Martha Mears (July 18, 1910 – December 13, 1986)[citation needed] was a radio and film contralto[1] singer, active from the 1930s to 1950s.

She introduced in films original songs which have become standards, including "Long Ago (and Far Away)", and "My Foolish Heart".

[5] She sang on such programs as Al Pearce and His Gang,[6] The Baker's Broadcast (also known as The Joe Penner Show),[6]: 33  It Happened in Hollywood,[6]: 165  Ten-Two-Four Ranch,[6]: 327  The Colgate House Party, The Old Gold Program, The General Foods Show, Bob Ripley, Phillip Morris, and Radio Rodeo.

[citation needed] During World War II, Mears was featured on several episodes of the Personal Album program produced by the Armed Forces Radio Service.

[10] Her other movie credits include dubbing the singing voices of actresses such as Claudette Colbert, Loretta Young, Hedy Lamarr, Veronica Lake, and Eva Gabor.