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James Melton

voc, 1904-1961 US
Singer of Pop and Classical

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.

     
Genres
  • Pop
  • Classical
  • Soundtrack
  • Jazz
  • World
Popular Tracks   
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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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Ave Maria / SerenadeFranz Schubert - James Melton2018Album
SouvenirsJames Melton2006Compil.
The Great WaltzJessica Dragonette, James Melton1985Album
Licia Albanese In Highlights From Puccini's Madame Butterfly With James Melton And Other Operatic AriasGiacomo Puccini, Licia Albanese, James Melton1954Album
Songs Of The PrairieJames Melton1951Album
Here Comes The ShowboatHelen Morgan, Frank Munn, Paul Robeson, Olga Albani, James Melton, Victor Young1946Album
Operatic AriasJames Melton1945Album
Highlights from OklahomaJames Melton, Eleanor Steber, John Charles Thomas1945Album
Siciliana - O Lola / Serenata - O ColombinaJames Melton1942Album
Oh, Dry Those Tears / I'll Take You Home Again, KathleenJames Melton With Victor Concert Orchestra1941Album
Angel's Serenade / ElegieJames Melton1940Album
September In The Rain / Melody For TwoJames Melton1937Album
Where Am I? / Carry Me Back To The Lone PrairieJames Melton1936Album
Were You Just Pretending? / SallyJames Melton1930Album
The Old Refrain / The Hills Of RomeJames Melton1930Album
A Bundle Of Old Love Letters / There Will Never Be Another MaryJames Melton1930Album
Where Is The Song Of Songs For Me? / The Pagan Love SongJames Melton1929Album
With A Song In My Heart / Pagan Love SongJames Melton1929Album
I Loved You Then As I Love You Now / Sally Of My DreamsJames Melton1929Album
Thou Swell / My Heart Stood StillJames Melton1928Album
Among My Souvenirs / Dear, On A Night Like ThisJames Melton1928Album
Sleepy Valley / DawnJames Melton1928Album
Diane / An Old Guitar And An Old RefrainJames Melton1927Album
Temptation/LauraJames Melton (tenor) RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra, Frank BlackSingle
James Melton Sings Mario LanzaJames MeltonAlbum
Great Religious SongsJames MeltonSingle
You Are Love / Make BelieveJames MeltonAlbum
Big Broadcast Of 1935Ben Bernie, Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante, Ruth Etting, Al Jolson, James Melton, Harry Owens, Phil Regan, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, John Charles Thomas, Rudy ValleeAlbum
Neapolitan Nights / My AngelJames MeltonAlbum
All Through The Day / Where's My BessJames Melton with David Saperton and Bert ShefterAlbum
A Program Of Radio FavoritesJames MeltonAlbum
The Palms / The Holy CityJames MeltonAlbum
Kathleen Mavourneen / The Minstral BoyJames MeltonSingle
Stephen Foster FavoritesJames MeltonAlbum
Latin Rhythm SongsJames Melton, Frank BlackAlbum
Blue Is The Night / I Remember You From SomewhereJames MeltonAlbum
The Donkey SerenadeJames MeltonSingle
The Voice Of FirestoneEleanor Steber, James MeltonAlbum
Silent Night / Oh Come, All Ye FaithfulJames MeltonSingle
Little Grey Home In The West / The Sunshine Of Your SmileJames MeltonSingle
Recondita Armonia / E Lucevan Le StelleJames MeltonAlbum
Holiday For Strings / Our WaltzJames MeltonAlbum
Play Gypsies, Dance Gypsies And Czardas / Love's Own Sweet Song / Love Is Like A Breeze In MayEmmerich Kálmán / Franz Lehár Performed By James Melton With Victor Symphony Orchestra Conducted By Donald VoorheesAlbum
Ave Maria / Ave MariaPietro Mascagni And Percy B. Kahn Sung By James MeltonAlbum
Alt WienJames MeltonSingle
I Hear You Calling MeJames MeltonSingle
The Big Voices Of...Gordon MacRae And James Melton And Enzo StuartiAlbum
Famous Voices Of The PastJames MeltonAlbum
M'Appari Tutt' Amor / Le Fleur Que Tu M'avais JeteeJames MeltonAlbum
One Little WordJames MeltonSingle
Spotlight On James Melton & Enzio StuartiJames Melton & Enzo StuartiAlbum
Panis AngelicusJames MeltonSingle
Irish SongsJames MeltonAlbum
James Melton Sings George Gershwin / Cole PorterJames MeltonAlbum
Torna A Surriento / Ay, Ay, AyJames MeltonSingle
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