Bertha Tillman

Bertha Louise Tillman was a 1960s pop singer, born 28 June 1942 in Texas. She died in San Diego, Ca., on 31 May 1993, aged 50. Her best known tune is Oh My Angel, the first of two 45s released by her on Bob Shad's New York-based Brent label. The other, I Wish, was released as Bertha Tillman & The Killers. Bertha Tillman was working as a shop assistant in San Diego when she was discovered by Hank Blackman of J.J. Jackson and The Jackals. The group provided the background vocals for her evocative rendition of 'Oh My Angel' Read more on Last.fm

Bertha Tillman was featured in the movie Southland Tales.

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