{"title":"RITCHIE VALENS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ritchie-valens-la-bamba-vinyl-lp","title":"RITCHIE VALENS - LA BAMBA - VINYL LP","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"aec-product-description\" class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aec-desc-review collapse\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. His first single Come On, Let's Go was recorded in July 1958 at Studio B of the Gold Star Recording Studios. Phil Spector was also recording To Know Him Is To Love Him with the Teddy Bears, and dropped by Studio B to say hello to Ritchie. Released a couple of weeks later, Ritchie's debut quickly became a number one in Los Angeles. The record went on to be named 'Pick Of The Week' in September's issue of Billboard, soon reaching #42 on the national charts. Valens' follow-up was Donna, which went to #2 on the charts in January 1959. Not only was the record a hit, it was almost eclipsed when radio DJs discovered the B-side, La Bamba, which Valens described as \"an old Mexican folk song they play at weddings\". This also became a hit, though it only reached #22 - although when La Bamba, the 1987 biopic of Valens was released, the title song went to Number One. From this point on Valens spent most of his time touring the West Coast and beyond, and also managed time for several TV shows and a movie appearance in Go, Johnny Go! So put this record on right now. Let's go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"ROCK \u0026 ROLL HALL OF FAME RECORD STORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43236465279145,"sku":"5060397602336-R","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/5982\/5577\/files\/4066341-2797558.jpg?v=1759804704"},{"product_id":"rock-hall-2001-induction-program","title":"ROCK HALL 2001 - INDUCTION PROGRAM","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePlease note, these are original programs from 2001. They may have visible wear, tear, and paper aging. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll Rock Hall Induction Programs are final sale. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiscount codes are not eligible for this product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FROM THE VAULT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43283934937257,"sku":"RRHOF-IP23-6605-R","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/5982\/5577\/files\/ROCK_HALL_2001_-_INDUCTION_PROGRAM.jpg?v=1762442625"},{"product_id":"ritchie-valens-come-on-baby-just-rock-rock-rock-paperback-book","title":"RITCHIE VALENS - COME ON BABY, JUST ROCK, ROCK, ROCK! - PAPERBACK - BOOK","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe teen prodigy who became a legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile the 1987 film \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eLa Bamba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e introduced Ritchie Valens to millions, the full story of his life, career and extraordinary musical influence has been missing. Until now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome On Baby, Just Rock, Rock, Rock! The Inspired Life and Enduring Legacy of Ritchie Valens, is an exploration of his personal history, rapid rise to fame, music and lasting impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has been thoroughly researched, drawing on 65 years of writing, interviews and documentaries, as well as first-person accounts from Ritchie’s family, friends and various music writers. And it includes a foreword written by Ritchie's sister, Connie Valens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRitchie’s story will be of interest to musicians, historians and scholars. Young people will also be inspired by this kind, humble 17-year-old, whose talent, positivity and dedication to his craft propelled him to become a national star during the early days of rock and roll … in a professional career that lasted just nine months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders will also learn about Ritchie’s enduring legacy, which includes his induction into the Rock and Roll and Rockabilly Halls of Fame, and his hit song, “La Bamba,” being added to the Library of Congress – among many other accolades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCK \u0026 ROLL HALL OF FAME BOOKSTORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44472398905513,"sku":"9798324415617-R","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/5982\/5577\/files\/61SLDAuUySL._SY522.jpg?v=1762444187"},{"product_id":"ritchie-valens-the-life-of-la-vida-de-ritchie-a-bilingual-picture-book-biography-board-book","title":"RITCHIE VALENS - THE LIFE OF \/ LA VIDA DE RITCHIE: A BILINGUAL PICTURE BOOK BIOGRAPHY - BOARD BOOK","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduce little ones to the life of legendary Ritchie Valens in both English and Spanish!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn May 13, 1941, Richard Steven Valenzuela, better known as Ritchie Valens, was a Mexican-American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. His musical journey began in Pacoima, California, at age 5, when his father encouraged him to take up guitar. In high school, he made his performing debut with his band, the Silhouettes. At age 17, Ritchie recorded his final record, which included the songs \"Donna\" and \"La Bamba.\" That record went on to sell over one million copies. 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