Thứ Năm, 5 tháng 2, 2015

14 Reasons Ritchie Valens Remains A Rock 'N Roll Legend

Come on, let’s go.


His music stands the test of time.


His music stands the test of time.


Ritchie Valens died on February 3rd, 1959, his career lasting mere months (he was signed to Del-Fi Records on May 27, 1958), but his music still resonates today.


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He wrote "Donna," which is probably the single sweetest tribute to a high school love.



The perfect song for slow-dancing while staring deep into someone's eyes, "Donna" was written for Ritchie's real-life girlfriend, Donna Ludwig. Sigh.


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You can't listen to "Come On, Let's Go" without wanting to dance.


You can't listen to "Come On, Let's Go" without wanting to dance.


Go on, try it. See? It's science.


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He took a traditional song, "La Bamba," and made it all his own.



Valens transformed a traditional Mexican folk song into the stuff of rock 'n roll legend.


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