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Mary Ford was the wife and musical partner of Les Paul, with whom she had 16 top-ten hits in the 1950s. She was a versatile singer and guitarist who pioneered multi-tracking and overdubbing techniques.
Les Paul and Mary Ford were a popular 1950s husband-and-wife musical duo who performed and recorded during 1945–1963. They both sang and played guitars and had 28 hits for Capitol Records, including "Vaya con Dios" and "How High the Moon".
Watch a rare and authentic live TV show by Les Paul and Mary Ford, a husband-wife duo of guitarists and singers. They play "There's No Place Like Home" with humor and skill, and show off their customized Gibson Les Paul guitars.
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Learn how Mary Ford, born Iris Colleen Summers, became the singing partner and wife of Les Paul, the inventor of the solid-body electric guitar. Discover their musical journey from radio shows to TV reality shows, from country to jazz, and from sound-on-sound to gold records.
Jul 6, 2024 · Mary Ford was a vocalist and guitarist who collaborated with Les Paul in the 1950s and created a unique sound with Sound on Sound recording technique. Learn about her life, achievements, and legacy from Gene Paul, who witnessed her talent and innovation firsthand.
Jul 7, 2011 · Learn about the life and career of Mary Ford, who sang with Les Paul and pioneered multi-track recording techniques. Find out how they met, married, divorced and died, and what songs they made famous.
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Watch a video of Les Paul and Mary Ford, a husband-and-wife musical duo, performing "How High the Moon" on American Bandstand in the 1950s. Learn more about their career and the Les Paul Foundation.
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