He only had two charted hits: 'Donna' went to number two in December 1958, and 'La Bamba' went to number 22 in January 1959. Isn't it interesting that 'La Bamba' is the only one today that gets any airplay?
He also had a minor chart hit with 'C'mon Let's Go'.
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Ritchie Valens died on February 3d, 1959, at the age of 17. He was never married.
Ritchie Valens was born on May 13, 1941
Ritchie Valens's birth name is Richard Steven Valenzuela.
Ritchie Valens was not married but almost was to his only girlfriend Donna he also made a song dedicated to her.
Richie Valens also wrote the song Paul Anka had a major hit with his song, Diana, written for his babysitter! MP