Elton Britt
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Biography
[Edit]Elton Britt parlayed his Jimmie Rodgers imitation — with a yodeling ability and range that surpassed Rodgers' — into country's biggest hit of the World War II era, "There's a Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere," which sold four million copies in the early '40s. He was born James Britt Baker in Zack, AR, on June 27, 1913, and began playing guitar and singing around his hometown while in his mid-teens. Baker's career was made in 1930 when the Beverly Hill Billies returned from California to their Arkansas home to recruit a new vocalist. He won the talent search, and after being renamed Elton Britt, spent three years performing and recording with the Hill Billies. Britt moved to New York in 1933, initially playing in a quartet named Pappy, Zeke, Ezra & Elton. He recorded later in the '30s, as a solo act and also with the Wenatchee Mountaineers, Zeke Manners' Gang, and the Rustic Rhythm Trio.
Britt began his period of fame in 1939, thanks to two circumstances: his signature on a contract for the discount label RCA Bluebird and — most importantly — his friendship with songwriter/producer Bob Miller. Miller wrote all of Elton Britt's greatest early hits, including "Chime Bells," "Rocky Mountain Lullaby," "Buddy Boy," "Driftwood on the River," and in 1942, "There's a Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere." The latter was adopted as a symbol of the war effort by patriotic audiences — much as "Over There" had served World War I sympathizers. President Franklin Roosevelt even invited Britt — billed as "the World's Highest Yodeler" — to the White House in 1942 to perform the hit.
By the time the charts came into existence in 1944, though, Britt had peaked. He did hit the Country Top Ten 11 times during the last half of the '40s, but never topped the charts. "Someday" reached number two in 1946, and six other songs peaked in the Top Five, including the double-sided "Wave to Me, My Lady"/"Blueberry Lane," "Detour," "Gotta Get Together With My Gal," "Candy Kisses," and "Quicksilver." A re-recording of his early hit "Chime Bells" hit number six. Britt continued recording with RCA, eventually releasing over 50 albums until 1957, when he moved to ABC/Paramount. He made a brief bid for the presidency in 1960, and recorded the number 26 "Jimmie Rodgers Blues" eight years later, but retired soon after. He died on June 22, 1972.
Title: There's a Star Spangled Ranner Waving Somewhere (feat. Zeke Manners Band)
Artist: Elton Britt
Genre: World Music
Title: The Yodel Blues (Remastered) - Single
Artist: Rosalie Allen, Elton Britt
Collections
Title: The Finest Vintage Melodies & Retro Tunes Vol. 50
Genre: Pop
Title: A Wing and a Prayer (Songs That Won the War)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Call of Duty - Songs of Civil & World Wars
Genre: Jazz
Title: Southern Style: Country Music, Vol. 2
Genre: Country
Title: Songs of Freedom, Liberty, & War
Genre: Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: Marching Bands & 4th of July Songs
Genre: Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: All-American Patriotic Music
Genre: Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: Old Country Songs from Down On the Farm, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Saddle Tramp Country Favorites
Genre: Country
Title: Country Music Golden Oldies Volume 2
Genre: Country
Title: Vintage Music in My Car
Genre: Rock
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1942, Vol. 9
Genre: Pop
Title: SOUNDIES Music of World War II
Genre: Country
Title: Essential Cowboy Classics
Genre: Country
Title: Country & Western Music Hit Parade, Vol. 2
Genre: Country
Title: Yodel Classics
Genre: Country
Title: Classics Of Nashville Vol 2
Genre: Country
Title: Memorial Day Country Salute
Genre: Country
Title: 100 Cowboy Classics
Genre: Country
Title: Music & The Moon Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Flag Waver - 21 Red, White & Blue Favorites
Genre: Country
Title: The Best Vintage Tunes. Nuggets & Rarities Vol. 45
Genre: Pop
Title: Country Livin' Vol. 3
Genre: Country
Title: Rhythm On the Range, Vol. 3
Genre: Country
Title: Cowboys & Cowgirls! Classic Country Collection
Genre: Country
Title: Old Country Songs from Down On the Farm, Vol. 1
Genre: Country
Title: The Great Legends of Country Music
Genre: Country
Title: Timeless Country: Rhythm On the Range
Genre: Country
Title: Yodelling Friends
Genre: Country
Title: American Yodeling
Genre: Country
Title: Yodeling Hits
Genre: Country
Title: Yodelling Country Classics: 24 Yodelling Hits
Genre: Country
Title: Early Country Stars (Remastered)
Genre: Country
Title: Country Rockabilly Greats
Genre: Country
Title: American Country Legends - 50 Hits
Genre: Country
Title: Loaded Dice - Vintage Gambling Songs
Genre: Rock
Title: Way Out West Is Callin' - Classic Country Series
Genre: Country
Title: Rhythm On the Range Vol. 3
Genre: Country
Title: Vintage Country
Genre: Country
Title: Classics of Nashville, Vol. 1
Genre: Country
Title: Atomic Platters (CD2)
Genre: Disco
Title: Atomic Platters (CD3)
Genre: Disco
Title: Country Music 2013
Title: Yodelling Mad Vol. 1 (CD1)
Genre: World Music, Country
Title: Yodelling Mad Vol. 1 (CD1)
Genre: World Music, Country
Title: Cold War Countdown
Genre: World Music, Country, Folk
Title: Arizona Waltz
Genre: Country
Title: Beautiful Girl Of The Prairie
Genre: Country
Title: Riding The Trail
Genre: Country
Title: 50s Christmas Classics - Vol. 1
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: 50s Christmas Classics - Vol. 2
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Featuring albums
Title: Chime Bells - The Best of Country Yodel, Vol. 3
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Country