While the movie tells the story of Ritchie Valens, his hits were actually performed by for the soundtrack.
The soundtrack is notable for its blend of traditional Mexican folk influences and early rock and roll. Primary Artist Original Songwriter Traditional (Arr. Valens) Come On, Let's Go! Ritchie Valens Ooh! My Head Ritchie Valens We Belong Together Carr / Mitchell / Weiss Leiber / Stoller Ritchie Valens Lonely Teardrops Howard Huntsberry Berry Gordy / G. Gordy Crying, Waiting, Hoping Marshall Crenshaw Buddy Holly Summertime Blues Brian Setzer Eddie Cochran Who Do You Love? Bo Diddley Ellas McDaniel Chaney / Chavez Goodnight My Love Motola / Marascalco Key Facts for Your Paper Cultural Impact
So go ahead: open Spotify free tier (with ads), borrow the CD from your library, or start that Amazon Music trial. Then turn up the volume. When that first "Para bailar la bamba" hits, you’ll forget you didn’t pay a dime.
Despite the massive success, Los Lobos found themselves in a strange position. They were a veteran band with a unique blend of rock and traditional Mexican styles, but suddenly, the whole world knew them only as a "cover band" for a 1950s icon.
