Lester William Polsfuss (June 9, 1915 – August 12, 2009), known as Les Paul, was an American jazz, country, and blues guitarist, songwriter, luthier, and inventor. He was one of the pioneers of the solid-body electric guitar, which made the sound of rock and roll possible. Paul taught himself how to play guitar and while he is mainly known for rock music, he had an early career in country music. 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.
His innovative talents extended into his playing style, including licks, trills, chording sequences, fretting techniques and timing, which set him apart from his contemporaries and inspired many guitarists of the present day. He recorded with his wife Mary Ford in the 1950s, and they sold millions of records.
The Epiphone Les Paul is a line of solid body electric guitars produced by Epiphone as a more modestly priced version of the famous Gibson Les Paul. Epiphone is a subsidiary of the Gibson Guitar Corporation and manufactures the Les Paul and other budget models at a lower cost in Asia. Visually and ergonomically, it is almost identical to a Gibson Les Paul.
Les Paul Standard
Very similar to a Gibson Les Paul Standard, it has a solid Nato wood or alder body, Set-neck nato neck (most models) with a rosewood fretboard, Alnico Classic Humbuckers, Grover Machine heads and a Tune-o-matic bridge. Is considered by some to be the flagship Les Paul model made by Epiphone. There is a "Plain-Top" model that features a plain maple top and a "Plus-Top" model that features a flame maple top.
Les Paul Standard PlusTop and Quilt Top PRO
The Les Paul Standard PlusTop PRO is a version of the Epiphone Les Paul Standard. It has ProBucker-2 and ProBucker-3 pickups with coil-tapping, which distinguishes it from the regular Standard PlusTop. PAF humbuckers were the original humbuckers from 1957, which were not perfect, since the coils were not wound perfectly, which created an out-of-phase sound that is associated with the era. The ProBucker is designed to replicate that out-of-phase 1950s sound. However, the coil-tapping feature allows one to turn this sound on or off. Like the Standard PlusTop, this guitar features a flame maple veneer top. There are multiple available color finishes including Honeyburst (inspired by late '50s vintage Les Pauls), Heritage Cherry Sunburst, Trans Blue, Vintage Sunburst and Wine Red. The body is nato (with the maple veneer top), the neck is hand-set nato, with a rosewood fingerboard. The scale is 24.75". The Les Paul Standard Quilt Top PRO is identical but has a quilted top maple veneer finish and is only available in Trans Blue and Faded Cherry Sunburst colors.
The Gibson Les Paul is a solid body electric guitar that was first sold by the Gibson Guitar Corporation in 1952. The Les Paul was designed by Gibson president Ted McCarty, factory manager John Huis and their team with minimal input from guitarist/inventor Les Paul.
The Les Paul was originally offered with a gold finish and two P-90 pickups. In 1957, humbucking pickups were added, along with sunburst finishes in 1958. The sunburst 1958–1960 Les Paul – today one of the best-known electric guitar types in the world – was considered a failure, with low production and sales. For 1961, the Les Paul was redesigned into what is now known as the Gibson SG. This design continued until 1963 but continued as a separate guitar, when the traditional single cutaway, carved top bodystyle was reintroduced. The Les Paul has been continually produced in countless versions and editions since. Along with Fender's Telecaster and Stratocaster, it was one of the first mass-produced electric solid-body guitars. Les Pauls have been used in many genres, including rock, Country, pop, soul, rhythm and blues, blues, jazz, reggae, punk, and heavy metal.
Vaya con Dios (English - "Go with God") may refer to:
- Vaya Con Dios (album), their debut album
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"Vaya con Dios" (translated as "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 of 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.
Background
The most popular version of the song was recorded by Les Paul and Mary Ford. This recording was released by Capitol Records as catalog number 2486 with "Johnny (Is the Boy For Me)" as the flip side in May, 1953. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on June 13, 1953 and lasted thirty-one weeks on the chart, reaching number one on August 8 and remaining at number one for a total of eleven weeks. The song also reached number one on the Cash Box chart where it remained at no. 1 for five weeks.
The Les Paul and Mary Ford single reached no. 7 in the UK backed with the Les Paul instrumental composition "Deep in the Blues" as the flip side.
Vaya Con Dios (Spanish for "Go with God!") was a Belgian music act, that stood out for its mixing of styles, as well as the distinctive voice of its lead singer Dani Klein. It was one of the most successful Belgian music acts ever, having sold more than 7 million albums and more than 3 million singles.
It was founded in 1986, but since 1991 Vaya Con Dios was for the most part a one woman band, centered on singer, lyricist, band leader and (co-)producer Dani Klein, reinforced by an ever changing selection of musicians. As of 2014, Dani Klein was performing her last international tour under the Vaya Con Dios formula. Vaya Con Dios officially stopped with their last concert on Saturday 25 October 2014, in Vorst Nationaal.
