Mary Ford
Mary Ford, born Iris Colleen Summers on July 7, 1924, in El Monte, California,
was an American guitarist and vocalist. She began her musical journey as a
gospel singer with her sister and later formed the Sunshine Girls trio,
performing backup vocals for Jimmy Wakely. In 1945, she met Les Paul and started
performing together in 1946, eventually marrying before divorcing him in 1964.
The couple became music stars during the early 1950s, releasing hits such as
"How High the Moon" and "Vaya con Dios", both of which reached Number 1 on the
Billboard charts. Between 1950 and 1957, the...
How High the MoonMary Ford and Les Paul
The Hit Makers!
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I'm Sitting On Top of the WorldMary Ford and Les Paul
The New Sound
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Prisoner of LoveMary Ford and Les Paul
The Hit Makers!
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My Little Grass Shack (In Kealakekua, Hawaii)Mary Ford and Les Paul
Lover's Luau
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Bye Bye BluesMary Ford and Les Paul
Bye Bye Blues!
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Lady of SpainLes Paul and Mary Ford
The New Sound
