In this 1942 photograph, James Melton is siphoning water from the Saugatuck River in Weston, Connecticut for his 1910 Stanley Steamer, while his wife watches patiently.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
CLICK HERE TO BUY ON AMAZON
Copies of the book can also be ordered through independent bookstores or from the author, at a cost of $20.00 plus $3.99 shipping. Now also available on Amazon as an e-book. Contact: tenorofhistimes@gmail.com for further information.
About this blog...
“America’s Favorite Tenor.” That was what they called James Melton from the 1920s through the 1950s. He was perhaps the first multi-media performer—in a career that spanned concerts, recordings, movies, the Metropolitan Opera, radio and television. His fame as a singer was equaled by his renown as an antique car collector. In this hobby he was a pioneer in recognizing these vehicles not only as an important part of America’s history, but as works of art. His career and his hobby reflected the two great technologies that knit the country together in the 20th century—the airwaves and the automobile.
No comments:
Post a Comment