La Bamba Lyrics

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  • "La Bamba" was the definitive hit single for Ritchie Valens. Sung in Spanish, the song was a convention-defying hybrid of Latin rhythms and 1950s rock and roll. Shortly after its release, while his career was ascending, Valens was tragically killed in a plane crash along with tourmates Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper.
  • Fast Facts:

    1. Release Date: October 1958
    2. Songwriter: William Clauson
    3. Based on a traditional Mexican song of the same name
    4. A popular cover for the 1987 film, La Bamba, was recorded by Los Lobos

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