Les Paul & Mary Ford - Vaya con Dios (1953) "Vaya con Dios," released in 1953 by the iconic duo Les Paul & Mary Ford, stands as a timeless ballad of farewells and the bittersweet emotions tied to parting ways. Meaning "Go with God" in Spanish, the song captures the essence of wishing a loved one well as they embark on a journey, blending divine grace and protection into the narrative of goodbye. Les Paul's pioneering guitar techniques, combined with Mary Ford's warm and sincere vocals, created a