Les Paul, Mary Ford - Vaya Con Dios Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Vaya Con Dios'?

   The song 'Vaya Con Dios' was written by Larry Russell, Inez James, and Buddy Pepper.

2. When was 'Vaya Con Dios' first recorded?

   'Vaya Con Dios' was first recorded by Anita O'Day in December 1952.

3. How did the Les Paul and Mary Ford version of 'Vaya Con Dios' perform on the charts?

   The Les Paul and Mary Ford version of 'Vaya Con Dios' reached number one on the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart for a total of 11 non-consecutive weeks and was also number one on the Cash Box chart for five weeks.

4. What other songs did Les Paul and Mary Ford record?

   Les Paul and Mary Ford recorded several hits including 'Tiger Rag,' 'Mockin' Bird Hill,' 'How High the Moon,' 'Bye Bye Blues,' and 'The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise.'

5. What was significant about Les Paul and Mary Ford's recording studio?

   Les Paul and Mary Ford famously created a makeshift recording studio in their garage where they used multitrack recording to produce many of their hits, including their work on 'Vaya Con Dios.'

6. Were Les Paul and Mary Ford inducted into any Hall of Fame?

   Yes, in 2009, Les Paul and Mary Ford were inducted into the Hit Parade Hall of Fame.