Biography
Vaya Con Dios was founded in 1986 by Dirk Schoufs, Dani Klein and Willy Lambregt (known as Willy Willy). Schoufs (1962; double bass) and Lambregt (1959; guitars) were close friends, who had frequently worked as an acoustic duo. Klein (1953; lead singer, lyricist) and Lambregt had previously worked in electronic band Arbeid Adelt !, which lost momentum when band leader Marcel Vanthilt left to become an MTV Europe VJ.
After enjoying a one off performance as a trio, they decided to form Vaya Con Dios, based on shared interests in gypsy music, jazz and opera – genres they felt were underappreciated in Brussels.
Podcasts:
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ALBUMS
- Vaya Con Dios released: 2008
- Chester & Lester released: 2007
- Isle of Golden Dreams, Volume 4 released: 2005
- Isle of Golden Dreams, Volume 3 released: 2005
- Isle of Golden Dreams, Volume 2 released: 2005
- Isle of Golden Dreams, Volume 1 released: 2005
- Les Paul & Friends: American Made World Played released: 2005
- 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Les Paul released: 2001
- The Complete Decca Trios-Plus (1936-47) released: 1997
- Chester & Lester / Guitar Monsters released: 1997
- Chester & Lester released: 1995
- Masters of the Guitar: Together released: 1989
- Dream Dust released:
- The Legend and the Legacy released:
- How High the Moon released:
Chester & Lester
Released 2007- It's Been a Long, Long Time
- Moonglow / Picnic (Theme From “Picnic”)
- Caravan
- It Had to Be You
- Out of Nowhere
- Avalon
- Birth of the Blues
- Someday Sweetheart
- 'Deed I Do
- Lover Come Back to Me
- The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise
- You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me
- Caravan (alternate version)
- Moonglow / Picnic (Theme From “Picnic”) (rehearsal version)
Isle of Golden Dreams, Volume 4
Released 2005- Bye Bye Blues
- Deep in the Blues
- St. Louis Blues
- Mammy's Boogie
- I'm Sitting on the Top of the World
- Sleep
- Vaya Con Dios
- Johnny Is the Boy for Me
- Kangaroo, The
- Don'cha Hear Them Blues
- I Really Don't Want to Know
- South
- Episode #1: the Case of the Missing Les Paulverizer
- Episode #2: the Gas Guitar
- Episode #3: the Les Paulverizer
Isle of Golden Dreams, Volume 3
Released 2005- Lover
- Brazil
- Hip-Billy Boogie
- What Is This Thing Called Love
- Caravana
- Nola
- Cryin'
- Dry Me Tears
- Goofus
- Tennessee Waltz
- Little Rock Getaway
- Mockingbird Hill
- Chicken Reel
- How High the Moon
- Walkin' and Whistlin' Blues
- Josephine
- I Wish I'd Never Seen Sunshine
- In the Good Old Summertime
- Three Little Words
- Jazz Me Blues
- Just One More Chance
- Whispering
- The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise
- Jingle Bells
- Tiger Rag
- Carioca, The
- I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)
- Smoke Rings
- Meet Mister Callaghan
- Take Me in Your Arms and Hold Me
- Lady of Spain
- My Baby's Coming Home
Isle of Golden Dreams, Volume 2
Released 2005- Baby, What You Do for for Me
- Everybody Knew but Me
- Song of the Islands
- Sweet Leilani
- King's Serenade
- To You Sweetheart, Aloha
- Sweet Hawaiian Moonlight
- Aloha Oe
- Pretending
- Gotta Get Me Somebody to Love
- One Sided Affair
- What Would It Take
- Rumors Are Flying
- It's a Pity to Say Goodnight
- Steel Guitar Rag
- Guitar Boogie (1)
- Guitar Boogie (2)
- Caravan
- Somebody Loves Me
- Gotta Get Me Somebody to Love
- What Am I Gonna Do About You
- Drifting and Dreaming (Sweet Paradise)
- What Are You Doing for New Years Eve?
- My Future Just Passed
Isle of Golden Dreams, Volume 1
Released 2005- New Dupree Blues
- Daddy Let Me Lay It on You
- I Just Want Your Stingaree
- Black Rider
- I'll Keep Sittin' on It (If I Can't Sell It)
- Trouble in Mind
- Just Because
- Just Because Answer
- Deep Elem Blues #2
- Deep Elem Blues
- Cindy
- Flipino Hombre
- Dream Dust
- Begin the Beguine (1)
- Dark Eyes
- Blues Skies (1)
- Blues Skies (2)
- Begin the Beguine (2)
- Dream Dust (2)
- Dark Eyes (2)
- It's Been a Long, Long Time
- Whose Dream Are You?
