Dani Klein, the lead singer, and Willy Lambregt had previous success in the band Arbeid Adelt! and decided to form the band Vaya Con Dios together with contrabassist Dirk Schoufs, because their interests were with gypsy music, jazz and opera which are genres which they felt were underappreciated in Brussels.
Their first single "Just a Friend of Mine" has a Latin feel to it and became a big hit in France, selling over 300,000 copies. Willy Lambregt left the group and was replaced by Jean-Michel Gielen. Even though Vaya Con Dios had success in Latin countries, they remained largely unknown in the Netherlands partially due to being a Belgian band, but also because of their gypsy style. In the Summer of 1990, they finally broke through in the Netherlands with "What's a Woman?" peaking at #1 for three weeks, thus making Vaya Con Dios the second Belgian artists to have a #1 hit in the Netherlands; the first being Ivan Heylen in 1974. The song is about the difficulties of men and women who on the one hand need one another, yet sometimes have a difficult time understanding each other.
In 1991, Dani Klein and Dirk Schoufs decided to go their seperate ways and from then on the group consisted of only Dani Klein singng with various musicians. On 24 May 1991, Schoufs died of an AIDS-related illness, which he contracted due to his heroin addiction. Even though they were no longer a team, Dani was very saddened and the third album Time Flies is much more melancholic than the previous albums.
Even though the music and the composition of the band changed, Vaya Con Dios remained popular in large parts of Europe, especially France, Germany, and Scandinavia, until 1996, when Dani left the music business complaining of too much stress. She returned in 1999 as singer in the group "Purple Prose", also the title of the début album that same year. Vaya Con Dios returned in 2004 with a new album called "The Promise," released on an independent label.
In November 2006, Vaya Con Dios released a new album called 'The Ultimate Collection'. It's a CD and DVD of the acoustic concert in Brussels (Belgium) at 31 August 2006.
In total, Vaya Con Dios sold more than 7 million albums and more than 3 million singles
Sally
Vaya Con Dios Lyrics
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Baby, close your eyes
Sweet dreams honey
Don't you worry tonight
He's yearning for the city
Be gone for a while
He won't be back until the morning
It's gonna be one of those nights
Sleep tight little Sally
There's a sky full of stars
Shining for you, honey
One day you'll go that far
Get to thinking, maybe
The wounds and the scars
Will wear off one day
I's just a matter of time
On and on you wonder, if there's someone above
Why doesn't he hear me,
Don't I pray hard enough?
On and on you wonder, if this madness will stop
Some ain't got it easy, some got it tough
Hush now little Sally
Close your angel eyes
A special lady
Will make the most of her life
Your skirts may be shabby
But girl with one of them smiles
You'll lead an honest man astray
And make him wanna cry
Watch out little Sally
The old man's messin' tonight
They're yelling down the alley
Better turn on that porchlight
Lost all of the money
Down by the quayside
He's gambled all your dreams away
All you've got left is you pride
On and on you wonder, if there's someone above
Why doesn't he hear me,
Don't I pray hard enough?
On and on you wonder, if this madness will stop
Some ain't got it easy, some got it tough
The song "Sally" by Vaya Con Dios is a poignant ballad that tells the story of a young girl named Sally who is forced to confront the harsh realities of life. The lyrics evoke a sense of vulnerability and innocence, as Sally is depicted as a young child who is trying to find her place in the world.
The opening lines "Hush now little Sally / Baby, close your eyes" set a lullaby-like tone, as the singer tries to soothe Sally's worries and fears. The second stanza provides a glimmer of hope for Sally's future, as the singer encourages her to "go far" and reminds her that time can heal her wounds.
However, the third stanza takes a darker turn, as Sally begins to question her faith and wonders if there is anyone listening to her prayers. The final stanza shows Sally being forced to confront the harsh realities of her situation as she watches her father lose all their money to gambling. Despite this, Sally is still urged to keep going and to make the most of her life.
Overall, "Sally" is a moving and powerful song that captures the struggles of a young girl who is forced to grow up too quickly. Through its heartfelt lyrics and emotive vocals, it serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Hush now little Sally
Be quiet, Sally
Baby, close your eyes
Go to sleep, Sally
Sweet dreams honey
I hope you have good dreams
Don't you worry tonight
There's nothing to be afraid of
He's yearning for the city
He really wants to be in the city
Be gone for a while
He will be away for a long time
He won't be back until the morning
He won't be back until it's morning
It's gonna be one of those nights
It's going to be a long and difficult night
Sleep tight little Sally
Sleep well, Sally
There's a sky full of stars
There are many stars in the sky
Shining for you, honey
The stars are beautiful, Sally
One day you'll go that far
You will travel far someday
Get to thinking, maybe
Start thinking about the future, Sally
The wounds and the scars
The hurts and injuries
Will wear off one day
They will eventually go away
I's just a matter of time
It will take some time
On and on you wonder, if there's someone above
You keep wondering if there is a God
Why doesn't he hear me,
Why doesn't God listen to me?
Don't I pray hard enough?
Am I not praying enough?
Some ain't got it easy, some got it tough
Some people have a harder life than others
Hush now little Sally
Be quiet, Sally
Close your angel eyes
Close your beautiful eyes
A special lady
You are a special person
Will make the most of her life
You will do great things with your life
Your skirts may be shabby
Your clothes may not be the best
But girl with one of them smiles
But you have a beautiful smile
You'll lead an honest man astray
You will make a good man fall in love with you
And make him wanna cry
And he will be very emotional
Watch out little Sally
Be careful, Sally
The old man's messin' tonight
The old man is causing trouble tonight
They're yelling down the alley
People are yelling down the street
Better turn on that porchlight
You should turn on the porch light
Lost all of the money
He gambled away all his money
Down by the quayside
At the docks
He's gambled all your dreams away
He has ruined all of your hopes and dreams
All you've got left is you pride
All you have left is your self-respect
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dani Klein, Dirk Schoufs, Jean-Michel Gielen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bmspcma171
В 1991 с будущей женой танцевали. Незабываемо. И теперь включаем.
@bmspcma171
тридцать лет, как с куста. Незабываемая душевная композиция.
@SirHugh1
I simply love this song. I love it I love it I love it I love it I love it I love it
@randomshittv2000
I love this song!
@Camiloalcarva
Amazing song 🎵🎵🎵
@thanos7925
Underrated song
@udomatthiasdrums5322
cool stuff!!
@MrHormon
<3 <3 <3 !!!
@eloescriva3447
Maravilla toda. vuestra música increíble bella bellísima siempre en mi.corazon
@rukoblood11
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