Vaya con Dios

Les Paul, Mary Ford

About Vaya con Dios

"Vaya con Dios (May God Be With You)" ([ˈba.ʝa kon djos], literally "Go with God") is a popular song written by Larry Russell, Inez James, and Buddy Pepper, and first recorded by Anita O'Day in December 1952. Les Paul and Mary Ford had a No. 1 recording of the song in 1953. Members of the Western Writers of America chose it as one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time.


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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,

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Les Paul

Lester William Polsfuss (June 9, 1915 – August 13, 2009)—known as Les Paul—was an American jazz, country and blues guitarist, songwriter and inventor. He was the inventor of the solid-body electric guitar which made the sound of rock and roll possible. He is credited with many recording innovations. Although he was not the first to use the technique, his early experiments with overdubbing (also known as sound on sound),delay effects such as tape delay, phasing effects and multitrack recording were among the first to attract widespread attention. more »

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Written by: Buddy Pepper, Inez James, Larry Russell

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14 facts about this song

Song Release
The song "Vaya Con Dios" by Anita O'Day, Les Paul and Mary Ford was released in the 1950s.
Popular Versions
This 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.
Chart Success
Les 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.
Crossover Appeal
Despite its Spanish title and chorus, "Vaya Con Dios" enjoyed significant mainstream success, highlighting the crossover appeal of Latin-influenced American music during the 1950s.
Songwriters
The song was written by Larry Russell, Inez James, and Buddy Pepper.
International Versions
Given its widespread popularity, Vaya Con Dios has been translated and performed in several different languages worldwide.
Gold Record
The original version of "Vaya Con Dios" by Les Paul and Mary Ford was awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A.
Multiple Recordings
Anita O'Day recorded "Vaya Con Dios" not just once, but multiple times throughout her career, indicating its importance in her repertoire.
Musical Style
The song is often categorized as a popular ballad with elements of pop, jazz, and Latin music.
Album Feature
Anita O'Day's version of "Vaya Con Dios" can be found on her album "Anita Sings the Most," among others.
Legacy
Les Paul and Mary Ford's recording of the song solidified their place in music history as pioneers of multi-track recording.
Cultural Impact
The 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.
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.
Career Impact
The 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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