- Hawaiian Paradise
- My Isle of Gloden Dreams
- Spellbound
- Everybody Knew but Me
Les Paul & Friends: American Made World Played
Released 2005- Intro
- Love Sneakin' Up on You
- Rock & Roll, Hoochie Koo
- Somebody Ease My Troublin' Mind
- So Into You
- How High the Moon
- Bad Case of Lovin' You
- I Wanna Know You
- (Ain't That) Good News
- Let Me Roll It
- Caravan
- Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
- All I Want Is You
- 69 Freedom Special
- Fly Like an Eagle (2005)
- I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know
The Complete Decca Trios-Plus (1936-47)
Released 1997- New Dupree Blues
- Daddy Let Me Lay It On You
- I Just Want Your Stingaree
- Black Rider
- I'll Keep Sittin' On It (If I Can't Sell It)
- Trouble In Mind
- Just Because
- Answer To Just Because
- Deep Elem Blues #2
- Deep Elem Blues
- Cindy
- The Flipino Hombre
- Dream Dust
- Begin The Beguine (Previously Unreleased)
- Dark Eyes (Previously Unreleased)
- Blues Skies (Previously Unreleased)
- Blues Skies
- Begin The Beguine
- Dream Dust
- Dark Eyes
- It's Been A Long, Long Time
- Whose Dream Are You?
- Hawaiian Paradise
- My Isle Of Gloden Dreams
- Spellbound
- Everybody Knew But Me
Chester & Lester / Guitar Monsters
Released 1997- It's Been a Long, Long Time
- Medley: Moonglow / Picnic
- Caravan
- It Had to Be You
- Out of Nowhere
- Avalon
- Birth of the Blues
- Someday Sweetheart
- Deed I Do
- Lover Come Back to Me
- Limehouse Blues
- I Want to Be Happy!
- Over the Rainbow
- Meditation
- Lazy River
- I'm Your Greatest Fan
- It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
- I Surrender Dear
- Brazil
- Give Me Love to Nell
- Hot Toddy
Dream Dust
- How High the Moon
- Begin the Beguine
- All of Me
- Dark Eyes
- I Surrender Dear
- Moonglow
- Coquette
- Dream Dust
- Fine And Dandy
- I'm in the Mood for Love
- Poor Butterfly
- Out of Nowhere
- I've Found a New Baby
- Why do I Love You
- This Can't Be Love
- Up and At'em
- I Can't Get Started
- It's Only a Paper Moon
- It's the Talk of the Town
- Sweet Georgia Brown
The Legend and the Legacy
- Lover
- Brazil
- Hip-Billy Boogie
- What Is This Thing Called Love?
- Caravan
- Nola
- Cryin'
- Dry My Tears
- Goofus
- Tennessee Waltz
- Little Rock Getaway
- Mockin' Bird Hill
- Chicken Reel
- How High the Moon
- Walkin' and Whistlin' Blues
- Josephine
- I Wish I'd Never Seen Sunshine
- In the Good Old Summertime
- Three Little Words
- Jazz Me Blues
- Just One More Chance
- Whispering
- The World Is Still Waiting for the Sunrise
- Jingle Bells
- Tiger Rag
- Les Paul Show: Episode #1
- Radio Spots: Robert Hall Clothing Store
- Radio Spots: Rheingold Beer
How High the Moon
- How High the Moon
- Just Because
- Blue Skies
- Dark Eyes
- It's Been a Long, Long Time
- Sweet Leilani
- Rumors Are Flying
- Steel Guitar Rag
- Lover
- Brazil
- Hip-Billy Boogie
- What Is This Thing Called Love
- By the Night of the Silvery Moon
- Caravan
- The Swiss Woodpecker
- The Tennessee Waltz
- Nola
- Mockin' Bird Hill
- Goofus
- I Wish I Had Never Seen Sunshine
- Little Rock Getaway
- In the Good Old Summertime
- Chicken Reel
- The Moon of Manakoora
- Josephine
- Three Little Words
- La Rosita
- Just One More Chance
- Whispering
- The World Is Waiting for the Sunshine
Born: 1915-06-09
Died: 2009-08-13
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Heading For A Fall
by: Vaya Con DiosA turn of the key
And the door is pushed open, now
He walks into the room
But doesn't take off his coat
Kisses me softly
Without saying a word, now
There's that look in his eyes
That makes me feel the cold
When I try to find out
'Bout what's troubling his mind
He turns away and sighs
And says give me some time
Maybe things would get better
If I learned to be patient
What I wanted was love
Not an imitation
Chorus
We're heading for a fall
(For a fall,
We're heading for a fall)
We lie between sheets
And he stares at the ceiling, now
Me, I'm trying to sleep
But I'm trembling inside
If she's haunting his dreams
Then why don't he say it now?
Why stay if it's her that he wants in the end?
If he tried to explain I'd try to understand
Maybe I'd feel the same
I'm not sure of myself
We surrended so soon
In the arms of temptation, now
What I wanted was love
Not an imitation
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