This 1951 single features the trio's signature blend of virtuosic guitar work and swinging rhythm, capturing their live energy in the studio. The A-side, "Galloping Guitars," is a blistering showcase for Paul's pioneering multi-tracking.
- The A-side, "Galloping Guitars," was recorded on March 15, 1951. The single was released by Capitol Records, not Geffen.
- The recording session for this single took place at Capitol Studios in Hollywood. It featured engineers who would later work on some of the biggest hits of the 1950s.
- This release predates Les Paul's most famous experiments with multi-track recording, though it hints at the innovations to come. It achieved moderate success on the jazz charts.
Les Paul and His Trio were a jazz and early rock and roll group led by the innovative guitarist. At the time of "Galloping Guitars," they were at the forefront of popular music, experimenting with new recording techniques.
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