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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.
James Melton was a popular singer, a Met lyric tenor, a recording artist for Victor and Columbia records and a producer and actor. He was raised in Citra, Florida, where he worked on a farm raising pigs and loading watermelons. He made his first public appearance as soloist in a local choir.
- January 2, 1904
- April 21, 1961
Jun 20, 2013 · 20 Jun 2013. James Melton: The Tenor of His Times. Those of us of a certain age have fond memories of James Melton, who entertained our parents starting in the 1930s and the rest of us in the 1940s and beyond on recordings, the radio, and films. James Melton: The Tenor of His Times. By Margo Melton Nutt.
James Melton: The Tenor of His Times. 11 years ago. Gary Hoffman. Some also remember that he sang. a limited number of roles for a few years at The Metropolitan Opera. Fortunately, many of his popular recordings have been available for some time, and an operatic glimpse of him can be viewed in a scene from La.
James Melton was born in Moultrie, Georgia, but was raised in Citra, Florida, where his parents grew melons and handled hogs. In 1920, he graduated from high school in Ocala, Florida and then attended college at the University of Florida, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Georgia.
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JAMES MELTON, 57, NOTED TENOR, DIES; Radio Singer in the Thirties Was 'Met' Star 10 Years -- Made Debut in 1942 HAD APPEARED IN FILMS Was Known for Collections of Antique Automobiles in...
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