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The History of Guitar in America: Les Paul
Episode 11
Episode date - April 26, 2024
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Les Paul is deservedly an icon among icons, a talented inventor and an ingenious player who probably did more than any other single guitarist to change the way we hear music.
He is responsible for inventing and popularizing a ‘solid body’ guitar, and also was among the first to utilize multi-tracking and studio effects on his recordings. If you ever noted the difference between sound recording in the forties vs. the fifties, Les Paul is mostly responsible for that. His ingenuity seemed to know no bounds, and he is our featured artists for today’s show.
Featured tracks include:
Blue Skies – Les Paul
Body and Soul (excerpts) – Jazz at the Philharmonic w/ Nat King Cole
It’s Been a Long, Long Time – Bing Crosby with Les Paul
Rumors are Flying – The Andrews Sisters
Lover – Les Paul
Brazil – Les Paul
What Is This Thing Called Love – Les Paul
How High the Moon – The Les Paul Trio
How High the Moon – Les Paul & Mary Ford
Bewitched – Les Paul and Mary Ford
Vaya con Dios – Les Paul and Mary Ford
I Love Paris – Mary Osborne
How High the Moon – Mary Osborne
Channel 30 - The History of Guitar in America 1922-1962
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