This 1951 collection showcases Les Paul's multitracking techniques with vocalist Mary Ford. It captures the sound of his then-newly invented sound-on-sound recording methods.
- The album was recorded using Les Paul's own Ampex multitrack recorder, a groundbreaking piece of technology for its time. The title refers to Les Paul's "new sound" achieved through overdubbing guitar and vocal tracks. It reached number 1 on Billboard's Popular Albums chart in 1951.
- This album features "The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise," which became one of their signature songs. Other notable tracks include "Goofus" and "Little Darlin'."
- The album was released on Capitol Records, a label that would release many of their most famous works. It cemented their popularity in the early 1950s.
Les Paul was a pioneering guitarist and innovator in multitrack recording and electronic music. Mary Ford was his frequent vocal collaborator and wife.
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