Martha Tilton

Martha Tilton (November 14, 1915 – December 8, 2006)[1] was an American popular singer during America's swing era and traditional pop period.

After singing with the quartet Three Hits and a Miss, she joined the Myer Alexander Chorus on Benny Goodman's radio show, Camel Caravan.

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.

[6]In 1941, Tilton sang on Fibber McGee and Molly[7] and starred on Campana Serenade, a program of popular music on first NBC and then CBS in 1942–1944.

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.

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

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

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

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

[16] 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.