Anne Shelton
Although singer Anne Shelton issued several recordings throughout her career, she is best-known for generously touring Army, Navy, and Air Force bases. Born in Dulwich, London, England, on November 10, 1923, Shelton began singing at the age of 13, and by 15 had her own recording contract as a solo artist. In 1942, Shelton began playing military bases across England and as her popularity grew, was offered her own radio program, Calling Malta, which remained on the air for five years. In 1944, Shelton was invited to sing with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and although some of these shows were recorded, none have ever surfaced in their entirety. Miller invited Shelton to stay on with the band and travel to Versailles for a series of shows; she had to turn him down due to prior commitments in Britain, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise as Miller's plane crashed shortly after the shows. But Shelton soon performed with another American who had come over to England: Bing Crosby. Crosby and Shelton appeared on the Variety Bandbox radio show together and afterwards played a show together, duetting on the songs "Easter Parade" and "I'll Get By." In 1949, Shelton began to make headway stateside, scoring a pair of hits with "Be Mine" and "Galway Bay," which resulted in her inaugural U.S. tour two years later (all the while continuing to entertain the troops). But it was in her native land where Shelton's popularity was the greatest, as she scored a number one hit with "Lay Down Your Arms" in September of 1956, remaining atop the U.K. singles charts for a solid four weeks. Shelton was never able to follow up her big hit, but remained a popular concert attraction nonetheless, performing shows straight up to her death on July 31, 1994. Following her death, numerous compilations saw the light of day, including such titles as Early Years: Lili Marlene and At Last: The Very Best.
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Presenting Anne Shelton
Pop - Released by Universal Digital Enterprises on 10 Dec 1961
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Just - Anne Shelton
Lounge - Released by Fable Entertainment on 18 Mar 2016
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Anthology: Golden Selection (Remastered)
Pop - Released by Master Tape Records on 18 Jun 2021
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Anne Shelton Selected Hits
Pop - Released by Charly Records on 21 Mar 2011
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Anne Shelton Selected Hits
Pop - Released by Charly Records on 21 Mar 2011
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Day Dreams
Pop - Released by Royal Bakerfield Music on 5 Mar 2019
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When Night Is Thru
Pop - Released by Sharp Edge Records on 14 May 2014
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Six Play - Anne Shelton - EP
Pop - Released by Play Digital on 28 Jul 2011
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Sings Moonlight In Mexico
Pop - Released by Wideline City Records on 2 Jan 2013
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And The Angels Sing
Pop - Released by Synergie OMP on 11 May 2009
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The Very Best Of
Vocal Jazz - Released by Master Classics Records on 1 Jul 2010
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Songs from the Heart
World - Released by TP4 Music on 6 Jan 2021
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Let There Be Love
Jazz - Released by Black & Partner Licenses LLC on 20 Dec 2018
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Lay Down Your Arms
Jazz - Released by Black Sheep Music on 1 Aug 2013
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The Very Best of Anne Shelton
World - Released by Alpha Center Digital on 15 Aug 2021
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All I Want Is Christmas (Anne Shelton's Christmas Songs)
Christmas Music - Released by diaries of golden times on 16 Nov 2021
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Day Dreams
Jazz - Released by Black & Partner Licenses LLC on 5 Mar 2019
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Lay Down Your Arms: The Anne Shelton Collection 1940-62
Pop - Released by ACROBAT on 14 May 2007
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Best of the Essential Years: Anne Shelton
Jazz - Released by Xelon Entertainment on 6 Jul 2012
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