James Melton (January 2, 1904 – April 21, 1961), a popular singer in the 1920s and early 1930s, later began a career as an operatic singer when tenor voices went out of style in popular music around 1932–35. His singing talent was similar to that of Richard Crooks, John Charles Thomas or Nelson Eddy.Melton usually catered to popular music fans, singing romantic songs and popular ballads in a sweet style. He was born in Moultrie, Georgia but was raised in Citra, Florida, where his parents grew melons and handled hogs.
There`s Danger In Your Eyes Cherie on Voices of Romance by Various Artists Don Giovanni Kv 527: Venite pur avanti, on Don Giovanni live 04.03.1943 conducted by Paul Breisach by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orchestra and Chorus of the Metropolitan Opera, Paul Breisach, Bidu Sayão, Ezio Pinza, Norman Cordon, Jarmila Novotna Zinka Milanov (soprano), Salvatore Baccaloni, James Melton, Mack Harrell & Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Silent Night on 50s Christmas Classics - Vol. 1 by Various Artists Mignon, Act II: Adieu, Mignon, courage! (Live) on Thomas: Mignon [Live] by Ambroise Thomas, Wilfrid Pelletier & Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Don Giovanni Kv 527: Bisogna aver coraggio, on Don Giovanni live 04.03.1943 conducted by Paul Breisach by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orchestra and Chorus of the Metropolitan Opera, Paul Breisach, Bidu Sayão, Ezio Pinza, Norman Cordon, Jarmila Novotna Zinka Milanov (soprano), Salvatore Baccaloni, James Melton, Mack Harrell & Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Don Giovanni Kv 527: Signor, guardate un poco, on Don Giovanni live 04.03.1943 conducted by Paul Breisach by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orchestra and Chorus of the Metropolitan Opera, Paul Breisach, Bidu Sayão, Ezio Pinza, Norman Cordon, Jarmila Novotna Zinka Milanov (soprano), Salvatore Baccaloni, James Melton, Mack Harrell & Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Don Giovanni Kv 527: Ah, ti ritrovo ancor, perfido mostro! on Don Giovanni live 04.03.1943 conducted by Paul Breisach by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orchestra and Chorus of the Metropolitan Opera, Paul Breisach, Bidu Sayão, Ezio Pinza, Norman Cordon, Jarmila Novotna Zinka Milanov (soprano), Salvatore Baccaloni, James Melton, Mack Harrell & Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Don Giovanni Kv 527: Fuggi, crudele, fuggi! on Don Giovanni live 04.03.1943 conducted by Paul Breisach by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orchestra and Chorus of the Metropolitan Opera, Paul Breisach, Bidu Sayão, Ezio Pinza, Norman Cordon, Jarmila Novotna Zinka Milanov (soprano), Salvatore Baccaloni, James Melton, Mack Harrell & Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Show Boat (1932 Studio Album): Bill [Julie] on Kern: Showboat by Jerome Kern & Various Artists Where Am I (Am I In Heaven)? on Voices of Romance by Various Artists
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