Anne Shelton (singer)

Anne Shelton, OBE (November 10, 1923 - July 31, 1994) was a popular English vocalist who is widely remembered for providing inspirational songs for soldiers both on radio broadcasts, and in person, at British military bases during World War II.

Early life

Shelton was born Patricia Jacqueline Sibley on November 10, 1923 in Dulwich, London.

inging career

She had a No.1 hit song in 1956 in the UK with "Lay Down Your Arms", engineered by Joe Meek. She also had a Top Ten hit in 1961 with her version of "Sailor". In the same year she participated in BBC Television's A Song for Europe contest, the UK qualifying heat for the Eurovision Song Contest. Her entry, "I Will Light a Candle" was placed fourth. Shelton made another attempt at Eurovision in 1963 with "My Continental Love" - and came fourth again.

As well as singing and acting in several motion pictures, including "Miss London Ltd." (1943), Shelton appeared in several Royal Variety Performances. On several occasions in her career, she was accompanied by her sister, Jo Shelton, also an accomplished and popular singer.

Honours

In 1990, she was awarded the OBE for her work with the "Not Forgotten Association", a charitable organization for disabled former service personnel from all wars.

Personal life

Shelton was married to David Reid, a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy in 1958.She died in Herstmonceux, England on July 31, 1994 and was interred in the Brenchley Gardens Cemetery in South East London.