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Les Paul Show

A Fun and Entertaining Musical Team with Giggling Mary and Witty Les!

Les Paul Show

40 old time radio show recordings
(total playtime 14 hours, 55 min)
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Musical Program (1950)

The Les Paul Show features Les Paul and Mary Ford at the height of their career together. In the program, there are only three people in addition to a "recording machine. There's Les Paul (who plays up to seven guitars), Mary Ford (who sings three parts) and a percussionist. Each week opens with a funny little introduction with Les telling stories and Mary giggling, then they launch into their music. Listeners write in with requests and are amazed to find that this show is not put on by an orchestra, but rather, as the announcer says, "three people who sound like more and listen like a million. Les created their unique sound by recording their voices and guitars so they could harmonize with themselves.

Originally, Les Paul started his career as a dual-personality jazz musician and hillbilly singer named "Rhubarb Red. He appeared on the Fred Waring Show and worked with Bing Crosby and Nat King Cole prior to meeting Mary Ford and starting the Les Paul Trio. Les Paul and Iris Colleen Summers were introduced by Gene Autry. They courted and sang together for three years. Flipping through a phone book, Les renamed her Mary Ford, a suitable short name to match his. After a serious auto accident where Les had his right arm permanently set to a guitar-playing position, Les persevered and the couple was married in 1949. They continued to make music together and soon became a big hit.

This collection includes both the Les Paul Show, as well as Les Paul and Mary Ford's guest appearances on other programs, such as Bing Crosby , Command Performance, and Mail Call. Some shows even have Mary Ford before she changed her name, and Les Paul playing guitar in a band other than the Les Paul Trio. So tune in and listen to the unique sound of Mary Ford and a Paul named Les. You're tapping toe will be glad you did.

For more music shows that are sure to please your ear, listen to Sammy Kaye Sunday Serenade, Enchanted Hour, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Choose a Song Partner, Judy Garland or Lonesome Gal.

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    So much material here, and going through the collection gives the listener a very solid impression of how both Les Paul and Mary Ford evolved over time both musically and in their radio program performances. A few of these seem to repeat, and some are very low quality or set at a low volume, but this doesn't really compromise the listening experience overall. Something I truly appreciate in the Les Paul Radio Show clips is their not playing off the popular records but rather alternate version with a style all their own. Les Paul was such a master, and on multiple fronts, and he always seems to be having a ball. Mary Ford doesn't get as much credit as she's due, imho. She has a voice similar to Judy Garland's, and I actually prefer it. She has such a fine tuned sense of harmony and note bending (she can hold a note just short of where it needs to go for the longest time!), and she's more expressive. There's a pining and inherent sadness in her voice that goes beyond just straight singing. Oh, and I like her voice when she's talking, too.

    Bruce England

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    40 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00. Total playtime 14 hours, 55 min
    40 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00
    total playtime 14 hours, 55 min
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    1. 40 shows - total playtime 14 hours 55 minutes
    2. AllStarW 461006 0009 BILLY THE KID Colleen Summers.mp3
    3. Bing Crosby 461030 Les Paul Trio.mp3
    4. Bing Crosby 470226 Les Paul, Andrews Sisters (low sound).mp3
    5. Bing Crosby 470423 Peggy Lee, Les Paul.mp3
    6. Bing Crosby 510321 Judy Garland (low sound) les paul.mp3
    7. CP450809 187 W.O'Keefe M.Maxwell Les Paul Trio.mp3
    8. CPUSA 440930 140 All American Jam Session.mp3
    9. CPUSA 441014 142 Ken Carpenter, B Hope, L Horne.mp3
    10. CPUSA 460207 210 Guest Larry Adler les paul guitar.mp3
    11. HWBD 450428 Happy Day Colleen Summers.mp3
    12. HWBD 450505 San Antonio Rose Colleen Summers.mp3
    13. HWBD 450512 Get Along Home, Cindy Colleen Summers.mp3
    14. HWBD 450519 Out on the Texas Plains Colleen Summers.mp3
    15. HWBD 450526 Wait for the Light to Shine Colleen Summers.mp3
    16. HWBD 450602 At the Gate of the Home Corral Colleen Summers.mp3
    17. HWBD 450609 San Antonio Colleen Summers.mp3
    18. Jubilee 205 Benny Carter.mp3
    19. KMH 460214 Frank Morgan les paul.mp3
    20. Mail Call 440726 102 B Crosby, B Grable, Les Paul Trio.mp3
    21. Mail Call 450201 132 Dinah Shore.mp3
    22. Mail Call 460327 e188 Marx, K.Baker, Les Paul.mp3
    23. Les Paul 500330 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    24. Les Paul 500512 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    25. Les Paul 500519 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    26. Les Paul 500526 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    27. Les Paul 500602 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    28. Les Paul 500609 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    29. Les Paul 500616 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    30. Les Paul 500623 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    31. Les Paul 500630 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    32. Les Paul 500711 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    33. Les Paul 500714 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    34. Les Paul 500804 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    35. Les Paul 500811 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    36. Les Paul 500901 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    37. Les Paul 500922 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    38. Les Paul 501006 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    39. Les Paul 501019 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    40. Les Paul 501116 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    41. Les Paul xxxxxx The Gas Guitar.mp3
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    40 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00. Total playtime 14 hours, 55 min
    40 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00
    total playtime 14 hours, 55 min
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    1. 40 shows - total playtime 14 hours 55 minutes
    2. AllStarW 461006 0009 BILLY THE KID Colleen Summers.mp3
    3. Bing Crosby 461030 Les Paul Trio.mp3
    4. Bing Crosby 470226 Les Paul, Andrews Sisters (low sound).mp3
    5. Bing Crosby 470423 Peggy Lee, Les Paul.mp3
    6. Bing Crosby 510321 Judy Garland (low sound) les paul.mp3
    7. CP450809 187 W.O'Keefe M.Maxwell Les Paul Trio.mp3
    8. CPUSA 440930 140 All American Jam Session.mp3
    9. CPUSA 441014 142 Ken Carpenter, B Hope, L Horne.mp3
    10. CPUSA 460207 210 Guest Larry Adler les paul guitar.mp3
    11. HWBD 450428 Happy Day Colleen Summers.mp3
    12. HWBD 450505 San Antonio Rose Colleen Summers.mp3
    13. HWBD 450512 Get Along Home, Cindy Colleen Summers.mp3
    14. HWBD 450519 Out on the Texas Plains Colleen Summers.mp3
    15. HWBD 450526 Wait for the Light to Shine Colleen Summers.mp3
    16. HWBD 450602 At the Gate of the Home Corral Colleen Summers.mp3
    17. HWBD 450609 San Antonio Colleen Summers.mp3
    18. Jubilee 205 Benny Carter.mp3
    19. KMH 460214 Frank Morgan les paul.mp3
    20. Mail Call 440726 102 B Crosby, B Grable, Les Paul Trio.mp3
    21. Mail Call 450201 132 Dinah Shore.mp3
    22. Mail Call 460327 e188 Marx, K.Baker, Les Paul.mp3
    23. Les Paul 500330 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    24. Les Paul 500512 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    25. Les Paul 500519 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    26. Les Paul 500526 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    27. Les Paul 500602 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    28. Les Paul 500609 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    29. Les Paul 500616 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    30. Les Paul 500623 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    31. Les Paul 500630 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    32. Les Paul 500711 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    33. Les Paul 500714 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    34. Les Paul 500804 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    35. Les Paul 500811 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    36. Les Paul 500901 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    37. Les Paul 500922 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    38. Les Paul 501006 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    39. Les Paul 501019 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    40. Les Paul 501116 W Les Paul Mary Ford.mp3
    41. Les Paul xxxxxx The Gas Guitar.mp3
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    40 recordings on 16 Audio CDs. Total playtime 14 hours, 55 min
    40 recordings on 16 Audio CDs
    total playtime 14 hours, 55 min

