Les Paul (Lester William Polsfuss, June 9, 1915 – August 12, 2009) and Mary Ford (Iris Colleen Summers, July 7, 1924 – September 30, 1977) were introduced to each other by Gene Autry in 1946 and married in 1949.
They first appeared in the pop charts in 1950. Between the years 1950 and 1954, Les Paul and Mary Ford had 16 top-ten hits. They had five top-ten hits within nine months. "Tennessee Waltz", "Mockin' Bird Hill", "How High the Moon" (#1 for nine weeks), "The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise" and "Whispering". From August 1952 to March 1953 they had five more top-ten hits; "My Baby's Coming Home", "Lady of Spain", "Bye Bye Blues", "I'm Sitting on Top of the World" and "Vaya Con Dios" (#1 for 11 weeks). Their 1954 version of "I'm a Fool to Care" went to #6, and was featured in a memorable Southern Comfort commercial in 2013 that got over 1 million views on YouTube.
In 2009, they were inducted into the Hit Parade Hall of Fame.
Les Paul and Mary Ford are famous for creating a makeshift recording studio in their garage. In their garage studio, they used multitrack recording to record many of their hits including ‘Lover’, ‘Nola’, ‘Brazil’ and ‘Whispering' with only the two of them.
YouTube has a large selection of clips from their syndicated TV show "Les Paul & Mary Ford At Home" (1954-'55).
Les Paul and Mary Ford divorced acrimoniously in December 1964, which also ended the collaboration between the two.
The duo have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Les Paul had hosted a 15-minute radio program, The Les Paul Show, on NBC in 1950, featuring his trio (himself, Ford, and rhythm player Eddie Stapleton) and his electronics, recorded from their home and with gentle humour between Paul and Ford bridging musical selections, some of which had already been successful on records, some of which anticipated the couple's recordings, and many of which presented dazzling re-interpretations of such jazz and pop selections as "In the Mood," "Little Rock Getaway," "Brazil," and "Tiger Rag." Several recordings of these shows survive among old-time radio collectors today.
The show also appeared on television a few years later with the same format, but excluding the trio and retitled The Les Paul & Mary Ford Show (aka Les Paul & Mary Ford At Home) with "Vaya Con Dios" as a theme song. Sponsored by Warner Lambert's Listerine, it was widely syndicated during 1954–55 and was only five minutes long (one or two songs) on film and therefore used as a brief interlude or fill-in on programming schedules. Since Les created the entire show himself, including audio and video, he maintained the original recordings and was in the process of restoring them to up-to-date quality at the time of his death.
Just One More Chance
Les Paul & Mary Ford Lyrics
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To prove it's you alone I care for
Each night I say a little prayer for
Just one more chance
Just one more night
To taste the kisses that enchant me
I'd want no others if you'd grant me
Just one more chance
Now you're the jury at my trial
I know that I should serve my sentence
Still, I'm hoping all the while
You'll give me
Just one more word
I said that I was glad to start out
But now I'm back to cry my heart out
For just one more chance
We spend our lives in groping for happiness
I found it once and tossed it aside
I paid for it with hours of loneliness
I've nothing to hide
I'd bury my pride for
(mmm-bo-ba-ba-boo)
Just one more chance
(mmm-bo-ba-ba-boo)
Just one more chance
I've learned the meaning of repentance
Now you're the jury at my trial
I know that I should serve my sentence
Still, I'm hoping all the while
You'll give me
Just one more word
I said that I was glad to start out
But now I'm back to cry my heart out
For just one more chance
The song "Just One More Chance" by Les Paul and Mary Ford is about the plea of the singer to her lover for one more chance to prove her love. The lyrics are quite emotive and express the desperation and sadness of someone who has lost the love of their life. The song talks about repentance, remorse, and a desire for redemption. The singer just wants one more chance to make things right and show how much she cares about her partner.
The song begins with the singer pleading for one more chance to prove her love. She prays every night for just one more chance. She wants to taste the kisses that enchant her and wants no one else but her lover to grant her that chance. She has learned the meaning of repentance and hopes that her partner will become the jury at her trial and give her one more chance. The song beautifully captures the feeling of regret and a desire to fix a broken relationship.
The song has a melancholic tone, and Les Paul and Mary Ford's rendition of it perfectly conveys the emotions in the lyrics. The song has been covered by several artists, including Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and Dean Martin, among others.
Line by Line Meaning
Just one more chance
I am pleading for another opportunity to prove my love.
To prove it's you alone I care for
I want to prove that I love only you and nobody else.
Each night I say a little prayer for
Every night I pray that you will give me another chance.
Just one more night
I am asking for one more night with you.
To taste the kisses that enchant me
I crave your loving kisses that I find captivating.
I'd want no others if you'd grant me
If you give me another chance, I won't look for love from anybody else.
I've learned the meaning of repentance
I have come to understand the concept of apology and regret.
Now you're the jury at my trial
I am at your mercy as you decide whether to forgive me or not.
I know that I should serve my sentence
I acknowledge that I deserve to be punished for my mistakes.
Still, I'm hoping all the while
Nevertheless, I am still holding on to hope that you will give me another chance.
You'll give me
I hope that you will grant my request.
Just one more word
I only need a simple word from you to give me hope.
I said that I was glad to start out
I may have appeared happy at first, but I am now remorseful.
But now I'm back to cry my heart out
I am now filled with sadness and regret.
We spend our lives in groping for happiness
We often search for happiness our entire lives.
I found it once and tossed it aside
I had found happiness before, but I foolishly let it go.
I paid for it with hours of loneliness
As a result, I have spent many lonely hours paying for my mistake.
I've nothing to hide
I am honest and transparent with my feelings.
I'd bury my pride for
I am willing to swallow my pride for the chance to be with you.
(mmm-bo-ba-ba-boo)
A nonsensical phrase used as vocal improvisation in the song.
Just one more chance
I am repeating my plea for another chance to be with you.
(mmm-bo-ba-ba-boo)
A nonsensical phrase used as vocal improvisation in the song.
Just one more chance
I am repeating my plea for another chance to be with you.
I've learned the meaning of repentance
I have come to understand the concept of apology and regret.
Now you're the jury at my trial
I am at your mercy as you decide whether to forgive me or not.
I know that I should serve my sentence
I acknowledge that I deserve to be punished for my mistakes.
Still, I'm hoping all the while
Nevertheless, I am still holding on to hope that you will give me another chance.
You'll give me
I hope that you will grant my request.
Just one more word
I only need a simple word from you to give me hope.
I said that I was glad to start out
I may have appeared happy at first, but I am now remorseful.
But now I'm back to cry my heart out
I am now filled with sadness and regret.
For just one more chance
I am begging for one final opportunity to prove my love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ARTHUR JOHNSTON, SAM COSLOW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Louis Lodyga
What a great voice, with Les Paul's fantastic arrangement
AllCivilDefense
A rather fitting song considering the current situation
Rocket Surgeon
This song needs to be in every fallout shelter.
Vincent Paterno
Ethereal.