Vaya con Dios
Les Paul
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Vaya Con Dios (May God Be with You) Les Paul & Mary Ford Now the hacienda's dark, the town is sleeping; Now the time has come to part, the time for weeping. Vaya con Dios my darling, May God be with you my love. Wherever you may be, I'll be beside you, Although you're many million dreams away. Each night I'll say a pray'are, a pray'are to guide you To hasten ev'ry lonely hour of ev'ry lonely day. Now the dawn is breaking through a gray tomorrow, But the memories we share are there to borrow. Vaya con Dios, my darling: May God be with you, my love, my love, May God be with you my love. Now the village mission bells are softly ringing, If you listen with your heart you'll hear them singing, Vaya con Dios my darling, May God be with you my love. Wherever you may be I'll be beside you, Although you're many million dreams away, Each night I'll say a pray'are, a pray'are to guide you To hasten ev'ry lonely hour of ev'ry lonely day. Now the dawn is breaking through a gray tomorrow, But the memories we share are there to borrow, Vaya con Dios, my darling! May God be with you, my love, my love, May God be with you my love.
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Written by: Buddy Pepper, Inez James, Larry Russell
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BEACHAVEN MUSIC CORPORATION
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14 facts about this song
Song ReleaseThe song "Vaya Con Dios" by Anita O'Day, Les Paul and Mary Ford was released in the 1950s.
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Popular VersionsThis song has been covered by multiple artists. Anita O'Day's jazz-influenced version is one of the most well-known alongside the original by Les Paul & Mary Ford.
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Chart SuccessLes Paul and Mary Ford's original version of "Vaya Con Dios" was a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard charts in 1953 and staying there for 11 weeks.
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Crossover AppealDespite its Spanish title and chorus, "Vaya Con Dios" enjoyed significant mainstream success, highlighting the crossover appeal of Latin-influenced American music during the 1950s.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Larry Russell, Inez James, and Buddy Pepper.
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International VersionsGiven its widespread popularity, Vaya Con Dios has been translated and performed in several different languages worldwide.
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Gold RecordThe original version of "Vaya Con Dios" by Les Paul and Mary Ford was awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A.
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Multiple RecordingsAnita O'Day recorded "Vaya Con Dios" not just once, but multiple times throughout her career, indicating its importance in her repertoire.
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Musical StyleThe song is often categorized as a popular ballad with elements of pop, jazz, and Latin music.
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Album FeatureAnita O'Day's version of "Vaya Con Dios" can be found on her album "Anita Sings the Most," among others.
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LegacyLes Paul and Mary Ford's recording of the song solidified their place in music history as pioneers of multi-track recording.
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Cultural ImpactThe phrase "Vaya Con Dios" which means "Go with God" in Spanish has become a popular phrase in English as well, thanks in part to the song's success.
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Song Meaning"Vaya Con Dios" is a romantic ballad full of longing and sadness as it describes a farewell with the hope of meeting again.
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Career ImpactThe song was a milestone in the careers of all three musicians, cementing them as major figures in the music industry of the mid-20th century.
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