Anne Shelton
British singer (1923-1994) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 70
Anne Shelton was a popular English vocalist, who is remembered for providing inspirational songs for soldiers both on radio broadcasts, and in person, at British military bases during the Second World War.
Anne Shelton is read about 37 times a day, in 10 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 14 June 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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Close ties
Arthur Askey Also in King Arthur Was a Gentleman (1942)
Ronald Shiner Also in King Arthur Was a Gentleman (1942)
Marriott Edgar Wrote King Arthur Was a Gentleman (1942)
Jean Kent Also in Miss London Ltd. and Bees in Paradise
Val Guest Directed Bees in Paradise (1944)- Mario Zampi Directed Come Dance with Me (1950)
Media & music
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Awards
About this person
During the 1950s and 60s, Shelton had success on the UK Singles Chart, topping the listings in 1956 with "Lay Down Your Arms".
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 1994 · aged 70
