MARTHA TILTON - R.I.P.

[John P. Cooper]

MARTHA TILTON - RIP

Singer Martha Tilton passed away on Friday, December 8, peacefully at home.

Her work with the Benny Goodman band from 1937 - 1939 will always be remembered.

More to follow........

http://www.marthatilton.com/index.html

[Scott Yanow]

The last survivor of Benny Goodman's 1938 Carnegie Hall concert. A good singer too.

[John P. Cooper]

http://www.marthatilton.com/index.html

[Root Doctor]

Although I share George Frazier's assessment of Ms. Tilton's singing, RIP.

[John P. Cooper]

Originally Posted by Root Doctor

Although I share George Frazier's assessment of Ms. Tilton's singing, RIP.

You're too kind.

[clinthopson]

"By yon bonnie banks. . ."

Liltin' and Miss Nibs Miss Georgia Gibbs both shuffled off about the same time.

Ah, for the days when the bands had those chick singers.