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Dean Ford & The Gaylords were a Scottish beat band formed in Baillieston, Glasgow, around 1960 by Pat Fairley and Billy Johnson. The original lineup included drummer Tommy Frew and lead guitarist Pat McGovern, with Wattie Rodgers as the frontman. Junior Campbell joined the band on his 14th birthday, replacing McGovern, and later, Tommy Scott took over as the lead vocalist. In 1962, Dean Ford replaced Scott as the lead singer, and the band saw further changes with Bill Irving on bass and Ray Duffy on drums. The group gained popularity in Scotland, signing with EMI Columbia in 1964 under the guidance of Norrie Paramor. They recorded several singles, including "Twenty Miles," which was a local hit but did not achieve national chart success. Despite being recognized as "Scotland's Top Group," they sought to expand their reach beyond their home country. They performed extensively in Germany before relocating to London around 1965/66. In 1966, they changed their name to The Marmalade, a decision influenced by their manager's suggestion during breakfast. The band was active from 1961 to 1966 and is remembered for their close harmony style and significant contributions to the Scottish music scene.

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