“La Bamba” by Los Lobos

“La Bamba” is a traditional Mexican folk-rock song that was made popular (in North America) when the late Ritchie Valens recorded his original version (back in 1958). However, it was Los Lobos’ rendition of the song (almost 30 years later) that garnered massive international attention.

This particular version was made for the 1987 soundtrack, “La Bamba,” which told the tale of Ritchie Valens’ glorious, yet tragic, life story. The song’s popularity (supported by the strength of the movie) helped it topped the charts in numerous countries around the world, including Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Australia, Canada, and the U.K.

On this very day, September 2nd 1987, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. Released in 1987, here’s LOS LOBOS, with “LA BAMBA”…