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La Bamba Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: A Timeless Collection of Music and Memories
Standout Archival Track
“We Belong Together” (Ritchie Valens) – One of two genuine Valens recordings on the album (along with an alternate take of “Donna”). Hearing his original voice is a poignant reminder of the talent lost. La Bamba Original Motion Picture Soundtrack- -F...
- "La Bamba" - Ritchie Valens
- "Donna" - Ritchie Valens
- "Baja California" - Ritchie Valens
- "So What" - Ritchie Valens
- "Get in the Line" - Ritchie Valens
- "El Paso" - Marty Robbins
- "Earth Angel" - The Penguins
- "Ain't That a Shame" - Fats Domino
- "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" - Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers
- "Blueberry Hill" - Fats Domino
- "La Bamba (Reprise)" - Ritchie Valens
- "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" - The Righteous Brothers
Essential for: Fans of ’80s film soundtracks, rock & roll history, Los Lobos, or anyone who still shouts “Ritchie!” at a wedding reception when that opening guitar riff kicks in. La Bamba Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: A Timeless
Beyond Los Lobos, the soundtrack features several prominent artists portraying Valens' 1950s contemporaries: "La Bamba" - Ritchie Valens "Donna" - Ritchie
hit No. 1 on the American charts in 1987, echoing the success of Valens' 1958 original. Diverse Tracklist
Howard Huntsberry: Portrayed Jackie Wilson and performed the hit "Lonely Teardrops". Original Track List (1987)
- They were a critically acclaimed Chicano rock band with deep roots in Mexican and American rock.
- They could authentically replicate the raw energy of Ritchie Valens' music while adding a polished 1980s production touch.
- Their version of "La Bamba" became a worldwide hit, outperforming even the original in chart success.