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"La Bamba" is a classic example of the son jarocho musical style, which originated in the Mexican state of Veracruz, and combines Spanish, indigenous, Afro-Mexican and Afro-Caribbean [2] musical elements. [3] "La Bamba" likely originated in the last years of the 17th century in 1683 during a slave uprising known as the Bambarria.
Ritchie Valens' version of "La Bamba" became the first Latin song to enter the Hot 100 after its debut in 1959, [6] [7] [8] "Guantanamera" by the Sandpipers became the first one to reach the top 10 in 1966. [9] [10] Los Lobos' version of "La Bamba" became the first one to reach the number 1 spot in 1987.
Valens had several hits, most notably "La Bamba", which he had adapted from a Mexican folk song. Valens transformed the song into one with a rock rhythm and beat, and it became a hit in 1958, [5] [6] making Valens a pioneer of the Spanish-speaking rock and roll movement. He also had an American number-two hit with "Donna".
Accompanied by her band, Clarkson kicked off the tune, perfectly nailing the Spanish pronunciation. “Para bailar La Bamba/ Para bailar La Bamba/ Se necesita una poca de gracia,” the Grammy ...
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The Hot Latin Songs chart (formerly Hot Latin 50 and Hot Latin Tracks), [1] published in Billboard magazine, is a record chart based on Latin music airplay. The data were compiled by the Billboard chart and research department with information from 70 Spanish-language radio stations in the United States and Puerto Rico. [2]
La Bamba" entered the US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart in August 1987, marking Selena y Los Dinos' inaugural appearance on a music chart; it eventually peaked at number 20. [14] Selena's version was released around the same time as Los Lobos' rendition, which supported the film La Bamba (1987).
Nearly 40 years after its theatrical release, 'La Bamba' is being remade, but the film's original director and writer questions why rock 'n' roll star Ritchie Valens' life is being told, again.