Original Record of the Year: Les Paul & Mary Ford - Vayo Con Dios
I originally picked this record due to the simple fact it had a guitar, a rarity in those days but a glimpse at the future at the same time.
I can't say I was ever a big fan of this or any other record I knew from the year. However I've since discovered a record that's pretty good.
New Record of the Year: Mills Brothers - Gloworm
Depending on what criteria you use, the Mills Brothers were both the first group to have a UK hit in their own right and the first one hit wonder. Their history predates the charts though having formed over 100 years ago in 1925.
They were a barbershop quartet and the way they sing in harmony makes the record. The song itself originated as a German song from 1902. One thing of note is they sing about a Mazda, presumably not the car but I guess we can interpret the lyrics however we want.
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