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Music Appreciation

appalachiablue

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1. Lou Diamond Phillips Portrayal of Ritchie Valens in the film, La Bamba, 1987, Music by Los Lobos

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Fri Nov 7, 2025, 07:42 PM

Nov 7

Ritchie Valens has been the subject of several biopic films, including the 1987 film La Bamba. Primarily set in 1957–1959, it depicted Valens from age 16 to 17. It introduced Lou Diamond Phillips as Valens. Los Lobos performed most of the music in the film.

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La Bamba, Live - Ritchie Valens, 1958 - Pioneer of Chicano Rock & Latin Rock 🎸 [View all] appalachiablue Nov 7 OP

Lou Diamond Phillips Portrayal of Ritchie Valens in the film, La Bamba, 1987, Music by Los Lobos appalachiablue Nov 7 #1

Interesting pic manipulation to create a sense of "liveness". OAITW r.2.0 Nov 7 #2

Yes, sad there isn't more footage of young Ritchie Valens. Tx for adding this excellent appalachiablue Nov 7 #3

Here's another one.....Woody Guthrie would have approved, I think. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 7 #4

Wonderful version, TY! Woody is smiling.. appalachiablue Nov 8 #7

This thread just pulled me out of the muck into happy dancing. quaint Nov 7 #5

Have a great day and enjoy! appalachiablue Nov 8 #6

Ritchie Valens, Shorts appalachiablue Nov 8 #8

Sadly, This Is Not A Live Version ProfessorGAC Nov 8 #9