Les Paul & Mary Ford - Vaya con Dios (1953) As the 1950s unfolded, a melodic fusion of harmony and innovation graced the airwaves with the song "Vaya con Dios." This enchanting piece, performed by the iconic duo Les Paul & Mary Ford, became an instant classic, resonating deeply with listeners around the world. "Vaya con Dios," which translates to "Go with God" in Spanish, is a tender ballad that speaks of parting and the bittersweet emotions that accompany goodbyes. The song's lyrics weave a nar

1.4K reactions · 184 shares | In the 1940s and 1950s, when women were relegated to managing their family homes, Mary Ford was a trailblazer. She used her impeccable voice for the vocal arrangements she created for recordings with husband Les Paul. Mary also was a tremendous guitarist, who performed on the couple’s recordings and on stage with Les. | Les Paul | Facebook

LES PAUL and MARY FORD’s rendition of Alabamy Bound, recorded around 1953, is one the best showcases of guitar work the early 1950s had to offer Les Paul’s playing was lightning speed, precision, intricate and had so much damn soul and Mary Ford’s voice was something special too They turned the 1924 jazz standard, originally composed by Bud Green, Buddy DeSylva, and Ray Henderson into a showcase of Les Paul’s pioneering multi-track recording techniques and electric guitar mastery - BACTON | Bact

1M views · 2.5K reactions | 1950's clip of Les Paul and Mary Ford having a fun guitar battle, that doesn't end so well for Les. | The GuitArchive | Facebook