Ritchie Valens
Biography
The first Hispanic rock star, Ritchie Valens will forever be known as one of the two musicians (along with the Big Bopper) who perished with Buddy Holly in 1959, when their private plane crashed in the midst of a Midwest tour. At the time, Valens had only recently established himself as one of the most promising young talents in rock & roll, just barely missing the top of the charts with "Donna," a number two hit, and pioneering a blend of rock and Latin music with the single's almost equally popular flip side, "La Bamba." Like many rock stars who died prematurely, it's difficult to assess his unrealized potential; he was only 17 at the time of his death, and had just barely begun to make records. Nevertheless, Valens' music has endured for decades.. The first Hispanic rock star, Ritchie Valens will forever be known as one of the two musicians (along with the Big Bopper) who perished with Buddy Holly in 1959, when their private plane crashed in the midst of a Midwest tour. At the time, Valens had only recently established himself as one of the most promising young talents in rock & roll, just barely missing the top of the charts with "Donna," a number two hit, and pioneering a blend of rock and Latin music with the single's almost equally popular flip side, "La Bamba." Like many rock stars who died prematurely, it's difficult to assess his unrealized potential; he was only 17 at the time of his death, and had just barely begun to make records. Nevertheless, Valens' music has endured for decades.
Top Albums |
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| 3. The Ritchie ..
| 4. Greatest Hit..
| 5. La Bamba
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6. The Best of ..
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| 8. Ritchie Vale..
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| 10. La Bamba
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11. Live In Conc..
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16. Ritchie
| 17. La Bamba
| 18. Donna Was He..
| 19. Ritchie
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Top Songs |
| Name | Album | Time | Price | |
1. | La Bamba | Best of Ritchie Valens | 2:05 | $1.29 | |
2. | Donna | Best of Ritchie Valens | 2:26 | $1.29 | |
3. | We Belong Together | Best of Ritchie Valens | 1:56 | $1.29 | |
4. | La Bamba | La Bamba | 2:10 | $0.99 | |
5. | Come On, Let's Go | Best of Ritchie Valens | 2:02 | $1.29 | |
6. | La Bamba | Best of Rock 'n' Ro.. | 2:02 | $0.99 | |
7. | La Bamba | 50s Teenage Hits | 2:02 | $0.99 | |
8. | La Bamba | Live In Concert At Pacoima .. | 4:33 | $0.99 | |
9. | Come On, Let's Go (Single Versio.. | Ritchie Valens Story | 2:05 | $1.29 | |
10. | La Bamba | 16 Candles: The Very Best P.. | 2:03 | $0.99 | |
11. | La Bamba | Stand by Me, The Best of th.. | 2:08 | $0.99 | |
12. | Come On Let's Go | Best of Rock 'n' Ro.. | 2:01 | $0.99 | |
13. | Come On Let's Go (Winter Dance P.. | Complete Buddy Holly Story | 2:04 | $0.99 | |
14. | La Bamba (Winter Dance Party) | Complete Buddy Holly Story | 2:11 | $0.99 | |
15. | Donna (Winter Dance Party) | Complete Buddy Holly Story | 2:28 | $0.99 | |
16. | Main Theme (From "La Bamba") | Great Movies Themes Collect.. | 2:04 | $0.99 | |
17. | Donna | Greatest Hits from the 1950.. | 2:34 | $0.99 | |
18. | Para Bailar la Bamba (De "La Ban.. | Música de Películas para .. | 2:04 | $0.99 | |
19. | La Bamba | La Bamba: The Very Best Gol.. | 2:08 | $0.99 | |
20. | Donna | Rock & Roll Stars | 2:29 | $0.99 | |
21. | Donna | Modern Art of Music: Best o.. | 2:20 | $0.99 | |
22. | Boney Maronie | At the Hop, The Best of 50&.. | 2:48 | $0.99 | |
23. | We Belong Together | Donna Was Her Name | 1:58 | $0.99 | |
24. | Big Baby Blues | Donna Was Her Name | 1:57 | $0.99 | |
25. | Bony Moronie | Donna Was Her Name | 2:48 | $0.99 | |