    Les Paul Show Disc A001

    1. Jubilee 205 Benny Carter
    2. Les Paul xxxxxx The Gas Guitar

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    Les Paul Show Disc A002

    1. Mail Call 440726 102 B Crosby, B Grable, Les Paul Trio
    2. CPUSA 440930 140 All American Jam Session

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    Les Paul Show Disc A003

    1. CPUSA 441014 142 Ken Carpenter, B Hope, L Horne
    2. Mail Call 450201 132 Dinah Shore

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    Les Paul Show Disc A004

    1. HWBD 450428 Happy Day Colleen Summers
    2. HWBD 450505 San Antonio Rose Colleen Summers

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    Les Paul Show Disc A005

    1. HWBD 450512 Get Along Home, Cindy Colleen Summers
    2. HWBD 450519 Out on the Texas Plains Colleen Summers

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    Les Paul Show Disc A006

    1. HWBD 450526 Wait for the Light to Shine Colleen Summers
    2. HWBD 450602 At the Gate of the Home Corral Colleen Summers

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    Les Paul Show Disc A007

    1. HWBD 450609 San Antonio Colleen Summers
    2. CP450809 187 W.O'Keefe M.Maxwell Les Paul Trio

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    Les Paul Show Disc A008

    1. CPUSA 460207 210 Guest Larry Adler les paul guitar
    2. KMH 460214 Frank Morgan les paul

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    Les Paul Show Disc A009

    1. Mail Call 460327 e188 Marx, K.Baker, Les Paul
    2. AllStarW 461006 0009 BILLY THE KID Colleen Summers

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    Les Paul Show Disc A010

    1. Bing Crosby 461030 Les Paul Trio
    2. Bing Crosby 470226 Les Paul, Andrews Sisters (low sound)

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    Les Paul Show Disc A011

    1. Bing Crosby 470423 Peggy Lee, Les Paul
    2. Les Paul 500330 W Les Paul Mary Ford
    3. Les Paul 500512 W Les Paul Mary Ford

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    Les Paul Show Disc A012

    1. Les Paul 500519 W Les Paul Mary Ford
    2. Les Paul 500526 W Les Paul Mary Ford
    3. Les Paul 500602 W Les Paul Mary Ford
    4. Les Paul 500609 W Les Paul Mary Ford

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    Les Paul Show Disc A013

    1. Les Paul 500616 W Les Paul Mary Ford
    2. Les Paul 500623 W Les Paul Mary Ford
    3. Les Paul 500630 W Les Paul Mary Ford
    4. Les Paul 500711 W Les Paul Mary Ford

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    Les Paul Show Disc A014

    1. Les Paul 500714 W Les Paul Mary Ford
    2. Les Paul 500804 W Les Paul Mary Ford
    3. Les Paul 500811 W Les Paul Mary Ford
    4. Les Paul 500901 W Les Paul Mary Ford

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    Les Paul Show Disc A015

    1. Les Paul 500922 W Les Paul Mary Ford
    2. Les Paul 501006 W Les Paul Mary Ford
    3. Les Paul 501019 W Les Paul Mary Ford
    4. Les Paul 501116 W Les Paul Mary Ford

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    Les Paul Show Disc A016

    1. Bing Crosby 510321 Judy Garland (low sound) les paul

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