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Episode 9: “How High The Moon” by Les Paul and Mary Ford

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

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How High the Moon

In 1948, Les Paul was injured in a car accident. He spent hours in ice water with multiple bones broken before anyone could get him to a hospital. Doctors believed it would not be possible to save his right arm but he told them to try their best. Thankfully they managed to save even the elbow. When he got better, he and Mary Ford recorded a new version of How High the Moon. But at first the record label didn't want to release it.

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