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Elton Britt (* 27. Juni 1913 in Zack, Arkansas; † 22. Juni 1972 in McConnelsburg, Pennsylvania; eigentlicher Name James Elton Baker) war ein US-amerikanischer Country-Musiker. Britt gelang mit There’s a Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere der größte Hit der Kriegsära 1942–1945.
Elton Britt (born James Elton Baker; June 27, 1913 – June 22, 1972) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician, who was best known for his western ballads and yodelling songs.
4. Okt. 2023 · Elton Britt was a popular country singer of the 1940s, with a yodeling style most often compared to Jimmie Rodgers. His most popular song, “There’s a Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere,” was the first country performance awarded a gold record for selling more than a million copies.
Elton Britt was born June 27, 1913, the youngest child of James M. and Martella Baker, in Zack, a tiny community nine miles from Marshall, Arkansas. A sickly child, he wasn't expected to live; as a result, he wasn't named until he was over a year old.
Elton ist ein deutscher Fernsehmoderator und Entertainer.
Elton Britt. More images. Real Name: James Elton Baker. Profile: American country music singer, guitarist, songwriter and author. Born July 27, 1912 in Marshall, Arkansas, USA. Died June 22, 1972 in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, USA. He recorded over 600 sides and 60 albums for RCA and other labels in more than a 30-year span, and is best known ...
Elton Britt's 1946 version peaked at number 2 on the Most Played Juke Box Folk Records chart. The recording by Vaughn Monroe was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-3510 (78rpm) and 47–2986. It first reached the Billboard Best Seller chart on July 29, 1949, and lasted eighteen weeks on the chart, spending two weeks ...
