Luis Valdez did not actually create the song "La Bamba"; it is a traditional Mexican folk song that originated in Veracruz. Valdez, however, is known for his contributions to the Chicano Civil Rights Movement and for popularizing the song through the 1987 film "La Bamba," which tells the story of rock and roll star Ritchie Valens. In the film, Valdez aimed to celebrate Mexican-American culture and highlight Valens' impact on music. The song itself serves as a symbol of cultural identity and pride.
I think it's Corrido del Compadre" /"Armida. I wish I could get that song....
Ritchie Valens recorded the song "La Bamba" in 1958. "La Bamba" is a Mexican folk song that was from the state of Veracruz. "La Bamba" has been covered by many artists, including Los Lobos.
Ritchie Valens released his adaptation of the song "La Bamba" in 1958. The song itself is a Mexican folk song that begins "Para bailar la bamba" and translates to English as "In order to dance the Bamba.".
La Bamba is a song by Ritchie Valens and he was the first Mexican American rockstar. He was born in 1941 and was killed in 1959 when he was only 17. It was also remixed by "Los Lobos."
My class would like to perform "La Bamba" as part of a video program. I understand that this song is an anonymous folk song. Do we need the rights to perform this song? "La Bamba" is not copyrighted. You can do whatever you want with the song. However, the popular US rock version by Ritchie Valens and covered by several later artists is copyrighted. As long as you use the folk song, you do not need the rights.
I think it's Corrido del Compadre" /"Armida. I wish I could get that song....
Ritchie Valens recorded the song "La Bamba" in 1958. "La Bamba" is a Mexican folk song that was from the state of Veracruz. "La Bamba" has been covered by many artists, including Los Lobos.
Ritchie Valens released his adaptation of the song "La Bamba" in 1958. The song itself is a Mexican folk song that begins "Para bailar la bamba" and translates to English as "In order to dance the Bamba.".
"La Bamba"
La Bamba is a song by Ritchie Valens and he was the first Mexican American rockstar. He was born in 1941 and was killed in 1959 when he was only 17. It was also remixed by "Los Lobos."
My class would like to perform "La Bamba" as part of a video program. I understand that this song is an anonymous folk song. Do we need the rights to perform this song? "La Bamba" is not copyrighted. You can do whatever you want with the song. However, the popular US rock version by Ritchie Valens and covered by several later artists is copyrighted. As long as you use the folk song, you do not need the rights.
Ritchie Valens wrote the song and we should give him most of the credit. Los Lobos then sung the song and made it very famous. It hit number one in the United states and United Kingdom! When Valens sang it, he made it to the Rolling Stone top 500. It was the only song in Spanish on that list.
La Bamba
It's actually spelled La Bamba, but yes it is Spanish.
Yes, "La Bamba Rebelde" is a song associated with the Mexican culture and is often interpreted as a form of protest or expression of rebellion. It draws on the traditional Mexican folk song "La Bamba," which has roots in the state of Veracruz. The term "rebelde" (meaning "rebel") highlights themes of resistance and social justice, connecting it to broader movements within Mexico.
yea dude he sings lonely tear drops but it doesnt sound as good as the la bamba version its still ok but not as epic as the movie
Richard Valenzuela (The name he recorded the song under was Richie Valens)