Ritchie Valens Story

Ritchie Valens | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 15, 1993)
• Original Release Date: June 15, 1993
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rhino / Wea
• ASIN: B00000332K
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #251,277 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Narration of Ritchie Valens' Story

2. Boney Maronie

3. Come on, Let's Go [Demo Version]

4. Come on, Let's Go

5. That's My Little Suzie [Demo Version]

6. Rock Little Darlin' [Demo Version]

7. Bluebirds Over the Mountain [Demo Version]

8. La Bamba

9. Let's Rock & Roll [Demo Version]

10. Donna [Demo Version]

11. Donna

12. Summertime Blues [Live]

13. In a Turkish Town [Demo Version]

14. Paddi-Wack Song

15. Big Baby Blues

16. Malaguena [Demo Version]

17. Stay Beside Me

18. Ritchie Doing Commercial for Winter Dance Party, Followed by Radio ...

19. La Bamba

Editorial Reviews

Combo Vocal Groups, issued by the Ace label, documents some of the doo wop records released by the Combo label. Much of the material included here is receiving legitimate release on CD for the very first time. Boasting remastered sound and loving preservation, it might not be essential listening for those who are getting their feet wet with doo wop, but it obviously provides a necessary service to longtime followers of the fertile, historic genre. The Native Boys ("Tears"), Jesse Blevin ("One Little Blessing"), Carl Ell & His Buddies ("Sunshine"), the Squires ("Let's Give Love a Try"), Gene Moore & the Chimes ("Reap What You Sow"), and Combo head Jake Porter with his partners the Laurels ("Fine Fine Baby") are featured. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spirit of Ritchie---Richard Valenzuela, January 5, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Ritchie Valens Story (Audio CD)

First of all I want people to know that Ritchie Valens did record more than just La Bamba, Donna, and Come On, Lets Go In A Turkish Town is definately my favorite but I adore the demo version of Come On, Lets Go.

If you are a new fan of Ritchie's or you want to learn more about him in an intamate way. I suggest that you buy this Cd. This CD gives you an idea of the gentle personality that Ritchie had. As the demos show his spirit before Bob Keane edited anything. There are also pictures of Ritchie with his friends and family. I especially like track number 18 because you can hear Ritchie speak on a commerical he did for the Winter Dance Party. I'm 31 years old and have been a fan of Ritchie's since La Bamba came out in 1987. I was a bit disappointed in the film but I like Lou Diamond Philips so it wasn't a total loss. This CD actually tells you more about his life than the film. Also, there is a great book called Ritchie Valens The First Latino Rocker, if you want to know the true spirit of Ritchie. ...

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, August 28, 2000

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Daniel F Hernandez (West Lafayette, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ritchie Valens Story (Audio CD)

If you really like Ritchie Valens' music this is the CD to get. There's a really good narration of his story by Bob Keane. You learn so much from it and it makes you appreciate his music even more. The songs are great and another good thing about this cd is that it has actual recording sessions. I strongly recommend this cd.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This is not your first choice!, March 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Ritchie Valens Story (Audio CD)

I loveeeeee Ritchie! He is awesome! I have 9 cds by him, but I would like to tell you this is one of my least favorite of all the cds I own by him and Buddy Holly (I strongly recommend: Buddy Holly Greatest Hits). Your first choice for Ritchie should either be DEL - FI'S Rockin All Night CD or The Very Best Of Ritchie Valens (IMPORT) I hope this will be a help!