Alone", a wartime ballad which rose to No. 4 on the charts in 1944; "I Should Care" and "A Stranger in Town," which both peaked at No. 10 in 1945; and three in 1947: "How Are Things in Glocca Morra" from Finian's Rainbow, which climbed to No. 8; "That's My Desire", which hit No. 10; and "I Wonder, I Wonder, I Wonder", which reached No. 9. After she left Capitol, Tilton recorded for other labels, including Coral and Tops.

1949

Sponsored by Alka-Seltzer, this show began in 1949 as Curt Massey Time (sometimes advertised as Curt Massey Time with Martha Tilton) with a title change to highlight the sponsor's product by 1952.

Prior to that, Tilton had co-starred on The Jack Smith Show, another 15-minute radio musical program.

1950

However, Massey and Tilton continued to appear together during the late 1950s on such shows as Guest Star and Stars for Defense.

Tilton once again worked with Massey in the late 1950s and early 1960s—this time on KRCA-TV in Los Angeles.

They were reunited on that station's Curt Massey Show.

1953

By 1953, the series was heard simultaneously on Mutual (at noon) and later that same day on CBS (at 5:45pm).

Ads described the show as "informal song sessions" by vocalists Massey and Tilton, who was often billed as "The liltin' Martha Tilton".

The two Texan singers performed with Country Washburne and His Orchestra, featuring Charles LaVere on piano.

The series ended November 6, 1953.

1957

Among her later albums was We Sing the Old Songs (1957, Tops), a mix of older songs and recent standards, recorded with baritone Curt Massey.

1960

In 1960, Tilton won a Southland Emmy Award as outstanding female personality for her work on KRCA.

1961

In 1961, Tilton repeated as outstanding female personality, and the program won the Most Outstanding Musical or Variety Show award.

1963

Tilton also appeared as a guest star on The Jack Benny Program, on February 26, 1963 (Season 13, Episode 21) where they reminisce about their work entertaining soldiers for the USO.

Tilton initially married Benny Goodman's manager, and they had two sons.

1975

Her last film appearance was as the band vocalist in the TV movie Queen of the Stardust Ballroom (1975).

Tilton's singing voice was used for other actresses including Barbara Stanwyck, Martha O'Driscoll, and Anne Gwynne.

2000

Reviewing the two-CD set, The Liltin' Miss Tilton, (Capitol, 2000), critic Don Heckman wrote: